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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Demonstrate understanding of behavioural principles
   • In discussion with relevant personnel, confirm understanding of the key developmental stages in perception, cognition and understanding of self and how they relate to performers
   • Clarify the difference between psychology and psychiatry and discuss the circumstances in which performers may need to consult with professionals from those disciplines
   • Clarify the basic influences on social, individual and group behaviour with particular reference to competitive environments
   • Ensure correct use of terminology associated with psychological research and behavioural theories
2. Develop strategies to overcome performance anxiety as required
   • Identify causes and effects of performance anxiety
   • Discuss with relevant personnel the positive and negative effects of physiological arousal on performance
   • In consultation with relevant personnel, develop strategies to cope with performance anxiety and achieve optimal arousal
   • Use rehearsal and performance opportunities to test and evaluate strategies
   • Reflect on own experience of, and responses to, a range of coping mechanisms and adjust strategies accordingly
3. Develop strategies to cope with injuries
   • Identify the psychological effect of injuries on performers
   • Recognise the signs of problematic adjustment to injury in self and in other performers
   • Apply techniques to minimise the risk of injuries
   • Ensure that strategies to manage injuries take account of individual differences in response to injury
4. Develop strategies to enhance performance
   • Discuss with relevant personnel strategies and psychological tools to enhance resilience and improve performance technique
   • Incorporate into performance strategies understanding of the physical effects of motivation on the human body
   • Apply the principles of visualisation to improve motivation and performance
   • Develop preparation and pre-performance routines
   • Reflect on personal responses to motivating stimuli and adjust approach to performance accordingly
   • Develop creative ways of coping with working and performing in a competitive environment

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop strategies to address performance issues in a manner that demonstrates understanding of:

behavioural principles

ways to cope with performance anxiety

implement, monitor and adjust strategies in response to self-evaluation

work collaboratively to develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain key features of the following in the context of working and performing in a competitive environment:

cognitive behavioural model of psychology

theories of social behaviour

operation of the nervous system

theories relating to anxiety

physiological responses to stress and anxiety.

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