Ana Marques (*)
António Rui Gomes (**)
RESUMO
Neste artigo apresentam-se os resultados da implementação de um programa de visualização mental junto de uma equipa de basquetebol do escalão de Cadetes A, ao longo de seis meses, correspondendo a grande parte da época desportiva. A avaliação psicológica foi efectuada ao longo do programa, utilizando-se um plano longitudinal com medidas repetidas, no sentido de observar a frequência e a qualidade da visualização mental (VM). Os resultados sugerem a eficácia do programa desenvolvido, nomeadamente na maior tendência dos atletas aplicarem as técnicas treinadas entre o início e o final da intervenção. Por outro lado, os dados recolhidos sobre as dimensões da VM que mais beneficiaram com a intervenção, indicam um efeito particularmente positivo sobre a capacidade dos atletas anteciparem e prepararem o tipo de acções e movimentações a efectuar durante as competições (função cognitiva geral da VM). No final, são discutidas algumas sugestões para a investigação futura neste domínio da intervenção psicológica.
Palavras-chave: Visualização mental, Psicologia do Desporto, basquetebol.
ABSTRACT
]]> This article presents the results and effects of implementing an imagery program with a young athletes’ basketball team, during six months. The psychological evaluation took place during the entire program using longitudinal repeated measures to monitor the frequency and the efficacy of the skill trained. Results suggest the efficacy of the program developed as, throughout the program, an increase is noted on applying the techniques trained. On the other hand, the data collected indicate a particularly positive effect on the athletes’ ability to anticipate and prepare their actions and moves during competition (general cognitive ability). Finally, some suggestions on future investigation on this area are discussed.Key words: Imagery, Sport Psychology, basketball.
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(*) Psicóloga do Desporto.
(**) Instituto de Educação e Psicologia, Universidade do Minho.
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