A mental skills package for Special Olympic athletes
| dc.contributor.author | Gregg, Melanie Jean | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2007-07-12T17:50:44Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2007-07-12T17:50:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z | en_US |
| dc.degree.discipline | Physical Education and Recreational Studies | en_US |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | The primary objectives of this study were to involve Special Olympic athletes in a mental skills training program, replicate the findings of other researchers (Wanlin, Hrycaiko, Martin, & Mahon, 1997), and improve participants' track and field performance, while assessing both practice and competition outcomes. The study attempted to decrease frequency and duration of off-task behaviours, increase self-efficacy of participants, and teach participants mental skills. A single-subject, multiple-baseline design across individuals was used. Participants were four Special Olympic track and field athletes. Frequency and duration of off-task behaviours decreased. Consistency of athletic performance was enhanced as the intervention progressed. The findings of Wanlin et al. (1997) were partially replicated. Athletes had a high rate of goal attainment. There were no significant changes in level of self-efficacy. The social validity assessment indicated the athletes and coach felt positive about the mental skills package. | en_US |
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| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/2608 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.title | A mental skills package for Special Olympic athletes | en_US |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |