4.3. General Discussion
cognitive-motor and cognitive training
In comparison to the neuropsychological studies mentioned above, the dual-task training presented in this paper was more cognitively demanding. The interference effect was visible, especially at the beginning of the training and it was present up to the 6th difficulty level, after that it decreased. In the context of future research, an interesting one seems to be assessing the similarities of the learning effect for cognitive-motor and cognitive training. Perhaps the balance training was of a slight difficulty for the participants who practiced cognitive-motor tasks and the cognitive-motor and cognitive groups in fact worked on the same skills. Additionally, no significant effect of exercise training in the motor group was demonstrated. On the other hand, in the dual-task training, an increased number of errors was observed, and even a slight “strain” with the task that followed caused an interference.The obtained results will have significant applicability in practice. The dual-task training could be one of highly effective, additional methods of supporting older adults in terms of their cognitive and physical activity. What is more, it may become a possible means of providing rehabilitation, thus leading to maintaining their independence in everyday life.