Psychophysical effects of music in sport and exercise: an update on theory, research and application
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Paper/Presentation Title | Psychophysical effects of music in sport and exercise: an update on theory, research and application |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Terry, Peter C. (Author) and Karageorghis, Costas I. (Author) |
Editors | Katsikitis, Mary |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2006 Joint Conference of the Australian Psychological Society and New Zealand Psychological Society |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 0909881308 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/conference_proceedings/ |
Conference/Event | Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice 2006 |
Event Details | Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice 2006 Event Date 26 to end of 30 Sep 2006 Event Location Auckland, New Zealand |
Abstract | This paper provides a narrative review of recent theory, research and applications pertaining to the psychophysical effects of music in the sport and exercise domains. A conceptual framework is presented, which emphasises that the principal benefits of music – improved mood, arousal control, reduced perceived exertion, enhanced work output, improved skill acquisition, flow states, dissociation from feelings of pain and fatigue – are determined by the four factors of rhythm response, musicality, cultural impact, and extra-musical associations. A simple example involves the tendency for humans to respond to the rhythmical qualities of music by synchronising movement patterns to tempo. Synchronous music has been reliably shown to produce an ergogenic effect. Therefore, if athletes or exercisers work in time to music, they will likely work harder for longer. Responses to asynchronous, or background, music are less predictable and beneficial effects are less reliable, although considerable potential remains if certain principles are followed. An example is that fast, upbeat music produces a stimulative effect whereas slow, soft music produces a sedative effect. Several evidence-based examples are presented of how music has been used effectively in our work as applied practitioners with groups ranging from exercise participants to elite athletes. |
Keywords | music; sport; exercise; psychology |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520406. Sensory processes, perception and performance |
520107. Sport and exercise psychology | |
420103. Music therapy | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Psychology |
Brunel University, United Kingdom | |
Book Title | Psychology bridging the Tasman: Science, culture and practice – Proceedings of the 2006 Joint Conference of the Australian Psychological Society and the New Zealand Psychological Society |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yw1z/psychophysical-effects-of-music-in-sport-and-exercise-an-update-on-theory-research-and-application
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