Psycho-physical demands of Traditional Indigenous Games played by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Authors

Tiana Thorne, Anthony S Leicht

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Journal of science and medicine in sport. Mar 07, 2025. Epub Mar 07, 2025.

Abstract

This study examined the psycho-physical demands experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during several Traditional Indigenous Games (TIGs). Women engaged in three TIGs (Kai Wed, Ilye, Edor) with psycho-physical demands (i.e. heart rate; movement distance and speed; rating of perceived exertion, RPE) recorded. Significant differences were noted between TIGs with Ilye inducing greater maximum and average heart rate (5-14 %), absolute and relative distances (146-282 %), speed (3-29 %) and lower RPE (48 %) compared to Kai wed and/or Edor. Results will guide future, culturally relevant interventions to improve physical activity levels and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

PMID:
40090777
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 17 Mar 2025.

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