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Core Module Information
Module title: Performance Psychology
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES09128
Module leader: Hollie Fountain
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Within this module, you will be introduced to numerous methods (both qualitative and quantitative) that will help you as a practitioner to assess the psychological needs of an athlete. The content will offer in-depth insight into psychological skills (such as goal setting and imagery) that can benefit athletes, including the theories and principles that guide practice to develop these skills. You will be introduced to a wide range of academic literature associated with psychological skills training and designing individualised athlete interventions. Throughout this module you will develop your ability to problem solve through reflection on theory and your own practice. Module content will introduce you to methods of structured reflection and evaluation. The content will foster student discussion and interaction in relation to developing athletes? psychological skills in their applied contexts. Learning, which occurs as a result of engaging in taught content as well as your experiences and application of knowledge within the workplace, is critically analysed, evaluated and recorded to demonstrate continued professional development (CPD).
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discuss and evaluate appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods of understanding the psychological needs of your athletes.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles associated with psychological skill development amongst athletes.

LO3: Apply relevant theories and principles to accommodate athlete’s needs within your sport.

LO4: Use models of reflection to critically reflect upon the processes of assessing athlete’s needs and planning interventions in your own sporting context.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hollie Fountain
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 14 Face-to-face tutorial contact will facilitate group interactions and peer learning, as well as key skills associated to conducting needs analysis and designing psychological interventions for athletes
Online Guided independent study 186 Guided independent study will be facilitated through the Moodle platform. A combination of structured online tasks and activities, and readings will be available which can be accessed based on individual needs. The content will cover information associated to completing a needs analysis, designing interventions with athletes, theory associated with psychological skills, as well as academic skills such as professional communication, evaluation and reflection.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 70 1~2~3 Week 10 HOURS= 20 minutes This assessment requires you to work with an athlete of your choice in order to conduct an oral presentation on a psychological needs analysis, and propose an appropriate intervention based on this needs analysis. The objective of this presentation is to show both theoretical and applied understanding of psychological skills training.
Reflective Log 30 4 Week 13 , WORDS= 10 minutes In this summative assessment you are required to create an individual video reflective log where you evaluate and reflect on your experiences in conducting your needs analysis with an athlete/player. You will be asked to identify the potential barriers/pitfalls that could be faced when designing and delivering psychological skill training with athletes and how this has and will impact upon your coaching practice.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES09128 Performance Psychology
 

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