USING SPECIFIC MENTAL IMAGERY EXERCISES TO REDUCE COMPETITIVE STRESS FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS
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Menta, Imagery, Exercises, Competitive Stress.Abstract
This research aimed to identify the levels of mental imagery and competitive stress among the players of the University of Babylon football team for the 2024/2025 academic year. It also aimed to determine the effectiveness of specific mental imagery exercises in reducing competitive stress, as identified in the current research. The researcher hypothesized that specific mental imagery exercises are effective in reducing competitive stress. The experimental method was used, employing pre- and post-tests. The researcher utilized the research population and its members to conduct the pilot study and establish the scientific basis for the study using the University of Babylon football team players. The researcher concluded that there was a clear use of mental visualization and a reduction in competitive tension among the research sample, indicating that the exercises played a significant role in these results. The researcher recommended that it is essential to include exercises related to higher-order mental processes in the preparation stages for football players, as they affect psychological and mental levels, performance, and results.
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