The Prediction of Taekwondo Poomsae performance based on working memory scores

The present study was conducted to answer the question of whether the initial working memory scores can be used to predict the Poomsae performance after 10 training sessions. For this purpose, 60 subjects aged 18-24 years participated in this research. They were first evaluated by a working memory test and entered the training phase of Poomsae. Then, the relationship between the working memory variables and the Poomsae performance scores was investigated in the last session. The results showed that different components of working memory test predict different subtypes of the Poomsae performance. In general, the current findings suggest that working memory is an important factor in determining the success of beginners in the Poomsae performance. This research can be considered as a preliminary study in the field of predicting the performance based on cognitive characteristics.