Sport related research

Below you will find an overview of studies in the SPORT field, divided into overview articles and meta-analyses, sports psychological research and evaluation of interventions.

Overview articles and meta-analyses

Measurement of cognitive functions in experts and elite athletes: A meta‐analytic review.
Scharfen, H.-E., & Memmert, D. (2019). Measurement of cognitive functions in experts and elite athletes: A meta‐analytic review. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 33(5), 843–860.

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Suitable tests in the VTS: TATEENS2, SFTEAM


 

A multi-disciplinary examination of psycho-physiological performance among youth and junior ball sport athletes: A systematic review.

Pucsok, J. M., Puskas, A. L., Varga, K., Perenyi, G., Baba, E. B., & Balogh, L. (2018). A multi-disciplinary examination of psycho-physiological performance among youth and junior ball sport athletes: A systematic review. Exercise Medicine, 2(2), 1–6.

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Suitable tests in the VTS: TATEENS2


 

The use of the Vienna Test System in sport psychology research: A review.

Ong, N. C. H. (2015). The use of the Vienna Test System in sport psychology research: A review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 8(1), 204–223

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Suitable tests in the VTS: TATEENS2, SFTEAM


 

Sports psychological research

The attention as a key element to improve tactical behavior efficiency of young soccer players

Andrade, M. O. C. de, González-víllora, S., Casanova, F., & Teoldo, I. (2020). The attention as a key element to improve tactical behavior efficiency of young soccer players. Revista de Psicología del Deporte, 29(2), 47–55.

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Used tests: COG


 

Acute fatigue affects reaction times and reaction consistency in Mixed Martial Arts fighters

Pavelka, R., Třebický, V., Třebická Fialová, J., Zdobinský, A., Coufalová, K., Havlíček, J., & Tufano, J. J. (2020). Acute fatigue affects reaction times and reaction consistency in Mixed Martial Arts fighters. PLoS ONE, 15(1), e0227675.

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Used tests: RT


 

Relation of personality traits and decision-making in wheelchair tennis players

Parma, J. O., Costa, V. T. da, Andrade, A. G. P. de, Cavalcante, G., Hackfort, D., & Noce, F. (2019). Relation of personality traits and decision-making in wheelchair tennis players. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17(1), 52–63.

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Used tests: DT, EPP6


 

A study of key cognitive skills in handball using the Vienna Test System

Kiss, B., & Balogh, L. (2019). A study of key cognitive skills in handball using the Vienna Test System. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 19(1), 733–741.

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Used tests: COG, DT


 

Correlation of the peripheral perception with the maturation and the effect of the peripheral perception on the tactical behaviour of soccer players

Gonçalves, E., Noce, F., Barbosa, M. A. M., Figueiredo, A. J., Hackfort, D., & Teoldo, I. (2017). Correlation of the peripheral perception with the maturation and the effect of the peripheral perception on the tactical behaviour of soccer players. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Used tests: PP


 

Reactive stress tolerance in elite athletes: Differences in gender, sport type, and competitive level

Ong, N. C. H. (2017). Reactive stress tolerance in elite athletes: Differences in gender, sport type, and competitive level. Cognition, Brain, Behavior, 21(3), 189–202.

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Used tests: DT


 

Motor behavior and anticipation – A pilot study of junior tennis players

Alexandru, M. A., & Lorand, B. (2015). Motor behavior and anticipation – A pilot study of junior tennis players. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 187, 448–453.

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Used tests: ZBA


 

Visual perception and its effect on reaction time and time-movement anticipation in elite female basketball players

Mańkowska, M., Poliszczuk, T., Poliszczuk, D., & Johne, M. (2015). Visual perception and its effect on reaction time and time-movement anticipation in elite female basketball players. Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 22(1), 3–8.

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Used tests: PP, RT, ZBA


 

Asymmetry of complex reaction time in female epée fencers of different sports classes

Poliszczuk, T., Poliszczuk, D., Da̧browska-Perzyna, A., & Johne, M. (2013). Asymmetry of complex reaction time in female epée fencers of different sports classes. Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 20(1), 25–29.

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Used tests: RT


 

Computer games and fine motor skills

Borecki, L., Tolstych, K., & Pokorski, M. (2013). Computer games and fine motor skills. In Respiratory Regulation-Clinical Advances (pp. 343–348). Springer Netherlands.

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Used tests: MLS


 

Selected coordination motor abilities in elite wrestlers and taekwondo competitors

Gierczuk, D., Bujak, Z., Rowiñski, J., & Dmitriyev, A. (2012). Selected coordination motor abilities in elite wrestlers and taekwondo competitors. Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 19, 230–234.

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Used tests: DT, MLS, RT, SIGNAL


 

Evaluating the coordination of motor abilities in Greco-Roman wrestlers by computer testing

Gierczuk, D., & Ljach, W. (2012). Evaluating the coordination of motor abilities in Greco-Roman wrestlers by computer testing. Human Movement, 13(4), 323–329.

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Used tests: 2HAND, DT, MLS, RT, SIGNAL


 

Effect of the level of coordinated motor abilities on performance in junior judokas

Lech, G., Jaworski, J., Lyakh, V., & Krawczyk, R. (2011). Effect of the level of coordinated motor abilities on performance in junior judokas. Journal of Human Kinetics, 30, 153–160.

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Used tests: 2HAND


 

Speed of visual sensorimotor processes and conductivity of visual pathway in volleyball players

Zwierko, T., Osiński, W., Lubiński, W., Czepita, D., & Florkiewicz, B. (2010). Speed of visual sensorimotor processes and conductivity of visual pathway in volleyball players. Journal of Human Kinetics, 23(23), 21–27.

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Used tests: PP, RT


 

Interreactions of peripheral perception and ability of time-movement anticipation in high class competitive Badminton players

Poliszczuk, T., & Mosakowska, M. (2009). Interreactions of peripheral perception and ability of time-movement anticipation in high class competitive Badminton players. Studies in Physical Culture and Tourism, 16(3), 259–265.

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Used tests: PP, ZBA


 

Differences in peripheral perception between athletes and nonathlete

Zwierko, T. (2008). Differences in peripheral perception between athletes and nonathletes. Journal of Human Kinetics, 19(1), 53–62.

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Used tests: PP


 

Reactivity, stability, and strength performance capacity in motor sports

Baur, H., Müller, S., Hirschmüller, A., Huber, G., & Mayer, F. (2006). Reactivity, stability, and strength performance capacity in motor sports. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(11), 906–910.

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Used tests: DT, RT


 

Relationship between psychomotor skills and game performance in youth soccer players

Szwarc, A., & Wasielewski, K. (2021). Relationship between psychomotor skills and game performance in youth soccer players. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 21(4), 1744–1750. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2021.04221

Used tests: DT


 

 

Peripheral perception as discriminant factor of tactical behaviour efficiency of young soccer players.

de Andrade, M. O. C., da Costa, V. T., García-Calvo, T., Figueiredo, A., & Teoldo, I. (2021). Peripheral perception as discriminant factor of tactical behaviour efficiency of young soccer players. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2021.1948588

Used tests: PP


 

Comparison of reaction time between eSports players of different genres and sportsmen

Bickmann, P., Wechsler, K., Rudolf, K., Tholl, C., Froböse, I., & Grieben, C. (2021). Comparison of reaction time between eSports players of different genres and sportsmen. International Journal of ESports Research, 1(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijer.20210101.oa1

Used tests: RT


 

Evaluation of interventions

Effects of IAAF Kid’s Athletics Programme on psychological and motor abilities of sedentary school going children

Abhaydev, C. S., Bhukar, J., & Thapa, R. K. (2020). Effects of IAAF Kid’s Athletics Programme on psychological and motor abilities of sedentary school going children. Teorìâ Ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, 20(4), 234–241.

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Used tests: DT, LVT, RT, SIGNAL, TATEENS2


 

Effect of 8-weeks coordination training on time movement anticipation of young cricket players

Sharma, R., Scholar, P. D., & Pradesh, M. (2019). Effect of 8-weeks coordination training on time movement anticipation of young cricket players. International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, 4(2), 1–3.

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Used tests: ZBA


 

Can movement games enhance executive function in overweight children? A randomized controlled trial

Chou, C.-C., Chen, K.-C., Huang, M.-Y., Tu, H.-Y., & Huang, C.-J. (2019). Can movement games enhance executive function in overweight children? A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1–9.

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Used tests: DT, STROOP


 

The effect of feedback after good and poor trials on the continuous motor tasks learning

Goudini, R., Saemi, E., Ashrafpoor Navaee,, S., & Abdoli, B. (2018). The effect of feedback after good and poor trials on the continuous motor tasks learning. Acta Gymnica, 48(1), 3-8.

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Used tests: MLS


 

Effect of 8-weeks coordination training on visual pursuit of young cricket players

Sharma, R., & Singh, A. (2018). Effect of 8-weeks coordination training on visual pursuit of young cricket players. International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education, 3(2), 913–916.

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Used tests: LVT


 

Impact of aerobic exercise training during chemotherapy on cancer related cognitive impairments in patients suffering from acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome — Study protocol of a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Zimmer, P., Oberste, M., Bloch, W., Schenk, A., Joisten, N., Hartig, P., Wolf, F., Baumann, F. T., Garthe, A., Hallek, M., & Elter, T. (2016). Impact of aerobic exercise training during chemotherapy on cancer related cognitive impairments in patients suffering from acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome — Study protocol of a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 49, 1–5.

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Used tests: 3D, INHIB, TMT


 

Effects of bright light treatment on psychomotor speed in athletes

Tulppo, M. P., Jurvelin, H., Roivainen, E., Nissilä, J., Hautala, A. J., Kiviniemi, A. M., Kiviniemi, V. J., & Takala, T. (2014). Effects of bright light treatment on psychomotor speed in athletes. Frontiers in Physiology, 5, 184.

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Used tests: RT


 

Visuomotor processing after progressively increased physical exercise

Zwierko, T., & Lesiakowski, P. (2014). Visuomotor processing after progressively increased physical exercise. Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine, 5(1), 27–34.

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Used tests: SIGNAL


 

Effects of a running bout in the heat on cognitive performance

Jiménez-Pavón, D., Romeo, J., Cervantes-Borunda, M., Ortega, F. B., Ruiz, J. R., España-Romero, V., Marcos, A., & Castillo, M. J. (2011). Effects of a running bout in the heat on cognitive performance. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 9(1), 58–64.

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Used tests: DT, PP, RT


 

The relationship between physical activity, self-perceived health, and cognitive function in older adults

Dostálová, R., Stillman, C., Erickson, K. I., Slepička, P., & Mudrák, J. (2021). The relationship between physical activity, self-perceived health, and cognitive function in older adults. Brain Sciences, 11(4), 492. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11040492

Used tests: RT; DT; COG; ATAVT


 

Nicotine supplementation enhances simulated game performance of archery athletes.

Hung, B., Chen, L.-J., Chen, Y., Ou, J., & Fang, S. (2021). Nicotine supplementation enhances simulated game performance of archery athletes. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 18(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-021-00413-9

Used tests: COG


 

Does perceptual-motor training improve behavioral abilities of handball players?

Mikicin, M., & Szczypińska, M. (2021). Does perceptual-motor training improve behavioral abilities of handball players? Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 21(3), 2244–2250. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2021.s3285

Used tests: SMK; PP; COG