e069 Performing under Pressure

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
David William Mac Gillavry, Ph.D., M.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
David William Mac Gillavry, Ph.D., M.A.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Zuzana Florianová
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 13 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/13, only registered: 10/13, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 4/13
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction into stress-science with a focus on high-performance professions. The course will investigate the effects of stress on the individual as well as the collective and interactions within said collective. After the course students will have a basic understanding of the function of stress under extreme conditions, how to utilise it effectively, how to manage it and how to recognise when it becomes overwhelming in both oneself and others.
Learning outcomes
After the course students will have a basic understanding of the function of stress under extreme conditions, how to utilise it effectively, how to manage it and how to recognise when it becomes overwhelming in both oneself and others.
Key topics
  • Introduction to the course and stress science (L)
  • On the physiology of stress (L)
  • On the psychology of stress (L)
  • On the sociology of stress (L)
  • Observable measures & perception of stress (S)
  • Stress related disorders and what they can teach us about performance (L)
  • Stress management (L)
  • Stress management (S)
  • Performance under stress (L)
  • Team-performance under stress (L)
  • Performance enhancement under pressure (S)
  • Nutrition, stress and performance (L)
  • Relax, on the importance rest (L)
  • Lifestyle, stress and performance (S)
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lecture, class discussion, reading, term paper
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Be here, be active & be prepared :)
A term paper
Min 8 pages (2.0 spacing)
Proper bibliography and referencing (preferably APA)
Subject of your choosing as long as it relates to stress and peak performance
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: The course capacity is 12 FSpS and 13 exchange students.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2023, autumn 2024, autumn 2025.
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