The Influence of Spatial Perception on Control and Energetic Parameters

The paper assesses the influence of spatial perception on the control and energetic parameters measured in three cases: while the participant visualizes his/her performance, blindfolded and while he/she performs standard tests for energetic and control parameters. The experimental system used to analyze the influence of spatial perception is based on the Kinect depth sensor and tailor made software which allows the initialization and the computation of kinematic parameters. The paper also discusses the results for the left upper limb, the right upper limb and for both limbs involved in vertical jumping, considered to be the standard test for assessing the energetic and control parameters.