Trampolinists’ Self-controlled Use of a Feedforward Self-modeling Video in Competition

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Abstract Our aim was to explore the use of a feedforward self-modeling (FF-SM) video in a competition setting: examining why it was viewed, its perceived benefits, and the frequency and timing of the viewings. At 3 competitions, 9 trampolinists (M = 12.7, SD = 1.6) were provided FF-SM videos of their trampoline routine. Logbooks revealed that 8 of 9 trampolinists viewed their video at each competition; approximately 5 times per competition. Interviews revealed that the video was predominantly viewed to assist with motor execution. Self-reported outcomes included improved performance and changes to self-regulatory processes (e.g., self-efficacy and task strategies). Acknowledgments This research was undertaken with student research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship awarded to the first author, as well as a SSHRC grant awarded to the second author.