Characterization of the Flexibility Cognitive in School Rhythmic Gymnasts in Granma (original)

Abstract

The investigation presented was  done to characterize the cognitive flexibility of the athletes of the scholar rhythmical team on Granma province. It was used a transversal, correlational - descriptive study, through a cuantitative investigation design. There were used cognitive tests such as Raven Progresive Matrix and attencional and cognitive flexibility tests included at SESH 1.1 software. The results obtained show inadecuate functioning of the Cognitive Flexibility component of the Executive Function as soon as preserved index of intellectual and attencional ratings in 100% of the athletes.