Study of short-term visual memory of athletes in cyclic sports, martial arts and esports

Svitlana Piatysotska; Leonid Podrigalo; Vyacheslav Romanenko; Alina Melnyk; Valeriia Halashko; Sviatoslav Koval

doi:10.15561/26649837.2023.0609

Authors

Svitlana Piatysotska Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2246-1444
Leonid Podrigalo Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7893-524X
Vyacheslav Romanenko Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3878-0861
Alina Melnyk Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5612-0333
Valeriia Halashko National University of Pharmacy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9907-643X
Sviatoslav Koval Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7140-6276

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15561/26649837.2023.0609

Keywords:

short-term visual memory, martial arts, esports, short track, psychophysiological study

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. To carry out a comparative analysis of indicators of short-term visual memory in athletes of cyclic sports (short track), martial arts (karate, taekwondo) and esports (CS:GO). Material and Methods. The study involved athletes of percussion martial arts (n=13, age 18.8±0.52, experienced athletes), elite players of semi-professional CS:GO teams (n=10, age 19.2±0.50), short track speed skaters (n=12, age 19.1±0.25, experienced athletes). Short-term visual memory was determined using a special program for tablet computers running iOS. Results. Certain trends have been established regarding the characteristics of the state of the body of elite athletes in martial arts, short track and esports in terms of averaged indicators. In terms of the short-term visual memory coefficient and the average percentage of errors, martial arts athletes showed the best result, and short trackers showed the worst result. The shortest average test duration was recorded for short trackers. At certain stages of the test, they dominated athletes of other specializations in terms of reaction time. However, the trend towards faster response was associated with a decrease in the accuracy of the selection, that is, a greater percentage of errors. Cyberathletes and martial arts athletes were characterized by better adaptive abilities than short track athletes. Conclusions. The specificity of sports activities of cyberathletes determined the best results of the most difficult stage of the test both in terms of speed and accuracy. This criterion can be recommended for esports selection and prediction. The control of the cognitive functions of athletes is expedient in the course of monitoring their physical condition and is a promising direction for predicting the reliability and success of competitive activity.

Author Biographies

Svitlana Piatysotska, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

piatsvit25@gmail.com; Department of Computer Science and Biomechanics, Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Leonid Podrigalo, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

leonid.podrigalo@gmail.com; Department of Physical Culture and Sports Rehabilitation; Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Vyacheslav Romanenko, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

slavaromash@gmail.com; Department of Martial Arts; Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Alina Melnyk, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

alina.melnik1987@ukr.net; Department of Sports and Movement Games; Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Valeriia Halashko, National University of Pharmacy

v.galashko@outlook.com; Department of Physical Education and Sports; Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Sviatoslav Koval, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture

koval.s.s.79@gmail.com; Department of Football and Hockey; Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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