Imagery is creating a picture in the mind of a place or feeling. A performer might imagine a calm scene to relax before competing.

What is mental rehearsal?

Mental rehearsal is picturing a skill being performed perfectly without physically moving. A high jumper might run through the whole jump in their mind.

How can mental rehearsal improve performance?

Mental rehearsal helps the performer remember the sequence of a skill. Mental rehearsal also builds confidence that the skill will succeed.

What is selective attention?

Selective attention is focusing on the important information and ignoring distractions. A goalkeeper facing a penalty focuses on the ball, not the crowd.

OCR GCSE Physical Education J587

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Topic overview Bones and functions of the skeleton Synovial joints and the movements they allow Major muscle groups and antagonistic pairs The cardiovascular system The respiratory system and gas exchange Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Short-term effects of exercise Long-term effects of exercise

Movement Analysis

Topic overview Lever systems and mechanical advantage Planes and axes of movement

Physical Training

Topic overview Components of fitness Fitness tests and fitness data Collecting and presenting data Principles of training FITT and training zones Training methods Warm-ups and cool-downs Preventing injury and sports hazards

Socio-Cultural Influences

Topic overview Participation in physical activity and sport Participation trends in England Commercialisation, the media and sponsorship Sportsmanship, gamesmanship, deviance and violence Drugs in sport

Sports Psychology

Topic overview Skilful movement and the classification of skills Goal setting and SMART targets Mental preparation Types of guidance Types of feedback

Health, Fitness and Well-Being

Topic overview Health, fitness and the physical benefits of exercise Emotional and social benefits of activity Components of a balanced diet Diet, hydration and energy use

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Imagery, mental rehearsal, selective attention and positive thinking, how each helps a performer, and choosing a technique for a gymnast, a tennis player or a nervous finalist.

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What is mental preparation?

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What is imagery?

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How can imagery help a performer?

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What is mental preparation?
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Mental preparation is getting the mind ready to perform. Mental preparation techniques help performers stay calm, focused and confident.
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What is imagery?
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Imagery is creating a picture in the mind of a place or feeling. A performer might imagine a calm scene to relax before competing.
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How can imagery help a performer?
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Imagery can reduce anxiety by helping the performer relax. Imagery can also build confidence by recalling a past success.
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What is mental rehearsal?
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Mental rehearsal is picturing a skill being performed perfectly without physically moving. A high jumper might run through the whole jump in their mind.
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How can mental rehearsal improve performance?
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Mental rehearsal helps the performer remember the sequence of a skill. Mental rehearsal also builds confidence that the skill will succeed.
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What is selective attention?
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Selective attention is focusing on the important information and ignoring distractions. A goalkeeper facing a penalty focuses on the ball, not the crowd.

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