BSE309 Applied Sport Psychology End Course Assessment (ECA) | SUSS

Question 1

Prepare a research-backed educational workshop aimed at enhancing athletes’ understanding and use of composure and arousal management in competition.

Note: There is no need to develop any PowerPoint™ deck or participant handouts for this assignment. Our focus is on the thorough planning and preparation of an educational applied sport psychology workshop.

Guidelines for Students:

• Workshop Objectives: Clearly define the purpose and intended outcomes of the workshop.
• Workshop Activities: Develop engaging, practical activities focussing on composure and arousal management. Possible workshop elements may include group discussions, role-playing, and mental skills exercises.
• Assessment Methods: Explain how you will evaluate the workshop’s effectiveness using both qualitative (e.g., feedback forms) and quantitative (e.g., pre- and post-assessments) methods.
• Application: Illustrate how the workshop aligns with applied sport psychology principles and enables athletes to apply these skills in real-world settings.
• Make sure to always justify your proposal with evidence-based information and scientific references as much as possible.

Word limit: 1,000 words

Question 2

An athlete, Rachel Tan, attended your workshop and expressed interest in further support. Based on her Test of Psychological Skills (TOPS; Thomas, Murphy & Hardy, 1999) results and research-backed applied sport psychology principles, implement a personalised intervention plan to address her key areas that need improvement.

Guidelines for Students:

1. Case Study Development

• Analyse the TOPS results to identify Rachel’s key psychological strengths and areas requiring improvement.
• Use this analysis to outline her psychological profile and contextualise her performance challenges.

2. Intervention Plan

• Propose interventions aimed at addressing Rachel’s areas of improvement.
• Where appropriate, integrate her psychological strengths to support the development process.

3. Progress Monitoring

• Suggest methods to assess the success of the intervention plan, focusing on measurable outcomes and reflective practices.

Word limit: 500 words