Attentional mechanisms in light training tasks

Overall, our results indicate that light training tasks like the SpeedPad rely on the efficient deployment of cognitive processes such as the spatial orienting of attention and the ability to split attention across multiple locations in the environment. These findings highlight the importance of cognitive skills for reacting fast to objects, suggesting that VR light training tasks could serve as valuable tools for exercising both cognitive and physiological processes in athletes across various sports.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Published
2025-08-22
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1623558
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Attentional mechanisms in light training tasks

Andria Shimi, Theocharis Kyriacou, Marios N. Avraamides
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Attentional mechanisms in light training tasks

Andria Shimi, Theocharis Kyriacou, Marios N. Avraamides
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Abstract

Overall, our results indicate that light training tasks like the SpeedPad rely on the efficient deployment of cognitive processes such as the spatial orienting of attention and the ability to split attention across multiple locations in the environment. These findings highlight the importance of cognitive skills for reacting fast to objects, suggesting that VR light training tasks could serve as valuable tools for exercising both cognitive and physiological processes in athletes across various sports.

Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingVol. 7
University of Cyprus (CY), University of Oxford (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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