Effects of auditory-motor synchronization on 400-m sprint performance: An applied study

Author(s)

Karageorghis, I, Costas ; Hutchinson, Jasmin C. ^[1] ; Bigliassi, Marcelo ^[2] ; Watson, Michael P. E. ^[3] ; Perry, Francis A. ^[3] ; Burges, Lewis D. ^[3] ; Melville-Griffiths, Troy ^[3] ; Gomes-Baho, Tristan J. G. ^[3]

Affiliation

^[1] Springfield Coll, Exercise Sci & Sport Studies Dept, Springfield, MA - USA

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sport, Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[3] Karageorghis, Costas, I, Brunel Univ London, Dept Life Sci, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, Middx - England

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING; v. 14, n. 6, p. 738-748, DEC 2019.
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Abstract

There is a conspicuous dearth of empirical research regarding the ergogenic and psychological effects of synchronous music when applied in a sports training context. The main purpose of this longitudinal intervention study was to investigate the ergogenic and psychological effects of synchronous music applied over a one-month period of speed endurance training. Twelve participants (six women and six men; 21.1 +/- 1.7 years) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (sprint training coordinated with synchronous music) or a control group (conventional sprint training). Immediately after each training session and each time trial, the Feeling Scale, CR-10 Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale, and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale were administered to each participant. No significant interaction effect of Group x Time for Rating of Perceived Exertion (p = .898) or Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (p = .411) was identified during the training sessions. A significant Group x Time interaction was identified for Feeling Scale scores (p = .007). Nonetheless, following Bonferroni adjustment for pairwise comparisons, the between-group differences in Feeling Scale scores did not reach significance. No significant interaction effect of Group x Time or main effect of group was identified for sprint performance, although the latter effect was associated with a large effect size (eta(2)(p) = 0.35). Experimental group participants executed the 400-m time trials 5.07% faster than control group participants. This finding is noteworthy from an applied perspective, given the potential ergogenic effects associated with auditory-motor synchronization. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/08898-0 - Effects of self-regulation strategies on neuropsychological responses and athletic performance during aerobic exercise
• Grantee: Marcelo Bigliassi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral