Influence of the stress level on the execution of the Grooved Pegboard Test.

Journal: The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness
Published Date: Aug 1, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Grooved Pegboard Test (GPT) is a widely adopted test to evaluate manual dexterity. A factor that could influence the cognitive process is physical and mental stress, which could be controlled by respiration. Stress can be monitored through heart variability. Consequently, the present study's objective was to investigate the association between the breath relaxation technique and the GPT and correlate the findings with stress parameters.

Authors

  • Luca Petrigna
    Unit of Sport and Exercise Sciences Research, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy - luca.petrigna@unipa.it.
  • Simona Pajaujiene
    Department of Coaching Science, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania.
  • Esamuela P Mancuso
    Unit of Sport and Exercise Sciences Research, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
  • Matteo Barcellona
    Unit of Sport and Exercise Sciences Research, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
  • Vincenzo C Francavilla
    Department of Coaching Science, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania.
  • Antonino Bianco
    Unit of Sport and Exercise Sciences Research, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Messina
    Unit of Sport and Exercise Sciences Research, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

Keywords

External Resources

Popular Topics
Recent Journals