Internal imagery training in active high jumpers |
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Authors: | Olsson C-J Jonsson Bert Nyberg Lars |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Integrative Medical Biology (Physiology), Ume? University, Sweden;2. Department of Psychology, Ume? University, Sweden;3. Department of Radiation Sciences (Radiology) Ume? University, Sweden |
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Abstract: | The main purpose of this study was to examine whether the use of internal imagery would affect high jumping performance for active high jumping athletes. Over a period of six weeks, a group of active high jumpers were trained with an internal imagery program for a total of 72 minutes. This group was compared to a control group consisting of active high jumpers that only maintained their regular work-outs during the same time period. Four variables were measured; jumping height, number of failed attempts, take-off angle, and bar clearance. There was a significant improvement on bar clearance for the group that trained imagery (p < 0.05) but not for the control group. No other differences were found. The results suggest that internal imagery training may be used to improve a component of a complex motor skill. Possible explanations and future recommendations are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Mental practice internal imagery training |
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