INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

1. This End-of-Course Assessment paper comprises SIX (6) pages (including the cover page).

2. You are to include the following particulars in your submission: Course Code, Title of the ECA, SUSS PI No., Your Name, and Submission Date.

3. Late submission will be subjected to the marks deduction scheme. Please refer to the Student Handbook for details.

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 (10 marks): Clearly define the purpose and intended outcomes of the workshop.

• Workshop Activities (30 marks): 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 (10 marks): 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 (10 marks): 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) (60 marks) ECA – January Semester 2025

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. (Words limit: 500 words) (40 marks)