Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to examine differences between track and field (T&F) runners and foot-orienteers (Foot-O) in the walking and running tests in the absence of vision and hearing. We attempted to determine whether experienced foot orienteers show better ability to maintain the indicated direction compared to track and field runners.

Methods

This study examined 11 Foot-O and 11 T&F runners. The study consisted of an interview, a field experiment of walking and running in a straight line in the absence of vision and hearing, and coordination skills tests.

Results

Participants moved straight min. 20 m and max. 40 m during the walking test and min. 20 m and max. 125 m during the running test and then they moved around in a circle. Significant differences between gro

SUBMITTER: Machowska W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6766364 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature