Table 1.
Overview of cognitive and motor tests performed in the study.
| Test Type | Test Name | Tested Ability | Outcome parameters | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skillcourt Test |
‘Remember forms’ (1-back test) | Working memory flexibility, decision making | Reaction time (ms) | 809 (±69.6) |
| Error rate (%) | 1.3 (±1.4) | |||
| Decision pro | Executive function (working memory, inhibition and cognitive flexibility) | Reaction time (ms) | 836 (±97.1) | |
| Error rate (%) | 1.7 (±3.6) | |||
| Star run | Change of direction/agility performance | Running time (s) | 15.4 (±1.4) | |
| Random Star run |
Reactive agility performance |
Running time (s) |
18.8 (±1.3) |
|
| Motor Test |
T-Test | Agility | Running time (s) | 10.7 (±0.95) |
| 10 m sprint | Strength/Explosive power | Running time (s) | 2.09 (±0.16) | |
| Countermovement Jump |
Strength/Explosive power |
Jump height (cm) |
37.8 (±9.7) |
|
| Cognitive Tests | Simple reaction test | Visuomotor reaction ability | Reaction time (ms) | 254.6 (±19.3) |
| 4-Choice reaction test | Decision making ability | Reaction time (ms) | 404.9 (±47.6) | |
| Corsi test (forward, backward) | Spatial working memory/short-term memory and flexibility | Forward memory span (items) | 6.3 (±1.1) | |
| Backward memory span (items) | 5.6 (±1.4) | |||
| Go-NoGo test | Response inhibition | Reaction time (ms) | 329.3 (±27.9) | |
| Error rate (%) | 1.6 (±1.8) | |||
| Task switching test | Cognitive flexibility | Reaction time (repetitive) (ms) | 864.7 (±182.5) | |
| Reaction time (switch) (ms) | 1220.7 (±247.0) | |||
| Task switching costs (ms) | 356.0 (±202.4) |
Performance data indicate group average (±standard deviation). ms = milliseconds, cm = centimeters, s = seconds.