Garza and Feltz (1998) Effects of selected mental practice on performance, self-efficacy, and competition confidence of figure skaters

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Effects of selected mental practice on performance, self-efficacy, and competition confidence of figure skaters

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CONTRIBUTORS:

	Author:	Garza, D. L.
	Author:	Feltz, D. L. (Michigan State University)

JOURNAL:

The Sport Psychologist, 12(1), 1 - 15.

YEAR:

1998

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

adolescent; child; athlete; figure-skating; mental-training; self-esteem; self-efficacy

DISCIPLINE:

No discipline assigned

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https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=457874&title=457874

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-341-375 (Last edited on 2002/02/27 18:44:04 US/Mountain)

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ABSTRACT:
This study examined the effectiveness of mental practice techniques for improving figure skating performance, self-efficacy, and self-confidence for competition. Two interventions, paper freestyle drawing (PFD) and walk through on floor (WTF), were compared to a stretching control group. Participants (n=27), ages 10 to 18 years, were members of the United States Figure Skating Association and were randomly assigned to one of the three groups. The study included procedural reliability checks such as pre- and post-manipulation checks; structured seminars; and homework workbooks. Results indicated that the two mental practice groups significantly improved their performance ratings in jumps and spins, and their competition confidence compared to the stretching control group. Results also indicated that the WTF mental practice group increased their spinning self-efficacy beliefs compared to the PFD mental practice treatment and the stretching control group.

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