EXSC 3200 Exercise and Sport Psychology Lecture 20: Imagery and Performance

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on imagery and performance in exercise and sports psychology.

Imagery

The process of creating or recreating experiences in one’s mind.

Psychoneuromuscular Theory

A theory stating that mental imagery activates the same neural pathways as physical performance of the skill.

Bioinformation Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of stimulus propositions and physiological responses in effective imagery.

Triple Code Theory

A model that includes personal meaning to the imagery experience, alongside stimulus proposition and response characteristics.

Analytic Model

Model proposing cognitive and motivational components in imagery, including cognitive general and specific strategies.

Applied Model of Imagery Use in Sport (AMIUS)

A framework for understanding how athletes utilize imagery to enhance performance.

Deliberate Imagery

A modified version of AMIUS focusing on the individual characteristics of the performer.

PETTLEP

An imagery guide based on factors such as Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, and Perspective.

Factors Affecting Imagery Ability

Elements that influence how effective imagery is, including individual differences like skill level and age.

Imagery Perspective

The viewpoint from which an individual imagines a skill: internal (first-person) or external (third-person).