2024, Vol. 9, Issue 2
The influence of menstrual cycle phases on athlete’s performance
Author(s): Prerna Mishra, Dr. Ayaz A Khan and Dr. Alok Kumar Singh
Abstract:
The study aimed to analyse and compare the psychological changes during the four different phases of the menstrual cycle; Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulatory, and Luteal. Fifteen athletes were selected ages ranging between 18 to 25, who were involved in sports chosen with experience of 5-8 years. Their average age was 21, 5±2 years, and the selected athletes were (5 amateur tennis players, 5 amateur football players, and 5 amateur field hockey players). Reaction time and Determination time were measured in each phase and analysed with the help of the Vienna test system (VTS allows digital psychological tests to be administered while also providing automatic and comprehensive scoring). The data in the study were analysed by using Repeated Measure ANOVA and the level of significance was at p<0.05.
Pages: 261-263 | 41 Views 29 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Prerna Mishra, Dr. Ayaz A Khan, Dr. Alok Kumar Singh. The influence of menstrual cycle phases on athlete’s performance. Int J Physiol Nutr Phys Educ 2024;9(2):261-263.