Can the power of positive thought turn ballerinas into basketball players? | The People Watchers

An experiment showing how powerful words and 'pep talk' can be to motivate individuals and teams to improve their performance.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 8'02''
  • Broadcast year: 2008
Curriculum Connection
  • Psychology | Motivation | How self-efficacy and sports confidence (including imagery and sports orientation) affects motivation.
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UK only
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: The People Watchers
  • Episode: 6

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