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Perceptual-Cognitive Skills and Performance in Orienteering
José F. GuzmánCarlos PablosAna Pablossubject
AdultMaleSpatial organisationmedia_common.quotation_subjectApplied psychologyExperimental and Cognitive PsychologyOrienteeringAthletic PerformanceModels PsychologicalChoice BehaviorMap readingRunningCognitionMemoryOrientationSurveys and QuestionnairesPerceptionHumansCognitive skillCompetence (human resources)media_commonRecognition PsychologySpace perceptionCognitionAchievementSensory SystemsSpace PerceptionPhysical EndurancePsychologySocial psychologyPsychomotor Performancedescription
The goal was analysis of the perceptual-cognitive skills associated with sport performance in orienteering in a sample of 22 elite and 17 nonelite runners. Variables considered were memory, basic orienteering techniques, map reading, symbol knowledge, map-terrain-map identification, and spatial organisation. A computerised questionnaire was developed to measure the variables. The reliability of the test (agreement between experts) was 90%. Findings suggested that competence in performing basic orienteering techniques efficiently was a key variable differentiating between the elite and the nonelite athletes. The results are discussed in comparison with previous studies.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-01 | Perceptual and Motor Skills |