The Effects of Tai chi on Simple and Choice Reaction Time in Older Adults
dc.contributor.advisor | Lloyd, Lisa K. | |
dc.contributor.author | Frankenberg, Angelyn J. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-05-11T15:35:44Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-05-11T15:35:44Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2003-08 | |
dc.description.abstract | Regular exercise can reduce the impact of aging on physical health and may also have cognitive benefits. This study investigated the effects of 8 weeks of Tai Chi on static balance, simple reaction time (SRT), and choice reaction time (CRT). The experimental group consisted of 1 male and 5 female residents of a retirement community (age = 83.3 + 5.2 years, range = 74-88). The TC class met 3 times per week for 8 weeks (23 classes, mean number of classes attended = 19). The control group consisted of 2 male and 5 female residents of the same community (age = 83.3 + 3.7 years, range = 78-88), who did not take part in the Tai Chi class. Pretests and post-tests were conducted for static balance, SRT, and CRT. No significant changes in balance time or SRT were noted for either group, however, the TC group’s CRT was 15% faster on the post-test than on the pretest (pretest CRT = 718.8 + 133.3 ms; post-test CRT = 610.0 + 124 1 ms) These results indicate that Tai Chi practice may contribute to improved processing speed in older adults. | |
dc.description.department | Health and Human Performance | |
dc.format | Text | |
dc.format.extent | 53 pages | |
dc.format.medium | 1 file (.pdf) | |
dc.identifier.citation | Frankenberg, A. J. (2003). The effects of Tai chi on simple and choice reaction time in older adults (Unpublished thesis). Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10877/9848 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.subject | tai chi | |
dc.subject | physical fitness | |
dc.subject | older people | |
dc.title | The Effects of Tai chi on Simple and Choice Reaction Time in Older Adults | |
dc.type | Thesis | |
thesis.degree.department | Health, PE, Recreation and Dance | |
thesis.degree.grantor | Southwest Texas State University | |
thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
thesis.degree.name | Master of Education |
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