FIĽO, Petr and Oto JANOUŠEK. The relation between physical and mental load, and the course of physiological functions and cognitive performance. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science. Taylor & Francis, 2022, vol. 23, No 1, p. 38-59. ISSN 1463-922X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2021.1913535.
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Original name The relation between physical and mental load, and the course of physiological functions and cognitive performance
Authors FIĽO, Petr (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Oto JANOUŠEK (203 Czech Republic).
Edition Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, Taylor & Francis, 2022, 1463-922X.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30305 Occupational health
Country of publisher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
WWW URL
Impact factor Impact factor: 1.600
RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14510/22:00124989
Organization unit Faculty of Sports Studies
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2021.1913535
UT WoS 000673003100001
Keywords (in Czech) kognitivní výkon; respirace, elektrodermální aktivita, tělesná teplota, variabilita srdečního rytmu
Keywords in English cognitive performance; respiration; electrodermal activity; finger temperature; heart rate variability
Tags International impact, Reviewed
Changed by Changed by: PhDr. Petr Fiľo, Ph.D., učo 11017. Changed: 11/1/2022 15:10.
Abstract
The objective of our study was to investigate differences in cognitive performance connected with physical load of varying intensities. One half of 88 examined persons sat on office chairs, and the other half sat on chairs with the added modification of the gymnastic (Swiss) ball called the dynamic directional seat pad (pad). The first rest phase was followed by the load phase, in which the subjects were administered a 20-minute sustained attention test. The number of correct answers and errors was evaluated. A BIOPAC apparatus continually recorded thoracic respiration, electrodermal activity, finger temperature, heart rate, and heart rate variability. Females on pads made 58% fewer errors than females on chairs; the number of errors was closely related to the depth of their breathing (tidal volume). It was found out that the use of the pad, in addition to the already known health benefits, also brings an increase in the precision of cognitive performance.
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