Description
Book SynopsisAimed at sport psychology students, researchers and sport psychologists who want to utilise imagery as part of their practice. Introduces the concept of imagery, explaining how it has become a major focus of research in sport psychology, as well as a principal component of psychological skills training in sport.
Trade Review"Imagery in Sport addresses the breadth of what researchers and practitioners in sport psychology know about the topic, and treats each issue in depth, considering current theories and research on imagery and its application in sport.”
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Table of ContentsContents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Understanding Imagery in Sport
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Power of Imagination
-Power of Imagery
-Challenges, Theory, and Research on Imagery
Chapter 2. Definitions: What Is Imagery?
-Definitions From Cognitive Sport Psychology
-Definitions From Sport Psychology
-Working Definition of Sport Imagery
-Operational Definitions of Imagery Ability and Imagery Use
-Conceptualizations From Sport Psychology
-Conclusions
Chapter 3. Theories: How Does Imagery Work?
-Early Theories of Mental Practice
-Cognitive Theories of Imagery
-Psychological State Explanations
-Functional Equivalence and Neurophysiological Explanations
-Conclusions
Part II: Investigating Imagery in Sport
Chapter 4. Imagery-Ability and Imagery-Use Assessment
-Components of Imagery Ability
-Classification of Imagery-Ability and Imagery-Use Measures
-Measures of Imagery Used in Sport Psychology
-Evidence Related to the Construct Validation of Imagery Measurement
-Conclusions
Chapter 5. Imagery Research
-Does Imagery Work?
-Which Factors Influence the Effectiveness of Imagery?
-How Much Imagery Is Enough?
-Is Imagery Research in Its Own Little Dream World?
-Conclusions
Chapter 6. Imagery Perspectives
-Definitions of Imagery Modality and Imagery Perspectives
-Visual and Kinesthetic Imagery Research
-Internal and External Imagery Research
-Visual/Kinesthetic and Internal/External Imagery Research
-Conclusions
Chapter 7. Psychophysiological Research on Imagery
-Psychophysiological Measures
-Psychophysiological Research
-Conclusions
Part III: Applying Imagery in Sport
Chapter 8. Strategies for Applying Imagery
-Overview of Existing Imagery-Based Interventions
-Key Components of an Imagery Training Program
-Applied Example
-Conclusions
Chapter 9. Uses for Imagery
-Uses of Imagery in the General Athletic Population
-Uses of Imagery in Special Athletic Populations
-Conclusions
Chapter 10. Technical Aids to Imagery
-Video Modeling and Imagery
-Biofeedback and Imagery in Sport
-Flotation and Imagery
-Conclusions
Chapter 11. Injury Rehabilitation and Imagery
-Role of Imagery in Rehabilitation
-Use of Imagery in Rehabilitation
-Implications for Practice
-Conclusions
Part IV: Advancing Imagery in Sport
Chapter 12. Exercise and Imagery
-Theoretical Basis for Imagery Use in Exercise Settings
-Research on Imagery and Exercise
-Applications of Imagery in Exercise Settings
-Conclusions
Chapter 13. Future Directions in Research and Practice
-Future Directions in Imagery Research
-Future Directions in Imagery Practice
-Conclusions
References
Index
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