Summary and go further – imagery
Imagery is used widely in elite sport. Image credit: Public domain.
This module has addressed the potential benefits of imagery for elite sport. Here are some takeaway messages:
- Imagery is available to all athletes as a way to improve performance.
- Imagery techniques require practice.
- All the senses should be used to accurately create an imagery experience.
- WYSIWYG – What You See Is What You Get.
- Imagery can be used at any time.
- Imagery can be used for skill development, training, and building tactical awareness.
- Imagery can be used to prepare for, during, and after competition.
Go further
Below are some useful resources for you discover more about imagery:
Imagery in action: Golf and Judo
- Watch the video Yani Tseng’s year
- Read the Golf in Taiwan chapter from Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology
- Watch the video All-Japan Judo Championships, Fukuoka 2015
- Read the Judo in Japan chapter from Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology
- Compare and contrast the ways in which imagery is used:
- How do the two sports use imagery?
- In what ways are they similar? How are they different?
Golf in Taiwan
Judo in Japan
Imagery in action: Michael Phelps
Watch Michael Phelps talk about his mental preparation. Play close attention to what is said about his visualisation skills. What strikes you about them? Share with others.