RT Journal Article
T1 Attentional Differences as a Function of Rock Climbing Performance
A1 Garrido-Palomino, Inmaculada
A1 Fryer, Simon
A1 Giles, Dave
A1 González-Rosa, Javier J.
A1 España-Romero, Vanesa
K1 Attention
K1 Climbing ability
K1 Physical condition
K1 Performance
K1 On sight
K1 Red point
K1 Selective attention
K1 Cardiorespiratory fitness
K1 Reaction time
K1 Atención
K1 Capacidad cardiovascular
K1 Tiempo de reacción
AB The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between attention (using two different attention tasks) and self-reported climbing ability while considering potential confounding factors (sex, age, climbing experience, and cardiorespiratory fitness) in a group of experienced climbers. Accuracy of response (AC) and reaction time (RT) from two different attention tasks using the Vienna Test System, along with self-reported on-sight and red-point climbing ability, were assessed in 35 climbers. Linear regression revealed that climbers with the highest self-reported on-sight grade had better AC during the attention task. Linear regression models revealed, after controlling for potential confounders, that AC, measured using two attention tasks, was positively related to climbers' highest self-reported on-sight climbing ability (β = 0.388; p = 0.031). No significant differences were found between AC and self-reported red-point climbing ability (β = 0.286; p = 0.064). No significant relationship was found between RT and climbing ability (β = -0.102 to 0.020; p = 0.064). In conclusion, higher-level rock climbers appear to have an enhanced attention, which is related to on-sight lead climbing style, and thus, it may be an important component of climbing performance. Coaches should consider incorporating techniques to train attention based on on-sight climbing style in climbers.
PB Frontiers
YR 2020
FD 2020-07-23
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4316
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4316
LA en
NO Garrido-Palomino I, Fryer S, Giles D, González-Rosa JJ, España-Romero V. Attentional Differences as a Function of Rock Climbing Performance. Front Psychol. 2020 Jul 23;11:1550
DS RISalud
RD Apr 9, 2025