In the competitive arena of semi-elite basketball, the quest for optimal training methods that enhance both athletic and cognitive performance is ongoing. A significant study titled “Specific effect of a cognitive-motor dual-task training on sport performance and brain processing associated with decision-making in semi-elite basketball players,” by Stefania Lucia, Valentina Bianco, and Francesco Di Russo, […]

In the dynamic world of professional soccer, the integration of innovative technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a topic of increasing interest. A significant study, “Preserving the legacy – Why do professional soccer clubs (not) adopt innovative process technologies? A grounded theory study,” by Ralf Plattfaut and Julian Koch, published

The world of elite soccer is not just a test of physical prowess but also of mental agility. A fascinating study, “Neural correlates of cognitive processing capacity in elite soccer players,” by Chun-Hao Wang, Chih-Chun Lin, David Moreau, Cheng-Ta Yang, and Wei-Kuang Liang, published in Biological Psychology, Volume 157, 2020, offers groundbreaking insights into the

The world of sports analytics is experiencing a transformation, thanks to advanced technologies like Temporal Convolutional Networks (TCNs) A study, “Using Temporal Convolutional Networks to estimate ball possession in soccer games” by Matteo Borghesi, Lorenzo Dusty Costa, Lia Morra, and Fabrizio Lamberti, published in Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 223, 2023, explores this cutting-edge approach.

In the realm of youth soccer, understanding the cognitive development of players is as vital as their physical prowess. A study, “A developmental perspective on decision making in young soccer players: The role of executive functions,” by Sinikka M. Heisler, Babett H. Lobinger, and Lisa Musculus, published in the Psychology of Sport and Exercise journal,

The world of sports and physical education often revolves around the dynamics of “motivation versus discipline.” While motivation propels one to achieve and perform, discipline keeps one consistent and determined. But which of these plays a more pivotal role in the context of sports education, and how do they influence academic performance? A recent study

Cognitive abilities, the intellectual processes that shape our thoughts, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills, have been the focal point of several research studies aiming to enhance human performance. Over the years, there’s been a surge in training programs aimed at honing these skills. However, the primary question remains: Does cognitive training genuinely benefit everyone, or