| This study examined the effect of viewing a highlight video on performance and confidence. More specifically, this study: (1) assessed the confidence levels through the use of the CSAI-2 self-confidence subscale, and (2) evaluated actual performance by comparing changes in the Total Performance Rating of elite athletes in competitive situations. Under the guidelines of single subject multiple baseline designs, different players were given highlight music videos of their own best performances at different points during the season. These videos were designed to build a subject's confidence and were watched by the players on each practice and game day. No significant difference was generated on the confidence measure and performance measures failed to demonstrate a treatment effect. However, the evidence of positive confidence and performance changes indicate the possibility of an influence an individual female college basketball players. Important performance changes took place for the top players on the team who used the treatment over the longest period of time. Furthermore, one of the players appeared to benefit greatly from use of the tape while returning from an injury. |
