Moran, A. (2012). Sport and exercise psychology: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge.
Cotterill, S. (2012). Team psychology in sports. London: Routledge.
Gucciadri, D. and Gordon, S. (2011). Mental toughness in sport: Development in theory and research. London: Routledge.
Carron, A., Hausenblas, H. and Eys, M. (2011). Group dynamics in sport. USA: Fitness Information Technology, Inc.

Access to IWB to support delivery of materials
Access to VLE to support learner discussions and independent learning
Access to Key texts and recommended journal article reading

Students will follow a fifteen week guided study programme and access support material via the college VLE. The module will be delivered across 3 hours per week.

The module will include:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (45 hours) - (3 hours X 15 weeks)
2 hours lecture
1 hour seminar discussion per week for 13 weeks
1 hour workshop to support data collection and decision making for 2 weeks

Guided Independent Study: (105 hours)
30 hours background reading
30 hours assessment preparation
45 hours assessment writing

The module aims to provide students with an introduction to the knowledge and awareness of factors affecting athlete and team performance, and focuses on how a coach can implement their understanding of this. Students will have the opportunity to develop this knowledge when working with a sports team to analyse and support future performance.

Specific topics to be covered include;
- An introduction to sport psychology
- Psychological needs assessment of athletes and teams
- Performance barriers
- Mental Toughness
- Leadership in Coaching
- Understanding and building team cohesion
- Group dynamics
- Stress, arousal and anxiety
- Coping effectiveness and choking in sport
- Imagery
- Pre-performance routines
- Goal Setting
- Developing motivation in athletes

1. Discuss the significance of needs analysis tools in modern day sports psychology.
(Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Reflection)

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the process of team dynamics and its affect on group performance.
(Analysis, Application, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving, Reflection)

3. Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to analyse different approaches for staying focused in sport.
(Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Reflection)

4. Demonstrate knowledge of selected psychological theories related to stress, arousal and anxiety.
(Analysis, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning)

The module will be assessed by a 2000 word report, assessing all LO's

The report will discuss the value of completing needs analysis assessments, alongside the identification of a selected team and an individual athlete, whose performance could be further developed by using selected assessment tools.

Specifically, the report will discuss the role of group dynamics regarding group formation, team cohesion and the strategies used to maintain and manage issues such as focus, stress, arousal and anxiety during performance. Justification and recommendations for team and individual developments must be made clearly within the report together with areas of potential development that could further enhance and develop the selected team and individual athlete.

The report must be accompanied by references to support theories and justifications and be referenced in an appropriate style.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
The content delivered across the module will be formatively assessed through seminar presentations made by learners. Content will be delivered and a discussion will be led by learners to demonstrate current knowledge and provide more explorative opportunities to acquire new knowledge.

All elements of assessment, including any reflective work, must be supported by references to appropriate literature and referenced appropriately.