Cognitive Performance and Physiological Changes under Heavy Load Carriage

摘要

This study was designed to examine the relationship between load carriage, cognitive performance, and perceived workload. Participants carried equipment typically worn in combat, walked on a treadmill (simulating a dismounted patrol) for two hours, and concurrently performed a series of cognitive tasks similar to those required in combat (e.g., detection, recognition, working & spatial memory, and communication). All participants completed three two-hour sessions wearing a 0, 98 or 135 lb combat load. Physiology (kcals) highly correlated r = 68, p.