Imagery

Question 1

What is mental practice?

Answer 1

Practicing a physical task in some mental or covert way

Question 2

What are the different perspectives of imagery

Answer 2

External (easiest to do) and Internal (most beneficial)

Question 3

What are the uses of Imagery

Answer 3

1. Mastery: skills and techniques
2. Boost Self Confidence
3. Coping: manage anxiety and stress
4. Psych Up
5. Familiarity: ex-arenas and crowds
6. Prepare for the unexpected
7. For injured athletes: imagine healing

Question 4

What is the PETTLEP model? How can you teach the skills for an imagery program?

Answer 4

Physical
Environment
Task
Timing
Learning
Emotion
Perspective

Question 5

How do you develop an imagery program

Answer 5

Education: teach them how to do it along with the importance
Acquisition: teach the skills
Implimentation