Table 2. Scores (mean ± SD) of the “lower-level” cognitive tasks and EF tasks scores of elite (n = 47) and sub-elite (n = 41) youth soccer players.
| Eliten = 47 | Sub-eliten = 41 | Group effects (p-value) | Effect size of group effect (d) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Lower-level” tasks | ||||
| TMT-A (s) a | 26.9 ± 9.9 | 30.1 ± 11.8 | .171 | 0.29 |
| MRT (ms) a | 424.1± 89.6 | 430.3 ± 73.2 | .725 | 0.08 |
| “Higher-level” EF tasks | ||||
| Backward VMS b | 5.3 ± 1.2 | 4.9 ± 1.1 | .144 | 0.35 |
| SSRT (ms) a | 197.5 ± 37.1 | 216.3 ± 33.6 | .015 | 0.53 |
| B-A difference (s) a | 32.1 ± 17.7 | 43.8 ± 25.8 | .014 | 0.53 |
| DFT b | 37.1 ± 7.8 | 33.0 ± 6.0 | .007 | 0.60 |
a Lower scores indicate better performance.
b Higher scores indicate better performance.