Moderators of perceived effort in adolescent rowers during a graded exercise test

verfasst von
Gerd Schmitz
Abstract

Physical activity promotes mental health. A key factor is self-regulation. In the field of sports, self-regulation is related to the psychophysiological competence of rating of perceived effort (RPE). It was reported that adolescents have lower RPE competencies than adults, and it was hypothesized that this effect depends on physiological and cognitive development. The present study investigated in a sample of adolescents whether the RPE is related to basic cognitive competencies. Twelve rowers performed cognitive tests and a graded exercise test on a rowing ergometer, in which they continuously rated their perceived effort. Objective load measures and subjective perceptions were highly correlated (rho = 0.95–0.99). Furthermore, these correlations were inter-individually moderated by measures of mental speed and spontaneous flexibility. The results confirm the significance of basal cognitive competencies for conscious load perception. It is discussed whether regular sport has beneficial effects on the development of RPE competencies by enhancing cognitive regulation.

Organisationseinheit(en)
Institut für Sportwissenschaft
Typ
Artikel
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Band
17
Seiten
1-10
Anzahl der Seiten
10
ISSN
1660-4601
Publikationsdatum
02.11.2020
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed
Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Öffentliche Gesundheit, Umwelt- und Arbeitsmedizin, Gesundheit, Toxikologie und Mutagenese
Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung
SDG 3 – Gute Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
Elektronische Version(en)
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17218063 (Zugang: Offen)