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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Main Author:	David J. Shepherd
Other Authors:	National Institute of Education
Format:	Theses and Dissertations
Published:	2008
Subjects:	DRNTU::Social sciences::Education::Sports and physical education
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10356/14014
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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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title	Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players
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Effects of an imagery training programme on performance, self-confidence and anxiety in high school volleyball and elite netball players

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