The Effects of Using Mental Imagery with Male College Lacrosse Players to Increase Performance
Date
2009-08Type of Work
34 p.Text
action research papers
Program
Masters of EducationRights
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College athletes -- Psychology
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College sports -- Coaching
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects that mental imagery had on the
performance of male college lacrosse players. This study utilized a quasi-experimental design
with a pre-measure, then treatment and post-measure. The study includes 27 Caucasian-male
college lacrosse players, in the age range of 18-23. Data regarding students’ performance was
collected and interpreted by the researcher. The study hypothesized that using a mental imagery
technique before a practice and/or game will have no effect on the level of an athlete’s focus.
The null hypothesis was rejected. The results indicated that there was a positive relationship
between using mental imagery and the performance of the participants. The results of this study
help to support research involving the relationship between attention and athletic performance.
Recommendations for future research include using a larger sample size, selecting participants
using randomization, using proven instruments and using statistical tests.