Overview

Based on the adage that there is nothing as practical as a good theory, this module will place emphasis on relevant theories and research based literature pertinent to the following topics:

• Basic and advanced psychological skills
• Psychological skills packages
• Intervention effectiveness
• Goal setting
• Self-talk
• Imagery

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -50%>Will have demonstrated some understanding of theories covered within the module as well as some ability to develop evidence-based psychological interventions. Reasonable communication / presentation skills demonstrated. -good -60%>Will have demonstrated a good and perhaps glimpses of critical understanding of theories covered within the module as well as a good ability to develop evidence-based psychological interventions. Good communication / presentation skills demonstrated. -excellent -70%>Will have demonstrated an excellent and critical understanding of theories covered within the module as well as a strong ability to develop evidence-based psychological interventions. Excellent communication / presentation skills demonstrated.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply psychological skills training to an appropriate intervention

• Critical understanding and application of the contemporary mental skills literature

• Devise an effective and justifiable psychological skills intervention programme