Clemson University TigerPrints All Theses Theses 8-2014 Pressure Kicks: The ffecE ts of Distracting Variables on the Outcome of a Pressure Kick in Division-I College Football Karen Moede Clemson University,
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[email protected]. PRESSURE KICKS: THE EFFECTS OF DISTRACTING VARIABLES ON THE OUTCOME OF A PRESSURE KICK IN DIVISION-I COLLEGE FOOTBALL ________________________________________________________________ A Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of Clemson University ________________________________________________________________ In Partial FulFillment oF the Requirements For the Degree Master oF Science Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management ________________________________________________________________ by Karen Renee Moede August 2014 ________________________________________________________________ Accepted by: Dr. Skye Arthur-Banning (Committee Chair) Dr. Bob Barcelona Dr. Bob Brookover ABSTRACT A Field goal kicker in NCAA Division-I college football experiences high amounts oF pressure when placed in a game-winning situation. A pressure kick may result in optimal or less than optimal perFormance due the inFluence oF various distracting factors, such as the evaluative nature of an audience or the pressure of being iced by the opposing team. Pressure kicks are classified as a field goal kick, during the last minute oF game time (or during overtime), which will result in a lead or a tie game For the kicking team (Goldschmied, Nankin, & CaFri, 2010).