Module Descriptors
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE: THEORY AND PRACTICE
SPOR60525
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Martin Turner
Email: M.Turner@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 40%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) Seen Exam including an essay & questions (90 minutes) worth 40% of the overall mark (Assesses LOs 1 & 2).
2) Production of a 3000 word (60%) assignment. This will comprise a psychological skills training programme developed for a specific individual or group in a performance setting. (assess LOs 3, 4 & 5).
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via Blackboard related assignments and sample questions on module related topics in preparation for the examination.
Students will be prepared for the coursework assessment by role play and formative assessment delivered during the workshop sessions. In addition, assessment guidance sessions will be provided.
An overall GP4 is required to pass the module and a minimum GP2 must be achieved in each element of assessment to successfully pass the module.
2) Production of a 3000 word (60%) assignment. This will comprise a psychological skills training programme developed for a specific individual or group in a performance setting. (assess LOs 3, 4 & 5).
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via Blackboard related assignments and sample questions on module related topics in preparation for the examination.
Students will be prepared for the coursework assessment by role play and formative assessment delivered during the workshop sessions. In addition, assessment guidance sessions will be provided.
An overall GP4 is required to pass the module and a minimum GP2 must be achieved in each element of assessment to successfully pass the module.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: 72
24 hours of lectures (1 hour each)
48 hours of labs
Independent Study Hours: 228 hours
80 hours preparation for the two assignments
148 hours study-led independent study including assigned readings and self-study activities as presented via Blackboard.
24 hours of lectures (1 hour each)
48 hours of labs
Independent Study Hours: 228 hours
80 hours preparation for the two assignments
148 hours study-led independent study including assigned readings and self-study activities as presented via Blackboard.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Barker, J. B., McCarthy, P. J., Jones, M. V., & Moran, A. (2011). Single-case research methods in sport and exercise psychology, New York: Routledge.
Thatcher, J., Jones, M. V., & Lavallee, D. (2012). Coping and emotion in sport (2nd ed). New York; Routledge.
Williams, J. M. (2010). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (6th ed.) New York; McGraw-Hill.
Thatcher, J., Jones, M. V., & Lavallee, D. (2012). Coping and emotion in sport (2nd ed). New York; Routledge.
Williams, J. M. (2010). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (6th ed.) New York; McGraw-Hill.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilitites
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilitites
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Module Indicative Content
Students will explore how individuals respond and function in competitive performance settings, such as sport. Historical (e.g., Drive Theory, Inverted-U hypothesis) and current (e.g., Catastrophe Theory, Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes) approaches to stress and emotion will be outlined. Key issues pertinent to the practice of psychologists in performance settings will be covered including, ethical concerns, adherence issues, and methods of evaluating intervention effectiveness. Finally, the module will explore a range of psychological strategies (e.g., imagery, self-talk and hypnosis) commonly used to maintain and enhance performance in competitive performance.