Psychology of Elite Performance
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3136 | Life Sciences | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LIFE3136
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the Psychology of Elite Sporting Performance. Topics covered will include the personality, performing in high pressure environments, resilience in individuals and teams, attention and anxiety, decision making, anticipation and deception, and perceptual training. These will be presented as two key themes: 1) Being a high performer, 2) Perception for performance sport.
Target Students
BSc Sport and Exercise Science students interested in high performance sport psychology.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 2 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Written essay-based end of semester exam - 2 hours.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module is designed to enable students to:Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the contemporary concepts,theories, principles and issues related to the psychology of elite performance.Critically analyse theory, research, and practice within the elite performance psychology.Enhance career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills.Learning Outcomes
A1. To demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of key aspects of the Psychology of Elite Performance.
A2. To address some of the main issues underpinning human performance and adaptation in the context of sport psychology.
A5. To recognise and explain current trends and developments in Psychology of Elite Performance.
A6. To manage their own learning and use primary sources of knowledge to access the forefront of current research.
B1. To think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others through research, critical analysis and interpretation of published information and data.
B2. To devise and sustain arguments using ideas and information at the forefront of the Psychology of Elite Performance.
Conveners
- Mr Will Tyne
- Dr Laurence Warren Westgate