The Effect of Music on Athletic Performance
Poster Number
28
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Kenneth Day
Faculty Mentor Department
Communication
Abstract/Artist Statement
This study investigates the effect of music on athletic performance. The study was conducted using members of the Pacific Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team. Players were randomly assigned to listen to 20 minutes of upbeat music or 20 minutes of downbeat music. The design was balanced for gender and type of music. After listening to music, basketball shot 10 free throws. The number of successful free throws was recorded as the measure of athletic performance. The study predicts that players who listen to upbeat music will make more successful free throws than those who listen to downbeat music.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2011 6:00 PM
End Date
21-4-2011 8:00 PM
The Effect of Music on Athletic Performance
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
This study investigates the effect of music on athletic performance. The study was conducted using members of the Pacific Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team. Players were randomly assigned to listen to 20 minutes of upbeat music or 20 minutes of downbeat music. The design was balanced for gender and type of music. After listening to music, basketball shot 10 free throws. The number of successful free throws was recorded as the measure of athletic performance. The study predicts that players who listen to upbeat music will make more successful free throws than those who listen to downbeat music.