The effect of visual training on visual skills, alpha Wave and golf putting Performance

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Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Urmia University - Department of Sport Sciences

2 Faculty member / Urmia University

10.22080/jsmb.2024.21145.3574

Abstract

Introduction and purpose: visual training improves neuro-visual processing, as well as some brain functions; Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of visual training on visual skills, alpha wave and golf putting Performance. Methodology: A semi-experimental research was done with a pretest-posttest design. 30 non-athlete female students with mean age of (22.24±2/3) years were selected by targeted sampling method. After qualifying for the study, they were randomly divided into two groups of 15 people (visual training and control). The visual training group for 16 sessions performed golf physical exercises along with vision exercises. The control group also performed golf exercises for 16 sessions. In the pre-test and post-test, Vision tests (Saccade movements, eye-hand coordination and peripheral vision) were performed. Two-channel neurofeedback device was used to record the alpha wave in the Cz and P1 regions. Participants' performance was also recorded as a radial error in golf putting task. Data were analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Covariance at a significant level (p <0.05). Findings: Results showed that visual training along with physical training had a significant effect on visual skills, alpha wave and golf performance (p <0.05). The experimental group had more saccades, more eye-hand coordination, and better peripheral vision than the control group. Also, the alpha wave and performance error in the experimental group decreased compared to the control group. Conclusion: This study shows that visual exercises can improve specific visual skills and lead to increased neural activity and motor function

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Journal of Sport Management and Motor Behavior

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Available Online from 01 February 2025

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