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Effects Of Tai Chi Training on Attention and Physiological Changes: An EEG Study

  • Moo Sung Cha (Department of Physical Education, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Min Jung Gil (Department of Physical Education, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Min Ju Kim (Department of Physical Education, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kyung Shik Lim (School of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Jin Gu Kim (Department of Physical Education, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2024.04.24
  • Accepted : 2024.07.08
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

This study aimed to determine how 15 weeks of Tai Chi training affected attention and brain waves. Thirty-six university students (mean age = 24.27 years; SD = ±1.054) participated in this experiment. Participants practiced form postures from the first section of form 85 of the traditional Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan. The Frankfurt Attention Inventory (FAIR) was used to assess each participant's level of attention. The sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) power analysis demonstrated that participants in the Tai Chi group show higher SMR power than the control group. This study showed that Tai Chi Chuan increases theta and alpha waves by relaxing the body and mind, as well as through soft and slow movement and deep breathing. It reduces fast beta waves, which stabilizes the brain and improves attention. FAIR results showed that 15 weeks of Tai Chi training improved selective ability, control index, and persistence index. These findings suggested that Tai Chi is an exercise that helps improve attention.

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