The Effect of Mental Training Exercises and Mental Visualization on Improving Some Physical Abilities of Discus Throwers
Abstract
One of the most important benefits of mental training and mental perception of athletes is improving focus and attention, as the athlete is trained to improve his ability to focus and focus on the task at hand. The athlete is also trained to visualize goals positively and think positively to achieve the best results. In addition, mental training and mental visualization help to increase the confidence and psychological stamina of the athletes, as they are trained to think positively, control their emotions and improve their psychological stamina What are the best mental training and mental visualization techniques that can be used to improve the performance of discus athletes? To identify the effect of mental training exercises and mental visualization techniques in improving the speed and power of discus throwing for athletes. After training in muscular and mental relaxation comes mental imagery, which is one of the most widely used methods, and it is a kind of simulation that takes place mentally. An experimental study will be conducted on a sample of discus throwers, in which the athletes' performance will be compared before and after applying mental training exercises and mental visualization techniques.
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