Research prototype

Long-jump imagery in virtual reality

LEAP-VR is a configurable research prototype for Meta Quest. Athletes prepare for a long jump, observe a reference movement, and mentally rehearse it from the athlete’s viewpoint without physical running or jumping.

A PETTLEP-grounded virtual reality application for imagery training management in athletics

Developed at UEK in KrakówIn collaboration with athletes and physiotherapists.

Explore the prototype

Prototype views

Observe. Then take the athlete’s viewpoint.

The stadium and long-jump task stay consistent as the viewpoint changes.

Third-person observationWatch the reference long-jump movement from outside the athlete’s body.

First-person rehearsalObserve the sequence from within the avatar and mentally rehearse it.

Video

LEAP-VR video demonstration

A short presentation of the prototype and the long-jump imagery experience.

Session flow

Eight stages, from setup to session log

The sequence connects preparation, observation, imagery, and session logging.

Diagram of the eight LEAP-VR session stages — LEAP-VR session flow.

LEAP VR family

Distinct identities for the project’s experiences

Separate visual identities distinguish the conference demo, guided breathing, and activation.

ISMAR

Long-jump observation and imagery demo.

BREATH

Guided breathing for preparation and attention.

ACTIV

A short activation exercise before motor imagery.

Research focus

A controlled setting for motor imagery research

LEAP-VR applies the PETTLEP framework to a long-jump scenario. Researchers can vary perspective and preparation conditions while keeping the task setting consistent.

Evaluation is planned to examine feasibility, presence, embodiment, and usability. The prototype does not yet establish an improvement in athletic performance.

Conference presentation

LEAP-VR at IEEE ISMAR 2026

The LEAP-VR team presents this demo at this year’s IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality.

Bari, Italy5–9 October 2026