Caffeine
and Athletes
The following is a
thesis written to examine whether or not
withdrawal and re-administration
of caffeine has an effect on
baseball
and softball
players
Theresa
M. Daley '99
Saint
Anselm College
Manchester,
NH
Title:
The Effect of Caffeine Withdrawal on Motor Control, Reaction Time
and Speed of Performance in Baseball and Softball Players.
Abstract:
The relationship of caffeine consumption to sports performance among athletes
was investigated. Baseball and softball players were withdrawn from
caffeinated substances and asked to perform sports specific motor tasks.
Results, controlling for effects of mood, suggest a statistical link between
caffeine
withdrawal and poor motor control, reaction time and speed of performance.
Any questions or comments you may have about this please feel free
to contact me:
Click the above icon to reach me by email at:
tdaley@anselm.edu
or
Saint Anselm College Psychology
Department
Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-1310
Phone: 603 641-7000
Fax: 603 641-7116 Attn: Psychology Dept.
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