Music has been intertwined with exercise and sport for many decades, and recent advancements in digital technology and personal listening devices have significantly strengthened that bond. Applying Music in Exercise and Sport combines contemporary research, evidence-based practice, and specific recommendations to help exercise and sport professionals, coaches, students, researchers, and enthusiasts use music to enhance enjoyment, motivation, and performance of physical activity. Readers will explore the psychological and physiological effects of music and learn how to apply scientific principles to personal workouts, group exercise classes, and both individual and team sport settings.
Globally known authority and author Costas I. Karageorghis draws from contemporary research in an emerging field of academic study, exploring the application of music in the domain of exercise and sport. Respected psychologist and consultant for major organizations such as British
Table of Contents
Part I: How and Why Music Can Help Us in Exercise and Sport
Chapter 1. Music in Exercise and Sport
Music and Human Societies Through the Ages
The Music and Exercise Revolution
Music and the Olympic Games
What Is Music?
Music Use in Exercise and Sport
Main Effects of Music
How Music Is Used
Music Use and the Law
Summary
Chapter 2. The Science Behind the Music–Performance Connection
Why Certain Tunes Resonate With Us
Factors Influencing Responses to Music: A New Theoretical Model
Summary
Chapter 3. Assessing Music and Measuring Its Effects
Using Psychometrics in the Field
Selecting Music for Exercise and Sport
Assessing the Effects of Music During a Task
Assessing the Effects of Music After a Task
Summary
Summary Points for Part I
Part II: Using Music to Enhance Exercise and Workouts
Chapter 4. Using Music to Enhance Exercise and Workouts
Pre-Workout Preparation
Strength-Based Workouts
Cardiorespiratory Workouts
Using Music in Personal Training
Cool-Down
Summary
Chapter 5. Group Exercise and Workouts
Classes With Choreographed Movements
Classes and Group Activities With Asynchronous Music
Summary
Chapter 6. Case Studies and Playlists
Case Study 1: Mom of Three Sophie Who Wants to Rekindle the Exercise Habit
Case Study 2: Ambitious Exercise-to-Music Instructor Marino Supercharges His Classes
Summary Points for Part II
Part III: Using Music to Enhance Sport Training and Performance
Chapter 7. Individual Sport Training and Performance
Serve-and-Return Sports
Endurance-Based Sports
Subjectively Scored Sports With an Artistic Component
Power-Based Sports and Events
Ice Track Sports
Combat Sports
Aerial and Water-Based Sports
Motorsports
Aiming and Shooting Sports
Summary
Chapter 8. Team Sport Training and Performance
Serve-and-Return Sports
Paddle Sports
High-Contact Field Sports
Subjectively Scored Team Sports
Bat-and-Ball Team Sports
Court-Based Ball Games
Aiming Sports
Interactive Team Sports
Team Sailing
Miscellaneous Category
Summary
Chapter 9. Case Studies and Playlists
Case Study 1: Frieda’s Run for Freedom
Case Study 2: Coach Anderson Seeks New “Sound System”
Summary Points for Part III
What Do You Now Know About Music in Exercise and Sport?
Answers to Quizzes
