Document Type : Original research study
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1 Master of sciences in motor behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
2 Assistant professor of motor behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
3 Department of Motor Behavior, Sport Sciences Faculty, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of overweight stereotypical threat on motor learning and balance confidence of the elderly women. Twenty-four elderly women (Mage=62.38 ± 2.68 years) were randomly selected and randomly assigned to two groups of stereotypical threats (emphasis on individual characteristics such as overweight on performance) and control. The task consisted of maintaining the balance on the stabilometer during 30-second trials, 1 trial in the pre-test, 10 trials in the acquisition phase and 5 trials in the retention test. The balance confidence questionnaire was completed in two stages of pre-test and retention. The findings of the study indicated lower motor learning and balance confidence in the overweight stereotypic group compared to the control group, therefore, it is suggested that in similar situations, coaches, with emphasis on the ineffectiveness of individual characteristics Such as overweight on motor performance, reduce stereotype threats and so prevent performance and learning disruptions.
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