Exploring Motor Learning Differences between Elite and Non-Elite Athletes Using Nonlinear Dynamical Analysis

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dc.contributor.advisorSergio, Lauren E.
dc.contributor.authorGhani, Sijad
dc.date.accessioned2021-11-15T15:56:50Z
dc.date.available2021-11-15T15:56:50Z
dc.date.copyright2021-08
dc.date.issued2021-11-15
dc.date.updated2021-11-15T15:56:50Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractThe application of nonlinear analytical tools to motor control studies is a promising approach. Measuring the complexity of a time-series of kinematic variables to explore motor learning differences allows us to discriminate between groups. The aim of the current study was to test the efficacy of nonlinear analysis, such as approximate entropy (ApEn), to effectively discriminate between elite and non-elite athletes data. Using approximate entropy, we were able to discriminate between elite and non-elite athletes by discerning the level of regularity present in each groups time-series data of kinematic variables. An extension of our entropy analysis in conjunction with other nonlinear analytical tools affords us the possibility to better explore underlying neuromotor effects that may still be present in elite athletes with prior concussion.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/38803
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectNeurosciences
dc.subject.keywordsMotor control
dc.subject.keywordsMotor learning
dc.subject.keywordsNonlinear
dc.subject.keywordsNeuroscience
dc.subject.keywordsElite
dc.subject.keywordsAnalysis
dc.subject.keywordsMovement
dc.subject.keywordsBiomechanics
dc.subject.keywordsConcussion
dc.subject.keywordsSkill
dc.subject.keywordsNovel
dc.subject.keywordsSports
dc.subject.keywordsHealthy
dc.subject.keywordsEntropy
dc.subject.keywordsJerk
dc.subject.keywordsVelocity
dc.subject.keywordsApproximate entropy
dc.subject.keywordsBiological systems
dc.subject.keywordsSystems
dc.titleExploring Motor Learning Differences between Elite and Non-Elite Athletes Using Nonlinear Dynamical Analysis
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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