Psychophysical motivational effects of music on competitive swimming

Abstract

Background:The aim of the study was to assess changes in motivation levels in the subjects who were provided with motivational music (independent variable). The additional aim was to establish differences between two study groups in terms of swimming effectiveness. Material/Methods:The employed research method relied on a laboratory experiment. The study included 8 subjects involved in swimming training. They were divided into two groups -control (C) and experimental (E) ones. The study consisted of three trials during which the subjects swam a distance of 50m front crawl with maximum velocity. In the first trial neither of the groups had an independent variable. In trials two and three group C swam the distance listening to white noise. Group E received motivational music of choice (independent variable). Before and after the trials the subjects' motivation was assessed by means of the MOTO scale. Results:The motivation level assessed by means of the MOTO scale revealed no statistically significant differences in the groups. The Mann-Whitney U Test showed no statistically significant differences between the study groups in terms of their times over 50 m.Conclusions: Motivational music which the swimmers received when swimming had no impact on an increased level of the swimmers' motivation and swimming effectiveness.

Menyelidiki Persepsi Atlet, Peran Orang Tua, dan Pelatih Tentang Tingkat Motivasi Latihan Renang di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

“…1, Hal 105-116penelitiannya "Relations of Parent-and Coach-Initiated Motivational Climates to Young Athletes' Self-Esteem, Performance Anxiety, and Autonomous Motivation: Who Is More Influential" hasil dari penelitianya bahwa faktor harga diri, kecemasan dalam bertanding, dan autonomous motivation ternyata faktor orang tua yang dapat meningkatkan semangat pada atlet saat pertandingan. Penelitian yang dilakukan oleh(Szczepan & Kulmatycki, 2013) dengan judul penelitian "Psychophysical motivational effects of music on competitive swimming" hasil dari penelitiannya bahwa dengan efek motivasi musik tidak berdampak pada motivasi latihan dalam berenang bagi perenang. Dari beberapa penelitian terdahulu, peneliti memiliki perbedaan dalam penelitian sebelumnnya dalam penelitian yaitu pada aspek keyakinan dan kenikmatan dalam berlatih renang, bahwa dengan keyakinan dan kenikmatan dalam berlatih renang akan memaksimalkan performa dan pencapaian target prestasi.…”

Physical Activity in the Water Accompanied by Music

“…The psychological sphere refers to the changes in mood and behavior. Music is able to both stimulate and relax [23,24,17]. Furthermore, music also causes a reduction in the level of 'starting stress' prior to commencing a movement [21].…”

“…With increased attraction, the chance of more frequent physical activity increases also, which positively affects human health. Considering the fact that repeated exercises in the water can become monotonous, necessity becomes a factor which too increases its attractiveness [16,17].…”