Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2007):

A comparison of modelling and imagery in the acquisition and retention of motor skills.

Full Abstract

Although many researchers have examined the effects of imagery and/or modelling interventions, it is unclear which of the two interventions is more effective. In two experiments, novice learners assessed over multiple trials of a free weight squat lifting or a stabilometer balancing task were given modelling, imagery, a combination of modelling and imagery, or control interventions. Group differences indicated, in general, that groups receiving modelling (modelling, combination) evidenced a more appropriate form than groups that did not receive modelling (imagery, control). When apparent, these differences were already in place after the first of several interventions. Practical implications are that even a single bout of modelling can have immediate beneficial effects on movement form (Experiments 1 and 2) and outcome (Experiment 1).

Author information

Author/s: Ram, Nilam (N); Riggs, S M (SM); Skaling, S (S); Landers, D M (DM); McCullagh, P (P);

Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, PA 16802, USA. nilam.ram(-atsign-)psu.edu

Grants: T32 AG20500 (Agency:NIA NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of sports sciences (J Sports Sci), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Mar; vol 25 (issue 5) : pp 587-97

Dates: Created 2007/03/16; Completed 2007/05/24; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 17365544, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adult Analysis of Variance Female Humans Imagery (Psychotherapy) Imitative Behavior - physiology

Learning - physiology Motor Skills - physiology Postural Balance - physiology Practice (Psychology) Retention (Psychology) - physiology Weight Lifting - physiology

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