Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

Publication Date

7-29-1965

Abstract

The idea that long and arduous physical practice is the way to improve motor skill performance has long been a premise on which physical educators have based programs for the development of motor skill. More recently physical educators and athletic coaches have recognized the importance of mental practicing or mind rehearsing in the development of motor skill. The idea that “imaginary practice” of a motor skill facilitates development of that motor skill has brought acclaim from athletes and performance of many types including golfers, bowlers, and many others.

Document Type

Dissertation

Language

English

Degree Name

Physical Education

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Armond H. Seidler

Second Committee Member

Patrick Daniel Lynch

Third Committee Member

Frances McGill

Fourth Committee Member

Sidney Rosenblum

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