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Learning Goals for Psych 201: Human Performance Enhancement

The goal of this course is to understand the application of psychological theories, research, and intervention strategies to performance enhancement in a variety of life settings. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
  1. The psychology of excellence and how psychological skills training can be applied to achieve peak performance states
  2. Principles of systematic goal setting and their application in selecting personal goals
  3. Behavioral self-regulation principles and techniques utilized in controlling one’s environment and actions
  4. Time management principles and procedures
  5. The essential components of effective imagery and how imagery skills can be applied in a wide variety of relevant contexts
  6. The application of psychological skills training to the areas of stress management and emotion regulation
  7. Dimensions of attention and use of attention regulation strategies to maintain and/or regain concentration
  8. Key elements of effective communication
  9. Causes of interpersonal conflict and strategies for effective conflict resolution

In addition to the above, students will participate in various psychological training procedures in class. They will also be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and techniques learned in the course to their own life, by developing and writing their own self-change manual.

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