Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why: Understanding Human Performance When Death...

This course is a broad survey of the most current research into human performance during interpersonal conflict. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding how the human mind works in order to optimize performance and increase one’s chance of dominating a violent encounter. Significant time is sent correcting previously offered, outdated information on human performance. Methods of optimizing training are addressed as well.

(A binder with course relevant materials will be provided to students.)

Course Topics:

• Origins of the Human Animal and Implications
• How the Human Brain Functions
• Emotional Control in High Stress Environments
• Common Misconceptions Addressed
• Heart Rate as Destiny
• Task Complexity Relevancy
• Myth: Natural Responses Are Better
• Startle Reflex Realities
• The Innate Hesitation to K*ll?
• Front Sight Focus – Is It Possible
• Hick’s Law Debunked
• The Truth About Fine and Gross Motor Skills
• Why Recency Matters Most
• Not Getting Shot by First Responders
• Search for the Perfect Combative Substitute
• Other Relevant Research
• Value of Physical Fitness
• Trigger Realities and Negligent Discharges
• Understanding Eye Dominance
• Relevant Standards
• Best Ways to Practice & Train

Host or Publisher John Hearne