Citation

Kovacs CR, Paulsen TD. Int. J. Aquatic Res. Educ. 2016; 10(1): 1-10.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Bowling Green State University)

DOI

10.25035/ijare.10.01.02

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the performance of in-water scuba diving training activities and simple motor response time. Twenty-four students enrolled in a scuba course had their motor response times measured before and after a one hour training session. Pre-and post-dive response times were measured using an iPad application. Additionally, students were asked to complete a dive history questionnaire to determine their diving experience and health history. Statistical analysis indicated a significant training effect on response time in the recreational scuba divers F (1.00, 23.00) p =.033. The results of this study suggest that basic in-water scuba training activities may improve one's ability to elicit quicker movement responses and lead to faster cognitive processing.

Language: en

Keywords

Swimming; Physical activity; Cognitive processing; Response time; SCUBA