Acute Effect of Skill Random Practice Versus Cardiovascular Exercise on Motor Learning of a Golf Putting Task
Download this article Chih-Chia J.j. Chen *, Ryuh Y-J **, P.p. Tomporowski ***, J. Lamberth *, Z. Pan * and A. Conners D. ****
(*) Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, MS State, MS, USA
(**) Department of Kinesiology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert, CA, USA
(***) Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
(****) Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Citation
J.j. Chen, C., Y-J, R., Tomporowski, P., Lamberth, J., Pan, Z., Conners D., A. (2023). Acute Effect of Skill Random Practice Versus Cardiovascular Exercise on Motor Learning of a Golf Putting Task. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 54(2), 140-151. doi:10.7352/IJSP.2023.54.140
Abstract
Background: Previous research has verified the role of acute cardiovascular exercise on improving motor learning. This study compares the effects of skill ran- dom practice and acute cardiovascular exercise on golf putting performance in college students. Method: 24 healthy adults (10 males, 14 females, aged 21.02±0.70 years) with no golf past experience participated in the study. They were randomized into two groups: skill random practice and acute cardiovascular exercise. A set of baseline, acquisition, and 24-hour retention tests were administered, including a 10-ft. golf putt task. A 3 (time periods) x 2 (groups) ANOVA was computed for further data analysis. Results: The performance in golf putts made was not improved immediately after the intervention; however, golf putts made were seen to improve 24 hours after practice compared to the baseline. However, no group difference was noted between skill random practice and acute cardiovascular exercise during acquisition and 24- hour retention tests. Conclusion: Our findings suggested the temporal effects on motor learning of a golf putting task. Considering this is the first research effort that pairs skill random practice and acute cardiovascular exercise, there is need for further research to examine the role of exercise i
Keywords: Exercise, Contextual interference, Cognition, Memory, Motor learning, Motor performance