THE IMPACT OF GUIDED IMAGERY AND PERCEPTUAL

COGNITIVE TRAINING ON DISCUS THROW SKILL

ACQUISITIONS.

By

Shrija Singh

A Thesis

Submitted to the University of Kerala

in lieu of a paper for the Degree of

Master of Physical Education

LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
JULY.2022
 Dedication Page

Dedicated to
My parents, My friends,
My dog
and
special dedication
to my
Grandfather
 CERTIFICATE BY SUPERVISOR

I, Dr. Ashutosh Acharya certify that the dissertation entitled “THE IMPACT OF

GUIDED IMAGERY AND PERCEPTUAL COGNITIVE TRAINING ON DISCUS

THROW SKILL ACQUISITION” is the original piece of research work completed

by Shrija Singh, under my supervision and guidance for the degree of Master of

Physical Education.

Ashutosh Acharya, PhD

Signature ………………….. Name of the Supervisor

 CERTIFICATE BY SUPERVISOR

I Shrija Singh, hereby declare that the dissertation entitled “THE IMPACT OF

GUIDED IMAGERY AND PERCEPTUAL COGNITIVE TRAINING ON DISCUS

THROW SKILL ACQUISITION” is my own work, conducted under the guidance

of Dr. Ashutosh Acharya, Assistant Professor of Lakshmibai National College

of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram.

I Ashutosh Acharya solemnly further declare that to the best of my knowledge

materials used in this dissertation are quoted/has been cited and duly

acknowledged.

Signature…………………………….

Name of the Scholar: Shrija Singh

 VITA

NAME OF THE AUTHOR : Shrija Singh

PLACE OF BIRTH : Varanasi

DATE OF BIRTH : 07/11/1196

DEGREES AWARDED: Bachelors of Physical Education (four year degree course

2016-2020). Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education

AWARDS AND HONORS:

● Ranked as Under Officer in NCC.

● Participated in the RDC parade in Delhi.
● Secretary of cultural society in LNCPE.

SPECIALIZATION:

● Athletics,Basketball, Sports Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

● Worked as a physical education teacher in Gwalior in 2018.

● Worked as a physical education teacher in Varanasi in 2019.
● Worked as an official in the Athletic meet conducted in LNCPE in 2022.
● Worked as an official in the All India Taekwondo Championship in Trivandrum
in 2022.
● Worked as fitness trainer of Trivandrum DGP in LNCPE.
● Worked as officials in the State Basketball Championship in Varanasi in 2019.
● Worked as officials in zonal athletic meet held in Varanasi.

SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS:

● ASISC National Athletic Competition Discus Throw got 1st position.

● U.P. Athletic Association Discus Throw got 2nd position in 2014 .
● U.P. Athletic Association Shotput Throw got 2nd position in 2014
● State Basketball Championship got 1st position in 2014.
● Kerala university intercollegiate shot put throw got 2nd position in 2021.
● Kerala university intercollegiate Discus throw got 1st position in 2021.
● Kerala university intercollegiate Discus throw got 1st position in 2022.
● Participated in Kerala Games in Discus throw in 2022.
● Participated in Kerala Games in Discus throw in 2022.
● Participated in Kerala Games in Shot Put throw in 2022.
● Participated in Leadership Training Camp.

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/CLINICS ATTENDED:

● Qualified as District Technical Officials by AFI in 2021.

● Qualified as Pre Level 1 by AFI in 2021.
● International Certificate course of Coaching Athletics by I.A.P.E.S.
● Career opportunities in sports and fitness education in 2021.
● National Workshop on Fitness Management by LNIPE.
● International webinar on stronger, fairer physical Activity and sports system in
2021.
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

It is a genuine pleasure to express my deep sense of gratitude to Dr. G.

Kishore, principal , Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education,
thiruvananthapuram for providing me an opportunity to undertake this study.

I am deeply indebted to my guide Dr. Ashutosh Acharya, Assistant professor,

LNCPE,thiruvananthapuram for his keen interest in me at every stage of my
research. His encouragement and guidance helps in completion of the study.

I am extremely grateful to all the novice discus throwers of LNCPE,

Thiruvananthapuram for their valuable time to act as subject for this study.

I wish to express my thanks to Dr. Sanjay Kumar Prajapati who helped me

with the statistical data for the study.

I would express my deepest gratitude to my friends especially Anshu Singh

and Ravi Kant Singh for their ever willing help and cooperation at various
stages of my study.

Last but not the least, the huge thanks to my parents for their belief in me has
kept my spirit and motivation high during the process. I would also like to
thank my dog Bella for all the entertainment and emotional support.
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LIST OF TABLES …...……………………………………………… 1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ……………………………………….
ABSTRACT …..……………………………………………………..
I INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………..
Objectives of the Study
Delimitations
Limitations
Hypotheses
Significance of the study
Definition and Explanation of Important Terms
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ………………………….
III PROCEDURE ……………………………………………...................
Selection of subjects
Selection of Variables
Criterion Measures
Experimental/ Statistical Design
Administration of the Questionnaire and Collection of Data
Statistical techniques
IV ANALYSIS OF THE DATA AND RESULTS OF THE STUDY ...
Analysis of Data
Results and Discussion of Findings
Summary and Discussion of Findings
V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ……
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
APPENDICES
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REFERENCES.……………………………………………………….
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