Elite sport psychology/imagery/summary

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

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:
 * 6) * How do the two sports use imagery?
 * 7) * In what ways are they similar? How are they different?
 * Golf in Taiwan
 * Golf in Taiwan


 * Judo in Japan
 * 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.