Effects of Music on Physical Activity Rates and Enjoyment of High School Physical Education Students

Authors

  • David C. Barney Brigham Young University
  • Karina Beus Brigham Young University
  • Marissa Coleman Brigham Young University
  • Francis T. Pleban Tennessee State University
  • Jemel Gishe Tennessee State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/TPE-2025-V82-I6-12835

Abstract

 

 Music is a daily influence in our lives. One aspect of music is being used in a physical activity (PA) setting. One specific area where music is being used is in K-12 physical education (PE) classes. Previous research has been conducted in elementary and junior high school PE. For this study, the effect on high school PE students’ PA was investigated when music was played and when it was not. For this study, 75 high school students (49 males and 26 females) participated. Participants wore pedometers to measure steps taken and time in activity. Student enjoyment in the activities was also measured. The participants participated in two activities: pickleball and badminton. Generally, it was found that high school students took more steps and had more time in the activity when music was playing. This study is the third study dealing specifically with K-12 PE, investigating music’s effect on PE students’ rates of PA.

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2025-11-02

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