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Influence of Immersive Virtual Coordination Training on Launch Accuracy: Randomized Controlled Trial

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: (1) Background: Throwing accuracy is one of the main factors that affect performance in sports that require this motor skill. There are multiple training methods that are based on the basic principles of motor learning, but the emergence of immersive virtual reality has brought about a profound change in training methodology. The objective of the present study was to analyze the effect of a coordination training program that takes place in immersive virtual reality environments on manual throwing accuracy in a school population. (2) Methods: A total of 58 schoolchildren (16.21 ± 0.41 years) volunteered and completed the study. The explosive strength of the upper body, level of physical activity, speed and accuracy were evaluated. (3) Results: the findings show the existence of significant differences between both groups (experimental–control), showing that the developed program has positive effects on strength parameters (3.86 ± 0.68 vs. 4.06 ± 0.67 m); (3.91 ± 1.07 vs. 3.71 ± 1.22 m), speed (2.26 ± 0.28 vs. 2.44 ± 0.27 s); (2.26 ± 0.22 vs. 2.03 ± 0.19 s) and accuracy (820.00 ± 794.12 vs. 1630.00 ± 854.66 pts); (996.43 ± 936.69 vs. 986.29 ± 737.03 pts) compared to the control group. (4) Conclusions: the coordinative physical exercise program developed in immersive virtual reality environments has had a positive impact on the accuracy of manual throwing in schoolchildren.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app15063269

Authors: Adriana López Rodríguez, José María Cancela-Carral

Institutions: Universidade de Vigo, Servicio Gallego de Salud

Language: English

Topic: Physical Education and Training Studies

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896