EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING IN ENHANCING COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL SKILLS IN SPORTS

Abstract

When athletes are given such an environment, they become so immersed in it that they feel like actual sports performers. There are various technologies in virtual reality training systems by which athletes can be better engaged, and the possibility of diversion is reduced. We can say that virtual reality training systems have provided athletes with training systems that can increase focus levels, thus improving performance. This is an important implication of the virtual reality training system in enhancing the cognitive skills of athletes. The important implication of the virtual reality training system is the aspect of an immersive training environment for athletes. The research study was based on primary data analysis to determine whether the research used SPSS and AMOS software. When physical training is provided to athletes, many aspects can cause a diversion of attention from athletes. There is also the factor of boredom in physical training, which can divert the attention of Athletes. However, by using a virtual reality training system, an immersive training environment can be provided to athletes to make them feel like they are part of that sport. Such an immersive training environment will help increase athletes' cognitive skills. The overall research found a positive and significant relationship between virtual reality and physical skills. They are directly enhancing cognitive and physical skills in sports. The important implication of the virtual reality training system is that it can help boost athletes' memory.