Effects of 3D Multiple-Object Tracking on Off-the-Block Reaction Time in University of Victoria Varsity Swimmers: A Pilot Study.

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dc.contributor.authorSnowden-Richardson, Taylor
dc.date.accessioned2019-04-27T13:49:59Z
dc.date.available2019-04-27T13:49:59Z
dc.date.copyright2019en_US
dc.date.issued2019-04-27
dc.description.abstractObjectives: The objective of this study was to determine if training visual selective attention on the Neurotracker had an effect on off-the-block reaction times of varsity swimmers at the University of Victoria. This study was performed using participants (n = 15), aged 18-25 years old, who had completed a total of ten 3D-MOT training sessions over a five-week period. Methods: Individual participants’ off-the-block reaction times, and visual reaction times (via the ruler test), were collected prior to and following the completion of ten training sessions with Neurotracker, a 3D-MOT (multiple object tracking) training software program. Significant improvements in off-the-block reaction time were used to indicate improvements in auditory selective attention, likely by use of the Neurotracker. Results: The difference in “before” and “after” (in relation to 10 sessions of 3D-MOT training) off-the-block reaction time was found to be significant in both the participant group (p < 0.01, p = 0.00072), and the control group (p < 0.01, p = 0.0039). The change in the participant group’s off-the-block reaction time (from before to after sessions) was found to be significantly greater than the control group’s (p < 0.01, p = 0.00059), suggesting that the participant group improved their off-the-block reaction times significantly more than did the control group. The participant group partook in the ruler test pre- and post-3D-MOT training, and significant differences were found in both the right hand (p < 0.01, p = 0.0020), and in the left hand (p < 0.01, p = 0.0012). Conclusions: These results suggest that Neurotracker training may enhance auditory reaction time, and may be beneficial as a training tool for non-visually dominated sports.en_US
dc.description.reviewstatusRevieweden_US
dc.description.scholarlevelUndergraduateen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipJCURA Dr. Brian Christieen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/10778
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesJCURAen_US
dc.subjectSwimmingen_US
dc.subjectReaction Timeen_US
dc.subjectCognitive Trainingen_US
dc.subjectNeurotrackeren_US
dc.subjectDivingen_US
dc.subjectTraining Toolsen_US
dc.titleEffects of 3D Multiple-Object Tracking on Off-the-Block Reaction Time in University of Victoria Varsity Swimmers: A Pilot Study.en_US
dc.typePosteren_US

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