Picture perfect: the science behind mental imagery for peak performance & best practices for mental imagery protocols in sport

Q3 Health Professions
Kiersten Janjigian
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Abstract Previous literature has established theories that suggest that mental imagery of a motor task is beneficial to performance. Other variables held constant, individuals tend to perform better after using mental imagery, especially that which follows the PETTLEP model, mimicking real experience with the involvement of all sensory modalities and emotions. Psychological data suggest imagery’s effect on performance may be mediated by internal emotions and cognitions, such as confidence, arousal, and concentration. Physiological data suggests imagery primes and activates muscles similar to actual execution of a motor event. Neurological data suggest imagery activates similar regions in the brain as executing an actual motor event, and like the muscles, primes the brain by strengthening neural pathways for efficient movement. With this theoretical backing, the present report explored the effectiveness of mental imagery from an applied sport psychology, psychophysiological and cognitive motor neuroscience lens. The following scientific findings and suggestions inform the aspiring athlete or established elite athlete on how to structure his or her mental imagery program, with actionable protocols to facilitate psychomotor refinement and peak performance. An example imagery script is included.
完美的画面:心理想象促进巅峰表现背后的科学以及体育运动中心理想象方案的最佳实践
摘要 以往的文献已经建立了一些理论,表明对运动任务进行心理想象有利于提高成绩。在其他变量保持不变的情况下,使用心理想象,尤其是遵循 PETTLEP 模式的心理想象,即模仿真实体验,调动所有感官模式和情绪,往往能提高个人成绩。心理学数据表明,意象对成绩的影响可能受内部情绪和认知的调节,如自信、唤醒和集中。生理数据表明,意象对肌肉的刺激和激活类似于实际执行运动项目。神经学数据表明,想象会激活大脑中与实际执行运动项目类似的区域,并且与肌肉一样,通过加强神经通路为大脑提供动力,从而实现高效运动。有了这一理论支持,本报告从应用运动心理学、心理生理学和认知运动神经科学的角度探讨了心理想象的有效性。以下的科学发现和建议将为有抱负的运动员或成熟的精英运动员提供如何构建其心理想象计划的信息,并提供可操作的协议,以促进心理运动的完善和巅峰表现。本手册还附有一个意象脚本示例。
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Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity
Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Health Professions-Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is the first peer-reviewed journal devoted to research on the role of imagery in sport, physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation settings. Imagery, also referred to as cognitive enactment or visualization, is one of the most popular performance enhancement and rehabilitation techniques in sports and physical activity. Journal editors Craig Hall (University of Western Ontario) and Sandra Short (University of North Dakota) are recognized leaders in the field, and the journal’s editorial board represents leading institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The single destination for all imagery-related research in sports and in physical activity, the Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners of imagery, sports science, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology Criteria for publication will include: - Outstanding quality; likely to be widely read and highly cited; - Relevance to the area; - Contribution to the advancement of imagery research; - Interest to specialists in the field and accessible to researchers with interests outside the immediate topic of the paper; - Readability and presentation.
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