Examination of Heart Rate Response To Performance Errors in Competitive Division III Field Hockey
Location
Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Presentation Type
Oral presentation
Entry Number
62
Start Date
4-16-2026 10:00 AM
End Date
4-16-2026 10:15 AM
School
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
This research examines the relationship between heart rate and performance outcomes in competitive DIII field hockey match play. In particular, the research examines the players of the Lynchburg Field Hockey Team, with a focus on player errors. Real-time heart rate data was collected using the Beyond Pulse monitors and was synchronized with game footage from the Spideo platform. Player Errors were then identified using Spideo’s AI software, and the corresponding heart rate values were recorded, spanning from 3 seconds before and 3 seconds after the player error occurred. The heart rate max of each player was also recorded using the equation: HRmax=208.5-0.8*age. By identifying whether a relationship exists between heart rate and on-field mistakes, this research could provide valuable insights into athlete performance management, stress regulation, and in-game decision-making.
Primary Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Wendy Williamson
Primary Faculty Mentor(s) Department
Biology
Additional Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Price Blair Dr. Allison Jablonski
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Examination of Heart Rate Response To Performance Errors in Competitive Division III Field Hockey
Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
This research examines the relationship between heart rate and performance outcomes in competitive DIII field hockey match play. In particular, the research examines the players of the Lynchburg Field Hockey Team, with a focus on player errors. Real-time heart rate data was collected using the Beyond Pulse monitors and was synchronized with game footage from the Spideo platform. Player Errors were then identified using Spideo’s AI software, and the corresponding heart rate values were recorded, spanning from 3 seconds before and 3 seconds after the player error occurred. The heart rate max of each player was also recorded using the equation: HRmax=208.5-0.8*age. By identifying whether a relationship exists between heart rate and on-field mistakes, this research could provide valuable insights into athlete performance management, stress regulation, and in-game decision-making.