Assignment: Essay: Motivation
Part I:
Compare and contrast how the motivation-performance relationship is explained by the cognitive evaluation, achievement goal, and attribution theories. Provide examples from sport and/or cite research to support your answer. Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing sources.
Part II:
Imagine that you are the coach of a Division I university team. Discuss how you would create the ideal motivational climate for your team based on the implications for athletes provided by the cognitive evaluation, achievement goal, and attribution theories. In your answer, be sure to create a hypothetical team in a sport of your choice, and provide specific examples and details to illustrate your understanding of the theories and implications for athletes.
Write your answers in a 2-3-page essay and present it in Microsoft Word document format.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.