Previous studies show that music can be used as a motivational tool when people exercise or play sports. Music was also found to give effectto the feelings, self-esteem and confidence of the exercisers and also increase the production of imagery. Music stimulates exercisers to continue exercising while dissociating from the exertive sensations from their body (Karageorghis, 2010). It has also recently been used to augment athletic performance. Music cannot be used in a tournament because music will boost athlete’s performance if they listen to the music, however they can listen to music while they wait for their event and also after their event for recovery.
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Music and sport are purposefully related to each other at modern-day events with professional disc jockeys often hired to make appropriate selections to rouse the players or engage the crowd. Most teamshave adopted their own anthems or signature tunes which increase team identity and the sense of cohesion. According to Brooks & Brooks (2010), music can be heard at any major sporting event or in any exercise facility. Music during sporting events or exercise can represent or express the individuality of the participant, motivate the participant, or add excitement to the atmosphere. It can be inspirational to some. It is said that the music accompaniment to exercise and sporting events provides an important beneficial effect to the exercise and sports …show more content…
Music can also enhance the positive aspects of mood such as vigour, excitement and happiness, and reduce the negative aspects such as boredom, tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusion Collectively, Terry (2009) mentioned that such benefits can impact upon adherence to exercise or sports training by making such activities more pleasurable, or else be used as part of a pre-event routine to engender an optimal mindset (arousal control and improved
Music can be heard at the workplace, at the local mall in just about any facet of …show more content…
Music and sport are purposefully related to each other at modern-day events with professional disc jockeys often hired to make appropriate selections to rouse the players or engage the crowd. Most teamshave adopted their own anthems or signature tunes which increase team identity and the sense of cohesion. According to Brooks & Brooks (2010), music can be heard at any major sporting event or in any exercise facility. Music during sporting events or exercise can represent or express the individuality of the participant, motivate the participant, or add excitement to the atmosphere. It can be inspirational to some. It is said that the music accompaniment to exercise and sporting events provides an important beneficial effect to the exercise and sports …show more content…
Music can also enhance the positive aspects of mood such as vigour, excitement and happiness, and reduce the negative aspects such as boredom, tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusion Collectively, Terry (2009) mentioned that such benefits can impact upon adherence to exercise or sports training by making such activities more pleasurable, or else be used as part of a pre-event routine to engender an optimal mindset (arousal control and improved