Course coordinator
Miss Ash Olive
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
Practical and theoretical components of psychological skills training programs designed for athletes, coaches and officials in a wide variety of sports for use with novices to elite. Consideration of various populations.
This course is a required component of the Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) program. Students gain experience in delivery of psychological skills from many psychological models: motivational interviewing; cognitive behaviour therapy; and acceptance and commitment approaches. Students will learn to use these models for improving motivation and long-term commitment for value aligned behaviours. They will also apply them to managing anxiety, unhelpful cognitions, and concomitant performance problems (e.g., failure of automatic skill execution). Finally, students will learn how their professional roles interact with other nearby professionals (e.g., dietetics, sports science and medicine) and practice referring clients to those specialties when appropriate.
Course requirements
Assumed background
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Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Provisional or full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Restrictions
MPsych or with permission of the Director if the Psychology Program.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Miss Ash Olive
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course is designed to familiarise students with the practical and theoretical components of psychological skills training, addressing intervention components required for sport psychology competencies (BJSM;ﾠAPA;ﾠISSP).
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate competent cognitive-behavioural intervention delivery for performance
LO2.
Demonstrate competent acceptance and commitment training with performance issues
LO3.
Demonstrate competent motivational interviewing with ambivalent presentations
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection, Role play/ Simulation |
Motivational Interviewing Video and Self-Reflection
|
30% |
30/08/2024 3:00 pm |
| Reflection, Role play/ Simulation |
CBT Video and Self-Reflection
|
40% |
4/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Reflection, Role play/ Simulation |
ACT Video and Self-Reflection
|
30% |
8/11/2024 3:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Motivational Interviewing Video and Self-Reflection
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Reflection, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
30/08/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
Do a 1-hour ‘Session 2’ using motivational interviewing. Use the prescribed case study relevant to the motivational interviewing module. Use the motivational interviewing fidelity tool (below) to rate your own performance. You will be assessed for competence using that tool, and on the accuracy of your self-reflection.
Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Coding Manual 4.2.1
Moyers, T. B., Rowell, L. N., Manuel, J. K., Ernst, D., & Houck, J. M. (2016). The Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Code (MITI 4): Rationale, Preliminary Reliability and Validity. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 65, 36–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2016.01.001
Hurdle requirements
You must pass all pieces of assessment to pass the course. Students may be afforded two opportunities to pass any assessments (with grades determined by the first attempt). Students will be notified if they need to resubmit an assessment and will be given two weeks to resubmit.Submission guidelines
Use the assessment submission template on Blackboard. Upload your video to you preferred video hosting provider (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Google Photos). Checked the sound to ensure it’s audible. If markers cannot clearly hear both client and therapist for the whole, it will be considered late until the audio is corrected. Set the video to be ‘unlisted’ so it’s not public to the internet, but is accessible by people with the link. If markers cannot access the video, it will also be considered late until the link is corrected. Attached the fidelity tool self-assessment to the assessment submission template. Upload both to TurnItIn on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
CBT Video and Self-Reflection
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Reflection, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
4/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Do a 1-hour ‘Session 2’ using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Use the prescribed case study relevant to the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy module. Use the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy fidelity tool (below) to rate your own performance. You will be assessed for competence using that tool, and on the accuracy of your self-reflection.
Competence and Adherence Scale for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CAS-CBT)
Bjaastad, J. F., Haugland, B. S. M., Fjermestad, K. W., Torsheim, T., Havik, O. E., Heiervang, E. R., & Öst, L.-G. (2016). Competence and Adherence Scale for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CAS-CBT) for anxiety disorders in youth: Psychometric properties. Psychological Assessment, 28(8), 908–916. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000230
Hurdle requirements
You must pass all pieces of assessment to pass the course. Students may be afforded two opportunities to pass any assessments (with grades determined by the first attempt). Students will be notified if they need to resubmit an assessment and will be given two weeks to resubmit.Submission guidelines
Use the assessment submission template on Blackboard. Upload your video to you preferred video hosting provider (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Google Photos). Checked the sound to ensure it’s audible. If markers cannot clearly hear both client and therapist for the whole, it will be considered late until the audio is corrected. Set the video to be ‘unlisted’ so it’s not public to the internet, but is accessible by people with the link. If markers cannot access the video, it will also be considered late until the link is corrected. Attached the fidelity tool self-assessment to the assessment submission template. Upload both to TurnItIn on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
ACT Video and Self-Reflection
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Reflection, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
8/11/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Do a 1-hour ‘Session 2’ using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Use the prescribed case study relevant to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy module. Use the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy fidelity tool (below) to rate your own performance. You will be assessed for competence using that tool, and on the accuracy of your self-reflection.
The ACT Fidelity Measure (ACT-FM)
O’Neill, L., Latchford, G., McCracken, L. M., & Graham, C. D. (2019). The development of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Fidelity Measure (ACT-FM): A delphi study and field test. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14, 111–118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.08.008
Hurdle requirements
You must pass all pieces of assessment to pass the course. Students may be afforded two opportunities to pass any assessments (with grades determined by the first attempt). Students will be notified if they need to resubmit an assessment and will be given two weeks to resubmit.Submission guidelines
Use the assessment submission template on Blackboard. Upload your video to you preferred video hosting provider (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Google Photos). Checked the sound to ensure it’s audible. If markers cannot clearly hear both client and therapist for the whole, it will be considered late until the audio is corrected. Set the video to be ‘unlisted’ so it’s not public to the internet, but is accessible by people with the link. If markers cannot access the video, it will also be considered late until the link is corrected. Attached the fidelity tool self-assessment to the assessment submission template. Upload both to TurnItIn on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 40 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 40 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
You must pass all pieces of assessment to pass the course. Students may be afforded two opportunities to pass any assessments (with grades determined by the first attempt). Students will be notified if they need to resubmit an assessment and will be given two weeks to resubmit.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 4 |
Workshop |
Motivational interviewing applied to sport and exercise clients Learning outcomes: L03 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Workshop |
Sports medicine and science—what they do, when to refer, and how to do it well We'll cover exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning and control, nutrition and eating behaviour, and sports injuries and recovery. We'll learn what these medicine and science disciplines do, how we (as sport and exercise psychologists) should work with them, and when we should refer to them Learning outcomes: L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 9 |
Workshop |
Cognitive behavioural approaches to sport and exercise psychology Learning outcomes: L01 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Workshop |
Acceptance, commitment, and mindfulness approaches to sport and exercise psychology Learning outcomes: L02 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Fitness to Practise
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: