Journal of Aging Science

National Taiwan Sport University, Taiwan

Biography

Jia Tzer Jang is from the National Taiwan Sport University, Taiwan located in China. Jia Tzer Jang  writings are very much interesting and publications got more readership views.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Acute Effects of Tai Chi Chuan, Coordination and Aerobic Exercise on Attention in Elderly Individuals
  Author(s): Yasmin Pakzad-Mayer, Jia-Tzer Jang, Yuan-Shuo Chan, Chia-Hui Chen, Yueh-Chi Wang and Peter Karl Mayer*
  
  This study examined the effects of 3 different acute exercise modes on sustained attention in elderly adults. Twelve experienced male Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) practitioners were assigned to: TCC, coordination program and ergometer cycling. Each exercise session lasted for 30 minutes. Before and after the exercise a 14 min Continues Performance Test (CPT) was conducted to evaluate sustained attention. Results: After TCC a value for attentiveness (Detectability) improved significantly with p=0.01. Decreasing commission mistakes (p=0.06) and hit reaction time (p=0.09) showed a tendency for higher attention levels. Hit reaction time value (p=0.026) and hit reaction time standard deviation (p=0.002) reduced significantly after the coordination session. Commission mistakes decreased significantly (p=0.031) after ergometer cycling. These results demonstrate that each exercise mode influences atte.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-8847.19.07.201

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