RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Brain activity during different throwing games: EEG exploratory study
A1 García Monge, Alfonso Jorge
A1 Rodríguez Navarro, Henar
A1 González Calvo, Gustavo
A1 Bores García, Daniel
K1 Electroencephalography
K1 Cerebro
K1 Play
K1 Juegos
K1 Deportes
K1 Physical games
K1 Throwing games
K1 Beta oscillations
K1 3205.07 Neurología
AB The purpose of this study is to explore the differences in brain activity in various types of throwing games by making encephalographic records. Three conditions of throwing games were compared looking for significant differences (simple throwing, throwing to a goal, and simultaneous throwing with another player). After signal processing, power spectral densities were compared through variance analysis (p ≤ 0.001). Significant differences were found especially in high-beta oscillations (22–30 Hz). “Goal” and “Simultaneous” throwing conditions show significantly higher values than those shown for throws without opponent. This can be explained by the higher demand for motor control and the higher arousal in competition situations. On the other hand, the high-beta records of the “Goal” condition are significantly higher than those of the “Simultaneous” throwing, which could be understood from the association of the beta waves with decision-making processes. These results support the difference in brain activity during similar games. This has several implications: opening up a path to study the effects of each specific game on brain activity and calling into question the transfer of research findings on animal play to all types of human play.
PB MDPI
SN 1660-4601
YR 2020
FD 2020
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59007
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59007
LA eng
NO International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020, Vol. 17, Nº. 18, 6796
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 24-nov-2024