Applied imagery for motivation: a person-centred model

Motor imagery when coupled with motivational and cognitive factors has been shown to enhance multiple aspects of sports performance. This paper reviews existing approaches, proposes a method based on applied applications, intended increase short long-term motivation. Behavioural change is achieved by primarily using interviewing (MI), then functional training (FIT), which adapted into the for motivation (AIM) model. AIM starts an initial interview MI, three phases: macro (beliefs, values purposeful goal), meso-imagery (mentally contrasting between current future-self evoke change), micro (planning immediate action). We explain use these stages allow athletes link everyday cues activation implementation action plans. provide practitioners comprehensive guide performance, merging theory-driven established approaches structured practise.