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Sports & Physical Education Today : This 5
page paper examines the phenomenon that sports and physical education has changed a great
deal, particularly since the seventies. The psychological effects of competition are
discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pesport.wps
How To Be A Good Baseball Coach : 7 pages on the
psychology of coaching baseball. The paper, which describes what is involved in being a
good coach today, is broken into five subsection. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Bcoach.wps
Bob Gibson / Player & Coach : A 6 page discussion
of Baseball player Bob Gibson's career in sports, both as a hot-headed player and
well-respected coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bibliography lists 5 sources including
the subjects' own autobiography. Gibson.wps
Paul "Bear" Bryant / The Ultimate Football
Coach : This 8 page paper provides biographical information on a man who some say
was the greatest coach who ever lived. A portrait of this football giant shows a picture
of man immersed in the sport. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Paulbry.wps
Coaching / Defensive Skills : A 5 page research paper
discussing the defensive skills and strategies that can be used in coaching. The writer
offers examples of skills or strategies to help in coaching, such as planning the class
well, having a sense of humor, and improving communication skills. Bibliography is
provided. Coaching.wps
Issues In Coaching / Interscholastic Competition & The
Student Athlete : A 6 page paper on competitive interscholastic sports in which
the writer looks at specific programs, the importance of good academic standing,
certification of coaches, and whether or not we're doing a "good job"-- of
ensuring that school athletes also do well in their studies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Skoolspo.wps
Cross Gender Coaching : This 6 page argument takes
the position that female coaches should not be hired for male teams. Reasons given include
the use of Banduras theory of self-efficacy which is illustrated with an example
from the 1998 Winter Olympic games. Also included is a discussion of the psychological
impact of locker room activity as well as statistics regarding the decline in the
availability of female coaches. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Fecoach.wps
High School Basketball : 3 page review of a High
School basketball game, its players, strength and weaknesses. Provides suggested strategy
for beating the observed home team. Excellent for those studying coaching and related
issues. No Bibliography. Basketba.wps
Differential In
Graduation Rates Between Collegiate Division 1 Male & Female Basketball Players :
A 9 page paper that outlines a research study of graduation rate differentials in
basketball players based on gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Gradbask.wps
Recruitment of College Athletes : This 5 page
report the process and problems of recruiting college athletes. Whether or not the abuses
can be controlled, who are the victims and what penalties should be imposed are also
briefly covered. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Colrec.wps
College Football Coaching & Racism : An 11
page look at issues concerning racism and the football coach. Various historic studies are
cited concerning such items as "racial stacking" in professional football and
its relevance to the collegic sports environment. Bibliography lists approximately 18
sources. Coachrac.wps
The Impact of Participation in Athletics on Academic
Performance :
A 9 page paper discussing the correlation between academic success and participation in
athletics. This correlation, although many times negative, is often dependent on the
intensity of the athletic program and also on the types of academic programs to which the
student is exposed. Emphasizes the fact that many times an academic program can be
modified to provide more of a cooperative environment than a competitive environment which
can be of benefit to athlete and non-athlete alike. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Athlacad.wps
Athletic Participation & Academic Performance / A
Study of Women Athletes : A 9 page paper that provides an overview of a
proposed study of women in athletics. The hypothesis of this study is that women athletes
score higher on academic achievement tests than their non-athlete counterparts.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Athaca.wps
College Academics & College Athletics / Conflict
: A 6 page paper discussing whether or not college athletics are in conflict with
college academic programs. A brief statement presenting a summarized statement that
"athletics are at best a necessary evil." The writer presents an argument
supporting that position. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Colacat.wps
Preferential Treatment Of College Athletes : A 6 page
paper in which the author discusses the preferential treatment of college athletes, how
they are treated, and why they receive the treatment they do. Bibliography included. Prefcol.wps
The Big Ten Conference : A 34 page research paper on
The Big Ten Conference, its history, state purpose, etc; The writer discusses
administrative accessibility, enrollment, and various changes that have occurred over the
years. Of particular concern are the conferences rules, regulations, & by-laws.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Bigten.wps
The NCAA Mission : This 8 page paper discusses
the mission of this often criticized organization that was set up to promote high
standards for intercollegiate sports. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Ncaa.wps
Natural Grass Verses Artificial Turf On Collegiate Playing
Fields : An 8 page comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of artificial
and natural turfs in the collegiate environment. Relies heavily on data for
pro-football. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Turfcom.wps
The Problem Of College Gambling Among Student Athletes :
An 11 page paper that explores issues related to college sports gambling and the impacts
it has on school teams, athletes and the NCAA. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Collegeg.wps
Curtailing College Sports Gambling / Proposal : A 6
page model proposal on ways to curtail college student betting and game fixing on sporting
events. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Curtgamb.wps
Babe Ruths
Story Encapsulated : This 5 page review of a 1994 U.S. News & World Report
article on Babe Ruth looks at the information given on the baseball great but also
discusses how many neglect some of the Babes long-term contributions to the game. Baberuth.wps
Jackie Robinson & The Color Barrier : A 4 page
biography/report on the life and accomplishments of Jackie Robinson-- the American
baseball player known for "breaking the color barrier" and becoming the first
Black player to gain widespread acceptance playing for a Major League team. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Jckrbnsn.wps
Jackie Robinsons Enduring Legacy : An 11
paper on baseballs first enduring black player. Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers
in 1947 amid a raft of controversy, but managed to pull "Dem Bums," perpetual
losers into the 1947 World Series by doing things that won him the title of 1947 Rookie of
the Year. Always outspoken on racial issues, he maintained his promise of 2 years
worth of no visible reaction to the verbal abuse all involved, including him, knew he
would suffer. After that, it was no holds barred while he meanwhile gathered award after
award. He committed a lifetime to civil rights work, using baseball as a stage from which
to speak. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Jackier.wps
Jackie Robinsons Social Contributions : An 8
page paper discussing the social effect felt by Jackie Robinsons addition to the
Dodgers. He suffered incredible verbal abuse and even threats of death, yet continued with
his mission. He summarized the source of his drive in his last book: "I cannot, as an
individual, rejoice in the good things I have been permitted to work for and learn while
the humblest of my brothers is down in a deep hole hollering for help and not being heard.
That is why I have devoted and dedicated my life to service." Jackie Robinson did
more perhaps than any other black man in breaking color barriers. Without discounting the
contributions of other civil rights workers, Jackie Robinson became a master of breaking
the white mans rules yet remaining within those same rules. Bibliography lists 9
sources. JackieRo.wps
Jackie Robinsons Legacy / Review Of Tygels
"Baseballs Great Experiment": 5 pages in which the author
discusses this particular book and how the great baseball player Jackie Robinson broke the
color barrier between Black and Whites on the playing field and in society. Jrlegacy.wps
Jackie Robinson & Other Baseball Legends :
This 5 page paper discusses the difficulties, adjustments, successes, and failures of
Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Don Newcombe, Roy Campenella, and Satchel Paige. Jackier.wps
Jackie Robinson / Film vs. Book : In this 5
page paper, the writer is concerned with the historical accuracy of film & written
accounts of the Jackie Robinson legend. The movie ["Bingo Long Traveling
All-Stars"] is compared with the book "Baseball's Great Experiment: --Jackie
Robinson and His Legacy." Bingolong.wps
Joe DiMaggio / Man Or Legend ? : A 12 page
paper that considers the portrayal of Joe DiMaggio in the biographies developed by Maury
Allen (Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio) and Jack Moore (Joe DiMaggio) and demonstrates
the elements that underscored DiMaggio's developments as a legendary figure. Dimagioj.wps
Michael Jordan / Cultural Hero : A 7 page
discussion of how, in the context of his career, accomplishments, etc;-- basketball player
Michael Jordan serves as a persuasive communicator and role model to the
African-American community. Many insightful examples are offered. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Michaelj.wps
Michael Jordan - Is He A Hero? : A 5 page synopsis
of the 1992 biography of Michael Jordan by Sam Smith. The writer demonstrates that while
Smiths biography shows a negative side to Jordans character not seen by his
adoring public, debunking the Jordan mystique was not Smiths intention. Smith
succeeds in presenting Jordan, not as a godlike superstar, but rather it offers a picture
of Michael Jordan as an ordinary person-flawed, moody, gifted and human. Mikejord.wps
Playing For Money / NBA Basketball Players & Personal
Greed : This 5 page essay discusses professional athletes, particularly basketball
players and their attitudes of selfishness and greed. The writer also discusses how
superstar athletes may be nothing more than a mirror of the society that created them.
Yet, despite it all, professional sports are still a passion in the U.S. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Basketga.wps
Cal Ripkens "Road to the Streak" : The
story of baseball great Cal Ripken, Jr. is discussed in this 5 page paper. The
focus of the paper is on Ripkens relationship with his father, who also coached the
Orioles. Insights into the mans upbringing are given as well as data about
Ripkens astounding record as a major league player. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ripken.wps
The Boz / Applying Evaluative Paradigms to the Life of Brian
Bosworth :
This 6 page paper applies three different paradigms to the life of athlete and
self-prescribed "anti-hero" Brian Bosworth by evaluating the perspectives
presented in his autobiography. This paper considers the trait approach to personality, a
psychodynamic approach and a analytical approach to examining the life and perspectives of
Bosworth as presented in the book "The Boz: Confessions of a Modern
Anti-Hero." No additional sources cited. MHboz.wps
Byron Nelson / Golfs Legend of Eternal Fame :
A 10 page paper discussing the sport of golf and the contributions and accomplishments of
Byron Nelson whose phenomenal winnings in 1944 and 1945 still have the world of golf at
attention. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Byron.wps
"I Am Tiger Woods The Economic Impact of the
Golf Industry" : This 3 page report discusses the multibillion dollar
business of golf. Over the past two decades, golf has grown in popularity, accessibility,
and an excepted means of doing business. As the popularity of golf is grown, naturally the
profits and economic impact of the golf industry have also grown. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Tigerecon.wps
The Sociological Aspects Of Money In Sports : This
5 page report discusses the various sociological factors involved with modern professional
sports and the enormous amount of money that goes into sports. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Sportmon.wps
The Influential
Leadership of Pete Rozelle : A 25 page research paper on Rozelle and his tenure as
commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) in terms of his leadership qualities.
The writer details various events from his reign, including his handling of television
contracts, his disciplinary measures, the merger with the AFL, Monday Night Football, and
the Super Bowl, and much more. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Peteroze.wps
Risk Management & Professional Football : A 12
page research paper evaluating two common, but fairly new, business risk factors as they
relate to professional football: sustained slow economic growth and increased (intensive)
competition. The paper points to the dangers and consequences of not performing risk
management duties well enough to ensure continued profitability, and for not evaluating
the impact of changing external factors on their supporting fans. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Football.doc
Leadership Approaches & Sports Management : An 8
page paper that provides an overview of basic management styles and considers their
application for sports management. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Leadspor.wps
Sports Law / Who Is Liable When A Fan Gets Hurt? :
A 6 page paper discussing legal and liability issues related to spectator injuries at
sporting events. Bibliography lists four sources. Pucks.wps
Sports Law / Institutional Liability When Players Are Injured
: A 5 page research paper which examines the question of what constitutes liability on
the part of a coach or an institution in the event of sports related injury. The writer
examines numerous cases and outlines the basics of what the courts expect from coaches and
institutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Sprtliab.wps
Barriers Faced by African-Americans In Professional Sports
Management :
This 15 page paper looks at the barriers that have Blacks have faced and continue
to face in working in management roles in professional sports. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Acoach.wps
The Cost Of Major League Entertainment :
This is a 5 page paper that presents the economic realities of public funding for the
construction of sport stadiums. It gives a short history of past funding sources. It then
gives an overview of the costs incurred and explores examples of funding that was approved
after the voters rejected the proposals. It concludes by citing the example of Green Bay,
Wisconsin and their non-profit status as an alternative. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Sportax.wps
Sports Marketing / Research & Reality : A 12
page research paper on some of the basics, and importance of, market research in the field
of sports marketing. The paper looks at some of the marketing activities of (1) auto
racing, now the countrys second most popular sport (surprise!) following only football in
revenues and viewership; (2) Notre Dame, alone among college sports organizations who
conduct their own licensing pursuits; and (3) the Carolina Hurricanes, an ice hockey team
that ended the 1996 hockey season as the New England Whalers, based in Connecticut. A
baseball analyst wrote in 1992 that the national organizations were damaging the future of
the national pastime by following only the immediate dollar without working for the
good of the game, and his predictions seem to have been realized. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Sports.doc
Professional Sports Marketing Team Logo Merchandise
: This 6 page report discusses the ways in which professional sports teams market
themselves through the sale of merchandise hats, clothing, memorabilia, et al
with the team logo and identity. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Teamlogo.wps
Antitrust And Collective Bargaining In Brown v. Pro Football,
Inc. : A 15 page case comment on a Supreme Court case involving antitrust and
labor law exemptions. The writer details the historical background of the law in the case,
the various findinngs and holdings, the dissent, and analyzes the reasoning in the
decision. No additional sources cited. Collbarg.wps
Purchase or Lease / Making the Decision for a Health &
Fitness Club :
This 6 page report (which includes a one-page overview of the paper) discusses the
decision and the process of examining advantages and disadvantages of leasing versus
purchasing a building for a health and fitness club. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Buylease.wps
Corporate Golf Tournament Sponsorship : An 8
page paper discussing corporate sponsorship of golf tournaments. In asking whether golf
benefits the corporation or the consumer more, the answer is definitively for the
corporation. Those proposing that golf is for everyone obviously have the budgets that
will allow them to play the game, because its expense prohibits many from taking part. Its
expense is one of the attractions of the millions of corporate dollars spent in
sponsorship each year, however: the average income of the committed golfer is more than
$60,000, making the community of amateur golfers a marketers dream come true.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Golfcorp.doc
"I Am Tiger Woods The Economic Impact of the Golf
Industry" : This 3 page report discusses the multibillion dollar business of
golf. Over the past two decades, golf has grown in popularity, accessibility, and an
excepted means of doing business. As the popularity of golf is grown, naturally the
profits and economic impact of the golf industry have also grown. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Tigerecon.wps
The Golf Industry : This 6 page overview looks at the golf industry
in the United States. Prospects of success in this business are excellent if needed
capital is available. Finding an appropriate location, company structure and other sources
of income, as offshoots of the primary business, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Golfind.wps
Golf Is . . . : This 6 page report discusses the game
of golf, why people love/hate it, its role in business, its popularity, its ability to
both reduce and increase stress. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Golfis.wps
Golf Today : A 5 page paper discussing the current
trends in golf and the general condition of the sport. Special attention is given to the
development of golf through the past which has led to the current level of involvement
this sport demonstrates today. What was once a sport designed to involve only the rich
elite enthusiasts is now a sport that nearly everyone can relate to. It has become a sport
that is, perhaps, as American as apple pie. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Golftody.wps
The Controversy Over the NCAAs Baseball Bat Controversy
: This 6 page report discusses the controversy over the NCAAs decision to limit
the size and weight of aluminum bats and the implications that presents for baseball at
bothe collegiate and professional levels. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Basebat.wps
Muscle Strain /
Causes, Prevention & Treatment : A 10 page analysis of the causes of muscle
strain, prevention and treatment. The writer presents this information by analyzing
current medical literature on the subject and compares the causes, prevention methods and
treatments for professional athletes vs. non-athletes. The paper includes two appendices,
incorporating five tables of research results and drugs used to treat muscle strain in the
U.S. and Canada. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Msclstrn.wps
Black Sprinters And Performance : A 15 page
literature review that is developed to support the thesis that there are racially specific
physiological differences between black and white sprinters that impact athlete
performance. Bibliography lists 21 sources. Sprint.wps
Muscle Strength and Running Speed : A 22 page
thesis that supports the correlation between muscle strength and increased running speed
for non-professional athletes in a 50 meter sprint. The writer goes into great detail and
examines in-depth research in this model. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Running.wps
Leg Strength & Muscle Mass In Football Linemen :
A 30 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to leg strength, muscle
mass, and strength training to increase performance in football linemen. This paper
considers the models and results presented in a number of articles and outlines the
effective strength and conditioning program directed by Purdue University. Bibliography
lists 20 sources. Linemen.wps
Russian Electro Stimulation / Another Form of Electrical
Muscle Stimulation :
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Russian Electro Stimulation as a form
of muscular massage. This paper demonstrates the benefits of this technique. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Electst.wps
Orthopedic Sports Medicine : A 16 page paper
discussing the state of evolution of orthopedic sports medicine. It often carries the
remnant of the skepticism of years past, when those involved just seemed not to fit
anywhere. The physicians involved in orthopedic sports medicine often were looked on as
M.D.s that simply couldnt compete in the world of "real" medicine, and the
lay people involved as trainers and support personnel to the performing athletes were
regarded as would-be athletes with the same disabilities. But times are changing.
Orthopedic sports medical practitioners are being viewed as competent as any other M.D. in
any other specialty, and sound research is contributing to the overall well of knowledge
regarding injury, treatment options and patient outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Sportmed.wps
Sports Psychology / Making a Comeback From an Injury :
A 10 page paper discussing the issues of sports psychology involved when an athlete makes
a comeback from an injury. What is the motivation, the personal issues, and the problems
associated with recovery? Also discussed are the various psychological and emotional
obstacles faced during the healing process. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sportinj.wps
Athlete Motivation and the Correlation between Motivation
& Performance : One of the most difficult aspects of physical education is
developing motivational tools for athletes, and educators have struggled to promote self-
and group-directed motivational programming and assessments to improve the performance of
student athletes. This 25 page paper considers the problem of motivation within the scope
of physical education programming and provides an overview of the commonly applied
motivational models. This study also provides some suggestions and recommendations for
educators, and links motivation to performance in an effective discussion about
competitive performance in team sports programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Motperf.wps
Winning in Sports -- Wheres the "Zone?":
An 8 page essay on the state of sports psychology as it is currently journal-reported,
regardless of what its actual practice might be. All of the journal literature reviewed
reported statistical manipulations of standard psychological tests. Only one article
provided any deviation from the pattern, and that was one that originated in Australia and
drew distinctions between "elite" and "non-elite" without actually
managing to define the terms. The paper discusses the disadvantages of current research
methods (there are plenty) and proposes other approaches. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Zone.wps
sports psychology
Anatomy Of The Shoulder : A detailed, 11 page
look at the shoulder's anatomy, and some of the injuries that can occur from common
activities such as throwing and general overextension. Techniques for treatment and care
of the shoulder are presented. Also useful to those studying sports & sports medicine.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Shouanat.wps
Shoulder Injuries & Sports Injuries / Common
Injuries, Evaluation and Treatment : A 10 page paper that
provides an overview of the problem of shoulder injuries in sports medicine, and evaluates
current treatment options as well as prevention models. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Shoulinj.wps
The
Kinesiology of Bowling : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the
kinesiology of bowling, including a look at the sagittal view, extension, flexing,
eccentric and concentric movements, and the relationship between the bones and muscles
during the game. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Bowling2.doc
Massage Therapy / A Hypothetical Case
Evaluation : A 5 page examination of the pain and discomfort being experienced by
a fictional middle age bowler and computer programmer. Addresses the factors contributing
to the pain, the responsible muscles, the bony landmarks and areas of massage
concentration. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Massageb.wps
Football Safety Issues : An 11
page exploration of safety and how it relates to football. Includes a description of major
injuries and measures which could be implemented to rectify the problems. Bibliography
lists nine sources. Footb.wps
Women's Basketball Injuries / Damage
to The Anterior Cruciate Ligament : This
12 page, comprehensive research paper examines common basketball injuries, preventive
techniques, and which groups are more likely to suffer from them. At least 80% of the
discussion focuses upon women's injuries and physiological factors causing the gender to
suffer more frequently from damages to the anterior cruciate ligament specifically.
Numerous studies are cited. Bibliography lists more than 20 sources. Sportinj.wps
The Amateurization of Sports : An
8 page research paper on the history ancient sports. The writer details the origins of the
types of sports, the Greek influence, and the Roman end of amateurization. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Amasport.wps
Sports & Leisure In Victorian-Era Britain
: A 9 page research paper investigating the development of leisure and sports
activities among the working class in Britain towards the end of the Victorian era.
Leisure activities had to meet very stringent ethical ideals by which the working class
lives. Many games played in rural regions became national pastimes and most still exist
today. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Victleis.wps
The Techniques Of Fly Fishing : An 8
page technical paper on fly fishing equipment. The writer details the types of rods,
reels, line, and flies which are appropriate for beginners. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Flyfish.wps
Rollerblading / An Overview : A 6
page paper on in-line skating that includes discussion of safety issues, including
industry and community response, reference to training manuals, stats on numbers of people
skating, endorsements from enthusiasts and traditional bureaus, and a section on why
adults skate. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Rollerbl.wps
Tennis as An Art : A 5 page paper
that demonstrates support for the belief that tennis, like dance, can be considered an art
form. This paper recognizes that because tennis allows for personal expression, it must
represent a form of art. Tennis.wps
Functional Analysis of a Forehand Ground Stroke in
Tennis : The forehand ground stroke in tennis requires the coordination of more
than 130 muscles in the legs, back, shoulder and arm for the approach, the back swing
(initiation), the forward swing and the contact, and the deceleration. This 20 page paper
provides a functional analysis of the forehand ground stroke in tennis by evaluating the
connection between skeletal and muscular components in evaluating elements like range of
motion, the phases of the swing, and the desired effect (hitting the ball) that come into
play in determining the physical motion of the swing. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Tenstr.wps
Scuba Diving & Safety Issues : A 5 page
paper that provides an overview of the recreational activity of scuba diving and considers
the pertinent safety issues of this fairly unregulated sport. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Scuba.wps
Swimming / One The World's Oldest, Most Popular
Physical Activities : A 5 page report on swimming today & in history. The
writer discusses different ztechniques, strokes, & styles, while pointing out which
ones are not recognized by the F.I.N.A. Olympic competition and rules for entry are
examined as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Swimming.wps
Analysis Of The Skiing Industry : A 5 page paper on
the Skiing Industry. The writer looks at the rising stock prices of specific companies and
some of the causal factors involved. Pricing strategies, weather conditions, fees,
services, and even issues concerning the "Federal rent" paid by ski resorts are
all factored in. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Skiindus.wps
Bodybuilding vs Casual Weight Lifting / The Creation of a
Subculture : This 20 page paper considers the issue of whether bodybuilding has
actually become a subculture in the United States. This paper presents a proposal for a
research study and outlines the current literature reflecting the differences between
bodybuilders and casual weight lifters as a means of supporting the hypothesis of the
developed bodybuilding subculture. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Bodybu.wps
Aerobics / Exercise : 2 pages on Aerobics and the
factors that make this particular form of exercise so healthy. Bibliography lists 2
sources. Aerobics.wps
Nutrition and Athletic Performance : A 5 page
research essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Discussion
includes the value as well as potential detrimental effects of fat and carbohydrate
loading, hydration, vitamins and minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these
elements. Bibliography includes 6 references. Athletes.wps
Steroids - Not Worth It ! : In this 10 page
argumentative essay, the writer discusses steroid use and its harmful effects. It is
asserted that steroids are not only dangerous-- they are impractical as well. Various case
examples and relevant data concerning the undesirable effects of continued steroid usage
are presented. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroids.wps
Steroids -- Do You Really Want A Body "To Die For"?
: An 8 page, argumentative research paper detailing the dangers of steroids-- with
particular relevance to athletes. The writer describes the biological effects of steroids,
why they seem to "work," and what problems they ultimately cause after continued
use. Studies demonstrating that steroid use causes aggressive behavior, impotency, etc.;
are cited. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroid2.wps
Anabolic Steroids : A 15 page research paper that
gives a comprehensive review of the empirical research literature available on this
subject. The writer covers the uses and the effects of anabolic steroids on the various
system of the body, detailing the negative physical and psychological effects.
Bibliography lists 25 sources. Aberster.wps
Mandatory Drug Testing For High School Athletes : A 9
page paper arguing that mandatory drug testing should be enforced and implemented. While
it may seem as though this is an issue which consists of an invasion of personal issues,
in light of todays competitive world, there are many instances where drug use is a
serious concern in high school athletics, harming those that are not involved with drug
enhancers. Unfortunately we live in a world where we cannot rely on the integrity of
individuals and their own inherent desire to achieve and succeed on their own resources.
While the issue of drug testing may involve the use of mind-altering, illegal drugs, the
main focus is on that of the use of drugs such as steroids used for enhancing performance
in sports. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Highathl.wps
Steroids Should Be Banned : This past summer the
baseball star, Mark McGwire, openly admitted that he was using a performance enhancing
drug, a natural occurring steroid, androstenedione. The drug is available over the counter
in many health and nutrition stores in the United States. This 5 page paper argues that
the use of performance enhancing steroids should be banned from use by any professional
(including Olympic) athlete, regardless of the type of sport or gender. Bibliography lists
3 sources. Stoids.wps
The Game Of Blackjack / Card Counting & Other Strategies
: This 5 page paper provides an overview of the game of Blackjack. A brief history and
explanation of the game is included but the focus is on methods used to increase the odds
of winning the game. Card counting, perecentages, & commonsense ratios are discussed
and other strategies are explained in detail. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Blakjack.wps
Sports Commitment : A 6 page paper on sport
commitment involving the issues of sport enjoyment, involvement alternatives, personal
investments, social constraints, and involvement opportunities. Each one of these areas of
concern are discussed and defined in order to gain a more through understanding of the
complex nature of sports psychology which is gaining much recognition. The details
provided illustrate the many opportunities and levels of involvement that contribute to
the issue of sports commitment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sportsco.wps
"Football
Hooliganism" --Violence and Abandon in UK Soccer : A 7 page paper that
provides an overview of the phenomenon of soccer hooliganism and suggests some of the
sociological determinants that have resulted in considerable problems in the British
sports arena. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Socchool.wps
Spectator Violence At Major League Baseball Games : This
5 page report discusses the incidence of violence in the stands at major league baseball
games. The wtriter also examines the social factors that either encourage or support
violent behavior at sporting events. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Specviol.wps
Desegregation of Major League Baseball In The United States
: A 10 page paper on the integration of Black athletes into major league baseball. The
writer describes the evolution of the Negro Leagues and the reasons why it would have been
beneficial for these leagues to remain in effect as they contributed to social bonding. It
is argued that integration damaged some of the pride and cultural experience that Black
athletes enjoyed in the Negro Leagues. Desegregation brought about major opposition,
ridicule, shame, etc; Irony exists in the fact that Blacks were allowed to fight and die
for America-- but they could not play baseball. And once they were allowed to, nobody
would accept them. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Desegreg.wps
The Media's Responsibility In Covering Sports : The
writer of this 8 page research paper attempts to answer the question of whether the media
can effectively serve any function in sports other than commercializing our favorite ones.
It is argued that while the media does help promote our sense of spirit, motivate fans,
etc.; it also helps create unfair stereotypes for athletes, undue pressure for college
players, and promotes dishonesty in those whose jobs depend on winning..in front of the
camera. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sportmda.wps
The Media's Responsibility In Covering Sports # 2 : In
this well-reasoned 6 page essay, the writer discusses what the media's ethical
responsibilities should be in covering sports-related issues & events and how these
measure up with reality. It is argued that the media spends too much time influencing the
opinions of fans while it should really be providing objective news. Ultimately, the
media's poor coverage of sports helps ruin the private lives of athletes, creates
dishonesty among players & coaches, and in the specific case of college sports,--
helps draw the spotlight away from education itself. Recommended ideas about what
the media should be doing are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Sportmd2.wps
How Television Has Changed The Game Of Baseball :
6 pages in length. Baseball and television have had a rocky but financially rewarding
union. The writer addresses various pros and cons of televised baseball, particularly with
respect to the ever-increasing status of player salaries, and discusses aspects of the
game that have come into existence specifically through the inclusion of television. Baseb.wps
Violence In Sports / Impact Of Athletes As Role Models :
A 5 page paper examining the affect violence has on children and society at large, and
particularly addresses athletes as role models. The writer argues that, even though
children look on athletes as role models, they are somewhat more advanced in their
thinking than adults. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Sportvio.wps
A Sociological View of Violence in Hockey : This 7
page paper discusses the sociological aspects of the violence in hockey. Issues of social
approval, aggressive play, opinions of fellow team members, and public response are
outlined in terms of their roles in the continuation and validation of violence in hockey.
Bibliography lists 14 sources. Hockviol.wps
The Loss Of Ethics In Sports : A 5 page paper
discussing the phenomena of sports and athletes unethical and, often, immoral
behavior both on the playing field and off. Bibliography lists four sources. Unsports.doc
The Cons of Youth Sports : A 7 page paper the
explores the negative aspects of youth sports, and includes consideration of the impacts
of competativeness, parental expectations, and outside pressures on the children
participating. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Youthspo.wps
The Olympic Games & What They've Come to Mean : A
6 page look at the Olympic Games; covering their history, purpose, and growth. The writer
goes on to examine modern issues affecting the Olympics such as the controversy over
allowing "professional athletes" to compete, disqualification of drug users, and
the changing role of nationalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Olympics.wps
Prejudice, Professionals, & The Olympic Games : A
6 page research paper on professionalism and the Olympic Games. The writer feels that
professional athletes should indeed be allowed to compete and provides documented,
historic evidence to support this argument. It is believed total integration, unity, and
utter lack of prejudice should be the focus of the Olympics-- not political bickering and
controversy over poorly-defined rules. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Olymppro.wps
Turf Management & The Use of Pesticides on Golf
Courses : A 20 page research paper on hazardous chemicals and pesticides used on
golf courses. Bibliography lists at least 15 references. Golfcour.wps
Athletic
Participation & Academic Performance / A Study of Women Athletes : A 9 page
paper that provides an overview of a proposed study of women in athletics. The hypothesis
of this study is that women athletes score higher on academic achievement tests than their
non-athlete counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Athaca.wps
Womens Basketball / More Than A Sport : A
5 page overview of the importance of female participation in sports such as basketball and
in the importance of this participation receiving an equal media coverage and emphasis as
does male participation in sports. Correlates female participation in sports with lowered
teen pregnancy, higher academic success, and less gang participation. Bibliography lists
six sources. Wmnball.wps
Gender Stratification Through The Study Of Sports : In
this 4 page research paper, the writer discusses what we can learn about gender
stratification, roles, stereotypes in society, etc.;--through the study of sports. Just as
certain social classes are associated with certain sports, each gender is more commonly
associated with specific sports as well. Cultural reasons for the exclusion of women from
certain key sports are analyzed. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Sportgen.wps
Title IX & Women Participating In Intercollegiate
Athletics : A 7 page research paper on Title IX-- the law which first enabled
women to participate in interscholastic sports. The writer summarizes Title IX and briefly
discusses its history-- going on to analyze how, in the 90's,-- attention was suddenly
re-focused upon its applicability to intercollegiate sports. Various cases and
other controversial issues concerning women's participation in college sports are
presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Titleix.wps
Womens Professional Basketball / Two Leagues ? :
An 8 page piece on the economics and unexpected popularity of the women's professional
basketball. The paper discusses pros and cons of having two leagues and makes a statement
that women's pro basketball is here to stay. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ablwnba.wps
Women In Sports : This 10 page paper examines
the various obstacles faced by female athletes, with particular emphasis on the
relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Womenspo.wps
Women In Sports # 2 : A 5 page paper on women's role
in sports. The writer examines the historical significance of women's participation, how
it changed after 1972, and the gender bias that still exists. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Femsprts.wps
Women's Basketball Injuries / Damage to The Anterior Cruciate
Ligament : This 12 page, comprehensive
research paper examines common basketball injuries, preventive techniques, and which
groups are more likely to suffer from them. At least 80% of the discussion focuses upon
women's injuries and physiological factors causing the gender to suffer more frequently
from damages to the anterior cruciate ligament specifically. Numerous studies are cited.
Bibliography lists more than 20 sources. Sportinj.wps
The Balinese
Cockfight Vs. American Baseball : A 6 page comparative discussion of two cultural
sports. The writer discusses history & heritage and compares the different levels of
cultural importance played by each sport in the Balinese and American traditions.
Overviews of each sport are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Cockfigh.wps
Gymnastics in 19th Century Germany : A 7 page paper
that describes the significant developments in competitive gymnastics in Germany during
the 1800s. Of special consideration are the development of schooled gymnastics processes
and the participation of Germany in the first Olympiad in 1896. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Germangy.wps
Youth Sports Structure / Japan vs. the United
States : A 5 page essay comparing the structure of youth sports in Japan to the
structure of youth sports in the United States, concentrating primarily on the schooling
period that equates to middle- and early secondary school in the United States. Japanese
students operate on a modified year-round school schedule and the school days are much
longer than those of the U.S. In addition, more than half of the students of middle school
age also attend private tutoring classes five and six nights each week, and three hours of
homework daily from the public school is common. Japanese students have little time for
sports activities of any kind, and the structures between the two countries are very
different. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ythsport.wps
Professional Sports / Japan vs. the United States : A
5 page essay comparing the professional sports of Japan and the United States. Though
almost every Japanese citizen follows their traditional sport of sumo wrestling, the
growth of baseball in popularity and following in recent years has led even the Japanese
to refer to it as the national sport. Nearly a mirror image of its American counterpart in
administrative structure, it has allowed Japan to add another, unexpected, export:
professional baseball players to U.S. teams. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Prosport.wps
Language of "Locker Room Jokes" Analyzed :
A 5 page paper which examines the language of so-called "locker room jokes" in
terms of values, assumptions, stereotypes and fears they reflect. Specifically considered
are jokes based on gender, race, body image and social class and how the values and
assumptions behind these jokes translate from sport into everyday life.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Lockroom.wps
Taw Kwon Do, Discipline & Uses : A 2 page,
creative essay on the various applications of Taw Kwon Do in modern society. The writer
reviews several uses of this Korean martial art and discusses some personal experience
with its study. Bibliography lists 1 source. Taekwan.wps
Sports Commitment : A 6 page paper on sport
commitment involving the issues of sport enjoyment, involvement alternatives, personal
investments, social constraints, and involvement opportunities. Each one of these areas of
concern are discussed and defined in order to gain a more through understanding of the
complex nature of sports psychology which is gaining much recognition. The details
provided illustrate the many opportunities and levels of involvement that contribute to
the issue of sports commitment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sportsco.wps
Variances in Leisure Practices Between Blacks & Whites
: In 5 pages the author discusses the variances in leisure practices between the black
and white culture. "This is a cultural variance in the leisure practices between
blacks and whites, particularly those blacks and whites who are in different socioeconomic
classes. Although not a significant amount of research has been done concerning the
variances in leisure practices between blacks and whites, diverse conclusions have been
made." Bibliography lists 4 sources. Bwleisur.wps

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