Module JXH-4410:
Performance Psychology
Performance Psychology 2025-26
JXH-4410
2025-26
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Stuart Beattie
Overview
The course is delivered by one accredited Sport and Exercise Psychologist and one expert in Team Dynamics both of whom have worked with elite level sport and business. Practical work in lectures will explore topics in Attention Control under Pressure, Reinvestment; Individual Differences in Mental Toughness, Resilience, Personality, Psychophysiology, Neuropsychology, Group Cohesion; Collective Efficacy; Leadership; Goals; Team Work, Team Building, and Group conflict.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts taught across this module. They will be able to demonstrate that theyunderstand how these theories relate to the performance environment and be able to produce sound basic applied interventions.
-good -Students should be able to present a very good discussion of the underlying theories and models covered in the course work. They will demonstrate thatthey have read around the topic and demonstrate a very good level of understanding in applying research to practice.
-excellent -Students should be able to present an outstanding in-depth and critical discussion of the underlying theories and models covered in the course work.They will be able to apply their knowledge to the case studies presented to them, whilst referring relevant research throughout to justify their intervention.Limitations of research findings may also be acknowledged at this level.
Assessment method
Case Study
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Individual Intervention
Weighting
50%
Due date
10/11/2025
Assessment method
Written Plan/Proposal
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Executive Report
Weighting
50%
Due date
10/01/2023