Imagery Model (PETTLEP)
Imagery is a key psychological skill that is both powerful and versatile. With an impressive array of published studies, motor skill performance can be enhanced through various imagery techniques applied to sport psychology programs. In 2001, Holmes and Collins created the PETTLEP model based on theory and research from sport and cognitive psychology and neuroscience. PETTLEP is an acronym and each letter represents an important factor when conducting imagery interventions.
After successful research validating the effectiveness of the PETTLEP imagery model (a model with strong emphasis on the physical and environmental components) over transitional imagery in a study on hockey penalty shots and later on a gymnastics beam jump, it was …show more content…
In this study, first person imaging was used from an internal view and as depicted in the video each participate was watching.
The performance data results:
PETTLEP imagery group: improved 23.29% which is about the same degree as the physical practice group that increased 26.56%. This is amazing, in my opinion, and validates that PETTLEP could be used for injured and fatigue athletes plus the elderly where there is a great need to reduce the effects on the muscle loss from aging or a sedative lifestyle. Could PETTLEP be used for training underutilized muscles of people with physical disabilities? Could someone stand in front of their television screen and conduct PETTLEP exercise routines while watching P90X type videos? I believe this is untouched and potentially a new frontier?
Traditional imagery group: achieved very little strength gains (13.75 %) and was not significantly larger than the control group which only gained 5.12%.
Physical practice group: improved 26.56% which is nearly the same rate as the PETTLEP only group.
PETTLEP imagery/physical group combination: improved the most of all the groups at 28.03%. This is slightly more than both the PETTLEP only group and the Physical Practice …show more content…
I would like to experiment with my parents who do not exercise or eat healthy. I could start with basic bicep curls and have them conduct both PETTLEP and actual physical practice, as well. Maybe this experiment would generate some additional interest in changing their lifestyle because, maybe, they would feel better about themselves physically and mentally over time. I don’t know, but anything is worth a try.
Implementing these findings in my athletes as a coach :
I would first intertwine PETTLEP in my strength and conditioning program using the combination method. My program would be designed to conduct PETTLEP between actual physical sets. Once the players were convinced that this was not some crazy tool from a wild and wacky scientist, then PETTLEP could be incorporated into other programs such as batting practice for the baseball team, free throw practice for the basketball team, or blocking for the football linemen, for example.
Implementing PETTLEP would have to be a gradual process and not conducted at the same time as trying to change the culture on implementing goal setting processes. PETTLEP would only be effective if people believed in it. Changing one’s mental beliefs takes time depending on their background and experience with mental skills
After successful research validating the effectiveness of the PETTLEP imagery model (a model with strong emphasis on the physical and environmental components) over transitional imagery in a study on hockey penalty shots and later on a gymnastics beam jump, it was …show more content…
In this study, first person imaging was used from an internal view and as depicted in the video each participate was watching.
The performance data results:
PETTLEP imagery group: improved 23.29% which is about the same degree as the physical practice group that increased 26.56%. This is amazing, in my opinion, and validates that PETTLEP could be used for injured and fatigue athletes plus the elderly where there is a great need to reduce the effects on the muscle loss from aging or a sedative lifestyle. Could PETTLEP be used for training underutilized muscles of people with physical disabilities? Could someone stand in front of their television screen and conduct PETTLEP exercise routines while watching P90X type videos? I believe this is untouched and potentially a new frontier?
Traditional imagery group: achieved very little strength gains (13.75 %) and was not significantly larger than the control group which only gained 5.12%.
Physical practice group: improved 26.56% which is nearly the same rate as the PETTLEP only group.
PETTLEP imagery/physical group combination: improved the most of all the groups at 28.03%. This is slightly more than both the PETTLEP only group and the Physical Practice …show more content…
I would like to experiment with my parents who do not exercise or eat healthy. I could start with basic bicep curls and have them conduct both PETTLEP and actual physical practice, as well. Maybe this experiment would generate some additional interest in changing their lifestyle because, maybe, they would feel better about themselves physically and mentally over time. I don’t know, but anything is worth a try.
Implementing these findings in my athletes as a coach :
I would first intertwine PETTLEP in my strength and conditioning program using the combination method. My program would be designed to conduct PETTLEP between actual physical sets. Once the players were convinced that this was not some crazy tool from a wild and wacky scientist, then PETTLEP could be incorporated into other programs such as batting practice for the baseball team, free throw practice for the basketball team, or blocking for the football linemen, for example.
Implementing PETTLEP would have to be a gradual process and not conducted at the same time as trying to change the culture on implementing goal setting processes. PETTLEP would only be effective if people believed in it. Changing one’s mental beliefs takes time depending on their background and experience with mental skills