Psychology for Sports Performance

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU017333
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the role of psychology in sport.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse ways in which psychology can be used to improve the sporting performance of an individual or a team.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate the main psychological demands of a selected sport, explaining how psychology could support own improvement in a selected sport.

2

Know how motivation affects sporting performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse the impact of motivation on sports performance.

  • 2.2

    Evaluate strategies used to improve motivation in sport.

3

Know how personality affects sporting performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse the ways in which an individual’s personality can influence sporting performance.

4

Know about controlling aggression in sport.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Analyse ways in which aggression can affect sporting performance.

  • 4.2

    Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to control aggression in sport.