Understanding the prevalence of mental imagery, music, and their combined use among athletes and coaches

The findings highlight that music and mental imagery form a core part of the mental training routine in athletes, and that their use is more prevalent at the top end of the expertise spectrum.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Published
2025-10-13
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1683432
Primary Topic
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Understanding the prevalence of mental imagery, music, and their combined use among athletes and coaches

Fernando Castellar, Steffen A. Herff, Rocco Cavaleri
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Sport Psychology and Performance
article

Understanding the prevalence of mental imagery, music, and their combined use among athletes and coaches

Fernando Castellar, Steffen A. Herff, Rocco Cavaleri
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Abstract

The findings highlight that music and mental imagery form a core part of the mental training routine in athletes, and that their use is more prevalent at the top end of the expertise spectrum.

Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingVol. 7
The University of Sydney (AU), Sydney University Musical Society (AU), Western Sydney University (AU)
Australian Government
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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