SR3S090 - Advanced Performance Psychology 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR3S090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Performance Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Lee Baldock | ||
| Module Team: | Brendan Cropley, Alan McKay, Ioan Paval | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | 100499 - sport and exercise psychology | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To develop learners’ knowledge of performance psychology theory and its application in different contexts (including sport and exercise). To develop a critical understanding of how performance psychology can be used to inform the practice of those working in different contexts. To explore the critical use of psychological principles to enhance athlete, coach, and practitioner performance.
Content Summary
Psychology for performance; motivation and motivational climates; the psychology of injury; stress and performance; mental well-being and self-care; leadership; building high quality relationships; psychological skills development; mental toughness; developing group cohesion and team culture; psychological aspects of athletic development; psychological assessment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically understand the concept of being a performer in different contexts and the psychological requirements of this position. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of how psychological skills can be used to improve performance through the development of intervention programmes. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Developing the psychological performance of an athlete. Following a performance profile of an individual athlete of your choice design a proposed and integrated psychological intervention programme that attends to an identified psychological need of the athlete. The Programme should be underpinned by academic literature. | 25 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |