Published since January 1, 2006

Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity

ISSN: 1932-0191

Editor-in-chief: Sandra E. Moritz

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The Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is the first peer-reviewed journal devoted to research on the role of imagery in sport, physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation settings. Imagery, also referred to as cognitive enactment or visualization, is one of the most popular performance enhancement and rehabilitation techniques in sports and physical activity. Journal editor Sandra Moritz (University of North Dakota) is a recognized leader in the field, and the journal’s editorial board represents leading institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The single destination for all imagery-related research in sports and in physical activity, the Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners of imagery, sports science, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology.

Topics

The role of imagery in sport
Physical activity
Exercise
Rehabilitation settings
Sports science
Kinesiology
Physical education
Psychology

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Original research articles, reviews

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One issue/year, updated continuously
Content available since 2006 (Volume 1, Issue 1)
ISSN: 1932-0191.

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Volume 17 Issue 1

January 2022

Research Articles

March 7, 2022

The effects of imagery training on free-throw accuracy among young basketball players

Matúš Slančo

Article number: 20210018

Abstract

Objectives The influence of mental imagery training on the performance of adolescent basketball players in free-throw task was examined using an experimental design and the results revealed significantly better improvement among players who practiced using mental imagery compared to the control group. Methods The training program was based on adjusted MIIMS imagery model, and 81 basketball players (aged 13–17) from five junior competition-level teams were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, where players practiced free throws only physically. Players from both groups underwent a total of 14 training sessions at the end of practices during a 7-week period. Their performance in a free-throw task was measured pre- and post-intervention along with multiple factors that could influence changes in performance. Results Comparison of groups with both parametric and non-parametric tests revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group and non-significant improvement in the control group. Furthermore, correlation and regression analyses discovered several statistically significant factors that might influence the performance change. Conclusions The findings not only help in understanding the role of imagery in training routines of young athletes, but they also reveal several methodological implications for future research.

February 7, 2022

Influence of imagery-based suggestions on performance during the training of professional firefighters

Alexandre Coutté, Agathe Harle, Laura Dias Da Silva

Article number: 20210012

Abstract

Objectives For several decades, a growing number of studies have highlighted that imagery-based suggestions, can efficiently influence motor control and perception. In the present study, we tested whether imagery-based suggestions without hypnotic induction might influence physical resistance performance and effort perception in the context of French firefighters’ usual training. Methods A group of 18 male firefighters had to keep the wall-sit posture as long as they could while listening to different scripts. In the first condition, imagery was related to Lightness. In the second one, it was related to Heaviness. In the Control condition, they just had to listen and pay attention to series of two-digit numbers. Results Results showed that the participants kept the posture longer in the Lightness condition than in the Heaviness one. Furthermore the effort was perceived as less difficult in the Lightness condition in comparison to the Heaviness and the Control ones. Moreover in the Lightness condition, the higher the participants scored in visual and kinesthetic imagery tasks (MIQ-R), the less they rated the exercise as difficult. Conclusions Imagery-based suggestions significantly influenced both physical resistance performance and effort perception without any prior hypnotic induction. Further studies are necessary to better understand the factors that modulate this influence.

Cite Score	0.6
SCImago Journal Rank	0.198
Source Normalized Impact per Paper	0.208

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Editorial

Editor /Managing Editor
Sandra Moritz University of North Dakota; USA

Editorial Board
Krista Chandler, University of Windsor
Jennifer Cumming, University of Windsor
Lindsay Duncan, McGill University
Deb Feltz, Michigan State University
Kim Gammage, Brock University
Pete Giacobbi, Jr., University of Arizona
Melanie Gregg, University of Winnipeg
Sheldon Hanton, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Eva Monsma, University of South Carolina
Wendy Rodgers, University of Alberta
Lindsay Ross-Stewart, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Robin Vealey, Miami University

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Online ISSN: 1932-0191
Type: Journal
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
First published: January 1, 2006
Publication Frequency: 1 Issue per Year
Audience: Researchers and practitioners interested in imagery in sport and physical activity