Please view the following video and article for this assignment.

• Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Flow, the secret to happiness – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXIeFJCqsPs&list=PL0bdO3hwJbeT7PwFZ4mvHzpoFuRbm34fT (18:55 minutes in length)
• The Science of Peak Human Performance – http://time.com/56809/the-science-of-peak-human-performance/

The video and the link provide information about the flow state. In order to complete this assignment first read the information in the text (Chapter 6) about flow and then click on the above link (after you click on the link, the URL will again reappear and you will need to click on it again) and read this additional information about the topic. Finally, view the video. You will need to find 1 or 2 additional source for your assignment.

The assignment can be sub-divided into four parts.

• First, based on the literature you have read provide a summary of the major aspects of the theory.
• Second, provide an example in your own life (athletic if possible but not necessary) in which you experienced the flow state (Make sure you provide enough information so that it is understandable to the reader.).
• Third, critique the theory; that is, what are the strengths and weaknesses especially as it applies to sport psychology.
• Fourth, what is your conclusion concerning the merits of the theory?

The length of your paper should be between 2 and 4 pages. Make sure you cite and provide the references for your source(s) and as usual carefully edit for content and writing style before submitting your assignment. Click on the title of folder below to submit your assignment. This assignment is worth 40 points.