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Proteins, 2005.
This paper discusses proteins and their role with athletics.
2,920 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that proteins are called the building blocks of life because they are essential to the proper functioning of every organism known to man. It indicates that they are used for support, storage, transport of other substances, signaling from one part of the organism to another, movement and defense against foreign substances. The author points out that eating an appropriate amount of protein is important to everyone because ingesting too much or too little can both have adverse affects on the rest of the body. The paper reports that nutritionists have identified several categories of athletes who may require greater levels of protein to reach peak performance: Endurance athletes, athletes performing intense strength training programs, teenage athletes with growth as well as exercise requirements, exercisers and athletes following a calorie-restricted weight loss program.
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"Exercise intensity has been shown to alter the rates by which amino acids are oxidized-or converted to energy-by the body. This has not been found to be a linear progression of intensity to oxidation, but rather an exponential relationship. Therefore, an exercise routine that is just slightly more intense than another routine may trigger the oxidation of a significantly larger amount of amino acid. This fact needs to be accounted for when considering the protein needs of an athlete with a particularly intense type of workout."
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The Ancient Olympics, 2005.
This paper evaluates four websites, which describe the Ancient Olympic Games: "The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games", "The Ancient Olympics", "Archaeology's Ancient Olympics Guide" and "The Olympics: The Ancient Olympics".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper relates that the website "The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games" describes how politics, nationalism, commercialism and athletics were related intimately in the ancient Olympic Games and how today's games are surprisingly accurate re-creations of the ancient Olympic Games in relation to climate and circumstances. The author points out that the website "Ancient Olympics Guide" is short on graphics; however, this does not detract in any way from the visual appeal of the site because the lack of graphic fillers allows room for a wealth of scholarly information concerning the ancient and modern Olympic games. The paper relates that the website "The Olympics: The Ancient Olympics" is a very comprehensive website, which provides informational links to the history, origins and events of the ancient Olympics.
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"The home page of Tufts University's site "The Ancient Olympics" (http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/) has five oblong circles centered on the top half of the page that provides links entitled Ancient and Modern Olympic Sports, A Tour of Ancient Olympia, The Context of the Games and the Olympic Spirit, Athletes' Stories and Frequently Asked Questions. In the center of each circle is an ancient Olympic scene. The bottom half of the home page gives a brief description of the Perseus Project, which in 1996, created this exhibit on the ancient Olympics as a tribute to the Centennial Olympic Games. This exhibit allows one to compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times."
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Maximum Oxygen Uptake and Endurance.
This paper discusses maximum oxygen uptake, the best way to find out how aerobically fit a person is, and athletic endurance.
2,240 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that the act of actually measuring how effectively the VO.sub.2 absorbs into the blood and then into the muscles is not always an easy task. The author points out that, although exercise testing is considered a safe procedure, there are reports of acute myocardial infarctions and deaths while testing maximum oxygen uptake. The paper relates one reason that athletes are able to reach the level of world-class performances is because exercise and sports scientists use good training strategies to get the most out of performance by getting the most oxygen to the muscles.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Terms
The Bassett/Howley Piece: The Impact of A.V. Hill's Research and Theories
Santo & Golding's Modified YMCA 3-Minute Step Test
Tests of Cycling Performance
The American Heart Association (AHA)
Conclusion
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"Blow Flow and Oxygen-carrying capacity relates to when athletes cheat and use "blood doping" to increase their performance. On 74, BH note that blood-doping is the practice "of artificially increasing a person's volume of total red blood cells through removal, storage, and subsequent reinfusion." So, the reinfusion of 900-1,350 milliliters of blood elevates oxygen carrying capacity, and puts more power into the muscle because more oxygen than normal is racing there to help the athlete ride his bike up over that mountain ahead."
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"Irish Dude Ranch Vacations".
This paper is a business plan for "Irish Dude Ranch Vacations," which introduces would-be riders to horses and to Ireland.
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that Irish Dude Ranch Vacations intends to unite the traditions of Western riding in the United States with the centuries-old expertise in equestrian sports of the Republic of Ireland to create a unique 'adventure vacation' for Americans, then for Canadians, then Australians, and then the rest of the globe. The initial marketing efforts to European nationals will be much more modest. The author points out that the Irish component will be arranged by contract, and all Irish personnel will be Irish nationals managed by the Irish Riding Centre, which is the first of several intended locations for the vacation packages. The paper states that very little investment is required on either side of the Atlantic, and yet it can tap into a very large and arguably underserved market because, in particular, Western riding, as opposed to European-style riding, is an active sport that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, regardless of physical condition. Chart. Illustrations
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Vision and Mission Statements
Company Overview
Company History and Format
Basic Activities of the Business
Operating Hours
The Primary Service
Objectives
Current Status
Company Principals
Outsourcing or In-House?
Organizational Chart
Relationship Management Plan
Relationship Management Goals and Objectives
Who is Responsible for Managing Relationships within the Organization?
Who will Maintain Supply Relationships Outside of the Organization?
Reasons for this Choice
Political, Economic and Union Alliances
Diversity Management Plan
Importance of a Diversity Plan
Objectives and Goals of the Plan
Minority Groups to be Courted
Program Monitor
How are the Employees Trained?
Marketing Plan
Advertising Media
Our Service vs. the Competition
Email Marketing
Marketing Slide (Advertisement)
Products/Services Plan
Location Photos
Financial Plan
Operating Plan
Conclusion
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"The vision of Irish Dude Ranch Vacations is to make a memorable, exciting, but safe active vacation experience possible for large segments of the population currently underserved in that area; those with less than optimal physical conditions and those who are quite young and quite old. The mission of the company is to introduce would-be riders of all sorts to horses and to Ireland, both of which are extremely spiritual and completely humanizing. The intention of this company is to make a good living for all concerned-including the horses in terms of excellent upkeep and training, and no overuse-and to do it by maintaining reasonable prices that make it affordable for great segments of the global population who might otherwise not get a chance to ride a horse or see an exotic and beautiful country."
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Over-Training.
This paper discusses, in detail, that, in some sports, especially wrestling, the consequences of over-training can be devastating and can lead to permanent injuries and even death.
14,905 words (approx. 59.6 pages), 85 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the quest for the gold medal and the residual fame and fortune forces younger athletes from college and high school to over-train, especially in wresting where there is a motivation to reduce weight and perform at a lower weight category to have a superior strength advantage. The author points out some of the symptoms of over-training are the decreased ability to perform in terms of strength, power, muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility, a decreased in tolerance to training, prolonged recovery times, altered resting heart rate, chronic fatigue, involuntary eating disorders, disruptions in menstrual cycles, and psychological problems. The paper proposes that IgA, a protein of the family of immunoglobulins found in the mucus membrane of the mouth, be used as a marker of over-training.
Table of Contents
Preamble
The Problems
Dehydration
Over-Training
Symptoms of Over-Training
Injuries from Over-Training
Physiological Markers
Guidelines to Avoid Over-Training
Over-Training and A Weakening Immune System
Supporting Evidence for Proposal
Conclusion
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"The Profile of Mood States is an important psychological marker that can be used to create an emotional profile of an athlete. This is a high profile often used questionnaire than is extensible to different surroundings. The original questionnaire contained sixty-five questions. Later the questions were reduced to thirty. Test subjects often have to rate different psychological parameters on a scale of one to five. One being "no influence;: five being "completely affected." The questionnaire is subdivided into six subheadings: Tension-anxiety, Depression-dejection Anger-hostility, Vigor-activity (physical or mental strength), Fatigue-inertia (Remaining inactive) and Confusion-bewilderment. In order to avoid confusion with the answers of athletes who might not be completely forthcoming Morgan and co-workers developed graphical representations of the Profile of Mood States. This is called the Morgan Iceberg profile."
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Negro League Baseball in Virginia, 2004.
An analysis of Negro League Baseball in Tidewater, Virginia.
5,395 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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This paper examines the racial situation in Tidewater, Virginia, through a discussion of the Negro League Baseball. The paper describes this team as, like all the black teams, a reflection of black life in the United States. The separate but unequal status they enjoyed appeared as a ghost of the white teams. The paper explores the financial challenges that faced the league, claiming them to be no different than those of other black enterprises, from stage entertainment to boxing. The financial challenges, arguably more than skin color, are what kept them in the background, shadowing the growth of the American ball club. Like a shadow on a wall, Negro League Baseball in Virginia, as everywhere else, would disappear when the bright light of national fame finally shone on one of its members, Jackie Robinson.
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"A report in the Norfolk Journal and Guide in 1917 paints a picture of racial harmony in Tidewater, Virginia, that would almost make one wonder why there needed to be Negro League Baseball. The banner headlines almost said it all: "Big Labor Day Celebration," "Thousands of White and Colored Laborers Paraded Streets of City." "Harmony Between Races" As that report told it, the celebration was a landmark of many sorts. In a relatively lengthy preface to the description of the baseball game that was the culmination of the day, it noted that "If carrying the stars and stripes is a demonstrative evidence of patriotism and loyalty to the United States, the Norfolk colored labor organizations can be styled as true friends to their country. The organizations were out very strong on Labor day [sic]. Several thousands together with the white Labor unions marched the streets of Norfolk in celebration of the day designated as their day throughout the country.""
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The Pilates Exercise Specialists Program, 2005.
An overview of the Pilates exercise program, its history, how it works, and its benefits.
4,344 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper describes the Pilates Method of exercise. The paper describes the history of the Pilates Method, the objective of the method in terms of the mental and physical state of its participants, why it is beneficial to the body and how it conditions it, who can benefit from Pilates, and how it can be modified to suit the needs of the elderly.
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"The Pilates Exercise Specialists Program, Wellington, New Zealand, is guaranteed to make the user 'feel' the difference after two sessions, 'see' the difference after another few sessions, and make others 'notice' the difference after a few more weeks. What is Pilates Exercise, and how is it done? What is it supposed to do for the individual who opts for the Program, and how will the individual respond to it? The Pilates Exercise Program is supposedly one of the most comprehensive exercise programs ever offered to an individual who wants to exercise regularly. What it consists of is a full range of exercises to be done on machines and other equipment, and also a set of mat exercises. The Program is also often referred to as 'The Pilates Method of Mental and Physical Conditioning', and the Program is basically structured and tailored according to the individual's personal and unique needs, and must be performed on specially designed exercise equipment. (Welcome to the world of Pilates Exercise)"
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Phil Jackson, 2005.
A discussion of the qualities of a good sports coach and how famous basketball coach, Phil Jackson, fits this description.
3,541 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper concludes that Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches of all time and that he has been able to motivate and encourage and enhance the skills of his team of players so much that their performances have been improved to unexpected levels. It discusses how he has been a great influence on the game of basketball and winning the game against all odds, in some cases. His ability to focus on the outcomes that he wants his team to achieve has in no small measure contributed to his immense success as a coach and as a person.
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"Leadership is generally defined as the process by which an individual would be able to guide the group of individuals under his leadership towards a collective goal or a collective accomplishment, collective here referring to any type of event from any field such as sporting or music, and so on. The Coach of the team must assume this important role if he hoped for a good performance from his team members. A Coach today must not only be able to guide his team but also be able to adapt a holistic approach in all his dealings with his team. This also means that he must be able to not only bring out that individual's skills in sport but also mould them in an all round psychological growth and development of all the members of the team. This would mean hat a Coach today must possess a certain visionary ideal and the charisma to implement the ideal, and he must use sensible leadership as well as communication skills and qualities to make sensible decisions about his team. However, if the Coach is to have a vision about his team, then he must at first have a basic idea of how he wants his team to perform, where he wants his team to reach, what he wants his team members to accomplish, and how they would have to go about fulfilling his vision. (Leadership Skills and Sport: Going beyond the 'Team Captain')"
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Neighborhood Economies, 2005.
A look at the benefits to be gained whenever a community makes an investment in bringing a baseball team and the associated facilities to their neighborhood.
2,736 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper provides an overview of the rationale for communities wanting baseball teams and their facilities in their neighborhood, followed by an analysis of some typical examples from recent years. A discussion of current and future trends in the impact of baseball teams and their facilities on neighborhood economies is then followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"There are a number of other indications of the continuing popularity of sports and those who play them as well. "Since the beginning of the twentieth century," Guthrie and Jozsa report, "sports have assumed a growing role in American culture" (3). Millions of Americans watch and listen to daily broadcasts of baseball games and their results, as well as the minutiae involved in the sport. Millions of other fans enjoy their weekly games at ballparks located in cities, towns, and suburbs across North America (Guthrie & Jozsa 1999). Other examples include America's fascination with sports figures and their peccadilloes that continue to dominate American headlines, and a more recent trend has avid fans discussing a vast array of sports topics on talk radio and prime-time television programs. "Even minute changes in the operation and ownership of teams receive top billing in the press."
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Jets Stadium, 2005.
A look at the pros and cons of building a 75,000-seat stadium on the isle of Manhattan.
1,663 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines the proposed reasoning behind the plans to build a stadium in New York, dubbed the "New York Sports and Convention Center," proposed financing for the project, and public opinion of the issue. Additionally, this paper examines ways in which the government responsible for the plan can build the stadium, while still keeping local residents and businesses content.
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"When any new stadium is built in large cities across the nation, there are always two sides to the situation. Generally, politicians or businesses in the area want to increase revenue by the creation of a large stadium capable of accommodating many events, including sporting events, conventions, and trade shows. However, local businesses may fear the loss of their own revenue and local residents may oppose tax increases to fund the building, so may oppose the issue."
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Greyhound Racing, 2005.
Presents arguments in favor of abolishing greyhound racing.
1,579 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper reports on the inhumane practice of greyhound racing. It provides background information about the cruel conditions under which the dogs are raised and trained and then retired after they can no longer perform adequately. The paper also talks about what can be done to abolish the practice.
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"The use of animals of varying species has long been an accepted practice in all societies - from the oxen used to plow fields in India, to the use of horses in the American West, to the use of various livestock for food. However, the use of animals as entertainment, be it in bullfighting, bearbaiting, or dogfights is on the moral demise around the world, particularly in the United States. However, when it comes to the gambling-driven industries of horse and dog racing, there seems to be little stigma outside of animal - rights camps. This is wrong, particularly in the case of Greyhound racing - a form of entertainment that is so cruel to the animal that it must be abolished."
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Bullfighting in Mexico, 2004.
An overview of the origins and sport of bullfighting in Mexico.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines how bullfighting was introduced to the Mexican culture by the Spanish during the 1500s and how it has not only become a national symbol of Mexican society, but has come to reflect the social structure of the country as well, in terms of the seating and program structure.
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"The bullfight is divided into three stages called tercios, each of which are separated by horn signals. During the first stage, the bullfighter uses a large purple and yellow cape to display the bull to the crowd and to asses its strength, then the picadores enter and lance the back of the bull with steel tipped long pikes that penetrate the bull some four inches to test its strength and to weaken it. During the next stage, called La Suerte de Banderillas, three banderilleros attempt to stick a pair of darts into the attacking bull's back in order to further weaken it. During the final stage, the matador enters the ring and leads the bull around the ring with a small red cape, all the while dodging and taunting the bull to show the spectators his power and courage."
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Crisis Management, 2004.
An analysis of communication strategies used in crisis management.
2,084 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the importance of crisis management in sports marketing operations. The paper describes how sports organizations can use communications strategies to combat the negative effects of a crisis situation. The paper contends that, by using effective crisis management models, sports organizations are better prepared to identify 'spot fires,' which will enable marketers to extinguish the flames before they damage the organization's reputation.
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"One of the most important aspects of crisis management is the development and implementation of a theoretical and effective media relations campaign (O'Bierne and Ries, 2002). The media plays a key role in an organization's attempt to send key messages to the publics. On the flip side, it can also send negative and damaging messages, particularly when there is a crisis or scandal involved. The media's ability to jump on a story as soon as it happens has forced sports organizations to develop crisis strategies that can be launched just as quickly as the media can report the news (Fink, 1986)."
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Gold's Gym, 2004.
A case study of one of the global leaders in the fitness industry, Gold's Gym.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper presents an industry profile of Gold's Gym. The paper examines the company from four perspectives: the fitness industry's historical development, Gold's competitive structure, a general environment analysis, and the global nature of the fitness industry. The paper explores the Gold's Gym franchising policy.
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"In almost every nation of the world, fitness takes on a local feel in the sense that what has driven the specific nation in regard to health and fitness, survival and sport will inherently dictate what the fitness industry represents. In other words, in the Asian nations, martial arts may dictate the types of fitness organizations that will be successful and in the Middle East and Europe, group sports such as soccer may dictate the type of fitness program that excels. Obviously each region will have some factors that push one type of exercise over another. The United States is a major influence as well as the nation's wealth provides excess capitol for individuals to have the free time and money to seek exercise as a leisure activity. "As we enter the 21st century, one of the greatest accomplishments to be celebrated is the continuous pursuit of fitness since the beginning of man's existence. Throughout prehistoric time, man's quest for fitness has been driven by a desire to survive through hunting and gathering. Today, though no longer driven by subsistence requirements, fitness remains paramount to health and well-being."
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Sport Confidence and Perceived Ability, 2004.
This paper examines many theories to determine the relationship of sport confidence and perceived ability to improved sport performance.
2,965 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper explains that, whether considered a negative or positive value, sport confidence and perceived ability do lead to improved performance. The author points out that observational learning, which contributes to acquiring the sport skills needed, as well as to developing sport confidence and to determining an athlete?s perceived ability, according to Bandura, includes attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation. The paper relates that one aspect virtually all the researchers seemed to have accepted a priori was that the sport experience is correlated with skill, but that, from a scientific standpoint, skill defined as ?individual ability and performance" affects self-confidence and self-efficacy.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Sport Confidence and Perceived Ability
Similarities
Differences
Relationships with Other Theories
Conclusion
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"Further, two of three principles involved in social learning apply particularly well to the sport model. First, individuals will be more likely to adopt a behavior being modeled if they value the results adopting that behavior will produce. Second, they are more likely to adopt the behavior if the model is either similar to or admired by the individual and the behavior has functional value to the individual. This model seems to be more inclusive, and thus more universally applicable, than many other models."
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Physical Education, 2005.
A look at the need for physical education courses in school.
2,757 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines some of the statistics on the state of children's health that have been released by government organizations, such as the Center for Disease Control, and professional publications, such as the "Journal of Pediatrics," in an effort to demonstrate the need for intensive physical activity programs in schools.
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"The importance of a good education cannot be underestimated. Children spend their most formative years attending school full time, and it is vital that the education and experiences received there are sufficient for preparing students for the complete range of life situations that lie ahead of them. Schools focus on the development of academic skills in traditional subjects such as language, mathematics, and the sciences. In fact, schools depend on the achievement of their students in these subjects for funding and federal support due to such campaigns as President Bush?s ?No Child Left Behind? program, which bases the rating and therefore financial need of a school on its standardized test scores. Yet an important aspect of childhood development and preparation for their future has also been a part of traditional school curriculum. Physical Education is an essential part of the well-balanced class schedule for school children and is a needed part of overall education. The infamous Gym Class has received its share of both deserved and undeserved criticism and the rift between those who are enthusiastic about their physical education and those who despise the class is one of the defining social separations throughout the school years."
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Jeremy Bloom and NCAA, 2005.
A discussion of the case of Jeremy Bloom, dealing with paid endorsements and college sports.
5,475 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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Jeremy Bloom, a football player at the University of Colorado, was ruled ineligible to play for the team because he had accepted paid endorsements for professional skiing. The NCAA was the one that made the ruling, and they determined that anyone who is paid for endorsements is not allowed to play in college sports. This paper explains that there is some discussion and dissent as to whether this should be the ruling in cases like Bloom's, since the sport that he received paid endorsements for was distinctly and clearly separate from the sport that he played at the University of Colorado. It shows that there has been much discussion into this issue because there are those that are very serious about whether this ruling was accurate, and there are two sides to the argument, both of which are dealt with in this research.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Problem
Review of Related Literature
Discussion of Source Materials
Body of the Report
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Naturally, this is very important to Jeremy Bloom but there are bigger considerations as well. The ruling that the NCAA has regarding this type of paid endorsement and all of the other rulings that the NCAA has regarding college athletes affect not only Bloom but thousands of individuals that attend college across the United States and play sports as well. Most of these individuals are not affected by this particular ruling because they are not competent in another sport to the point where they are being offered endorsement money for professional things."
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"Sunday Coming", 2004.
A review of the book, "Sunday Coming: Black Baseball in Virginia", written
by Darrell J. Howard.
1,454 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses black baseball players of times gone by through a review of Darrell J. Howard's book, "Sunday Coming: Black Baseball in Virginia". The paper presents stories about players who played for love of the game and pride in their communities. The paper explains that these games were played during the period of Jim Crow segregation when black people were forced to avoid using public bathrooms, public drinking fountains, and clearly, the fun of the game lifted spirits up for black folks during a time of rampant racism and prejudice in Virginia and elsewhere in America.
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"Moreover, in an era today when ballplayers make millions of dollars per year to play the traditional game of baseball, and fans read about the drugs being used by some players ? and a one-time great player named Ken Caminiti who admitted to using cocaine and steroids, died in October, 2004 at the age of 41 from his abuses ? reading Sunday Coming is a joy and a throwback to an era of innocence. And in this modern era when fans pay up to $50 a ticket, and even much more, to watch the millionaires play the game of baseball, it is refreshing to read Sunday Coming. That is because Sunday Coming is about a period of time not so long ago in America when men played ?for the sport and competition, without the expensive promotion, sponsorship, gratuitous pay and reward? (4)."
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