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Izabela Huzarska-Rynasiewicz1, Diogo V Martinho2,3, Adilson Marques4,5
1Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszów University, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland.
Journal of Human Kinetics
|March 2, 2026
Summary
This review highlights the inconsistent terminology and methods used to measure psychomotor and cognitive abilities in sports. Standardizing these measures is crucial for effective sports performance research and intervention design.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Motor Control
Background:
- Psychomotor and cognitive abilities are vital for athletic success.
- Existing research uses varied terminology (e.g., psychomotor abilities, cognitive functioning, perceptual-cognitive skills) and measurement methods.
- A lack of standardization hinders direct comparison and synthesis of findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and identify methods for measuring psychomotor and cognitive abilities in sport performance.
- To analyze the terminology, methodologies, and outcomes reported in relevant studies.
- To identify inconsistencies and provide recommendations for future research.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of studies on psychomotor performance, attention, perception, and visual processes.
- Searches conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
- Inclusion of 28 studies, with analysis of sample characteristics, nomenclature, methods, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Athletic performance was the most frequent basis for comparison across studies.
- Computer-based methods were predominantly used across various sports.
- Outcomes were typically reported in milliseconds, focusing on reaction time and accuracy.
- Significant inconsistency was found in the nomenclature and procedural descriptions of performance measures.
Conclusions:
- The current landscape of measuring psychomotor and cognitive abilities in sports lacks standardization in terminology and methodology.
- Computer-based assessments are common, but reporting inconsistencies limit comparability.
- Standardizing the selection and description of methods is essential for advancing sports science research and developing effective interventions.
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