Sports performers, sport psychologists, and coaches frequently use mental training techniques to gain the competitive edge in sport. Imagery is one technique that provides athletes with opportunities to improve performance in addition to that achieved through physical practice alone. This chapter reviews research related to imagery in sport, in particular self-paced endurance tasks, and provides recommendations on implementing imagery interventions, including guidance on evaluating imagery ability and enhancing the imagery experience.
McCormick, S., di Gruttola, F., Bertollo, M. (2019). The theoretical and applied implications of using imagery to improve the performance and well-being of endurance performers. London : Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group [10.4324/9781315167312-11].
The theoretical and applied implications of using imagery to improve the performance and well-being of endurance performers
di Gruttola, Francesco;
2019
Abstract
Sports performers, sport psychologists, and coaches frequently use mental training techniques to gain the competitive edge in sport. Imagery is one technique that provides athletes with opportunities to improve performance in addition to that achieved through physical practice alone. This chapter reviews research related to imagery in sport, in particular self-paced endurance tasks, and provides recommendations on implementing imagery interventions, including guidance on evaluating imagery ability and enhancing the imagery experience.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
