| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this thesis was to study the effects of
various cognitive strategies on the treadmill running performance
of intercollegiate wrestlers (N=12), The independent
variables were the four cognitive strategies presented to
each S. The dependent variables were the length of time each
S would perform at constant effort and intermittent heart rates
during performance. Three independent replications of a 4 X 4
latin square were utilized. An analysis of variance revealed
no significant difference in performance or heart rate between
the four treatments {p> .05)* The Ss for both performance
and heart rate scores revealed a significant F ratio (p<*05).
Eleven Ss ran their best under a directed situation (either
voluntary distraction, Imagery manipulation, or task specific).
One S ran his best under the unaided condition. On a postexperiment
questionnaire, Ss displayed a lack of awareness
of the condition which maximized their performance. | |
