Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Motor Imagery, Social Learning Theory, Motor Program

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Harry Prapavessis

Document Summary

Imagery: for performance enhancement, imagination is more important than knowledge - einstein, definition : imagery is an experience that mimics real experience. Hardy, 1998: related terms : visualization, mental rehearsal, mental practice, visuomotor training, 2 main types , visual, seeing self practice a movement, kinaesthetic, feel a particular movement. Multi-sensory imagery: visual, kinaesthetic, auditory, tactile, olfactory, can also recreate : emotional feelings and moods. Imagery ability : innate potential to create images in our mind, but differ in our ability to do so. Measured by : visual motor imagery questionnaires and memory imaging quesitonnaires. Vividness : ability to produce vibrant images. Controllability : persisitent but for only the time needed, operations (completion, scanning, transformation) Exactness of reference: accurately depict what it is supposed to. Factors of good imaging: proper setting, relaxed concentration, realistic expectations, vivid & controllable images, positive focus, videotape, execution and outcome, image in real time. Internal : see self perform through own eyes.