Performance Psychology

Synopsis

This course focuses on the psychological factors that influence high level performance across a variety of fields such as sports, the performing arts and business. Students will learn about the factors salient to performance of individuals and groups and strategies used to counter the common limitations of performance. This course requires students to apply the theoretical foundations from level 1 to level 3 psychology courses into real-world settings.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Human performance
Cognition, perception and action
Psychology and physiology of performance anxiety
Flow
Decision-making under pressure
Emotion and performance
Resilience
Confidence
Nutrition for performance
Mind-body strategies
Guidelines for stress management and well-being enhancement
Practising for performance: Mental skills and strategies

Learning Outcome

Analyse the factors that contribute to performance anxiety and the theoretical models that explain performance anxiety
Evaluate how decision-making is influenced under pressure
Appraise the role of confidence and resilience in peak performance
Apply understanding of peak performance across different fields in life
Design strategies to manage stress and enhance well-being
Develop mental skills for performance enhancement

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Performance Psychology