Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players
The importance of psychological skills as mediating factors in athletic success have been well documented. In particular, research has generally supported the efficacy of mental imagery as an effective technique in enhancing physical skill and manipulating psychological skills, however the mechanism...
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| author | David J. Shepherd |
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| description | The importance of psychological skills as mediating factors in athletic success have been well documented. In particular, research has generally supported the efficacy of mental imagery as an effective technique in enhancing physical skill and manipulating psychological skills, however the mechanisms for this have been equivocal (Driskell, Cooper & Moran, 1994). Hall, Mack, Paivio, & Hausenblas (1998) have identified five functions of imagery and have suggested specific outcomes are favoured by specific functions of imagery. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/140142020-11-01T06:14:08Z Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players David J. Shepherd National Institute of Education DRNTU::Social sciences::Education::Sports and physical education The importance of psychological skills as mediating factors in athletic success have been well documented. In particular, research has generally supported the efficacy of mental imagery as an effective technique in enhancing physical skill and manipulating psychological skills, however the mechanisms for this have been equivocal (Driskell, Cooper & Moran, 1994). Hall, Mack, Paivio, & Hausenblas (1998) have identified five functions of imagery and have suggested specific outcomes are favoured by specific functions of imagery. Master of Science (Exercise & Sport Studies) 2008-10-20T11:16:41Z 2008-10-20T11:16:41Z 2000 2000 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10356/14014 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Social sciences::Education::Sports and physical education David J. Shepherd Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| title | Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| title_full | Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| title_fullStr | Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| title_short | Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| title_sort | effects of an imagery training programme on performance self confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players |
| topic | DRNTU::Social sciences::Education::Sports and physical education |
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