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Cognitive behavioral strategies in athletic performance enhancement

A W Meyers¹, J P Whelan, S M Murphy

¹Department of Psychology, Memphis State University, USA.

Progress in Behavior Modification

|January 1, 1996

Summary

Cognitive behavioral interventions effectively enhance athletic performance. While proven reliable, future research must address treatment integrity and long-term skill maintenance for athletes.

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Area of Science:

Sport Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Psychology

Background:

Sport's pervasive cultural influence drives psychological inquiry.
Cognitive behavioral interventions are central to athletic performance enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy of cognitive behavioral interventions for sport performance.
To identify areas for improvement in research methodology.

Main Methods:

Qualitative review of sport psychology literature.
Meta-analysis (Whelan et al., 1989) of performance enhancement programs.

Main Results:

Cognitive behavioral interventions demonstrate reliable efficacy in enhancing sport performance.
Positive effects are consistent across various conditions and measures.
Specific techniques like goal setting and imagery are effective.

Conclusions:

Cognitive behavioral interventions are effective for improving athletic performance.
Further research is needed on treatment integrity and long-term maintenance of gains.
More rigorous evaluation of psychological skill development is crucial.

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