Attentional Span Is Determined by Sport Discipline

Sustainability

Rocío Juárez-Ruiz de Mier¹  Rocío Enríquez-Molina²  Sara Herrera-Robles²  José Luis Pastrana Brincones³  Verónica Morales-Sánchez⁴  Rafael E. Reigal⁴  Antonio Hernández-Mendo⁴ 

[1] Department of Evolutionary Psychology and Education, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain;Department of Human Physiology and Physical-Sports Education, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain;Department of Languages and Computer Science, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain;Department of Social Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology and East Asian Studies, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain;

关键词: attention;    cognitive functioning;    exercise;    gender;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su14052524

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Many studies have highlighted the impact of sport on cognitive functioning. However, more evidence is needed to explain which type of sport is more relevant. The main purpose of this study was to determine the level of attention span based on the type of sport practiced (open vs. closed). In addition, this problem was also analyzed based on gender and training hours. The study sample consisted of 547 participants (27.20% male; 72.80% female), aged between 19 and 35 years old (M = 24.19; SD = 3.74). The “Modrian Images” computerized test, hosted in MenPas Cell software(MenPas 1.0), was used to assess the attention span. The results showed that athletes playing open sports have a better attentional span than others playing closed sports. Moreover, this was also replicated when assessing by gender. Likewise, a greater number of hours in a week participating in sports is related to a better level of attentional span, being less determinant than the type of sport practiced. Data obtained suggest that playing open sports would be more related to the greater development of attention span than playing more closed sports.

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