The Use of Video Self-Modeling to Improve Athletic Performance

Video modeling is an empirically validated intervention modality that has been used across various fields to teach a wide array of skills and behaviors. In a video modeling intervention, individuals watch a video demonstration of a specific skill or behavior and then replicate it. This approach can be utilized to teach new skills, enhance performance of existing ones, boost self-efficacy, and reduce performance anxiety in athletes. This article provides a conceptual framework and reviews the current research on video self-modeling (VSM) in athletics. A case study is presented to illustrate the application of VSM in the sport of golf.