To measure how well an athlete recovers from mistakes, compare these two reaction times:
✔ Primary Task Reaction Time – The athlete’s normal response speed.
✔ EDM Reaction Time – The response speed after making a mistake.
A slower EDM reaction time suggests the athlete is being more cautious, taking extra time to avoid repeating errors. A faster EDM reaction time indicates quicker recovery, improved adaptability, and greater confidence in decision-making. Tracking these changes over time provides valuable insight into error correction strategies and cognitive efficiency.
Example 1:
Task Reaction Time: 399ms
EDM Reaction Time: 438ms
What It Means: The athlete is taking longer to respond after mistakes, suggesting a cautious approach to prevent errors.
Example 2:
Task Reaction Time: 414ms
EDM Reaction Time: 383ms
What It Means: The athlete is recovering quickly, showing improved adaptability and decision-making confidence.
As EDM reaction time decreases over time, it indicates faster recovery, better adaptability, and stronger decision-making under pressure.