Elite sport psychology/imagery/summary

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This module has addressed the potential benefits of imagery for elite sport. Here are some takeaway messages:

  • Imagery is available to all athletes as a way to improve performance.
  • Imagery techniques require practice.
  • All the senses should be used to accurately create an imagery experience.
  • WYSIWYG – What You See Is What You Get.
  • Imagery can be used at any time.
  • Imagery can be used for skill development, training, and building tactical awareness.
  • Imagery can be used to prepare for, during, and after competition.

Go further

Below are some useful resources for you discover more about imagery:

Imagery in action: Golf and Judo

  1. Watch the video Yani Tseng’s year
  2. Read the Golf in Taiwan chapter from Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology
  3. Watch the video All-Japan Judo Championships, Fukuoka 2015
  4. Read the Judo in Japan chapter from Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology
  5. Compare and contrast the ways in which imagery is used:
    • How do the two sports use imagery?
    • In what ways are they similar? How are they different?
Golf in Taiwan
Judo in Japan


Imagery in action: Michael Phelps

Watch Michael Phelps talk about his mental preparation. Play close attention to what is said about his visualisation skills. What strikes you about them? Share with others.

  • Olympics 2012: Michael Phelps has mastered the psychology of speed.