1 Select one topic from the following list of potential topics related to sport/exercise: • Achievement Goal Theory • Motivational Interviewing • Perfecti

1 Select one topic from the following list of potential topics related to sport/exercise:                •  Achievement Goal Theory               •  Motivational Interviewing               •  Perfectionism               •  Passion

2 Find two peer-reviewed articles on the topic you have chosen. Please note that all articles should be chosen from peer-reviewed journals.  Examples of peer-reviewed journals are found in the first chapter of the textbook (see Table 1.2).

3 Submit a written paper using the following structure:

 A) Discuss why you chose to elaborate on this particular concept.

 B) Summarize the information from each of the articles. Each summary should be a minimum of one paragraph in length.

 C) Compare and contrast the two articles that you chose.

 D) Connect the information you have found to course content on the same topic.

 E) Discuss how this construct is particularly relevant to your area of interest in sport/exercise.

Format for the submission of Assignment 1:

1 12 pt times new roman font, double spaced.

2 Minimum page limit is 3 pages.  Maximum page limit is 5 pages.  The page limit does not include the title page or reference page. Any writing beyond the page limit will not be read.

3 Please include a title page with your name, student number, date, course number, and assignment number.

4 APA (7th edition) format