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Peak Performance Under Pressure (MUSI20203)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and On Campus (Southbank)
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
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Peak Performance Under Pressure focuses on the factors that facilitate optimal performance in music and the performing arts, sports, business, public speaking, teaching and educational activities. Underpinned by theoretical frameworks, research findings and using real-world examples, this subject will engage students in practical strategies commonly used to achieve optimal performance.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain the main theories of peak performance.
- Describe how to develop consistent skill execution and positive performance experiences.
- Recognise and prevent the cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and psychophysiological inhibitors of consistent, excellent performance.
- Develop the mental and emotional knowledge, skills and abilities required for achieving one's full potential in a selected performance domain.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to facilitate performance in high-pressure situations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed:
- Skills in accessing current research from international databases, web sites, journals and texts
- The ability to analyse and critique literature and presentations
- High level conceptual and applied skills
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1: Self-assessment (1,000 words) of student’s performance challenge, incorporating results of PSI completed online before the week 3 lecture. Due Week 4. (25%)
- Assignment 2: Contribution to small group presentation, or a public music performance and self-reflection, that interrogates the unique challenges of achieving peak performance in a particular performance domain. Includes an 80% tutorial attendance requirement. (1,000 word equivalent). Due Weeks 8 through 11. (25%)
- Assignment 3: 2,000 word critical appraisal of the literature and self-reflection on effectiveness of performance strategies used during the semester, including results of second PSI (post) and self-reflective journal as appendices. Due Week 12 (50%)
- Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Margaret Osborne Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising of one 2 hour class per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Margaret Osborne Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising of one 2 hour class per week. PLEASE NOTE this availability has a lecture stream component, please see 'Additional Delivery Details'. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Southbank Semester 2 On-Campus Delivery Information
This subject is delivered in person at the Parkville campus and lectures will be live streamed to Southbank. Students enrolled in the Southbank campus availability can attend at Southbank.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading material will be made available via the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024