How mental fatigue affects jump performance
This study looks at how feeling mentally tired can affect physical performance, specifically how high you can jump. You would do a simple jumping test after a mental task, which may show how your mind and body work together.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You are a third- or fourth-year student in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Inonu University.
- You exercise or do structured physical activity at least 2 days a week.
- You have normal or corrected vision, including normal color vision.
- You can safely do maximal vertical jumps without any recent leg injuries.
- You do not have any neurological, psychiatric, or cardiovascular conditions, and you are not taking medications that could affect alertness or physical performance.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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