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 performance psychology 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.

1) Video recorded presentation (10 minutes) using voice thread 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 2, 3 & 4).

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via Blackboard related assignments and sample presentations on module related topics in preparation for the video presentation.

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.

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

Barker, J. B., McCarthy, P. J., Jones, M. V., & Moran, A. (2011). Single-case research methods in sport and exercise psychology, New York: Routledge.
McCarthy, P;& Jones, M (2013). Becoming a Sport Psychologist. Routledge.
Williams, J. M. (2010). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (6th ed.) New York; McGraw-Hill.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
48 hours of labs

Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
80 hours preparation for the two assignments
172 hours study-led independent study including video lectures assigned readings and self-study activities as presented via Blackboard.

You 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 performance psychology 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.