Imagery Ability Moderates the Effectiveness of Video Self Modeling on Gymnastics Performance

摘要

We investigated whether an advanced training program (ATP) could increase the benefits of feedforward video self modeling (FF-VSM) on competitive performance. Eighteen gymnasts were divided into 2 groupsone that received the ATP and one that did not. Gymnasts viewed FF-VSM at 2 of 4 competitions. Results showed no benefits for the ATP or the FF-VSM on performance or self-regulatory processes. When visual imagery ability was introduced as a moderator, however, only gymnasts with lower visual imagery scores showed benefits in performance in the latter part of the competitive season. Thus, FF-VSM may best serve those with lower imagery ability.