An observational study: Correlation between self-perceived readiness and physical performance in healthy individuals

Area of Science:

• Sports Science
• Human Performance
• Cognitive Psychology

Background:

• Effective performance in complex environments requires integrating perceptual-cognitive, physical, and health characteristics.
• Readiness monitoring is crucial for developing effective training and performance strategies.
• The Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale (ARMS) is a tool for measuring self-perceived readiness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the relationship between self-perceived readiness, physical performance, and perceptual-cognitive performance in healthy young adults.
• To validate the ARMS as a measure of readiness in relation to objective performance metrics.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 35 healthy, physically active young adults.
• Participants completed the ARMS, physical performance tests (Vertical Jump, Ballistic Push-Up), and perceptual-cognitive tasks (e.g., Single Leg Memory Hop, Reaction Tests).
• Pearson's r correlation analysis was used to assess associations between variables.

Main Results:

• Moderate significant correlations were found between ARMS Total and Vertical Jump (Peak Power Normalized, Flight Time) and Single Leg Memory Hop (Distance Normalized).
• A moderate negative correlation was observed between ARMS Total and Reactive Vertical Jump Reaction Time.
• Self-perceived readiness demonstrated moderate associations with physical resilience, health, and performance.

Conclusions:

• The ARMS is a potentially effective tool for assessing acute self-perceived readiness.
• Individuals in dynamic work environments may benefit from training that enhances perceptual-cognitive skills.
• Self-perceived readiness is linked to improved resilience and performance, underscoring the value of targeted readiness protocols.