Imagery

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Imagery

• WSS 2402 Christian DeVries

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What is Imagery

• Imagery is recreating previous positive
  experiences or picturing new events to prepare
  yourself mentally for performance.

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The Senses

• Kinesthetic Sense The sensation of bodily
  positions or movements that arise from the
  stimulation of nerve endings in muscles, joints
  and tendons.
• Visual Sense Those things we can see
• Auditory Sense Those things we can hear
• Tactile Sense Those things we can feel
• Olfactory Sense Those things you can smell

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Cognitive Motivational Functions

MOTIVATIONAL
COGNITIVE
Goal-Oriented Responses (seeing oneself winning
an event and receiving a medal)
Skills (seeing the actual performance happening)
SPECIFIC
Arousal (regulation of feeling)
Strategy (seeing the plan of action)
GENERAL
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The Image

• Surroundings
• Nature of Imagery (positive negative images)
• Types of Imagery The Senses
• Imagery Perspective
• Internal own point of view
• External form the outsider

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Factors Effecting Imagery

• Nature of the Task
• Skill of the Performer
• Imaging Ability
• Use with Physical Practice

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Uses of Imagery

• Improve Concentration
• Build Confidence
• Control Emotional Response
• Acquire and Practice Sport Skills
• Acquire and Practice Strategy
• Cope with Pain and Injury
• Solve Problems

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Developing an Imagery Program

• Imagery Evaluation
• Proper Setting
• Relaxed Concentration
• Realistic Expectations
• Sufficient Motivation
• Vivid and Controllable Images
• Positive Focus
• Image in Real Time

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When to Use Imagery

• Before, During and After Practice
• Before, During and After Competition
• During Breaks in the Action
• During Personal Time
• When Recovering from Injury