Efficacy of external and internal vsual imagery perspectives for the enhancement of performance on tasks in which form is important

Article Abstract:

The effects of different imagery on cognitive processes are examined in three experiments in which form plays a major role: karate, gymnastics and rock climbing. External visual imagery was more effective on karateists learning a new kata, or form, followed by internal visual imagery. External visual imagery showed a significant effect on students learning a gymnastics routine, while kinesthetic imagery showed no effect. The performance of rock climbers practicing difficult maneuvers was positively effected by visual and kinesthetic imagery.

Evaluation, Rock climbing, Imagery (Psychology), Gymnastics, Karate

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1999 NASPSPA conference abstracts

Article Abstract:

This supplement contains abstracts from the 1999 conference of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). Abstracts include: the human kinetics lecture, the keynote speakers, senior scholar presentations, the Early Career Award, symposia and verbal and poster presentations. Abstracts omitted from the 1998 supplement are also included.

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From the editor: reflecting, recognizing and re-integrating

Article Abstract:

The editor discusses the field of exercise and sports psychology after the September 11 attacks in the US, suggesting that the profession is not that important in the "overall scheme of things". Changes to the editorial board of this journal are also discussed, and topics for this issue are highlighted.

Editorial, Management, Periodicals

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