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Tae Kwon Do, 2002.
Examination of the origins and attributes of Korean martial arts Tae Kwon Do.
697 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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Discusses the art's special features and what makes it unique. Compares it to other forms of martial arts. The paper presents the main ideas and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do and how these are practiced by those who follow the art in their daily life.
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"Dozens of martial arts are practiced around the world but few are as popular as the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. It is no surprise that Tae Kwon Do attracts hundreds of millions of students: it comprises the grace and flexibility training of yoga, the self defense potential of Judo, and the mental prowess of Aikido. But Tae Kwon Do surpasses all other martial arts in its attention to all facets of the human being. Tae Kwon Do affects the practitioner on the mental as well as the physical level. Tae Kwon Do is practiced by an estimated 30 million people in almost 150 nations around the world (World Taekwondo Federation, http://myhome.elim.net/taekwondo/wtf/ ). Up to 3 million Americans practice Tae Kwon Do for health and fitness ("History of Taekwondo and the United States Taeqwondo Won," http://www.ustw.org/index.htm). Its presence in the Olympics testifies to its worldwide presence and acceptance as the best martial art form. Even Karate-do, also immensely popular, cannot match Tae Kwon Do's universal appeal. Contrary to popular belief, Tae Kwon Do can be practiced by anyone, even those in a weakened physical state. The martial art is extremely easy to learn and incorporate into daily life."
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Tennis, 2002.
An in-depth description of the rules and techniques of tennis.
3,020 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper describes the appearance of the tennis court, the rules of the game, how the players hit the ball, and which muscles are used for each movement and how the scoring works. It describes how the game is judged by umpires and referees and how electronic devices are used to assist the judges. It describes how each part of the body is used during the game.
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"The referees in recreational contests are usually the players themselves, but officials in tournaments keep score, judge shots as good or not and interpret rules. The chair umpire heads the judges and sits on a tall chair in one end of the net, while the other line judges sit around the court and away from the movement area of the players."
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Fitness Facility Improvement, 2002.
An essay on an improvement plan for a fitness facility.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a business plan for a gym or fitness training facility for better use of space and efficient service. Included are plans for better management, improved programming and additional training. The writer explains that this is a big money making enterprise and the right type of facility can be a major hit.
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"Fitness facilities have become part of the American landscape. Until recent years fitness centers were found for the most part only in private country clubs or the YMCA. However, now every community has at least one, if not several work-out gyms, complete with massage rooms and spas. New facilities are being built and older centers remodeled every day, each designed with the latest equipment and features to fit the needs of the surrounding community. Moreover, fitness facilities and sports centers have become a competitive market in the business world during the last decade. With franchises opening coast to coast and world wide, fitness is big business."
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Athletic Scholarships, 2002.
A discussion on the pros of athletic scholarships, the fund-raising projects involved, the scholarship recipients and the way in which higher education becomes available to students that may not have had this opportunity.
6,285 words (approx. 25.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 146.95
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The following paper examines why athletic scholarships are the ultimate way to finance the survival of college athletic teams and the athletes who play competitively on the athletic teams education. The writer asserts that scholarships teach the athletes about competition although competition is discouraged. This paper argues that athletic scholarships bring out the best in students, teaches good sportsmanship behavior, and with the NCAA academic requirements, teaches teenagers responsibility and to keep their priorities in order.
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"Athletic Scholarship programs are funding provided through donations, fundraises, federal government funds and businesses,to allow the existence of college and university athletic programs, which provide pre-professional athletic training and higher education for gifted athletes who are determined to succeed. Providing scholarship programs for colleges gives athletes the experience and knowledge of the dedication that is required to succeed in athletics, which encourages the athlete to perform at his or best when competing for the scholarships. Colleges highest sources of budget increases is encouraged by the talent and the physical abilities of the athletes on the athletic teams, when they break records at winning games Although athletes may be perceived as academically non-competitive, and the majority of the student body and school officials may claim they spend most of their time playing or have unrealistic life goals, but the athletes are the primary reasons why the school gets media attention, and increased budgets to purchase new learning technologies, which provides the necessary funds to invest in advanced and new higher education programs."
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Inline Skating into the 21st Century... And Beyond, 2002.
A study on skating with emphasis on inline skating.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the evolution of skating and the emersion of inline skating. It reviews the museum exhibition, "Inline Skating into The 21st Century and Beyond" and describes the history of the wheel and other inventions that make the sport inline skating possible today. The paper includes color illustrations and photographs.
Table of Contents
1. Description of Exhibit
2. The History of Inline Skating
3. Roller Blading
4. Exhibition Checklist
5. Marketing Analysis
6. Administrative Matters
7. Conclusion
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""Inline Skating Into The 21st Century and Beyond" will trace the roots of the wheel and how thru numerous developments and innovations the popular sport of inline skating was born. The exhibit will provide a retelling of how the wheel was invented, and outline the various inventions that were made possible because of the invention of the wheel with the primary focus on the evolution and history of inline skating. Moreover, the exhibit will present inline skating in all its many forms, including roller skating, ice skating and roller blading. "
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Arthritic Conditions, 2002.
A discussion on arthritic conditions in the body, their causes, treatment, current research, and what effect they have on athletic participation.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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The paper discusses the three types of arthritis, namely rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The paper describes the problems associated with arthritis and the common misperceptions of the disease. It also discusses the important link between sports, exercise and arthritis and the social and economic cost of arthritis. A list of the treatments for arthritis is given. The paper presents which areas of research into arthritis could be extended.
Table of Contents
Problem Statement
Literature Review
Introduction
Types of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Causes of Arthritis
Treatments Available
Current Research
Arthritis and Athletic Activities
Research Needed
Learning Outcome
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"Arthritis is said to be the number one cause of disability in the United States, with more individuals disabled with arthritis than by both heart disease and strokes (Lewis 2000). Arthritis is also a disease that is plagued with misunderstanding. The Center for Disease Control warns that it is these misunderstandings that result in the disease doing so much harm (Lewis 2000)."
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Improving your Fitness Center, 2002.
An examination of how to provide or improve a fitness facility through better management, improved programming and additional training or equipment.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper lays out strategies and concepts which are designed to help owners and managers of fitness facilities to boost their clientele and their image. It discusses the importance of effective advertising and the necessity for innovative new programs aimed at all age levels.
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"Does your fitness center seem to be lacking business? Does it seem to lack those select customers that you imagined when you open your fitness center? There are steps the management can take to improve the quality and quantity of customers. Give it a boost by adding some new equipment, some motivation with bonuses, shake up the advertisements, and educate some local businesses. Your fitness center can be boosted from the humdrums to a busy fun fitness center with active participation from a variety of new customers."
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Sports and Betting, 2002.
A paper which discusses the issue of betting in sports in the United States.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper discusses the pros and cons of sports gambling, the problems with the betting - such as players receiving gifts from betting agents and the demoralization of the players and the game. The paper also studies the effect of sports betting on the economy.
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"Gambling and betting on sports can be traced back to the Greeks and Roman days, if not before. Risk is the essence of sports, and so is gambling. So it isn't surprising to find the two hand in hand. But there are loud cries from politicians to pass bills against sport betting. The motivation for the bill can be traced to the Conservative Right and you can trace their thinking all the way back to the colonial period and the Puritans who tried to forbid gambling in New England. "The arguments we're hearing in 2001 are exactly what moral leaders argued about in 1700" "
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Literature Review of Hazing in Sports, 2002.
A paper which discusses the merits of "hazing" in the world of sport.
3,230 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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Hazing has been described as a humiliating act or initiation one must take part in in order to be accepted into a sports group or team. This paper shows how hazing is increasingly becoming problematic for society. Its supporters extol the virtues of the practice by focusing on its ability to build character and a strong bond between team veterans and rookies and opponents of the practice justifiably proclaim the practice's elements of barbarism and sadism. The paper compares the two perspectives regarding the merits of hazing. It discusses, too, the literature which has been written about this practice and examines the different points of view proffered by the many analysts on this particular subject. The author of the paper surmises that only in investigating the pros and cons of these initiation rites can we understand how entrenched this problem has become in the minds of the people who continue to conduct this barbaric practice.
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"There has been a lot of literature in the past that has addressed the problem of hazing in athletics. Most of the research agrees that there is a consistency in the arguments for hazing. One popular opinion is that older team members haze younger team member potentials in order to assert their leadership. However, hazing does not have to be the vehicle to assert this authority. In fact, the most obvious method of displaying leadership is on the playing field as opposed to shaving a member's hair off. Another common argument for hazing is that it instils fear and respect in the hearts of younger members when interacting with their more esteemed and older teammates. However, isn't it more important to create a bond between teammates and instil that fear and awe in the opposing team? Also, respect should be earned, not demanded."
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Greek Art and Sculpture, 2002.
An analysis of how nudity was a fact of ancient Greek daily life and how the art--statues-- reflected the Greeks' acceptance of it.
1,828 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The following paper examines how all Greek sports, even the Olympic events, were performed in the nude. This paper examines how nudity in and of itself wasn't the purpose of the art, but was used to best represent the images. The writer explores how women were banned from the Olympics because it was held in a sacred area. This paper also explores how the the nudity in sports gave sculptors a reason to study the human body more closely, and its proportion and movements. The writer traces back early attempts to capture the human form and examines how over time, nude sculptures became smoother and more realistic, while still adhering to the quest for the ideal.
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"Even though sculptors eventually worked out the proportions in their work. the Greeks were not known for experimentation with style. Once they found an image that was pleasing, they tended to stick with it. The typical male statue, the Kouros style, had a very distinct pattern that was followed: "The figure stands erect and strictly frontal with his left leg advanced, his arms tense at his sides with fists clenched. Details are represented with strength and simplicity. The eyes are big and almond-shaped, the ears large and so carved as to form a kind of decorative adjunct; the essential parts of the body are clearly defined and subject to an established canon of proportions, while muscles and bones form surface patterns on the marble. The work already has those qualities of grandeur and proportion which characterize all the best Greek sculpture throughout its history." (Carver) The male form was the highest level of ideal beauty."
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Physical Education in Elementary School, 2001.
A look at the importance of exercise and physical education to young school children.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper briefly examines the advantages and shows the importance that this topic be taught and instructed by trained professionals in order for the exercise to have the most benefit. Advantages listed are teaching healthy living habits, better concentration in lessons and higher self esteem.
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"The evidence is clear that physical education needs to be an important part of education at the elementary school level. It needs to be taught by trained physical education teachers who understand the need to instill a love of an active lifestyle and who have access to adequate materials and equipment to do their jobs well. This will enrich the quality of their lives because a variety of vital activities are part of their life, and it will help them establish and maintain good physical health. All children should be included in such a program, including those with physical limitations (Kalakian, 2001)."
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), 2008.
This paper explores whether interest in mixed martial arts (MMA) will surpass interest in the traditional sport of boxing.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that boxing is beginning to lose some of its appeal to younger audiences, who, having been raised on bloodthirsty video games and extreme sports, and are hankering for more action and more violence than can be seen in the traditional boxing ring. The paper further explains that the growing interest in MMA sports not only wreaks havoc on its participants but on the boxing industry as well; not only is boxing losing fans to MMA but it is losing some of its leaders and participants as well. The paper then discusses some of the reasons for the appeal of MMA sports and concludes that, in the end, it remains to be seen what the future holds for both sports but most fans are hoping that neither becomes a permanent casualty.
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"Controversy is perhaps another reason for the growing popularity of MMA, as it has certainly had its share of media attention and heated discussion. Boxing, which has been around for centuries, has always sparked controversy about its violent nature as well, but when something fresh and innovative enters the scene, people are quick to forget the old and concentrate on the new. As we all know, the more controversial something is, the more popular it is likely to be."
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Sports, Culture and the Players of the Game, 2008.
This paper discusses sports and game players and looks at the cultural aspect of this issue.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer notes that with the advent of modern communication and media technologies, sports have become a global industry and have become a channel for cultural and ethnic diversity. The writer investigates the role of sports in promoting cultural exchange. The term cultural exchange is used by the paper to refer to the assimilation or accommodation of practices associated with non-American cultural traditions. Changes in existing perception about a particular culture because of the sports exposure are also assessed. Sports of interest are primarily baseball, basketball as well as American football - sports which have been identified the most with the United States. Current perceptions of the influx of foreign players and its implication to the industry, players and sports fans are also assessed. At the end of the paper, a conclusion is developed as to the effectiveness of sports as a platform of cultural communication.
Outline:
Introduction
Background
Assessment
Implications
Conclusion
Works Cited
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" A good illustration of the case is the recruitment of Yao Ming. His physical stature and sport are not directly associated with the characterization of being Chinese. Joanne Tang points out that the popular characterization of the race has been that they are of diminutive in statures, associated with martial arts or as academics and involved in trade. Chinese athletes have also been more associated with gymnastics, diving and marital arts. Thus, Yao seemed to be distinctly out of character. At the same time, he also didn't subscribe to the idea of a basketball star, appearing even at times recalcitrant to face the public or the media. Baseball's Masanori Murakami experience was also similar. He recalls that though baseball was considered a big sport even in his time, he had to significantly adjust to the intensity of playing in Major League Baseball. One critical difference in perspective that he refers to is that his view of playing baseball before playing in the United States was that it was a profession foremost but in the United States, the celebrity value of athletes is much more pronounced."
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Roy Tarpley and the NBA, 2007.
This paper discusses Roy Tarpley's substance abuse issues and his subsequent suspension from the NBA (National Basketball Association).
1,417 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper describes Roy Tarpley's professional basketball career with the Dallas Mavericks. The paper then identifies Tarpley's drug and alcohol problems that led to him to being permanently banned from the association. The paper discusses the labelling theory and primary and secondary deviance as theories that explain Tarpley's behavior. Finally, the paper looks at the argument that professional athletes can become icons and so they must behave accordingly.
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"Roy Tarpley was born on the 28th of November 1964 in New York NY. At seven feet tall, Tarpley was the seventh pick in the 1986 NBA draft out of Michigan [1]. He started his professional basketball career with the Dallas Mavericks, playing as a center-forward [1]. In the five seasons that he played for the Mavericks, Tarpley averaged 12.6 points and 8.2 rebounds [3-4]. With a combination of great running, jumping, shooting, and rebounding skills [2], Tarpley was easily one of the best Maverick players ever. In 1988, just two years after starting his professional career, Tarpley was awarded the all-time NBA sixth man award [5]."
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Sports Drinks, 2008.
This paper discusses the five types of sports drinks available for consumers.
1,537 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper looks at low-carbohydrate drinks that reduce fatigue and promote maximal performance, high-carbohydrate drinks for after exercise that promote glycogen re-synthesis, and protein drinks that provide essential amino acids. The paper also discusses recovery drinks that combine carbohydrates and protein and fat-burner drinks that help for weight loss. The paper concludes by pointing out that sports excellence does not come in a bottle. The paper emphasizes that sports nutrients are meant to supplement a healthy diet with plenty of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats.
Outline:
Introduction
Low-Carbohydrate Drinks Reduce Fatigue
High-Carbohydrate Drinks Promote Glycogen Re-synthesis
Protein Drinks Provide Essential Amino Acids
Recovery Drinks Combine Carbohydrates and Protein
Fat-Burner Drinks Help You Lose Weight
Conclusion
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"Not long ago, the category of sports drinks had one entry. Gatorade originally developed for the Gators football team at the University of Florida, Gatorade became a household word with the once-revolutionary concept that water is not the best thing to drink during exercise."
"When studies confirmed that drinks with electrolytes and simple carbohydrates improved sports performance, a new market segment was born. It has since grown to a billion dollar industry with a large number of entries and an ever-expanding variety of flavors."
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Vince Lombardi: A Case Study in Effective Leadership, 2008.
A case study of Vince Lombardi, a football coach and transformational leader.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper analyzes the leadership style of Vince Lombardi. It seeks to explain how his early upbringing and the events of his youth influenced him and eventually led him, almost by chance, to his true calling as a football coach. Lombardi is presented as a transformational leader who imposed his own vision of excellence in performance upon team members, while respecting each member as an individual and winning their loyalty and admiration. The paper asserts that his approach to competition and winning is defended against claims of some latter-day critics that Lombardi placed winning above sportsmanship and love of the game. In conclusion, the paper argues instead that the will to achieve peak performance and winning was, to Lombardi, inseparable from sportsmanship, and a natural consequence of love of the game.
Outline:
Introduction
Situation and Environment
Analysis of Lombardi's Leadership Style
Annotated Bibliography
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"From the very outset, Vince Lombardi acquired and displayed one leadership characteristic with which he would always be associated---a strong belief in the importance of winning against all odds. Regarding the circumstances of his early upbringing as the first-born son of an upwardly mobile Italian-American butcher, David Maraniss observes: "[His parents] worshiped their first son more year by Year. . . . .His family stressed to him that being average was not enough, that he was better than the rest. They played to win, from Grandma Izzo at cards to Father Harry at Scrabble.... No one wanted Vince to spend his life cutting meat" (1999, 22-23)."
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Steroids and Sports, 2008.
This paper discusses the growing use of steroids in sports.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that steroid use has increased significantly in the past five years due to the increased competition in sports. The author points out that anabolic steroids enhance an athlete's overall performance; however, the consequences of using steroids are not worth the dangers to which athletes subject their bodies and integrity. The paper reports that steroid use in high school athletes is growing rapidly as young athletes see professionals as role models that are willing to risk their health by taking steroids to achieve athletic goals. The author relates that anabolic steroids are banned in all sports in the United States and most of the world; however, this has not stopped athletes from trying to receive a competitive edge via steroid use. The paper underscores that the reason many athletes are willing to do steroids is because of lack of tough penalties.
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"In many sports, such as Major League Baseball, athletes are allowed many strikes and receive fines for using steroids. The current first strike offense in baseball is The policy says that the penalty for a first positive test for steroids is "a 10-day suspension or up to a $10,000 fine", and there is no public identification of players who are fined rather than suspended. Baseball has said that first-time offenders would be publicly identified as having failed a test in addition to a suspension. In the NFL, steroid use is banned. Players are randomly tested, and those testing positive could face game suspensions."
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An Ethical Dilemma in Sports, 2008.
An analysis of the detrimental effects and ethical dilemma of steroid use to enhance athletic performance.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the ethics involved in the use of steroids in order to enhance athletic performance, looking at the use of both legal and illegal steroids within sports. The paper also discusses the history of steroid use and its legality within the United States. Finally, the paper looks briefly at the side effects that come with the use of anabolic steroids. The paper contains a table that summarizes the drug schedules and the penalties for violation of the Federal Law, Controlled Substance Act of 1970.
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"The use of performance enhancement drugs by many people in our society will not slow down anytime soon. Many negative effects are contributed to the abuse of these drugs but this has not stopped people, especially athletes, from using them. People want to get results faster than they normally would when it come to body image and performance. Our society has become one, of great expectations and demands but not one with a lot of patience. In my opinion in order to get the public to understand the harm about steroids we need to educate ourselves and our children. We have the moral obligation to teach the world and future generations about the ethical dilemmas that this drug and many others bring to the world. We also have the legal authority to helps us spread the message about the harms of steroids through punishment and deterrence but the justice system is concerned with other major crimes. Ethics teach us about what is right or wrong, the only problem is that over time the perception of what is right or wrong has changed tremendously. There are many people who think using drugs is acceptable, while the majority still think it is not. Education is the solution to the ethical dilemma of using steroids in sports."
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