Assignment Instructions: This Week’s Fun Assignment

Assignment Instructions This week’s assignment is a fun one. You will create your very own Online Sports Psychology Magazine

This week’s assignment is a fun one. You will create your very own Online Sports Psychology Magazine. You will complete this assignment via Scoop.it! -- If you already have a Scoop.it! account, you may have to create a new account in order to complete this assignment. Please do not pay any fees re: your submission. This assignment will allow you to create your own Online Sports Psychology Magazine and gain knowledge about current issues associated with Sports Psychology.

Gaining this knowledge may assist you with your career pursuits. Select URL link for information re: Scoop.it FAQ and Support Review the attached MS Word document in order to create a Scoop.it! Online Magazine account and complete this assignment. Once you have published your Online Sports Magazine (instructions included in attached MS Word document), complete the following: Compose a 1-2 paragraph summary (i.e., analysis) of your magazine. Explain why you selected these articles/videos and how this information will benefit you during your career pursuit(s).

Within written summary, identify some articles' or videos' titles or author's/authors' names of these publications presented in Online Magazine (i.e., articles/videos) to support statements discussed. Please save this information in a MS Word formatted document file (i.e., docx. or doc.). At the conclusion of this summary, paste the web link of your new Scoop.it! online magazine. Submit your assignment as an attachment in a single MS Word (doc., docx.) document titled "Your Last Name Week 5 Assignment." For example, the MS Word document would be titled: Johnson Week 5 Assignment. Remember to include an APA formatted Title page with your submission.

Information re: American Psychological Association (APA) format is presented in this course's Resources or Also, a suggestion - visit the APUS Library to review Writing@APUS (see "APUS Library" tab located on left side of course's home page). Avoid typing your entire assignment in the text box provided within each assignment. Suggestion - review "More Tools" (see tabs on left side of course's home page) to review Student Handbook's policies concerning Plagiarism. Information re: DELETING your Scoop.it! Account is presented in the attached MS Word document.

Please review the assignment's grading rubric (see below). Below are some YouTube tutorials re: creating a Scoop.it! Online magazine: and Select URL link for information re: Scoop.it FAQ and Support

Paper For Above instruction

The task of creating an online sports psychology magazine using Scoop.it! offers students an engaging and practical way to explore current issues in the field of sports psychology. This assignment not only enhances students’ research and digital curation skills but also deepens their understanding of contemporary topics that impact athletes, coaches, and sports organizations. By curating relevant articles, videos, and research, students develop a nuanced perspective on how psychological principles are applied in sports settings, which can be instrumental for future careers in sports psychology or related disciplines.

Students begin by creating a Scoop.it! account, which involves familiarizing themselves with the platform’s features and support resources, such as FAQs. Once registered, they will compile a collection of articles and videos relevant to sports psychology. This curated content should cover diverse topics such as motivation, mental toughness, performance anxiety, team dynamics, and injury recovery. The selection process requires critical evaluation of sources to ensure credibility and relevance, thus fostering skills in digital literacy and source verification.

After publishing the magazine, students are required to write a reflective summary that analyzes the content curated. This summary should encompass approximately two paragraphs that explain the rationale behind selecting specific articles or videos and how these resources will benefit their professional pursuits. For instance, insights gained from articles about mental resilience can inform future practical work with athletes facing performance challenges. Such reflection underscores the importance of current research and real-world examples in informing effective sports psychology interventions.

Additionally, students must include specific references to the articles or videos, mentioning titles and authors to support their analysis. This citation practice demonstrates their ability to connect curated content with academic and practical knowledge. Furthermore, the summary should include the URL link to their Scoop.it! magazine, making the compilation accessible for review.

The final deliverable is a single MS Word document, titled with the student’s last name and assignment details, containing the reflection, citations, and the link to their online magazine. This structured output emphasizes the importance of proper academic formatting, notably APA style, including a title page and reference list, to ensure clarity and scholarly integrity. The assignment also encourages students to review resources on proper citation, plagiarism policies, and platform-specific instructions provided in course materials.

Engaging with this assignment provides practical experience in digital content curation, critical analysis, and academic writing, all of which are valuable in professional settings. It fosters an understanding of how current research and multimedia resources can be effectively utilized to support ongoing education and career development in sports psychology and related fields.

References

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