The Impact of Motivational Music on Sprint Performance of Division III Women’s Lacrosse Players

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2017-12

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Masters of Education

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of motivational music on sprint performance and rate of perceived exertion of Division III women’s lacrosse players. This study involved the use of a sprint performance test and an Omnibus (OMNI) pictorial scale used to determine rate of perceived exertion (RPE). The findings of this study retained the null hypothesis that Division III women lacrosse players who listen to motivational music during sprint performance tests will have the same times, on average, and the same perceived rate of exertion, on average, as women players who do not listen to such music. Research in this area should continue as many results of similar studies are inconclusive and show varying results concerning the effects of motivational music on athletic performance and rate of perceived exertion.