Pedro Marques-Quinteiro holds a master’s in human resources, work, and organizational psychology from the University of Lisbon, and a PhD in human resources management and development from ISCTE- Lisbon University Institute. He is an Associate Professor at the School of Economic Sciences and Organizations (ECEO, Universidade Lusófona). During the last decade, Pedro has worked with business companies, fire departments, polar programs, and expeditioners to enable human performance under extreme circumstances. Pedro’s research focus in the field of leadership and teamwork in extreme environments and small groups as complex adaptive systems. He is currently involved research projects supported by the Portuguese Polar Program, the Portuguese Space Agency, and the European Space Agency. In this context, he has already led two scientific expeditions to King George Island (Antarctica) and was the Medical & Safety Officer of CAMões’s Crew 0, the first Portuguese space analogue mission in history.
ONDEMAND COURSE
Space Psychology
€ 497.00
Our Space Industry courses are developed in partnership with the International Space University
Pioneering Pathways in Aerospace Human Factors
Gain specialist skills sought in fields such as aerospace psychology, human factors research and space agency programs.
Seize a world of cutting-edge career opportunities in the psychology of space exploration.
this course is Highly recommended for:
- Psychologists
- Human Resources
- Consultants
- Training Specialists
- Students
- Mental Coaches
Course Syllabus
New lessons will be added periodically
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1 - Space Psychology 101
- Overview of the Space Psychology course.
- Space Psychology definition, scope, and importance.
- Historical perspective on the evolution of Space Psychology.
- Fundamental theories of psychology.
- Spatial Psychology in the space industry.
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2 - Contextual Features of Space Missions
- Isolated, confined, and extreme environments.
- Missions in low orbit and space environments.
- Missions in space analog terrestrial environments.
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3 - Human Adaptation to Low Orbit and Space Environments
- Human Performance during space missions.
- Psychological characteristics that work (and those which don’t).
- Memory and cognition in orbit.
- Mood and coping mechanisms during short and long duration space missions.
- Mental health challenges and countermeasures in human space flight.
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4 - Team Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships
- Resilience and adaptation during space missions.
- Space crews’ composition.
- Challenges of living and working in close quarters: Conflict resolution, communication, and group dynamics.
- Strategies for fostering positive relationships and maintaining crew cohesion.
- The leadership of space crews.
- Team risks and their countermeasures.
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5 - Selecting, Developing, and Maintaining the Right Stuff
- Recruiting and selecting for space missions.
- Training to become a high performance (space) team.
- Biophilic space habitats.
- Crew Monitoring and Support Systems during space missions.
- The future of human space missions and exploration.
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6 - How to become a Space Psychologist
- Tip to start
- Bibliography
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Course details
- 6 Chapters - 26 Lessons
- English
- English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese
- Access from any device
- Life-time access
- Certificate of completion
€ 497.00
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F.A.Q.
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Does the course require live participation?
No, the course is entirely on-demand and consists of video-recorded lessons that can be accessed from any device and at any time from the students’ personal dashboard. However, online meetings are organized throughout the year (for members only) for Q&A sessions with speakers and experts in the field.
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Who is the instructor?
Pedro, an Associate Professor at the School of Economic Sciences and Organizations (ECEO, Universidade Lusófona), has spent the past ten years collaborating with various entities such as businesses, fire departments, polar programs, and expedition teams. His primary focus revolves around enhancing human performance in challengig environments. Pedro’s research centers on leadership, teamwork dynamics, and the intricacies of small groups functioning as complex adaptive systems. Presently, he is actively engaged in research initiatives supported by the Portuguese Polar Program, the Portuguese Space Agency, and the European Space Agency. Notably, Pedro has overseen two scientific expeditions to King George Island in Antarctica and served as the Medical & Safety Officer for CAMões’s Crew 0, marking Portugal’s inaugural space analogue mission.
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Why should I take this course?
This course not only equips individuals with specialized skills sought after in aerospace psychology, human factors research, and space agency programs but also opens doors to a spectrum of cutting-edge career pathways. Understanding the psychological factors of space exploration is pivotal for future job opportunities, facilitating roles in astronaut selection, training, and support to ensure optimal mental well-being during extended missions. Beyond space endeavors, these acquired insights will be highly valuable in healthcare, team management, and crisis response fields on Earth, positioning individuals at the forefront of impactful and rewarding career trajectories in an evolving job landscape.
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Does access to the courses have an expiry day?
No, the course has lifetime access.
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Of course, once you have finished the course, you can download the School of Disruption certification, recognized by Titan | Disruptive Innovation Center. The certificate can be attached to your CV or registered on LinkedIn.
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