Student Dissertations & Theses
Date of Award
8-2008
Document Type
Research Project Report
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Camille Cassidy, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
James A. Eldridge, Ed.D.
Third Advisor
Patricia Sherblom, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a season-long relaxation breathing program on anxiety and performance in track and field throwers. It was hypothesized that the relaxation breathing technique would help to reduce anxiety and increase overall performance. Use of a single-subject research design was used to allow ongoing monitoring of each athlete’s anxiety levels and performance. Results indicated that 2 of the 3 participants had improved performance and reduced trait anxiety over the course of the season. Additional results indicated that there was no significant difference in performance between participants and non-participants and that the changes in anxiety were not statistically significant. Suggestions for future research include increasing the sample size and using an outside administrator to conduct the study.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Jeremy, "The Effects of a Season-Long Relaxation Program on Anxiety and Performance in Female High School Track & Field Throwers" (2008). Student Dissertations & Theses. 19.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-nur/19