The purpose of the assignment is to provide students the opportunity to design a research project meant to improve performance of an athletic team (or any group that fits personal career aspirations)


The purpose of the assignment is to provide students the opportunity to design a research project meant to improve performance of an athletic team (or any group that fits personal career aspirations)

The purpose of the assignment is to provide students the opportunity to design a research project meant to improveperformance of an athletic team (or any group that fits personal career aspirations) by applying sports psychologyprinciples studied in class. Students submit a 5-7 page paper using the headings below.OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT* Students originate, research, and design a team performance-improvement project* Students complete the project independently (this is not a group project)* The project should focus on an aspect of sport or exercise psychology of personal interest* Use text slide shows and course materials to help you decide on a focus/topic* The project should be designed to enhance sport or exercise performance for an athletic team or a group of your choosing* prior approval of instructor is required for all students so as to avoid overlapCOMPONENTS OF ASSIGNMENT Paper Content (APA Format): Title Page Introduction Hypothesis or Guiding Questions Methodology Results/Findings Discussion Significance Suggestions for Future Research References

Project Topic

Social Media and Performance

– For my research topic, I would like to examine the relationship between athletes and their perceptions of other athletes on social media. I believe that social media will negatively impact athletes due to constant comparison. This comparison can occur either consciously, or subconsciously, and can result in athletes deeming themselves as unworthy or “behind” compared to other athletes showcasing their positive experiences on social media.

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