The Structure of Complex Physical Performance

This paper discusses the use of the statistical technique of factor analysis as a research tool in assessing complex performance, and its potential application to simulation research programs. A preliminary factor analytic investigation of complex perceptual-motor performance is presented. In the investigation, 12 complex physical proficiency tests were administered in a battery of tests which included 24 simple perceptual-motor measures of speed, flexibility, balance, and strength. The results indicated that factor analytic techniques are valuable in identifying the differential components or abilities underlying performance in complex motor skills performance

Off-Duty Concepts for Long Duration Space Missions

Leisure time preferences were surveyed in three populations which are potential sources of future spacecrew candidates: test pilots, military pilots and aerospace engineers and scientists. A questionnaire designed to provide rating scale measures of preferences for various types of spacecraft recreational equipment items, leisure time activity categories, content within activity categories, and various .kinds of snack items was administered to the samples from the three populations. The results indicated that leisure time preferences in the three populations were quite similar. Representative spacecraft off-duty concepts for long duration space missions and possible engineering constraints are discussed

CUE UTILIZATION PATTERNS AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN FORM PERCEPTION

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The Structure of Complex Physical Performance

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