Comparative analysis of mental and physical fatigue on motor coordination, visual search patterns, perceived effort, and performance outcomes in closed-loop aiming task.

ABSTRACT: This study has investigated the effects of both mental and physical fatigue on visual search patterns, motor coordination, perceived exertion, and performance accuracy while executing the golf swing. Thirty female recreational golfers with no professional experience in golf, aged 21.70 ± 2.21, underwent both mental and physical fatigue protocols in two separate conditions. In addition to the radial error, swing accuracy, Quiet Eye Duration (QED), and fixation number were recorded before and after fatigue. The results showed that mental fatigue significantly decreased QE duration (Mean difference = -138.75 ms, p = .0009) and fixation duration (Mean difference = 67.50 ms, p = .001), indicating a detrimental effect on sustained attention. Physical fatigue led to more fixations (Mean differenc

SUBMITTER: Khalaji M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274008 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature