Psychology for Sports Performance

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
D/615/8231
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the role of psychology in sport.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe ways in which psychology can be used to improve the sporting performance of an individual or a team.
  • 1.2
    Describe the main psychological demands of a selected sport.
  • 1.3
    Explain how the use of psychology could support own improvement in a selected sport.
2

Know how motivation affects sporting performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the impact of motivation on sports performance.
  • 2.2
    Describe strategies that can be used to improve motivation in sport.
3

Know how personality affects sporting performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the ways in which an individual’s personality can influence sporting performance.
4

Know about controlling aggression in sport.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe ways in which aggression can affect sporting performance.
  • 4.2
    Outline strategies for controlling aggression in sport.