Cite this article:
Singh (2015). Effect of Ocular Health Status On Simple Reaction Time Among Male Sportspersons. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-A: Science), 20(1), pp.40-43.
Journal
of Ravishankar University, Part-A,19-20,
pp.40-43, 2014-15 ISSN 0970 5910
Effect of Ocular Health Status On Simple Reaction Time
Among Male Sportspersons
Alock Kumar Singh
Alok Kumar Singh , Department of Physical Education,
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
[Received: 11 December 2014; Accepted: 1 June
2015]
Abstract: The present study was conducted to find out the effect of ocular health
status on simple reaction time of male sportspersons. To conduct the study, 50
male sportspersons who took part in team and individual sports were selected as
sample. Participation in university or national level tournament for sports
like basketball, badminton, tennis, volleyball, hockey and cricket was the
minimum criteria for selection of subjects. Simple reaction time was assessed
by Nelson test whereas ocular health status of the subjects was determined by
ophthalmic reports. Results indicate that simple reaction time with normal
ocular health status was significantly lower as compared to the simple reaction
time of subjects who need ophthalmic corrections due to ocular health problems.
It was concluded that motor response for a visual stimuli is dependent upon
ocular health status of a sportsperson.
Keywords:
Ocular Health Status, Simple Reaction Time, Male
Sportspersons
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