This module explores stressors and mental health matters across the arts and how these affect and drive practice and performance. Topics explored are...

This module explores stressors and mental health matters across the arts and how these affect and drive practice and performance. Topics explored are performance anxiety, career transitions, talent, perfectionism among many others. The module aims to give you the necessary background evidence-based knowledge in identifying psychological aspects and in facilitating the application of this knowledge in performers’ care in the future.

The module is taught by a variety of experts.

This module is also available for the Distance Learning PGCert.

Summary of the content of the module / component:

1. Genetics and development of musculoskeletal structures a. Skeletal dysplasias b. Physeal injuries and...

Summary of the content of the module / component:

1. Genetics and development of musculoskeletal structures a. Skeletal dysplasias b. Physeal injuries and disorders

2. Developmental disorders of the hip, foot and lower limb

3. Musculoskeletal tumours and infection in children

4. Gait analysis

Intended learning outcomes:

1. Be able to describe and discuss the genetics and development of the musculoskeletal system.

2. Be able to discuss the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical consequences of musculoskeletal conditions affecting children.

3. Be able to describe and discuss the surgical and other treatment possibilities for the above conditions.

The module covers core concepts and research in personality, individual differences and intelligence. It explores approaches to measuring, understanding and...

The module covers core concepts and research in personality, individual differences and intelligence. It explores approaches to measuring, understanding and explaining individual differences in personality including psychometric theory, trait approaches, behaviour genetics, neurobiological approaches and developmental pathways and how these affect health, mental wellbeing, occupational and other life outcomes. It also covers historical and current models of intelligence, measurement of intelligence and malleability of abilities through education.

Students will be expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:

Historical and current models of personality and intelligence
 Psychometric theory and measurement approaches to personality and intelligence
 The contribution of genetic, neurobiological, cultural, familial and environmental factors to individual differences
 The stability vs malleability of individual differences over the lifespan
 The impact of individual differences on health, mental wellbeing, educational and occupational outcomes