Module JXH-3078:
Applied Psychophysiology
Applied Psychophysiology: How to Monitor and Enhance Human Performance 2023-24
JXH-3078
2023-24
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Jonathan Moore
Overview
The course is delivered by two sport and exercise psychophysiologists who have published their research in some of the leading scientific journals in the field including the discipline flagship "Psychophysiology" and "Biological Psychology" outlets. You will learn about how the latest psychophysiological techniques are being applied to monitor brainwaves, cardiac activity and vision. You will learn how the outcomes of psychophysiological monitoring can be used to inform the practice of sport and health scientists. You will learn how psychophysiological signals can be controlled via Biofeedback, with the aim of enhancing human performance. Example topics covered include: Spectral analysis of EEG signals; biofeedback/neurofeedback for rehabilitation and sport performance; Eye-gaze-training. The content will be bought to life via lab practical classes running alongside the lectures, where you will practice biofeedback and take part in your own psychophysiological experiment.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate the sport and exercise psychophysiological literature.
- Determine the utility of monitoring brainwaves, cardiac activity, and eye-gaze for a range of sport and rehabilitation scenarios.
- Practice applied psychophysiological interventions that can be used in sport and health settings.