The Role of Inhibitory Control in Taekwondo Performance: A Scoping Review
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https://doi.org/10.12775/PPS.2025.28.67019Keywords
athletic performance, taekwondo, physical fitness, sport-specific skills, mental skills, cognitive functionAbstract
Objective: This study investigates the factors influencing taekwondo performance and explores diversified training strategies to foster athletes' holistic development. Methods:A scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Literature was systematically retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI databases, with the PICO framework informing the inclusion criteria. Results: Elite taekwondo athletes exhibit significantly enhanced executive functions, particularly inhibitory control, compared to novices or non-athletes. Taekwondo training effectively improves inhibitory control, a capacity that is closely correlated with rapid decision-making, tactical adjustments, and emotional regulation during competition. Conclusion: Integrating psychological skills and cognitive function training into systematic physical conditioning and technical development is essential for optimizing competitive performance and ensuring psychological stability in athletes.
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