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HL30055: Psychology of elite sports performance

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 2
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take HL20042 and take HL20045
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To understand the psychological preparation of the elite sports performer. On completion of this unit students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the contribution psychological concepts make to elite performance. Assess the individual needs of an athlete, and make recommendations concerning particular strategies of psychological preparation for their sport. Understand the issues of practice, ethics and professional conduct when working with elite performers.

Content:
Psychological demands of the elite performer: Arousal, stress & anxiety of elite performance (theories & research); self-confidence - problems and enhancement; motivational challenges; attention / concentration demands and flexibility.
Mental preparation for performance: Psychological assessment models & tools; stress-management techniques; attention-focus training; development of self-confidence; goal setting with elite performers; intervention packaging and programmes; monitoring & evaluation of techniques. Professional Elements: Issues of practice; codes of ethics & conduct; professional organisations (BASES. BPS).
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

HL30055 is Optional (DEU) on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHHL-ACB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement & Study Abroad (Full-time with Combined Placement) - Year 4
  • UHHL-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UHHL-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.