Performance science
Performance science is the multidisciplinary study of human performance. It draws together methodologies across numerous scientific disciples, including those of psychology, physiology, sociology, and economics, to understand the fundamental skills, mechanisms, and outcomes of performance activities and experiences.[1] It carries implications for various domains of skilled human activity, often performed under extreme stress and/or under the scrutiny of audiences or evaluators. These include performances across the arts, sport, education, and business, particularly those occupations involving the delivery of highly trained skills such as in surgery and management.[1]
Centers of research and teaching
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The following institutions conduct research and/or teach under the banner of performance science, though most specialize in particular applied domains.
- 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
- Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University[2]
- Centre for Performance Science, Royal College of Music[3]
- Human Performance Science Research Group, University of Edinburgh[4]
- Performance Science Unit, Sports Institute for Northern Ireland[5]
See also
- Environmental psychology
- Industrial and organizational psychology
- Military psychology
- Music psychology
- Sport psychology
References
- 1 2 Williamon, Aaron. "Frontiers in Psychology; Performance Science; Scope". Frontiers in Performance Science. Frontiers Media. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ "Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University". Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ "Royal College of Music; Centre for Performance Science". Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ "Human Performance Science Research Group, University of Edinburgh". Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ "Sports Institute for Northern Ireland". Retrieved 14 December 2015.