Imagery Training of Blind Elite Paralympic Swimmer / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To develop and design the imagery training program,according with the nature of swimming and taking into ac-count with the mental characteristics and individual needs of the disabled. Methods According to the International Classification of Func-tioning,Disability and Health(ICF),the orientation function of the blind swimming athletes and the orientation function of the body posi-tion and the image training were analyzed theoretically.Imagery training was used as the independent variable,and the specific role of imag-ery training in improving athletic performance is observed in the imagery training intervention of the outstanding blind Olympic swimmer Li.Results and Conclusion Imagery training was an effective method for the blind swimmer to establish the orientation direction and body position function,and it can help the blind swimmer keep a straight line,reduce dependence on touch lane,and improve the performance.