Comparative Study of Short Term Memory among Athletic and Non-athletic School Children
Journal Title: International Journal of Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
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Aim: To investigate the influence of Athletics on short term memory in school going students Objectives: To establish if there is any specific effect of Athletics on Auditory and Visual memory Methods: 30 Athletes of both the genders between 8-16 years of age were selected as study group and 30 Non athletes of both the genders with age and BMI matched were selected as control group.The study was conducted in ZPTC school,vikarabad. Visual memory was assessed in three trials by flashing 20 numbers,20 words and showing 20 objects each for 1 min.The subjects were asked to write down immediately on a paper what they remembered within 2 mins.Auditory (Verbal) memory was assessed by reading aloud 20 numbers within 1 min and the subjects were asked to write down immediately on a paper the numbers they remembered within 2 mins. Results: The data obtained was analyzed using sigma stat software using unpaired t test.Short term memory was better in Athletes compared to Non-Athletes. Conclusion: Physical activity has positive impact on short term memory.
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