Effects of Different Acute Plyometric Training Intensities on Attention and Psychological States

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ID15510611
AuthorsHela Znazen (Taif University), Amri Hammami (0000-0002-8728-6288, Manouba University), Nicola Luigi Bragazzi (0000-0001-8409-868X, York University), Atyh Hadadi (Taif University), Maamer Slimani (0000-0002-4346-1750, Manouba University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue22
Pages14959-14959
Publication date2022-11-14
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph192214959
PMID36429677
OpenAlexW4309008694
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited25

The objective of this investigation was to explore in a sample of female students the effects of several acute plyometric training intensities (low, moderate, and high-55-65%, 70-80%, and 90-100% of maximal vertical jump performance, respectively) on cognition (attention) and psychological states (mood). Thirty-seven female students (mean age = 19.72 ± 0.73 years, mean body mass index = 19.51) participated in the current study. They were randomly allocated to one of three conditions: a high-intensity plyometric exercise (HIPE), a moderate-intensity plyometric exercise (MIPE), and a low-intensity plyometric exercise (LIPE). Before and immediately after each session for the three conditions, all participants underwent a cognitive performance test (d2 test) and filled in a battery of psychological questionnaires (the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE), and the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS)). The data reported higher concentration performance and a lower number of errors in the MIPE when compared with HIPE (all, p -value p -value > 0.05). The RPE value was higher in the HIPE ( p -value p = 0.01) than in the LIPE, and in the HIPE than in the MIPE ( p = 0.001) conditions. Concerning the BRUMS scale, fatigue ( p = 0.005) was significantly different among the various conditions, being higher in HIPE with respect to MIPE and LIPE (all, p -value < 0.05) conditions. In conclusion, moderate-intensity plyometric exercise can be considered the best activity to improve visual attention. Practitioners may practice moderate-intensity plyometric exercises to improve concentration performance. However, due to the limitations of the present study (lack of a control group and between-subjects study design), further research in the field is warranted

Audiology · Jump · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Physics · Plyometrics · Training (meteorology · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Physical Education and Training Studies · Psychology

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