Essays about: "Self-talk."

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  1. 6. Using the Brain to Help Rehabilitate the Body : Factors which can Affect Injury Rehabilitation Outcome

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Mathias Rydh; [2014]
    Keywords : Physical activity; injury rehabilitation; imagery; mindfulness meditation; neuroscience;

    Abstract : Physical activity can be beneficial to both physical and mental health, but can also lead to injuries. While injury rehabilitation through physical therapy is mostly focused on physical exercise, there are also other factors, which may influence rehabilitation outcome. READ MORE

  2. 7. Does Writing Down Positive Self Talk – Self Reflection Affect Reaction Time? : A laboratory experiment with young Swedish athletes

    University essay from Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Cecilia Åkesdotter; [2012]
    Keywords : reaction time; sport psychology; training log; young athletes; reaktionstid; idrottspsykologi; träningsdagbok; unga idrottare; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : Syfte Syftet med studien är att undersöka om positivt Self-talk (ST) och självreflektion (SR) i form av att skriva i en träningsdagbok kan påverka reaktionstiden hos unga idrottare.   Sker det förändringar i reaktionstid mellan första och andra gången testet genomförs?   Är det en skillnad i hur stora förändringar som sker i reaktionstid när positivt self-talk gruppen och självreflektionsgruppen jämförs med en kontrollgrupp?   Hur upplevde idrottarna uppgiften att skriva träningsdagbok?   Metod Studien är ett randomiserat laboratorieexperiment och skillnader i reaktionstid kan enbart ses på gruppnivå. READ MORE

  3. 8. EXPLORING SELF-EFFICACY AS A MEDIATING MECHANISM IN THE SELF-TALK-PERFORMANCE RELATIONSHIP - A STUDY OF ELITE GOLF-PLAYERS

    University essay from Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle (HOS)

    Author : Lukas Linnér; [2011]
    Keywords : Experiment; Framework; Golf; Performance; Self-efficacy; Self-talk.;

    Abstract : The objectives of this study were to examine: (1) the effects of instructional and motivational self-talk verbalized overtly or covertly on self-efficacy and performance in elite golf players; and (2) the preference of motivational and instructional self-talk and how this relates to performance in elite golf players. Participants were 30 elite golf-players, with a mean age of 17. READ MORE

  4. 9. THE EFFECTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL SELF-TALK ON SELF-EFFICACY AND PERFORMANCE IN GOLF PLAYERS

    University essay from Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle (HOS)

    Author : Lukas Linnér; [2011]
    Keywords : Experimental design; Golf; Instructional self-talk; Motivational self-talk; Performance; Self-Efficacy; Experimentell design; Golf; Instruerande self-talk; Motiverande self-talk; Prestation; Self-efficacy;

    Abstract : The objectives of this study were: (1) to examine the effects of instructional and motivational self-talk on self-efficacy in elite golf players; and (2) to examine the effects of instructional and motivational self-talk on performance in elite golf players. Participants involved were 9 elite golf players with a mean age of 20.4 years (SD = ± 1. READ MORE

  5. 10. Mental practice for military performance

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Andreas Fjellman; [2010]
    Keywords : military; sports psychology; mental training;

    Abstract : The aim was to examine whether the Swedish Armed Forces can use mental training to develop the soldiers and officers in the military profession, a secondary objective was to examine how mental training methods can be integrated into the Swedish Armed Forces' daily activities. The study was carried out in the form of a literature review. READ MORE