Page, J. L. (2013) The BASES expert statement on the effectiveness of vision training programmes. The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 38. pp. 12-13.
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Abstract
Two types of vision training programmes exist, namely, generalised vision training (GVT) and sport-specific vision training (SVT). GVT programmes are designed to improve basic visual function (e.g., depth perception, motion perception and peripheral vision). A range of exercises is typically used by vision specialists such as optometrists and ophthalmologists. Although these specialists usually work to assist individuals with visual deficiencies, more recently the same methods have been used with athletes in an effort to improve sports performance. Whilst there is anecdotal support for the use of GVT programmes, there remains a paucity of empirical evidence to suggest that such training improves sports performance. Conversely, research on SVT has been shown to lead to task-specific improvements in sports performance (Smeeton et al., 2005; Williams et al., 2002). Here, we summarise scientific research that examines the utility of both types of training programmes for performance enhancement in sport.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | “First published in The Sport and Exercise Scientist, Issue 38, Winter 2013. Published by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences – www.bases.org.uk” |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | GVT, SVT, visual function, depth perception, motion perception, peripheral vision, optometry, ophthalmology |
Subjects: | Q Science > QP Physiology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine R Medicine > RE Ophthalmology |
Divisions: | Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Area > Sports Biomechanics and Sports Therapy |
Depositing User: | Jenny Smith |
Date Deposited: | 12 Mar 2014 12:06 |
Last Modified: | 18 Oct 2022 11:21 |
URI: | https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/1138 |