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Differences In Simple And Complex Reaction Time Test Score Amont College Rodeo Athletes, Meghan Younger, Andrew A. Wolfe, Micheal Luera, Kayleigh Abbott, Gillian Braden, Jessie Ramirez Feb 2023

Differences In Simple And Complex Reaction Time Test Score Amont College Rodeo Athletes, Meghan Younger, Andrew A. Wolfe, Micheal Luera, Kayleigh Abbott, Gillian Braden, Jessie Ramirez

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Various sports rely heavily on reaction time (RT) to produce high levels of performance, and as expected, difference in RT are present within and between sporting activities. The sport of rodeo is a high velocity/intensity sport that require athletes to reaction quickly to the movement(s) of uncooperative livestock. However, no previous studies have investigated the RT profile of rodeo athletes and the differences in RT between rodeo events. PURPOSE: The purpose of this investigation was to establish simply and complex RT norms for rodeo athletes and secondly, identify RT difference between rodeo events. METHODS: College rodeo athletes (n = 39) …