Effects of Biofeedback Training on HRV, Mood State and Shooting Performance of Shooters

Huang Donghai; Muhammad Nubli Abdul Wahab

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI20.6100

Authors

Huang Donghai Center for Human Science, University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah,26600, Pahang, Malaysia
Muhammad Nubli Abdul Wahab Center for Human Science, University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah,26600, Pahang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI20.6100

Keywords:

Biofeedback Training, Heart Rate Variability, Mood State, Shooting Performance

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of biofeedback training on the HRV, emotional state, and shooting performance of athletes. Results indicate significant improvement in athletes' HRV frequency domain indices (p < 0.05), reduced negative emotions like tension and anger (p < 0.05), increased vitality and positivity, though changes in fatigue and self-emotional state weren't statistically significant (p > 0.05). Shooting performance significantly improved post-training (p < 0.01). This suggests that biofeedback training positively impacts autonomic nervous system function, emotional stability, and shooting skills. Biofeedback training significantly enhances shooting performance by improving HRV, optimizing emotional state, and strengthening emotional regulation abilities.

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