Imagery, video feedback and figure skating performance
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1993
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Palmer, Shawna Lee
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of imagery and video feedback as performance enhancement interventions and to examine the effects of this study on the self-confidence of the subjects. A single subject design with multiple baseline procedures was employed. The technical performance within the freeskate program of four Juvenile level competitive figure skaters was assessed on a daily basis using the Technical Performance Evaluation Form specifically developed for this study. Following baseline measures, Skaters 1 and 2 employed imagery in a relaxed state as an intervention technique used in conjunction with their physical practice. Both skaters showed improvement in their freeskate performance. Following the imagery intervention phase, Skaters 1 and 2 then utilized imagery with video feedback as an intervention, again in conjunction with their physical practice, which required the skaters to view their videotaped performance on a daily basis. Skater 1 showed a substantial improvement in performance while the intervention proved ineffective for skater 2. Skaters 3 and 4 also used imagery with video feedback as an intervention used in conjunction with physical practice but the intervention was applied immediately following baseline measures. The performance change of skater 4 indicated that the intervention was effective in her case, but the intervention proved ineffective for skater 3. The results indicate that imagery used is an effective technique for enhancing performance. The effects of using imagery with video feedback are questionable as only two of the four skaters showed marked increases in performance while using this intervention. Using the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory - 2, the Self-Perception Profile for Children, as well as personal interviews, the self-confidence of the skaters was measured before and after the study period. Increases in self-confidence were evident for all four skaters.
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UN SDG 5: Gender Equality