Effect of competition on performance and physiological responses

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dc.contributor.authorBullinger, Dyanaen_US
dc.contributor.committeeChairBiggerstaff, Kyle D.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBen-Ezra, Victor
dc.contributor.committeeMemberNichols, David L., Ph. D.
dc.date.accessioned2014-06-26T14:54:03Z
dc.date.available2014-06-26T14:54:03Z
dc.date.issued2013-12en_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The purpose of the study was to determine if a competitive environment, without prior knowledge of competing, would increase an athlete’s performance. Methods: Eighteen female athletes were analyzed. Each participant performed a VO2max test and 3 trials (familiarization, control, competition). The competition consisted of 2 matched participants running at the same time; matched within a VO2max of 5 ml/kg/min. Participants were blinded to the purpose, until the study was completed. Results: A significant difference was found in overall distance (CT: 3.063 ± 0.445 vs. COMP: 3.274 ± 0.437 km p=.017). There were no significant differences in HR (CT: 178.3 ± 19.6 vs. 183.9 ± 14.3, p=.134) or RPE (CT: 14.4 ± 2.7 vs. COMP: 14.4 ± 1.5, p=.999). Discussion: The COMP didn’t affect RPE or HR; however, distance was significantly increased. This indicates that if female athletes are presented with a competitive environment, the athletes will compete without instruction.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11274/770
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectKinesiologyen_US
dc.subjectHealth and environmental sciences
dc.subjectCompetition
dc.subjectExercise
dc.subjectPhysiological
dc.subjectSports
dc.subjectTreadmill running
dc.titleEffect of competition on performance and physiological responsesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Health Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentKinesiology
thesis.degree.disciplineKinesiology
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.levelMaster
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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