The central focus of CT is to target specific cognitive functions, through repetitive computerized exercises. Well planned studies which incorporate collaborative interdisciplinary knowledge are needed to progress this field most rapidly.Ī Brief Introduction to Cognitive TrainingĬomputerized CT is a flourishing field of research within the scope of cognitive enhancement, with applications being studied extensively in many different cohorts. We highlight that further research is needed before we can reliably inform coaches, athletes, and support staff of any potential benefits from this technique.
Given the above evidence, the aim of this paper is to introduce some of the considerations in this potentially booming field of practice, incorporating knowledge of cognitive training (CT) in other cohorts. Such findings have been supplemented by studies showing that baseline cognitive ability is able to predict future sporting achievement ( Vestberg et al., 2012, 2017 Mangine et al., 2014). This notion is validated by studies showing that athletes perform faster and more accurately on specific cognitive tasks ( Mann et al., 2007 Voss et al., 2010). The role of cognition and neuroscience in understanding, predicting, and potentially improving elite sports performance is an area that has received increased interest in recent years ( Yarrow et al., 2009 Walsh, 2014 Katwala, 2016). We propose how such an intervention could be used in the future, drawing on evidence from other fields where this technique is more fruitfully researched, and provide recommendations for both researchers and practitioners working in the field. In this article, we outline the potential use of cognitive training (CT) in athlete populations with a view to supporting athletic performance. Cognitive training is a highly researched method of enhancing cognitive skills through repetitive and targeted exercises. Whilst a substantial research base exists focusing on psychological skills for performance (e.g., imagery) or therapeutic techniques for emotion regulation (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy), there is a scarcity of research examining whether the enhancement of core cognitive abilities leads to improved performance in sport. Sports performance at the highest level requires a wealth of cognitive functions such as attention, decision making, and working memory to be functioning at optimal levels in stressful and demanding environments.
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