Sex-Related Differences in Oculomotor and Cognitive Control in Asymptomatic Varsity Athletes with and without a History of Concussion

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dc.contributor.advisorHynes, Loriann M.
dc.contributor.authorModica, Michael Jason
dc.date.accessioned2021-11-15T15:31:50Z
dc.date.available2021-11-15T15:31:50Z
dc.date.copyright2021-07
dc.date.issued2021-11-15
dc.date.updated2021-11-15T15:31:50Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractThis research examines sex-related differences in oculomotor and cognitive control in asymptomatic varsity athletes with and without a history of concussion. This study examined saccade latency, antisaccade reaction time, and cognitive tests (Stroop) using virtual reality goggles in a stationary seated position. This was administered using the Saccade Analytics NeuroFlex system. Data was collected from 153 varsity athletes (82 males, 71 females), including a concussion history questionnaire (64 athletes reported > 1 concussion). We observed no significant difference regardless of both sex and concussion history, varsity athletes demonstrated no differences in their saccade latency (SL), antisaccade reaction (ART) or total Stroop Error (TSE). This research suggests that athletes who have a history of concussion can fully recover and perform similar to those without a concussion history regardless of sex. Future research may aid in the development of more objective testing protocols when assessing sex-related differences in oculomotor and cognitive control.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/38718
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectHealth sciences
dc.subject.keywordsConcussion
dc.subject.keywordsHistory of concussion
dc.subject.keywordsSex differences
dc.subject.keywordsVarsity athletes
dc.subject.keywordsAsymptomatic
dc.subject.keywordsmTBI
dc.subject.keywordsVision
dc.subject.keywordsOculomotor
dc.subject.keywordsAntisaccade
dc.subject.keywordsSaccades
dc.subject.keywordsCognitive control
dc.subject.keywordsStroop
dc.subject.keywordsStroop task
dc.subject.keywordsVirtual reality goggles
dc.titleSex-Related Differences in Oculomotor and Cognitive Control in Asymptomatic Varsity Athletes with and without a History of Concussion
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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