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Abstract
Video has been incorporated into coaching and sport performance for skill development and as a feedback instrument. The purpose of the study was to examine the perceived usefulness and benefits such as enhanced motivation, concentration, and anxiety management of using a personal motivation video (PMV). A PMV is a video with music personally created for the athlete. The participant was a 23-year-old male professional mountain bike racer. Data from open-ended interviews and evaluation forms were examined. Results indicated the PMV to be particularly useful for motivation, mental imagery, confidence and emotional management, and concentration. PMVs can be a creative and useful tool for sport psychology researchers and practitioners to apply imagery in a unique way. Recommendations for improvements to the PMV for future use are highlighted, as well as suggestions for future research and applications are presented.
Notes
1. A testing application refers to evaluation of the athlete through a time trial while being monitored by his coach through wattage (power output) and cardio-respiratory equipment.
2. “Enjoy the Weather” is a Nike advertisement featuring Lance Armstrong on a road bike being chased by a group of cyclists through single-track mountain bike trails. A portion of the commercial was inserted into the PMV. The advertisement can be viewed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxlBo_bBSP0