Postgraduate Course: Peak Performance (EDUA11041)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This module focuses on the behaviours and cognitive processes required to achieve peak performance. The module commences by examining theories of expertise and analysing the psychological characteristics that have been associated with elite performers. In keeping with the title the module then considers the phenomena described as peak performance and the psychological states that are linked to optimal performance. The module also examines theories of attention and imagery both of which have been strongly identified as components of elite performance. To provide an applied emphasis within the module the techniques and approaches to develop attention, imagery and other relevant skills are reviewed and evaluated. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Analyse the theoretical and empirical basis for understanding expertise and characteristics of elite performers
2. Explain the contrasting states associated with attaining peak performance.
3. Critically evaluate the theories that explain the key skills employed by elite performers.
4. Discuss how cognitively based interventions can be implemented to facilitate the production of high level performance. |
Assessment Information
Assessment Tasks and Contexts
A two part (equally weighted) 4000 word assignment requiring students to a) discuss key theoretical issues relevant to a selected performance situation and b) explain how psychological interventions can be applied to enhance the attainment of peak performance. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Amanda Martindale
Tel: (0131 6)51 6594
Email: amanda.martindale@education.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Mcneil
Tel: (0131 6)51 6573
Email: Sarah.F.McNeil@ed.ac.uk |
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