4 Seminar Three
In the lecture this week you will have learnt about qualitative experimental studies. In this session you will undertake a third and final mini experimental study and discuss the paper you were instructed to read last week.
4.1 Task 1
As a group, review and discuss the fabricated study protocol outlined below. Consult with your tutor if you are unsure of any of the language and/or methods being used. Once you have discussed the study you will take responsibility for conducting the study, collecting the data, and analysing the findings.
4.1.2 Study participants:
Participants will be recruited from Staffordshire University via conducting research seminars. No incentives will be offered for the participation in this research.
Healthy students I) 18-50 years of age, II) studying at Staffordshire University, III) enrolled on the conducting research module, IV) willing to participate in the study will be included. Students who have I) experienced a lower limb injury in the last 4 weeks, II) have a neurological impairment of any description III) are unwilling to participate will be excluded from the study.
4.1.3 Randomisation
To preserve allocation concealment an independent person generated the randomisation list. The order in which participants receive treatment is randomly allocated using a block randomised design (block size = 6) using a computer random number generator to either stroop cognative fatigue, physical fatigue or control.
Before opening the database, assign each class member a number 0-k. Once every class member has a number, open the following database, participants allocated to group 1 will receive the stroop cognative fatigue, those allocated to 2 will receive the physcial fatigue, and those allocated to group 0 will receive the control: mini_study_react
4.1.4 Interventions:
Stroop cognative fatigue: Participants assigned to this arm should read the instructions online and complete the standard STROOP test
Physical Fatigue: Participants assigned to this arm should perform teh following exercise regimen.
- Push ups: 15 reps, rest 20 seconds
- Burpees: 15 reps, rest 20 seconds
- Plank: 1 minute, rest 20 seconds
- Jump Lunges: 20 reps
- Squats: 20 reps, rest 20 seconds
- Wall sits: 20 reps, rest 20 seconds
4.1.6 Outcomes
This test should be conducted before (pre-test) the intervention and immediately after (post-test) the intervention
Using the blazepod equipment perform the RIW Left hand challenge
- Place four active pods on the wall or floor in front of you
- Stand facing the pods and place your dominent hand behind your back
- Begin the test using the blazepod app
- When the pods light up strike them in order
- Record the time it takes to complete the test (30 consecutive lights)
4.1.7 Analysis
Descriptive data is calculated for anthropometric measurements and expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Normality is assessed by the Shapiro-Wilk’s test. The post test between-participant difference in reaction time is estimated using an independent t-test. All data will be analysed using Jamovi.
4.2 Task 2
In the remaining seminar time discuss the Determinants of acceleration and maximum speed phase of repeated sprint ability in soccer players: A cross-sectional study study you were instructed to review last week.