Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing
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 di...
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| author | Weronika Machowska Piotr Cych Adam Siemieński Juliusz Migasiewicz |
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| description | 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 groups were found for the distance covered by walking. Differences between sexes were documented for the distance covered by running and angular deviations. Relationship between lateralization and tendencies to veer were not found. Differences were observed between Foot-O and T&F groups in terms of coordination abilities. Conclusions Participants moved in circles irrespective of the type of movement and experience in practicing the sport. Orienteers may use information about their tendencies to turning more often left or right to correct it during their races in dense forests with limited visibility or during night orienteering competition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d8826bd34bc84d81a00d9255a5ca944d2023-12-03T01:20:51ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592019-09-017e773610.7717/peerj.7736Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearingWeronika Machowska0Piotr Cych1Adam Siemieński2Juliusz Migasiewicz3Department of Sports Didactics, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Wrocław, Lower Silesia, PolandDepartment of Sports Didactics, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Wrocław, Lower Silesia, PolandDepartment of Biomechanics, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Wrocław, Lower Silesia, PolandDepartment of Sports Didactics, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Wrocław, Lower Silesia, PolandPurpose 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 groups were found for the distance covered by walking. Differences between sexes were documented for the distance covered by running and angular deviations. Relationship between lateralization and tendencies to veer were not found. Differences were observed between Foot-O and T&F groups in terms of coordination abilities. Conclusions Participants moved in circles irrespective of the type of movement and experience in practicing the sport. Orienteers may use information about their tendencies to turning more often left or right to correct it during their races in dense forests with limited visibility or during night orienteering competition.https://peerj.com/articles/7736.pdfWalking without visionRunning without visionSpatial orientationOrienteeringFoot orienteering |
| spellingShingle | Weronika Machowska Piotr Cych Adam Siemieński Juliusz Migasiewicz Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing PeerJ Walking without vision Running without vision Spatial orientation Orienteering Foot orienteering |
| title | Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing |
| title_full | Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing |
| title_fullStr | Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing |
| title_short | Effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing |
| title_sort | effect of orienteering experience on walking and running in the absence of vision and hearing |
| topic | Walking without vision Running without vision Spatial orientation Orienteering Foot orienteering |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/7736.pdf |
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