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Stress Management

Mental rehearsal, imagery, goal setting and mindfulness

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Overview

Mental rehearsal and the nervous system, internal, external and kinaesthetic imagery, relaxation imagery, the injured performer and the high jumper, goal setting to lower stress, and mindfulness exercises.

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Define mental rehearsal.

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How does mental rehearsal reduce stress?

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  1. 1

    Define mental rehearsal.

    Model answer

    Mental rehearsal is picturing a performance in the mind without physical movement. The performer runs through the skill from start to finish.

  2. 2

    How does mental rehearsal reduce stress?

    Model answer

    Mental rehearsal makes the task familiar before it happens. A performer who has pictured success feels more in control.

  3. 3

    Explain how mental rehearsal can benefit the nervous system.

    Model answer

    Mental rehearsal activates the neural pathways used in the real movement. The motor programme is strengthened without any physical effort.

  4. 4

    What is imagery?

    Model answer

    Imagery is creating or recreating an experience in the mind. Imagery can draw on sight, sound, touch and the feel of movement.

  5. 5

    Distinguish between internal and external imagery.

    Model answer

    Internal imagery is seeing the action from inside one's own body, as the performer. External imagery is watching oneself from outside, as if on film.

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    What is kinaesthetic imagery?

    Model answer

    Kinaesthetic imagery is imagining the feel of a movement. A gymnast might imagine the feel of the body turning in a somersault.

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