Abstract:
he present study aims at investigating the effects ofthree months Psychological Skills
Training(imagery) on selected skill related physical fitness components (speed
and agility). For
the purpose
ofthe research Wolkite town Selamber primmy school U-17 female football trainees
were selected purposely.
All of the members of the team (45 individuals) got involved in this
research program.
The study subjects were divided into two 30 experimental and 15 control
groups. Then, as a
part ofpre-test phase/or each group sprint speed 35 meter dash and Illinois
agility test was taken to evaluate the pelformance.
The experimental groups' was received a 12
weeks of imagery skill training by professional psychologist. After 12 weeks of imagery skill
training, a post-test was also taken from each group.
The collected data were analyzed using
SPSSversion 20 softwareand an independent statistical T-testwas used
to test the level of
significance. The present study indicated that as the result of Psychological Skills Training
(imagery) there was statistically significant mean difference (p<0.05) was obtained between the
experimental
and control groups on performance of physical fitness components (speed and
agility) offemale football trainees. Therefore it should be noted that psychological skill training
particularly imagery training should
be part and parcel of the general training program for
football trainees.
Key-words: -psychological skill training, imagery, speed, agility, pre and posttest
