The Effect of Motivational and Educational Self-Talk on the Dart Throwing Performance with Different Difficulties

Pouya Biabani; Amir Dana

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 37-51

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2021.324338.1580

Abstract
  The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of educational and motivational self-talk on dart throwing performance with different difficulties. A total of 60 beginners and right-handers with an age range of 22 to 28 years were randomly selected and randomly divided into three groups of ...  Read More

Investigating Differences of the Movement Variability and Movement Smoothness in Reaching and Grasping Task in Children and Adults

Amir Dana; Saleh Rafiee

Volume 11, Issue 2 , September 2019, , Pages 215-230

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2019.276939.1434

Abstract
  Reaching and grasping is one of the most basic fundamental skills. The aim of this study was to address the differences of movement variability and movement smoothness in reaching and grasping in children and adults. 60 children (age range: 8-13 years old) were divided into 6 groups. The task used in ...  Read More

The Effect of Cognitive and Aerobic Training on Cognitive and Motor Function, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factors in Elderly Men

Amir Dana; Zynalabedin Fallah; Jalil Moradi; Akbar Ghalavand

Volume 10, Issue 4 , February 2019, , Pages 537-552

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2018.252689.1352

Abstract
  Introduction and aims: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) as one of the factors associated with neuromuscular performance and cognitive function is reduced with increasing age. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of aerobic and cognitive training on the dynamic balance, ...  Read More