Bulldogs team: Women Tennis Players.
Intervention 3 – Brief Imagery Script.
Create an imagery script for the athletes to help reduce anxiety and improve performance by helping the Bulldogs team obtain a more relaxed and positive state of mind before competitions. Be sure to use descriptive words that can connect the athlete to their specific sport situations and environments, such as “the smell the grass,” “warm sun on your face,” or “the feel of the bat in your hand.”
Case Study: The coach of the Bulldogs team is familiar with the benefits of imagery and would like you to help a few of the athletes use this skill to help them reduce their anxiety before performing in game situations. The coach states that there are several athletes that appear very uptight before games.
There are two parts to this assignment:
Introduction.
Include an introduction to the skill of imagery that briefly teaches athletes the key factors that make imagery use most effective. This should be 1 page in length and include the following:
Explain the importance of using imagery scripts with particular sport populations.
Explain key variables that can be effective when using an imagery situation.
Imagery Script.
Write a script that you would use to guide the athletes through an actual imagery exercise. This should be between 1/2–1 page in length and include the following:
Incorporate key aspects of effective imagery in script.
Utilize professionally appropriate descriptions that connect with the specific athlete and sport context.
Review the scoring rubric to see how the assignment will be graded.
