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This study aimed to determine the influence of music tempo on maximal force output. Furthermore, this study also examined participant's perception of listening to different tempo music during a maximal force task. Fifteen recreationally active male participants with a mean age of 25.1 years, mass of 89.14 kg, and height of 182.1 cm performed isometric mid-thigh pulls under three different conditions (no music, slow tempo music, and fast tempo music) in the University of Northern Iowa free-weight room. The peak pulling force was measured using a portable force plate to the nearest tenth of a Newton under the three conditions for each participant. Participants were given a questionnaire after completion of the experiment to examine their perception of listening to music while performing a maximal force task. A repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze the data collected during the experiment. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences between any of the three conditions (F = 2.271, df = 2, p = 0.122). A second statistical analysis was done to see if the order of trials or fatigue factored into the results between the conditions. Those results also showed no significant differences (F = 2.405, df = 2, p = 0.109). The questionnaire revealed that every participant enjoyed listening to fast tempo music while performing this maximal force task and 11 participants reported that they felt stronger when listening to the fast tempo music while performing isometric mid-thigh pulls compared to any of the other conditions. In conclusion, while listening to music during a maximal force task had no significant difference on performance when compared to no music, participants' perceptions were influenced. Though listening to music did not produce stronger lifts, it did have perceived psychological effects in that participants found listening to fast tempo music more enjoyable while some also felt stronger.

Year of Submission

2011

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Division of Physical Education

First Advisor

Mick Mack

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Date Original

2011

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en

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