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The Effects of Single and Combined Psyching up Strategies on Basketball Free-Throws and Leg Strength

The present investigation was to determine if combining two mental preparation strategies would be more effective than a single strategy. In Experiment 1, subjects (n=40) performed basketball free-throws (20 shots) using one of these mental strategies: 1) imagery, 2) relaxation, 3)relaxation plus imagery, 4) placebo control. Results indicated a significant main effect with the imagery group performing significantly better than the placebo control group. In Experiment 2, subjects (n=40) performe… more

Date: August 1982

Creator: Chan, Roy Chin Ming

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Fear of Failure and Fear of Success: The Relationship of Achievement Motives to the Motor Performance of Males and Females

The study was designed to determine the relationship between the psychological constructs of "fear of failure (FOF)" and "fear of success (FOS)" and motor performance in badminton. Forty-three males and fifty-one females in beginning badminton classes were administered the FOF and FOS scales, followed by three independent skills tests and a round-robin singles tournament. Conclusions were that FOF and FOS are two separate performance motives; FOF appears to be the dominant motive for females; b… more

Date: December 1982

Creator: Albury, Kevin W.