Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of specific instructions in relaxation and neuromuscular tension control on changes in the performance of a motor test under stress. The motor test was throwing darts at a specific target for speed and accuracy. Stress was induced by a verbal threat of failure. GSR, respiration rate, and EMG recordings were obtained from each S on initial and final tests. The verbal threat produced stress in all Ss (p = .01). Ss in the exercise control group had a significantly lower respiration rate than the other Ss. The experimental treatment given to the relaxation group did not have a significant influence in reducing neuromuscular tensions during the performance of the motor test.
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