The present investigation was to determine if combining two mental preparation strategies would be more effective than a single strategy. In Experiment 1, subjects (n=40) performed basketball free-throws (20 shots) using one of these mental strategies: 1) imagery, 2) relaxation, 3)relaxation plus imagery, 4) placebo control. Results indicated a significant main effect with the imagery group performing significantly better than the placebo control group. In Experiment 2, subjects (n=40) performed five trials on an isokinetic leg-strength task using one of the following mental strategies: 1) preparatory arousal, 2) imagery, 3) preparatory arousal plus imagery, 4) placebo control. Results indicated a significant trials main effect with all subjects improving over time. State anxiety results indicated that the combination group exhibited higher levels of anxiety than all other conditions.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504083 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Chan, Roy Chin Ming |
| Contributors | Weinberg, Robert S. (Robert Stephen), Kennelly, Kevin J. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | 44 leaves: ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Chan, Roy Chin Ming, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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