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Vasile A I, Chesler K, Velea T, Croitoru D, Stănescu M. Witty SEM System and Cognitrom Assessment System: Novel Technological Methods to Predict Performance in Youth Rock Climbers. Ann Appl Sport Sci 2024; 12 (1)
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1- Doctoral School, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania , antonia-ioana.trifu@drd.umfcd.ro
2- Medical College of Georgia, Georgia, United States
3- National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania
4- Doctoral School, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania
2- Medical College of Georgia, Georgia, United States
3- National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania
4- Doctoral School, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania
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Background. Every new climbing route presents a novel cognitive and motor challenge. Assessing neurocognitive function in competitive rock climbers is an emerging area of research that may be utilized to assess and predict performance.
Objectives. The aim was to compare two systems that evaluate cognitive function in their prediction of climbing performance in 17 youth elite climbers (all elite climbers from Romania who met the inclusion criteria).
Methods. We utilized and compared two systems, one on a computer system that is operated with the subject not engaged in a motor task (Cognitrom) and one during a motor task (Witty SEM), more similar to neurocognitive challenges faced while climbing. We examined selected outcome measures from each system (spatial skills and reactivity with Cognitrom) and selected motor-cognitive outcome measures from Witty SEM (cognitive agility, visual memory, and visual processing speed).
Results. From the Cognitrom, spatial skills were negatively associated with red-point performance in 21.7% of the cases. From Witty SEM, cognitive agility positively predicted red-point performance in 52.1% of the cases. Climbing experience and visual memory errors predict red-point climbing performance in 79.2% of the cases. Visual memory errors were negatively associated with climbing performance.
Conclusion. Our results showed that neurocognitive parameters measured with Witty SEM were more strongly associated with climbing performance than the Cognitrom system.
Objectives. The aim was to compare two systems that evaluate cognitive function in their prediction of climbing performance in 17 youth elite climbers (all elite climbers from Romania who met the inclusion criteria).
Methods. We utilized and compared two systems, one on a computer system that is operated with the subject not engaged in a motor task (Cognitrom) and one during a motor task (Witty SEM), more similar to neurocognitive challenges faced while climbing. We examined selected outcome measures from each system (spatial skills and reactivity with Cognitrom) and selected motor-cognitive outcome measures from Witty SEM (cognitive agility, visual memory, and visual processing speed).
Results. From the Cognitrom, spatial skills were negatively associated with red-point performance in 21.7% of the cases. From Witty SEM, cognitive agility positively predicted red-point performance in 52.1% of the cases. Climbing experience and visual memory errors predict red-point climbing performance in 79.2% of the cases. Visual memory errors were negatively associated with climbing performance.
Conclusion. Our results showed that neurocognitive parameters measured with Witty SEM were more strongly associated with climbing performance than the Cognitrom system.
Keywords: Spatial Orientation, Cognition in Climbing, Cognitrom Battery, Cognitive Agility, Visual Memory, Reactivity in Climbing
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
APPLICABLE REMARKS
- Evaluating cognitive skills in a motor task is more effective in predicting climbing performance than evaluating cognitive skills in laboratory conditions.
- Cognitrom assessment system and the Witty SEM system are two novel technological methods that evaluate cognition in climbing and can predict climbing on-sight and red-point performance.
- Cognitive agility and visual memory are key factors for performance in climbing.
- Visual processing speed and reactivity are not predictors of climbing performance in lead climbing or bouldering.
- A high level of image generation can lead to overstimulation in the climber's mind and can lead to falling.
- School background influences the relationship between cognition and climbing performance, a higher education protects the climber from the negative effect of cognitive errors on climbing performance.
- The present research evaluated all elite youth climbers from Romania and highlighted the importance of cognitive training in supporting performance.
Type of Study: Original Article |
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Sport Psychology and its Related Branches
Received: 2023/11/7 | Accepted: 2024/01/17
Received: 2023/11/7 | Accepted: 2024/01/17
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