Performance enhancement in swimming: the effect of mental training with biofeedback.
J Sci Med Sport
; 7(4): 454-64, 2004 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
In this study, the relationship between mental training with biofeedback and swimmers' performance was investigated. The Wingate five-step approach was used as a mental preparation technique for enhancing the performance among 16-18 year-old pre-elite swimmers. Participants (n = 40) were randomly assigned to one of two conditions (a) experimental--regular training plus the Wingate 5-step mental training program (adapted for swimming), and (b) control--regular training plus relaxing activities. After a baseline measurement, participants were tested on running and swimming five times during a 10-week period. Results indicated that the experimental group improved its performance over time on both running and swimming, with improvement being most substantial during transformation and realisation (steps 4 and 5). In contrast, the control group remained relatively stable on both dependent measures. Results are discussed in reference to previous work on the 5-step approach, including several methodological and theoretical aspects that are particularly relevant to the use of such interventions with other athletic tasks and populations.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Educação Física e Treinamento
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Natação
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Análise e Desempenho de Tarefas
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Biorretroalimentação Psicológica
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En
Ano de publicação:
2004
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