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The future for PETTLEP: a modern perspective on an effective and established tool
Dave Collins1, Howie J Carson1
1Institute of Coaching and Performance, University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|August 17, 2017
Summary
The PETTLEP model of motor imagery enhances sports performance. Recent research confirms its effectiveness across sports, medicine, and music, though personal relevance in script design needs improvement.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Motor Control
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- The PETTLEP model, developed over 15 years ago, aims to enhance motor imagery interventions for sports performance.
- Recent research trends are reviewed to assess the model's current standing and applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent trends in PETTLEP model research.
- To evaluate the model's impact and effectiveness in sports and other fields.
- To identify areas for future research and optimization.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on the PETTLEP model of motor imagery.
- Analysis of research trends, applications, and identified limitations.
- Synthesis of findings related to mechanisms, expectancy, and movement observation.
Main Results:
- The PETTLEP model demonstrates positive impacts in sports, medicine, and music, largely meeting its objectives.
- Research indicates support for the model's effectiveness with engaged participants.
- Areas for improvement include accounting for personal relevance in imagery scripts and task selection.
Conclusions:
- The PETTLEP model is a valuable tool for imagery interventions, with broad applicability.
- Future research should focus on motor control concepts like automaticity, attentional focus, and subconscious priming.
- Imagery interventions remain beneficial, even for rapid, unconscious actions.
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