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Module title: Psychological Interventions for Sport Performance Enhancement
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES11101
Module leader: Duncan Mascarenhas
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:

You will evaluate recent theoretical developments in the main psychological factors influencing sport performance; self –efficacy / sport confidence, motivation, stress and performance, mental rehearsal and attention. You will examine the role of emerging concepts in positive psychology; mental toughness, hardiness and dispositional optimism. The emphasis in the module is application so you will develop your knowledge and understanding in a broad performance enhancement context. This will be achieved through the use of case study material, role play and extensive practical experience. You will gain an insight into the role of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the British Psychology Society (BPS) in the training and accreditation of professional sport psychologists.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the relationship between performance enhancement psychology in sport and therapeutic applications.

LO2: Practise different methods of assessing performers’ mental training needs.

LO3: Integrate theory and practice in designing performance enhancement intervention packages.

LO4: Use reflective practice to assess the effectiveness of performance enhancement interventions.

LO5: Examine ethical and practical issues integral to effective service delivery in sport psychology.
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: Duncan Mascarenhas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 30 Typically, each week will begin with a seminar/workshop explaining the theoretical area of study and be followed by a student led activity investigating a case study, a research paper or an assessment tool for the performance environment. You will learn about the practical and ethical demands of psychological support and approaches to reflective practice.
Online Guided independent study 170 You will be expected to reflect upon the activities conducted in the seminars, materials on the VLE, and conduct additional reading in order to be able to complete an athlete assessment and intervention.
Online Guided independent study 12 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 158 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours370
Expected Total Study Hours for Module370


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~2 Week 10 HOURS= 20 minutes For this assessment you will complete an oral presentation that outlines how you conducted a psychological needs analysis. You will be required to outline the demands of the sport and the athlete's context, and use literature to justify your approach to psychological assessment of the athlete.
Oral Assessment 20 3 Week 12 HOURS= 10 minutes Once you have collected data on your athlete you will be expected to present an overview of their main psychological needs and outline an intervention plan that is designed to integrate into the their current training, performance and lifestyle.
Reflective Log 50 4~5 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 words For this assessment you will complete a critical and reflective review of your support work with your client. You should examine the practical and ethical challenges as well the learning that took place and how that reflects upon your future practice.
Reflective Log 50 4 & 5 14 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 100
Module subtotal: 150

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES11101 Performance Interventions in Sport Psychology
 

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