IMAGERY Presented By Kyle Max James Chris What
IMAGERY Presented By: �Kyle �Max �James �Chris
What is Imagery? �Using all the senses to create or create an experience in the mind. �Brain interpreting images similarly to actual situations.
Recreating Imagery �Using images from past situations �Trying to learn from mistakes. �program mind and body to respond in an optimum manner in the future.
Creating Imagery �Focus on how you want to perform in the future. �Crating upcoming situations in mind. �Everyone from football to students create imagery.
Does Imagery Work to Enhance Peoples Performance? �Proven to improve three areas: enhance sport performance and learning, thoughts, and emotions. �But can also damage a persons performance if used incorrectly
Evidence that imagery works �Jack Nicklaus, possibly the greatest golfer of all time. �Greg Louganis, gold medalist in diving event in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics �Colleen Hacker, sport psychology consultant for the U. S. women’s soccer team.
How Does Imagery Work? �Psycho neuromuscular theory �Symbolic Learning theory
Psycho neuromuscular theory �brain and muscles react similar to actual situations. �Muscles twitch and move from just imagining. �Strengthens muscle memories
Symbolic Learning Theory �Body Imagines certain movements and situations to make them easy to recall in the future and more automatic. �Mental practice of a certain task �Strengthens a mental blueprint to make difficult tasks more impulsive.
Article on Imagery “The effects of guided imagery relaxation in people with COPD” • 90 -minute cognitive-behavioral therapy session with the introduction of relaxation was conducted in patients with moderately severe COPD for six weeks • After the relaxation training, the people with COPD showed a 24% improvement on a 6 -minute walk • A decrease in psychosocial and total sickness profile scores of eight patients with COPD was also noted in a study of six-week relaxation training • also demonstrated that perceived quality of life improved with the introduction of guided imagery among people with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Types of Imagery � Perspectives: -Internal: Inside own body. -External: Third person view. • Ability: -Controllability: Ability to image what is intended. -Vividness: Clarity of the image.
Vividness Activity � Polysensory experience: -Visual -Auditory -Olfactory -Gustatory -Tactile -kinesthetic � Important to try and use all senses during imagery
Controllability Activity
When to use Imagery �Preparing for a big presentation. �Preparing for a sporting competition. �When stressed �Anytime before someone wishes to be at their peak performing level.
Strategies to Enhance Imagery Practice �lay down, in a dark room, and with low noise distraction. �Imagine yourself performing at your peak level in whatever sport, academic, or work situation you are performing. �Talk aloud to your self, so you are to hear yourself succeeding in whatever task you need to perform. �Do this for 15 minutes, constantly with the same image in mind.
Imagery Cookbook � Imagery can be used in � Learning & practicing sports skills. � Correcting � Mental mistakes. focus for important event. � Building and enhancing mental skills. � Learning & practicing performance strategies.
Imagery as a relaxation technique • Replaces negative thoughts with peaceful scenes. • Allows person to escape for brief periods. • Desensitizes body to stressful stimuli. • Body is able to recharge.
Connecting Imagery • Goal setting • Time management • Behavior Modification • Communication Skills • Journal Writing • Cognitive Restructuring • Breathing • Progressive Muscle Relaxation • Autogenic Training Imagery
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