Effects of high tempo, asynchronous music on participation and morale in physical education

Music in physical education;Physical education for children--Study and teaching

Johnson, Rebekah A.Schroeder, Mark ;

University of Wisconsin--Whitewater

关键词: Music in physical education;    Physical education for children--Study and teaching;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

Physical inactivity is a significant problem in our nation, and physical educationis a possible avenue to address this issue. This research sought to explore the use ofmusic as a tool in physical education to increase participation and morale and potentiallypromote physical activity outside the school day.The effects of music were studied onmiddle school students in regular physical education classes. The study took place across three units of instruction: fitness games, floor hockey,and basketball.There were three groups, including the control (no music) and twotreatment groups (high tempo instrumental and popular music with lyrics).Participationand morale were measured through the use of pedometers, daily surveys, and unit surveys. After running an ANOVA, the results of the pedometer steps and surveyresponses showed no significant differences across the groups in any unit in the study. Also, when standardizing each student’s individual scores and measuring them againstthemselves across the treatments, no significant differences were found. This study did not find that music was the answer to increasing participation ormorale in physical education. Although a majority of participants stated they wouldprefer music during the next unit of instruction, the data showed that music had no affecton participation or morale in physical education.