Chapter 13 Slides Flashcards
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
