REACTION TIME COOPER METHOD FOR DETERMINING IDEAL WEIGHT

GROUP CANDY CRUSH

Reaction Time Definition

The interval of time between application of a stimulus and detection of a response. An ability to react shows how quickly and effectively her or she can make decisions and initiate actions.

Reaction time is a measure of how quickly an organism can respond to a particular stimulus.
Factor affect reaction time age, gender, physical fitness, fatigue, distraction, alcohol, personality type, and whether the stimulus is auditory or visual.

Reaction Time Measurement

Ruler catching method

Subject hold out the chosen hand and extend the thumb and index finger 8 cm apart Accomplice hold a metric ruler with its end exactly even with the subject extended thumb and index finger. The ruler is dropped and the subject grasps it between the thumb and index finger. Record the number at the subject fingertips. Calculate the time it took for the subject to react and catching the ruler with this following formula: d = distance t = time

d(in cm) = (1/2)(980cm/sec) t = d/(490cm/sec)

Tips to Improve Reaction Time

1. Study Opponents' Patterns. Understanding opponents' capabilities, skills, and preferences can narrow the number of choices and appropriate responses to their moves. 2. Identify Cues. Spotting cues from opponents can telegraph their next move. Responding to cues narrows the choice of responses and speeds up decision making. 3. Practice Responding to Different Competitive Conditions. The amount and quality of practice can reduce the amount of time it takes for an athlete to make an appropriate decision.

Tips to Improve Reaction Time

4. Anticipate Opponents' Actions. An athlete's ability to predict what an opponent will do in certain situations and when they will do it speeds up planning and decision making. Athletes intending to deceive opponents can use anticipation to their advantage by making movements unpredictable. If opponents are unable to anticipate a move, processing a response is slower.

Tips to Improve Reaction Time

5. Find the Optimal Performance Zone. Reaction time and decision making are influenced by how aroused or stressed athletes are. Athletes at a high arousal level may detect a limited number of signals because their focus narrows. Coaches can help athletes maintain an optimal arousal level through the use of breathing exercises, progressive relaxation, visualization, and meditation skills. Achieving the "zone" promotes effective information processing, minimizing the adverse influence of high level competition on decision making.

Reaction Time

Q) Define reaction time? (1 Mark) A) The time from the stimulus occurring to the performer starting to move in response to it. Q) What is movement time? (1 Mark) A) The time it takes from starting the movement to completing the movement. Q) Explain what is meant by response time. (1 Marks) A) Response time is from the onset of the stimulus to the completion of the movement.

Reaction Time

Sporting Example: 100m sprint - Sensors recognize sounds of the gun and messages are sent to the brain via vertebrae (reaction time), the performer leaves the blocks and sprints to the finish line (movement time) = Response Time Put simply, response time is the time taken for the performer to fully respond to a stimulus.

Reaction Time

Q) Explain what is meant by simple reaction time and give a practical example of the simple reaction time in sport (2 Marks) A) A simple reaction is where one stimuli is detected and one response is given. For example the gun start in a 200m sprint and the performer sprinting. Q) Define choice reaction time (1 Mark) A) Several stimuli are given but only one must be selected for response.

Reaction Time

Q) Identify and explain three factors that can influence a performer's reaction time (3 Marks) A) 1. Age - reaction time deteriorates with age 2. Gender - Males have a faster reaction time than females 3. Previous Experience - Experience of a skill speeds up reaction time Other factors that can affect a performer's reaction time are: Warning Signals Anticipation Body Temperature Personality Substances e.g. drugs, alcohol Limbs Used

Reaction Time

Q) State three ways of improving response time. A) 1. Warm - up 2. Mental rehearsal 3. Practice Other ways of improving response time include: Stimulus-response compatibility Anticipation Experience Level of arousal/motivation Concentration Develop physical fitness Early cue detection

Cooper Method

Used to calculate the ideal weight for men and women when body fat cannot be estimated through skinfold measurements. Male: (4 x height in inches) 128 = weight with roughly 15 to 19 % body fat Female: (3.5 x height in inches) 108 = weight with roughly 18 to 22 % body fat Large boned individuals should add 10 % to the calculated figure. Small boned individuals should subtract 10 % to the calculated figure.

Cooper Method Samples

1

kg = 2.2046 pounds 1 meter = 39.37 inches

sample data
Sample 1 2 3 4 Gender Male Male Female Female Height in meter (inches) 1.71 (67.32) 1.67 (65.75) 1.56 (61.42) 1.49 (58.66)

Cooper Method Sample Data

Male: (4 x height in inches) 128 = weight with roughly 15 to 19 % body fat Sample 1: (4 x 67.32) 128 =141.28 pound (64kg) Sample 2 : (4 x 65.75) 128 = 135.00 pound (61kg)

Sample 1 Large boned add 10%

110 141.28 100 90 141.28 100

= 155.41 pound (70kg) = 127.15 pound (58kg)

Small boned subtract 10%

Cooper Method Sample Data

Female: (3.5 x height in inches) 108 = weight with roughly 18 to 22 % body fat Sample 3 : (3.5 x 61.42) 108 = 106.97 pound (48kg) Sample 4 : (3.5 x 58.66) 108 = 97.31 pound (44kg)

Sample 3 Large boned add 10%

110 106.97 100 90 100

= 117.67 pound (53kg)

Small boned subtract 10%

106.97 = 96.27 pound (44kg)