BSE309 Mental Skills Training & Psychological Strategies in Sports Performance(TMA02), Singapore

Question 1

Analyse the methodology, results, and practical implications of a peer-reviewed research journal article on goal-setting, imagery, or self-talk [choose one] in sport psychology. Apply the findings to practical scenarios in sport and provide recommendations for improvement or future research.

Suggested Structure or Format:

1. Introduction and Summary (10 marks)
   • Analyse the clarity and relevance of the research question, methodology, and findings.
2. Critical Analysis (15 marks)
   • Analyse the study’s methodology and results, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and evidence-based critique.
3. Application to Practice (10 marks)
   • Apply findings to real-world sport psychology scenarios, with relevant and specific examples.
4. Conclusion and Recommendations (5 marks)
   • Analyse the study’s contribution to sport psychology and propose evidence-based improvements or future research directions.

Word limit: 500 words

Total marks: 40 marks

Question 2

Design a mental skills training programme for a sports team of your choice, structured around the B3-5Cs model (Tham & Weigand, 2010) and the different phases of periodisation. Your programme should demonstrate how mental skills are integrated into each phase and include strategies for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Submission Requirements:

• Prepare an 800-word programme proposal.
• Include charts or tables to support your answer, where relevant and appropriate.

Key Focus Areas:

• Define the sport and competitive level of the team.
• Outline the periodisation phases (Transition, General Preparation, Specific
  Preparation, Pre-Event).
• Identify and justify the mental skills to be developed in each phase.
• Propose implementation strategies that are specific, evidence-based, and sport-relevant.
• Propose monitoring methods to ensure the programme’s effectiveness.

(Word limit: 800 words)
(60 marks)