The Effects of a Visual Skills Training Program on Contrast Sensitivity Function (CSF) in Selected Female Intercollegiate Volleyball Athletes at an HBCU in the USA

Authors

Phyllis A. Love, Grambling State University
Darlene A. Kluka, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Kim C. Young, Grambling State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2006

Abstract

The article discusses a study which examined the effects of a visual skills training program on contrast sensitivity function (CSF) in selected female intercollegiate volleyball athletes at historically black colleges and universities in the U.S. Findings show that the higher the baseline CSF profile, the more likely the athlete's visual system will detect contrasting stimuli in a dynamic environment.The study suggested that to improve volleyball performance effectively, it is imperative that specificity of training be used.