The Influence of Music on Athletic Performance
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https://doi.org/10.47941/ijars.1939Keywords:
Athletic Performance, Endurance Performance, Synchronous Music, Motivational Music, Personalized Music SelectionAbstract
Purpose: This study sought to explore the influence of music on athletic performance.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive's time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the influence of music on athletic performance. Preliminary empirical review revealed that music served as a potent tool for regulating arousal levels, enhancing motivation, and directing attentional focus during physical activity. By aligning music characteristics with athletes' preferences and task demands, coaches optimized performance outcomes. Moreover, personalized music selection facilitated motor coordination and cognitive engagement, contributing to improved performance and enjoyment of sports. Overall, the study emphasized the importance of considering individual differences and contextual factors in designing effective music interventions for athletes.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Arousal Regulation Theory, Synchronization Hypothesis and Attentional Focus Theory may be used to anchor future studies on the influence of music on athletic performance. The study offered comprehensive recommendations for theory, practice, and policy in sports and exercise contexts. These recommendations included integrating music interventions into training and competition protocols, tailoring music selection to individual preferences, and leveraging music's potential to enhance cognitive function and decision-making skills among athletes. Additionally, the study highlighted the importance of strategic manipulation of music tempo and characteristics to elicit specific psychological and physiological responses conducive to optimal performance. Further research was deemed necessary to explore the underlying mechanisms through which music influences athletic performance and to develop evidence-based guidelines for integrating music into sports practice and policy.
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