Module 6 Discussion SEP

One thing from this module that makes sense to me is the idea of imagery. Imagery is not just daydreaming about winning. It means using your mind to picture and feel yourself doing a skill before you actually do it. You can see the field or court, hear the crowd, and even feel your body moving. Good imagery should feel clear and real. I also understand that there are different reasons why imagery works. One idea says it helps your brain make a map for how to move. Another idea says your muscles and brain get slightly activated, almost like you are really practicing. Both ideas help explain why imagery can improve performance. One thing that does not fully make sense to me is how we know which theory is the main reason imagery works. It seems like the brain, body, and confidence could all improve at the same time. I would like to learn more about how researchers figure that out. My thinking about goals has also changed. I used to think the most important goal was winning. Now I understand that process and performance goals are better because you can control them. For example, focusing on good form or effort can help more than just thinking about first place.