Course Code: BSE309
Synopsis
This course addresses the psychological factors and skills needed to facilitate peak performances in sport and other competitive situations. The focus of study examines the latest research and best practices of sport performance enhancement through the application of basic mental skills; composure and concentration skills; confidence and adversity-coping skills; cohesion and team dynamics strategies; and the periodization of mental skills training.
Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER
Topics
- Psychological factors associated with peak performance: - Psychological characteristics during peak experiences; - Mental toughness and sport performance; - Increasing awareness for sport performance (Practical Session)
- Basic mental skills – goal-setting, Imagery, self-talk: - Research and theory: Goal-setting, imagery, self-talk; - Guidelines for effective application; - Basic mental skills training workshop (Practical Session)
- Composure and concentration skills: - Relationship between optimal arousal with performance; - Attention control training and strategies; - Composure and concentration skills training workshop (Practical Session)
- Confidence and adversity coping skills: - Theory and principles of confidence-building; - Coping with adversity; - Confidence & coping with challenges skills training workshop (Practical Session)
- Cohesion and team dynamics: - Creating effective team climate; - Enhancing team cohesion; - Application: Case studies
- Implementing mental skills training (MST) with athletes and teams: - Guidelines for effective MST programme implementation; - Programme evaluation & ethical considerations; - Application: Case studies
Learning Outcome
- Discuss relevant theories and research to explain performance-related cognitions, emotions and/or behaviours.
- Appraise psychosocial factors and their effects on skills learning or sport performance.
- Examine the use of mental skills for sport performance enhancement.
- Develop different intervention methods for sport performance enhancement.
- Apply appropriate sport psychology principles and skills to practical sport and performance case studies.
- Design a season-long, periodised mental skills training programme for a sport or performance target group.
- Prepare a hands-on, applied sport psychology workshop to an intended target audience.
Dates for 2026 January Semester
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7pm to 10pm | SUSS |
| 2 | 7pm to 10pm | SUSS |
| 3 | 7pm to 10pm | SUSS |
| 4 | 3:30pm to 6:30pm | SUSS |
| 5 | 7pm to 10pm | SUSS |
| 6 | 7pm to 10pm | SUSS |
| 7 | 7pm to 10pm | SUSS |
Who Should Attend
- Educators in physical education and sport
Relevance of Course to Employment / Upskilling / Reskilling
BSE309 Applied Sports Psychology equips students with the psychological factors and skills needed to facilitate peak performance in sports and other competitive situations. It is relevant to students who work in the physical education and sport domains and are seeking to enhance their athletes’ performances through a better understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and research evidence supporting the appropriate application of mental skills in sport performance. BSE309 supports upskilling by working professionals by imparting knowledge and skills in sport performance enhancement through the application of applied sport psychology.
Admission Prerequisites
- Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
Please refer to CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.
Additional Requirements:
- Sports-related diploma (by reputable colleges or polytechnics) or A-levels with demonstrated sport competencies
- Relevant work experience / other demonstrated competency in Sports may be considered
Schedule
| Session | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 8-Jan-26 | 7pm to 10pm | Psychological factors associated with peak performance:
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| Session 2 22-Jan-26 | 7pm to 10pm | Basic mental skills – Goal-setting, Imagery, Self-talk
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| Session 3 5-Feb-26 | 7pm to 10pm | Basic mental skills – Goal-setting, Imagery, Self-talk
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| Session 4 21-Feb-26 | 3:30pm to 6:30pm | Composure and concentration skills
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| Session 5 5-Mar-26 | 7pm to 10pm | Confidence and adversity coping skills
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| Session 6 19-Mar-26 | 7pm to 10pm | Cohesion and team dynamics
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| Session 7 2-Apr-26 | 7pm to 10pm | Implementing mental skills training (MST) with athletes and teams
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Assessments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- End-of-Course Assessment
About the Trainer
Mr Edgar Tham
Edgar is the founder and Chief Sport & Performance Psychologist at SportPsych Consulting, Southeast Asia’s largest sport and performance consulting company with offices in Singapore (HQ), Indonesia & the Philippines.
He is currently an associate faculty teaching psychology and sports/PE at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), and also lectures at external university programmes from Edinburgh Napier University UK (Sport Psychology), University of Sterling UK (Issues in Sport), & the University of Wollongong Australia (Psychology of Physical Activity & Health).
Edgar is the co-author of Mental Toughness Strategies of the World’s Greatest Athletes (with Dr Daniel Weigand) and In the Zone: The Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport (an audio book). He uses the lessons learned from champion elite sport as a metaphor for teaching the principles of peak performance under pressure and stress.
Course Fee
| Undergraduate modular courses | With SSG Funding* | Withour SSG Funding | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy1 (S'poreans aged 40 and above) | Sponsored by SME - Singapore Citizen / permanaent Resident | Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident | Other Resident | |
| Non-laboratory Courses | |||||
| 2.5 cu | - | - | - | $797.88 | $957.02 |
| 5cu | $477.75 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $1,592.49 | $1,910.77 |
| 5 cu Education courses | $875.05 | $339.85 | $339.85 | $2,916.84 | $3,499.99 |
| 5 cu (Accountancy Courses) | $532.68 | $206.88 | $206.88 | $1,775.61 | $2,130.95 |
| 10 cu / 10 cu Capstone | $955.49 | $371.09 | $371.09 | $3,184.98 | $3,821.54 |
| Laboratory Courses | |||||
| 5 cu | $525.16 | $203.96 | $203.96 | $1,750.54 | $2,100.43 |
| 5 cu (EAS, ENG courses) | $633.07 | $245.87 | $245.87 | $2,110.24 | $2,532.07 |
| 5 cu Education courses | $875.05 | $339.85 | $339.85 | $2,916.84 | $3,499.99 |
| 10 cu | $1,050.00 | $407.80 | $407.80 | $3,499.99 | $4,199.77 |
| Other Courses | |||||
| SAP Course (20 cu) | - | - | - | $7,898.14 | $8,695.00 |
Note:
- cu = credit units
The listed course fees are nett of SSG funding, where applicable and inclusive of GST which will be subject to prevailing GST. For breakdown of funding, please visit our website.
Accountancy Courses are those with "ACC" course code.
Education Courses are those with "BAE", "BMU" and "BSE" course code. $7,898.14
The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. SUSS reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice. * Courses must be taken with credits and terms and conditions apply.
For payment, please refer to /payment-modes for the various payment modes.
For Refund Policy, please refer to /admissions/financial-matters/tuition-fee-subsidy/cet-courses#refund-policy.
- A written request for a refund must be submitted and is subject to approval.
- If written notice of withdrawal is given within the cooling off period and before the course start date, a full refund of the fees paid less an administrative charge of $110.00 (exclusive of GST) will be given.
- No refund will be given for withdrawal thereafter.
- The cooling off period is defined as 7 working days after payment of course fee.
Course Completion Requirements
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
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