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MIQ (Movement Imagery Questionnaire) measures how vividly you imagine movements—kinesthetic imagery—for sport and rehabilitation research. Imagination Index includes motor imagery plus five other senses. Use MIQ when you need a published motor-only measure; use Imagination Index for a full profile including visual and auditory channels.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Motor imagery activates overlapping brain regions with physical practice. MIQ variants are the research standard for measuring that ability. Imagination Index situates motor imagery beside the senses that often co-drive athletic and creative performance.
| MIQ / MIQ-R / MIQ-3 | Imagination Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Motor / kinesthetic imagery | Motor + 5 other senses |
| Perspective | Internal vs external (some versions) | Multi-sense profile |
| Evidence base | Sport psychology, GMI rehab | Population percentiles + reports |
| Best for | Research protocols | Athletes exploring full profile |
MIQ and its revisions (MIQ-R, MIQ-3) ask you to imagine movements from first- or third-person perspectives and rate vividness. Meta-analyses link motor imagery practice to performance gains when dosage and modality fit the athlete.
First-person kinesthetic imagery often outperforms pure visual rehearsal for skill learning—but individuals differ. Imagination Index shows whether motor is your dominant channel or whether auditory or visual rehearsal fits better.
Meta-analytic work (e.g. 86-study syntheses in sport) links imagery practice to gains in agility, strength, and skill-specific outcomes. Ability to imagine movement varies individually; measuring it helps match practice type.
Common pattern. Low visual + high motor imagery appears in dancers, surgeons, and athletes. MIQ captures motor; Imagination Index shows the full combination.
Free core assessment · about 12 minutes · no credit card required. See your six-sense Imagery Profile and optional percentile ranking.
