Physical activity helps to control music performance anxiety

Med Probl Perform Art. 2014 Jun;29(2):111-2. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2014.2022.

Abstract

We evaluated if regular physical activity could influence musical performance anxiety (MPA) in college music students. Levels of MPA, as measured with the Kenny MPA Inventory, and a survey about the physical activity habits were obtained from 87 students of music. The results showed that physically active musicians had lower MPA scores (p<0.05) than non-active ones, independent of gender. We conclude that there is an association between physical activity and minor MPA, and studies with a longitudinal design should be done to explore this important issue.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Health Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Music / psychology*
  • Performance Anxiety / prevention & control*
  • Performance Anxiety / psychology
  • Students / psychology*
  • Young Adult