General Information

• Name: The Psychology of Human Performance
• Discipline: Psychology (PSY)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: PSY 101 or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Surveys the psychology of human performance. Explores the psychological, emotional, and strategic dimensions of human performance. Emphasis will be to provide students with a comprehensive background that they can apply to their own performance areas.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to

• develop the critical thinking about the mental principles and playing issues of human performance;
• develop his or her own unique formula for performing;
• balance the interplay between learning, retaining, and performing;
• detail the stages of skill development;
• develop a framework to confront performance fears, stresses, pressures, stage fright, and choking;
• learn how to create, implement, and modify game plans;
• know the most common myths about human performance (such as muscle memory, all are visual learners, and trying harder);
• explore performance dynamics in teams, groups, and ensembles;
• understand how to improve communication between performers, coaches, teachers, directors, parents, and family members; and
• develop specific strategies and tactics which can be effectively applied during the actual performance.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Educational Program Mission Linkage The Psychology of Human Performance course is a general elective course for all degrees and certificates at WNC. It addresses the student learning outcomes of: 1. Improve oral and written communication skills. 2. Develop critical thinking skills. 3. Have a comprehensive background in understanding the principles of human performance and how to apply these principles.