Sports Psychology and Mental Resilience · Mental Health

Mental Rehearsal and Visualisation

Practising cognitive techniques to improve motor skill acquisition and confidence.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does imagining a successful movement pattern prime the nervous system?
  2. 2What is the difference between internal and external perspectives in visualisation?
  3. 3In what ways can mental rehearsal reduce the time needed for physical practice?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physical Education - Sports Psychology
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Sports Psychology and Mental Resilience
Period: Mental Health

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