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Vision and Imagery in Sports – How Athletes Create a Winning Mindset

December 25, 2022 by John

how to visualize success After reading this lesson, you will be able to:

  •  define imagery;
  •  discuss the effectiveness of imagery in enhancing sport performance;
  •  discuss the where, when, why, and what of imagery use by athletes;
  •  discuss the factors influencing imagery effectiveness;
  •  describe how imagery works;
  •  discuss the uses of imagery;
  •  explain how to develop a program of imagery training; and
  •  explain when to use imagery.

For many years athletes have been mentally practicing their motor skills. In fact, mental practice—so named to distinguish it from physical practice—has a long tradition in sport and exercise psychology, and the large body of literature on the topic has been thoroughly reviewed on numerous occasions. In the past three decades, this general focus on mental practice has given way to systematically studying the potential uses and effectiveness of imagery in sport and exercise settings. The following quote by all-time golf great Jack Nicklaus demonstrates his use of imagery:

“Before every shot I go to the movies inside my head. Here is what I see. First, I see the ball where I want it to finish, nice and white and sitting up high on the bright green grass. Then, I see the ball going there, its path and trajectory and even its behavior on landing. The next scene shows me making the kind of swing that will turn the previous image into reality. These home movies are a key to my concentration and to my positive approach to every shot.” [Read more…]

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What Can You Do With a Sports Psychology Coach Certification?

April 7, 2021 by Liz Carter

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What Can You Do With a Sports Psychology Coach Certification?

Sports psychology applies to a broad population base. Although some professionals use sports psychology to help elite athletes achieve peak performance, many other sport psychologists are concerned more with children, people who have physical or mental disabilities, seniors, and recreational participants.

More and more sport psychologists have focused on the psychological factors involved in exercise and health, developing strategies for encouraging sedentary people to exercise or assessing the effectiveness of exercise as a treatment for depression. To reflect this broadening of interests, the field is now called sport and exercise psychology. Some individuals focus only on the exercise and health-related aspects of the field. [Read more…]

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Training Your Mental Muscle: How Meditation Improves Athlete Performance

May 10, 2019 by Liz Carter

Training Your Mental MuscleWhile physical conditioning and training is always a key component in your client’s preparation, more attention is being paid to an athlete’s mental conditioning, health and strength, and how meditation works to improve these. This makes complete sense when you consider the fact that the mind influences the way we move, behave, and perform on even the most subtle levels. The best athletes understand that their talent and skills won’t measure up if they aren’t mentally prepared come game day.

Learn more about the benefits of meditation for your athlete clients:

[Read more…]

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