Chapter 13 Slides Flashcards
(32 cards)
Imagery:
a sensory experience that occurs in the absence of usual external stimuli
In using imagery, athletes ____ or _____ an experience in their mind that seems real-life like.
- create
- recreate
Imagery is similar to _____ _____ but only experienced in your mind.
actual performance
____% of Canadian Olympians use imagery.
99%
Why does imagery work?
- imagined events have a similar effect on the nervous system and mental process compared to actual events
- the brain doesn’t know the difference
What are the 3 theories explaining why imagery works?
- psycho neuromuscular theory
- symbolic learning theory
- psychological skills hypothesis
According to the psycho neuromuscular theory, vivid images produce ______ activity similar to the _____ ____ but not as strong.
- neuromuscular
- actual movement
According to the psycho neuromuscular theory, _____ ____ provide kinaesthetic feedback to the brain, this strengthens the _____ _____ between the ____ used in performing a sport skill and the ____.
- muscle firings
- neural pathways
- muscles
- brain
According to the symbolic learning theory, muscle firings are a consequence of…, but not the reason why imagery results in _____ ______.
- experiencing a vivid image
- improved performance
According to the symbolic learning theory, you need to create a _____ of what it looks like and feels to do a certain skill including the _____ and ____ of skills.
- blueprint
- sequencing
- timing
According to the psychological skills hypothesis, imagery works through _____ and _____ psychological skills.
- developing
- refining
According to the psychological skills hypothesis, imagery has a indirect effect on _____ _____.
maximizing performance
According to the psychological skills hypothesis, imagery improves ______, reduces _____ and enhances _____.
- concentration
- anxiety
- confidence
Name 3 uses of imagery.
- improves concentration (block out distractions)
- builds confidence (vicarious experiences ex. Roger Bannister)
- coping emotions (coping imagery, raise or lower arousal)
- increases motivation
- acquire and practice sport skills
- acquire and practice strategy
- coping with pain and injury
- problem solving skills
Name 3 factors affecting imagery effectiveness.
- type of task
- playing experience
- imaging ability
Describe how the type of task can affect imagery effectiveness.
cognitive skills improve the most compared to motor skills
Describe how playing experience can affect imagery effectiveness.
more experienced performers benefit the most from imagery
Describe how imaging ability can affect imagery effectiveness.
can be improved through practice
Imagery internal perspective:
- athletes see the image from their own eyes
- viewing the image through a camera lens
Imagery external perspective:
- athletes view the image from outside their body
- watching yourself on screen
Internal imagery has greater ______ activity compared to external imagery.
neuromuscular activity (muscle firings)
Internal imagery plays a significant role in creating ____ feel.
- kinaesthetic
- 5 senses
External imagery helps evaluate and refine _____.
form
External imagery enables an individual to see the ______ ______.
big picture
