Mental Imagery Flashcards
What is the definition of imagery
And experience that mimics a real experience. It differs from dreams in that we are awake and concscious when we form an image
Describe internal visual imagery
1.first person perspective
2.viewing the scenario with your own eyes
3.useful when wanting to practice timing of movements
Describe external visual imagery
1.third person perspective
2.viewing yourself from someone else’s perspective
Describe kinaesthetic imagery
Feelings and sesnsatipns asscoiated with the image
-muscle contracting
-breathing in cold air
Imagery must be deliberate and conscious …
Anywhere and anytime.
Why imagery-benefits of imagery in sports
1.Learn and improve skills, plans and strategies
2.enhance motivation and manage emotions
Draw Paivos 2 by 2 framework
Describe cognitive specific
Imagery to learn specific skills
Describe cognitive general
Imagery to develop strategies and set plays
Describe motivational specific
Imagery to motivate and increase effort levels e.g. win a competition
Describe motivational general arousal
Imagery to regulate arousal and anxiety e.g. psych up before competition
Describe motivational general mastery
Imagery to regulate thoughts
What is imagery ability
An individuals capability to form vivid images and retain for a sufficient amount of time
How to improve imagery ability
1.training exercises such as layered stimulus response training
2.observation and demonstrations such as video clips
Describe the physical aspect of imagery
Make the imagery experience match the physical experience as much as possible for example wear sports kit
Describe the environment aspect of imagery
Try to include relevant details of the environment
Describe the time aspect of imagery
Actual time should equal the imaged time
Describe the learning aspect of imagery
Imagery should change with learning and practice. Imagery content=current stage of learning
Describe the emotional aspect of imagery
Must include appropriate emotions, inappropriate emotions mays have a negative impact on performance
Describe the perspective aspects of imagery
Internal and external imagery. Visual perspective = demands of task
Many athletes have a natural perspective but often switch depending on the task
What are applied use of imagery model limitations
1.fails to consider imagery use beyond sporting context
2.other populations use other types of imagery content for other functions
Describe the revised applied imagery model
