Examining the science of peak performance
Module details
- Offered to 3rd & 4th Years
- Thursdays 16.00-18.00
- Planned delivery: On campus (South Kensington)
- Two-term module, worth 5 ECTS
- Available to eligible students as part of I-Explore
- Extra Credit, or Degree Credit where your department allows
Do you want to perform at your best? To understand how the greats in business, science, music, sport, medicine, theatre, and countless areas achieve what they achieve? This module will lead you through the latest science examining what it means to perform at the highest level. Looking across disciplines, we will examine the psychology behind leadership, teamwork, motivation, creativity and, very importantly, the psychology of relating to self. We will question whether 10,000 hours of practice is really all it takes to become an expert. We will explore how performance is assessed and valued, and how unconscious biases can affect judges. We will confront the dreaded stage-fright, and how it can be managed. Throughout the module, you will be given the opportunity to experience and reflect on your own performance.
Please note: The information on this module description is indicative. The module may undergo minor modifications before the start of next academic year.
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"Very enjoyable module, the interactivity makes it even better. "
"Great module, I really enjoyed it....the broad spread of topics covered in the course was very interesting. The relation of the psychology to other aspects of performance as well as music was a great addition to my degree."
"Fantastic lectures given by people who clearly have a passion for what they teach. Every week is a self-contained topic, which is great, with good recurring themes."
Got any questions?
Contact the lecturer
Aneta Tunariu
a.tunariu@imperial.ac.uk