Sub- and Supra-Second Duration Perception of Implied Motion: Differences Between Athletes and Non-Athletes.

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the differences in duration perception between athletes and non-athletes when looking at implied motion images within sub- and supra-second time ranges. By adopting the temporal bisection method, the study analyzed the duration perception of 20 college student athletes and 20 non-athletes regarding the implied motion of daily life (running and walking) and static postures (standing). The results showed that the effect of movement posture was significant, i.e., the perceived duration of the implied motion posture was longer than that of the static posture. Specifically, athletes perceived longer durations in the supra-second time range compared to non-athletes, indicating that long-term training enhanced athletes' time perception abilities. The findings provide new insights into the cognitive mechanisms of time perception and emphasize the influence of long-term physical training on temporal perceptual capabilities.