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Executive Function Level in Cadets’ Shooting Performance

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  • Dariusz Jamro

    (Department of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Grzegorz Zurek

    (Department of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Malgorzata Dulnik

    (Department of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Maciej Lachowicz

    (Department of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Dariusz Lenart

    (Department of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, Poland)

Abstract

Executive functions (EF) are crucial to a person’s unique abilities, enabling one to achieve goals, adapt to new situations and manage social interactions. EF are also very important for the effective performance of military tasks including the shooting performance (SP) of soldiers. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of EF with SP and gender differences in the level of these traits among cadets of the General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces in Wroclaw i.e., 156 persons (19 females and 137 males). The level of EF and processes related to attention was measured with usage of the Color Trails Test (CTT-1 and CTT-2). SP was assessed on the basis of scores from four different small arms and rifle shootings at a fixed target and at emerging targets. The relations between explained and explanatory variables were assessed using Spearman correlation. The variation in the mean values of CTT scores and SP of men and women was compared using the Mann–Whitney U test for independent samples. The results of the present study did not reveal any significant differences between women and men in the level of EF and SP. The key finding of the present study is that the higher SP of males in all shooting events of the study and of females in pistol shooting were significantly correlated with higher executive functions.

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  • Dariusz Jamro & Grzegorz Zurek & Malgorzata Dulnik & Maciej Lachowicz & Dariusz Lenart, 2022. "Executive Function Level in Cadets’ Shooting Performance," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-13, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:10:p:6007-:d:815995
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    1. Daniel Mon-López & Carlos M. Tejero-González & Alfonso de la Rubia Riaza & Jorge Lorenzo Calvo, 2020. "Pistol and Rifle Performance: Gender and Relative Age Effect Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-10, February.
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    1. Grzegorz Zurek & Dariusz Lenart & Maciej Lachowicz & Krzysztof Zebrowski & Dariusz Jamro, 2022. "Factors Influencing the Executive Functions of Male and Female Cadets," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-16, December.

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