Sport Psychology: Mental Imagery

A set of flashcards focused on key concepts in sport psychology, particularly mental imagery, based on the provided notes.

What do sport psychologists help athletes with?

Enhancing performance, coping with pressures, recovering from injuries, maintaining their routine, enjoying sports, and increasing motivation.

What is mental imagery in sports psychology?

Mental imagery is visualization or mental rehearsal, focusing on all senses.

How does mental imagery help athletes?

By reducing anxiety, maintaining focus, confidence, and motivation, and sharpening skills.

Who is Emily Cook and how did she use mental imagery?

An American freestyle aerialist who used imagery when injured to help her relax.

Who is Jacqueline Hernandez and how did she utilize mental imagery?

An American snowboard Olympian who practiced mental imagery to replace negative images with positive ones.

What are the two types of imagery?

Internal imagery, which is a first-person perspective of skill execution; and external imagery, which is viewing oneself as an outside observer.

What benefits does mental imagery provide to athletes?

It helps in reducing anxiety, maintaining focus and motivation, building confidence, and sharpening skills.