The harmony of body and voice: integrating vocal techniques and sports physiology in education
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v70.117140Keywords:
Diaphragmatic breathing, Glottic efficiency, Phonation control, Vocal fatigue index, Proprioceptive alignment, Intercostal training, Vocal pedagogy, Respiratory-laryngeal coordination, Articulatory precision, Biomechanical voice integration ToolsAbstract
Introduction and Objective. The paper is focused on exploring the need and possibility of interdisciplinary work of vocal pedagogy and sports physiology in educational institutions, the ways of their cooperation and the ability to complement each other in the process of vocal performance and physical performance. The role of phonation and resonance control are usually separated with regard to neuromuscular coordination and aerobic conditioning, making learning techniques incomplete, because of traditional vocal training.
Methodology. On the basis of secondary empirical research studies, the research study finds out that diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion, stabilization of posture, relaxation of laryngeal muscles as imperative of maintaining the production of voice. Structured procedures in sports physiology like dynamic warm ups, proprioceptive alignment and core muscular activation are direct performers in increasing efficiency of vocal fold vibration and respiratory laryngeal co-ordination. The paper shows how learning institutions can incorporate such methods in learning through drama, music and teacher preparation courses.
Results. Research evidence obtained on case studies shows that, subjects who are trained using integrated regimens exhibit better maximum phonation time (MPT), lower scores in terms of vocal fatigue index (VFI) and better glottic efficiency when subjected to prolonged speech. Moreover, the articulatory accuracy and breath pacing in the student who experience the physical-voice coupling are improved.
Conclusions. This paper proposes the use of a curriculum model which incorporates intercostal muscle training, Postural feedback mechanisms and periodization of voiced- exercises. This incorporation promotes vocal strength, vocal eloquence, and injury aversion. It renders the conclusion that biomechanical approach to voice is destined to become core to implementation in vocal pedagogy and classroom voice management.
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