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Write a formal, APA formatted paper that outlines your research, experiment(s), findings, and analysis of your experiment.<\/p>\n

Each person MUST SUBMIT their own copy (even if working in a group). Word or pdf format only. <\/p>\n

Formal Paper consisting of appropriate college-level writing (Note: length requirements do not include title, pictures, tables, references, notes, etc)
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I have chosen to research about how you can physically push yourself and train harder than what your brain is telling you. I am interested in this because I want to be a physical therapist when I finish my schooling, I also find this topic interesting. I currently do track at Manchester and have looked into a few studies about this specific topic and I have applied it to my training and pushed myself harder. I expect to learn more about different statistics and what parts of the brain affect these processes. <\/div>\n
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admanabhan et al. (2022) – Dopamine and Physical Effort Perception<\/span>
Chib, V., Padmanabhan, P., Casamento-Moran, A., Pantelyat, A., & Roemmich, R. (2022).<\/span>
Dopamine facilitates the translation of physical exertion into assessments of effort. npj<\/span>
Parkinson\u2019s Disease. Retrieved from Neuroscience News: https:\/\/neurosciencenews.com<\/span>
Purpose<\/span>: Investigate how dopamine impacts perceived effort during exercise.<\/span>
Hypothesis<\/span>: Dopamine helps people judge how much effort they’re putting in, boosting<\/span>
motivation.<\/span>
Sample<\/span>: Included adults with Parkinson\u2019s disease and healthy participants.<\/span>
Methods<\/span>: Used brain imaging and psychological tests to track dopamine levels and<\/span>
perceived effort.<\/span>
Design<\/span>: Combined brain scans and participant feedback on effort, known as a mixed-<\/span>
methods approach.<\/span>
Results<\/span>: Higher dopamine levels helped participants, especially those with Parkinson\u2019s,<\/span>
judge their physical effort better.<\/span>
Implications<\/span>: Targeting dopamine might aid athletes and patients with dopamine-related<\/span>
issues in improving motivation and endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Magistretti & Allaman (2018) – Lactate as a Brain Signaling Molecule<\/span>
M<\/span>agistretti, P. J., & Allaman, I. (2018). Lactate in the brain: from metabolic end-product to<\/span>
signaling molecule. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 19(4), 235-249.<\/span>
https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nrn.2018.19<\/span>
Purpose<\/span>: Argue that lactate plays a critical signaling role in the brain, beyond being a<\/span>
waste product.<\/span>
Hypothesis<\/span>: Lactate is essential for brain cell communication and energy management.<\/span>
Sample<\/span>: Review includes both animal and human studies.<\/span>
Methods<\/span>: Summarized various studies examining lactate’s effects on brain activity.<\/span>
Design<\/span>: Review article, compiling findings from numerous studies.<\/span>
Results<\/span>: Findings suggest lactate is crucial for brain health and neuron communication.<\/span>
Implications<\/span>: Understanding lactate\u2019s role could lead to treatments for brain disorders<\/span>
and improved cognitive performance post-exercise.<\/span>
Maddock et al. (2016) – Exercise and Neurotransmitter Levels<\/span>
Maddock, R. J., Casazza, G. A., Fernandez, D. H., & Maddock, M. I. (2016). Acute modulation<\/span>
of cortical glutamate and GABA content by physical activity. Journal of Neuroscience, 36(8),<\/span>
2449-2457. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1523\/JNEUROSCI.3455-15.2016<\/span>
Purpose<\/span>: Examine how exercise impacts glutamate and GABA, two neurotransmitters.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Hypothesis<\/span>: Physical activity temporarily raises glutamate and GABA levels, enhancing<\/span>
brain communication.<\/span>
Sample<\/span>: Healthy adults performing moderate exercise.<\/span>
Methods<\/span>: Measured glutamate and GABA levels before and after exercise using brain<\/span>
scans.<\/span>
Design<\/span>: Within-subjects design, comparing each participant\u2019s brain chemistry pre- and<\/span>
post-exercise.<\/span>
Results<\/span>: Exercise significantly raised glutamate and GABA levels.<\/span>
Implications<\/span>: Exercise can improve mood, focus, and cognitive function quickly,<\/span>
benefiting athletes’ performance and recovery.<\/span>
Deschenes, M. R. (2019) – Adaptations of the Neuromuscular Junction to Exercise Training<\/span>
Deschenes, M. R. (2019). Adaptations of the neuromuscular junction to exercise training.<\/span>
Current Opinion in Physiology. Retrieved from Springer: https:\/\/link.springer.com<\/span>
Purpose<\/span>: Examine how regular exercise affects the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), a<\/span>
critical area for muscle function and performance.<\/span>
Hypothesis<\/span>: Regular exercise causes beneficial changes in the NMJ\u2019s structure and<\/span>
function, leading to increased muscle endurance and strength.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sample<\/span>: Review includes findings from various studies on both animals and humans<\/span>
involved in exercise training.<\/span>
Methods<\/span>: Focused on adaptations in NMJ structure, neurotransmitter release, and<\/span>
receptor sensitivity due to exercise.<\/span>
Design<\/span>: Review article, summarizing prior research on NMJ adaptations rather than<\/span>
conducting new experiments.<\/span>
Results<\/span>: While it doesn\u2019t present specific data, it compiles evidence showing exercise<\/span>
consistently improves NMJ function.<\/span>
Conclusion<\/span>: Regular exercise strengthens the NMJ, contributing to better muscle<\/span>
performance and endurance.<\/span>
Summary of Findings<\/span>
The studies reveal a significant interplay between neurotransmitters and physical<\/span>
performance, underscoring the importance of understanding these relationships in athletic<\/span>
training.<\/span>
1.<\/span> <\/span>Dopamine\u2019s Role<\/span>: As highlighted by Padmanabhan et al. (2022), dopamine is crucial for<\/span>
judging physical effort, which can directly influence an athlete’s motivation and<\/span>
performance. This indicates the potential for tailored training programs that consider<\/span>
dopamine modulation.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2.<\/span> <\/span>Lactate as a Signaling Molecule<\/span>: Magistretti & Allaman (2018) emphasize lactate\u2019s<\/span>
function in brain communication, suggesting that managing lactate levels could enhance<\/span>
cognitive recovery in athletes after intense workouts.<\/span>
3.<\/span> <\/span>Neurotransmitter Elevation through Exercise<\/span>: Maddock et al. (2016) demonstrate that<\/span>
exercise increases glutamate and GABA, vital for mood regulation and cognitive clarity,<\/span>
which can enhance training outcomes.<\/span>
4.<\/span> <\/span>NMJ Adaptations<\/span>: Deschenes (2019) discusses how regular exercise positively affects<\/span>
NMJ structure, emphasizing its role in improving muscle endurance and strength, critical<\/span>
for athletic performance.<\/span>
Applying Findings to My Track and Field Training<\/span>
To apply these articles to my project, I plan to track my mental thoughts, mindset, and feelings<\/span>
after practices and workouts. Since track requires whole-body movement, it also demands a high<\/span>
level of mental and neurological strength to perform at an elite level. Throughout this class, I<\/span>
have discovered many interesting perspectives I wouldn\u2019t have realized as an athlete. One of the<\/span>
most interesting insights is that many athletes limit themselves by not taking the time to perform<\/span>
movements properly, often because they have practiced these movements since childhood. When<\/span>
you focus on performing movements with intention and understand that you can execute them<\/span><\/p>\n
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similarly to others, the internal muscle recruitment is different. When you feel this difference, the<\/span>
movement becomes effortless.<\/span>
Things I will be monitoring:<\/span>
Regularly check in on how I feel about my effort during workouts. This can help me understand<\/span>
my experience better and potentially enhance my brain to body neuron .<\/span>
Following my coaches training sessions with different intensity levels to stimulate<\/span>
neurotransmitters like glutamate and GABA, which is essential for brain function and<\/span>
performance.<\/span>
Incorporate low-intensity exercises to aid my recovery and improve focus After and before<\/span>
workout<\/span>
By applying these strategies, I aim to improve both my physical performance and mental well-<\/span>
being in track and field. Let me know if you need any further adjustments!<\/span>
Fun Facts:<\/span>
During these training sessions, I’ve realized that I perform much better when I connect my<\/span>
brain to my feet. This connection helps me tell when I’m doing a movement right or wrong,<\/span>
based on how my body feels. By figuring out what adjustments I need to make and getting<\/span><\/p>\n
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my body into the right position, I find that the movements become much easier and feel<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The purpose of this experiment was to track my thoughts, mindset, and feelings after different track practices to find patterns in my performance. I wanted to see how mental factors like motivation, focus, and perceived effort influenced how hard I was able to push myself, especially during tougher workouts.   <\/span>Over the course of one week, I conducted self-assessments after every practice, focusing on both my mental state and physical performance. I paid close attention to how my body felt during each movement, particularly during my 400 training jumps and hurdles, to understand the difference between simply going through the motions and performing each movement correctly.      <\/span>As a college track athlete, I\u2019ve always been fascinated by how my mental state influences my performance during practice. Some days, I feel like I\u2019m unstoppable, while other days, I struggle to finish even a simple workout. I decided to analyze myself after practice to see how factors like effort perception, focus, and fatigue play into my training. This \u201cexperiment\u201d was designed to give me insights into how I can train my brain to push harder, improve my performance, and help me better understand my physical and mental limits.   <\/span>| Day | Type of Practice | Perceived Effort (1-10) | Mental Focus (1-10) | Fatigue Level (1-10) | Body Awareness (1-10) | Notes | |—–|——————————-|————————-|———————|———————-|————————————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————| | 1 | Sprint intervals (200m x 6) | 8 | 7 | 7 | Noticed leaning forward during later reps, affecting stride. Focused on driving knees higher for better form. | Mentally distracted initially, but dialed in by last two reps. | | 2 | Technical drill: Jumps and hurdles | 9 | 8 | 9 | Early jumps felt powerful, but by the end, landing harder with quad compensation instead of glutes. | Pushed through fatigue while maintaining proper technique. Proud of form during most of the session. | | 3 | Recovery workout (dynamic stretching + light jogging) | 3 | 5 | 4 | Tightness in calves and hamstrings at the start, but loosened up by the end. | Relaxing, but lacked mental focus. | | 4 | Sprint intervals (100m x 8) | 9 | 9 | 9 | Focused on explosive starts and proper arm swing, corrected arm swing midway. | Felt strong, despite fatigue. | | 5 | Technical drill: Jumps and hurdles | 9 | 7 | 8 | Felt more in control of movements, especially with trail leg technique in hurdles. Fatigue crept in but adjustments helped. | Improved form and body control compared to earlier in the week. |      <\/span>This self-analysis showed that mental focus and motivation play a big role in how hard I can push myself during practice. On days when I was more mentally focused (like Day 2 and Day 4), I performed better and felt more satisfied with my effort. Fatigue, both mental and physical, also impacted my perceived effort, especially during sprint-heavy days.   <\/span>In conclusion, tracking my mindset and how I felt after practice gave me some really helpful insights into my training. I realized that staying focused and mentally locked in really helped me push through tougher workouts, especially when I was feeling tired. Moving forward, I plan to use mental strategies like visualization and positive self-talk to stay motivated and keep improving during practice. This experiment also showed me how I can apply these ideas as a future physical therapist. By focusing on both physical and mental training, I\u2019ll be able to help my clients reach their full potential.<\/span><\/div>\n

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