Talks a good game: a self-talk intervention programme for enhancing rugby tackling and self-efficacy
| dc.contributor.author | Newman, William Robert | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Howe, Bruce L. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-14T00:59:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-14T00:59:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2000 | |
| dc.degree.department | School of Physical Education | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a self-talk intervention programme on rugby tackling performance, self-efficacy and the use of self-talk. 40 male rugby players from the University of Victoria volunteered to participate in the study and were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: Self-Talk or Unaided (Control) groups. The intervention consisted of eight weeks of classroom-based sessions and directed practice. Data on self-efficacy and self-talk usage were collected from 39 players at baseline and posttest, and 23 players completed the tackling assessments. Results indicate that players in the Self-Talk condition significantly increased their use of self-talk while tackling, and improved their understanding of these thoughts. The Self-Talk group displayed significantly greater tackling performance changes than the Control group. These results were considered in the light of previous research, with an emphasis on the focus of attention through self-talk. | |
| dc.description.scholarlevel | Graduate | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/23322 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.rights | Available to the World Wide Web | |
| dc.title | Talks a good game: a self-talk intervention programme for enhancing rugby tackling and self-efficacy | |
| dc.type | Thesis |