A Multimodal Approach to Performance Enhancement Using Mental Practice Techniques
by Cirimele, William M., Psy.D., ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO BAY, 2010, 135 pages; 3442858

Abstract:

Sport psychology, and specifically athletic performance, has been an area of interest and research since the late 19th century. The results have led to sport psychology consultants using mental practice techniques with athletes in an attempt to increase their performance. This paper will review the literature that has been conducted on mental practice techniques, while also providing a history of sport psychology. The literature will be used to develop a new model. This model will teach athletes individual mental practice techniques, how to apply them, and finally how to integrate them with each other. The interventions that will be included are goal setting, imagery, behavioral coping strategies and cognitive coping strategies. Additionally, this program will emphasize the use of intramodal strategies, which involve using multiple mental practice techniques within one another.

 
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SchoolALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO BAY
SourceDAI/B 72-04, p. , Mar 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology
Publication Number3442858
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