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Anabolic Steroids Usage in Sports, 2006.
This paper discusses the implications of using anabolic steroids for performance enhancement in sports.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the issue of substance abuse in sports today. The paper points out that of all the controversial issues regarding contemporary sports, such as skyrocketing player salaries, unaffordable ticket prices, over expansion and ridiculously long playoff seasons, the most pressing of all is substance abuse. The paper further discusses how the lenient responses in the past to substance abuse by prominent professional athletes have sent the hypocritical and dangerous message to young athletes of high school age and even younger that substance abuse is not that big a deal and that it OK to use performance enhancing drugs.
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'The Last Season: A Team in Search of its Soul', 2006.
A positive review of Phil Jackson's book, "The Last Season: A Team in Search of its Soul".
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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In, "The Last Season: A Team in Search of its Soul", legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson chronicles the 2003-2004 season of the Los Angeles Lakers, beginning in training camp in Hawaii, on through the turbulent regular season and playoffs, until the day Lakers management told him the team was going to take a different direction. This paper reviews Jackson's book and concludes that Jackson's vast experience as a head coach, his unmatched knowledge of the game of basketball, and the volatile combination of personalities and egos on the 2004 Lakers roster provide for fascinating reading.
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Hockey and Canada's Cultural Identity, 2006.
A discussion and analysis of Richard Gruneau's and David Whitson's book, "Hockey Night in Canada".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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There are a few stereotypical images that spring to mind when one thinks of Canada's national identity, and hockey is inevitably one of them. Is this sport really a part of Canada's national identity, or has it become an empty corporate shell? This paper discusses the book "Hockey Night in Canada", by Richard Gruneau and David Whitson and the message it conveys about the Canadian cultural and national identity.
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Gender Differences in Physical Education, 2006.
A look at gender differences in the learning styles in the physical education classroom.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper explores perceptions in gender and learning styles to attempt to determine whether learning styles are the primary factor in student accomplishment in the physical education classroom. The focus of the paper is on biological versus socio-cultural factors that determine outcome and predisposition within the physical education classroom for male and female students and teachers.
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"Gender has been demonstrated to play a role in how students approach learning and education (Penney, 2002; Rink, 2005). The extent to which this occurs is not fully recognized, as it appears difficult to quantify different approaches to learning through gender or through sociological factors that influence behavior for members of either sex. While male and female students both participate in extracurricular athletic abilities, observational data suggests that male students are more likely to openly participate in required physical activity classes than are female students (Dowling, 2001; Penney, 2002; Rink, 2005). Physical education teachers report that it is more difficult to motivate female students into physical activity during required class periods."
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Corporate Ownership, Public Money, 2006.
A look at corporate ownership of professional sports teams and whether such a union is beneficial to the sports teams and the public.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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In the present day, modern world, corporate ownership of professional sports teams and the venues in which they play seem to be locked in a permanent union. Some would even argue that this merger is essential, as professional sports have become so expensive that many would argue they could not survive without commercial sponsorship. This paper considers whether this relationship is really beneficial, or whether it's just another way for corporate owners to make more money.
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Coaching in John Grisham's 'Bleachers', 2006.
A review of the novel 'Bleachers' by John Grisham.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper reviews the novel 'Bleachers' by best-selling mystery novelist John Grisham. Grisham presents the story of the impact of a high school football coach - Eddie Rake - on the small American town of Messina and, in particular, on the life of a young quarterback. This paper demonstrates the image of coaching depicted in this novel as arguably an icon of history: the gruff, hard-nosed but essentially decent "Coach" figure that can be seen in many old movies. This essay argues, however, that this iconic representation presents a number of lessons and issues of relevance to modern coaching in the 21st century.
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Students, Sports and Academic Achievement., 2006.
A discussion regarding the possibility of a link between Latino high school students, sports and academic achievement.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper discusses the limited educational research done to-date that is relevant to the role high school athletic programs plays in motivating Latino students to achieve academically, if any. The paper then goes on to confirm, deny or ascertain that there is a lack of a sufficient body of sound statistical evidence to support the conventional wisdom in the educational field that three is little if any correlation between playing sports and getting good grades in general, and in relation to particular ethnic groups.
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Canadian Inter-University Sport & Women, 2006.
A discussion regarding the question of whether women should be permitted to play contact in all sports.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This report explores the question of whether women should be permitted to participate in all contact sports. A contextual analysis of this issue reveals that its assumptions are predicated upon historically-defined appropriate gender roles for women that are currently under revision in Western society. Given the increasing popularity of such sports among women, and interest in women's athletics in society in general, it recommends that participation be permitted with the caveat that they can only compete with other female athletes in these contact sports.
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Athletes and Steroid Use, 2006.
A discussion regarding the use and abuse of steroids by athletes participating in competitive sports.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses the abuse of steroids in the athletic world and presents a strong argument against the use of steroids by young athletes or by athletes of any age. This paper emphasizes how these substances destroy young bodies and present a moral affront to the sporting ideal of fair play and competitive integrity.
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"The paper begins first by discussing what these drugs do to the bodies of individuals. Specifically, emphasis is placed upon their impact on vital organs and their impact upon reproductive capabilities. At the same time, space is devoted to detailing the short-term benefits or "boosts" which make steroid ingestion so desirable for many athletes. From there, the paper turns to the fairly ubiquitous abuse of steroids in America - a discussion which is important because it highlights just how many Americans are placing their lives and health at terrible risk in pursuit of a peculiar image or in pursuit of athletic glory. Not to be overlooked is the treatment of the steroid or drug problem in professional sports.
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Women in Sports, 2006.
A discussion regarding women's unequal participation and media coverage in sport.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the major problem of gender inequality in sports. This inequality reaches further than just participation in sport, but also to the media coverage of women's sport. This paper further discusses the theory that men are considered to be more competitive and therefore are deserve to be more in the media spotlight.
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" Gender inequality is a major problem in sports both in terms of women's participation and media coverage. Gender inequality has its source in gender stereotypes. Men are viewed as deserving a dominant position in sports because they are more competitive and sport is their proper sphere. Sexual difference and the notion of male dominance have a specific purpose, which is to guarantee that male dominance or hegemony will continue. My position is in agreement with researchers that media coverage serves the purpose of maintaining sexual difference and opposing sex roles."
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Hockey as Canadian Mythology, 2006.
A look at the significant role that hockey plays in the Canadian national identity using John B. Lee's book, "The Hockey Sonnets".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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Every nation has a unique way of expressing their most deeply held beliefs and customs through local art, community projects, or organized activities like sports. This paper explains that, in Canada, geography and nature have resulted in the game of hockey being part of the national landscape. The paper further discusses John B. Lee's book, "The Hockey Sonnets", and how it uses the mythology of hockey to express cultural ideologies and dramatic narratives from the viewpoint of the Canadian cultural identity.
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Hockey Night in Canada, 2006.
This paper discusses hockey as a part of Canadian culture.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer mentions that the labor movement had cemented the concept of leisure time into the middle-class, Canadian mindset permanently. The writer points out that the development of institutionalized hockey in early Canadian life was a way to define the meaning of the sport, understand why it was played, and how these factors contributed to social life and behavior. Further, the writer maintains that hockey played an important part in the formation of early Canadian stuff.
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"Canadian culture is an elusive concept. The vast geography of the country, coupled with hundreds of years of steady immigration, make any single national phenomenon difficult to define. One cultural factor that many Canadians can agree on is the national sport of hockey. In the book Hockey Night in Canada, Richard Gruneau and David Whitson examine this cultural phenomenon and how it affects the Canadian mindset. The authors state at the beginning of Chapter 2 that "one of the many indicators of hockey's growing importance in Canadian popular culture" was the fierce debate that continues to rage over where in the country the game first originated. The three cities vying for the title seem ... "
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Sociological Theory and the Life of Greg Louganis, 2006.
An review of Greg Louganis' autobiography in which he describes his place in society as a homosexual and dyslexic.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines sociological theories in relation to Olympic diver Greg Louganis. Louganis' life as a homosexual and an individual with dyslexia is considered in terms of his place in a society with rigid norms. Additionally, his autobiography is used to explore these ideas.
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"Greg Louganis, a four time Olympic diving gold medallist, finally was capable of presenting the story of his life to the public through his novel, "Breaking the Surface: The Story of Greg Louganis." Louganis' open discussion of his sexuality, dyslexia, and inability to be accepted within the social order for the majority of his life altered the public image that Louganis believed he was forced to present throughout his athletic career. This was due to the fact that society was structured in a manner that opposed different cultures, as well as individuals that did not fit into the societal norm of the time. Due to this primary factor Louganis' life can be examined within the scope of sociological theories that not only explain many of the choices that Louganis made in his lifetime, but also his ability to change his life in recent years and begin to live in a manner that expresses his...."
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The World Series of Poker, 2006.
An analysis on the World Series of Poker.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper examines the World Series of Poker, the annual poker tournament owned by Harrah casino company. It offers a brief, but necessary, recounting of the tournament history, starting in the 1970s and moving through its acquisition by Harrah. Following this history lesson the paper expands on the growth of the World Series of Poker in recent years. The author mentions the potential fragility of the tournament due to the rapid growth.
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"The purpose of this study is to examine in some detail the World Series of Poker, the annual poker tournament owned by Harrah's casino company and televised on ESPN every summer. There can be little doubt that in the past few years poker--especially the tournament mainstay Texas Hold 'Em--has become an American craze ("Analysis: Corporate Case Study" 10). This is a cultural trend that Harrah's has capitalized upon with its extensive promotion of the World Series of Poker. The World Series of Poker has long been regarded as the Olympics of tournament poker (Peters and Kloet 86). With such high esteem also comes high visibility. This makes the World Series of Poker one of the best examples of corporate exploitation of cultural trends. My consideration of the World Series of Poker is relatively straightforward. The question before me is whether or not the World ..."
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Gender Issues in Sport, 2005.
A discussion on gender equality in sport.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explores the frequently argued case that in the interest of equality between genders that males and females should have the opportunity to compete in sporting events by playing on the same teams. The paper puts forth the argument that this is an unfair practice, as males and females are physiologically dissimilar and males would have the advantage and thus females would be excluded.
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"It is frequently argued that in the interest of equality between genders that males and females should have the opportunity to compete in sporting events by playing on the same teams (Costa and Guthrie, 6-8). Several female athletes have recently brought this issue to the general public; Mia Hamm, for example, has been referred to as one of the best athletes in the history of the world and was able to outperform her male counterparts in many ways. This suggests that males and females do have the basis for equality within sports, and the opportunity should be provided to allow competition between evenly-matched athletes, regardless of gender."
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Anti-Doping Measures, 2005.
A comparison of the reactions of the Major League Baseball Players' Associations and the National Football League Players' Association's to policies of steroid testing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the reaction of the players' unions of the MLB, the NBA and the NFL with regards to policies for testing of steroids on professional athletes. It shows the difference between the Major League Baseball Players' Associations strong opposition to any anti-doping measures and the willingness of the National Football League Players' Association's willingness to comply with tougher steroid testing measures.
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"Anti-Doping Measures and Professional Sports League Players' Unions Professional sports has become more competitive than ever before with many hopeful young men competing at the high school and collegiate levels with the dream of eventually becoming a professional athlete and enjoying all of the fame and fortune that their favorite sports heroes enjoy. However, because of the fierceness of the competition and the limited number of slots available on professional sports team rosters, most of these young men will never realize their dream and the ones who are fortunate enough to get a taste of that sweet dream know that it may be only momentary unless they manage to stay at the top of their game and ahead of the competition curve. The high level of vulnerability of professional athletic careers and the unrelenting competition may be what drives some professional athletes to seek to gain and edge by using steroids."
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Women in Sport, 2005.
A discussion on the relationship between the ability to excel in sports and the social construction of femininity.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper considers the nature of the relationship between sports and the social construction of femininity. The writer suggests that there seems to be a contradiction between our society's perceptions of the attributes associated with true femininity, and the attributes required for sports. For example, the notion of femininity still seems to center on aspects such as passivity, submission, cooperativeness, maternity, etc. On the other hand, most sports require aggression, competitiveness, and assertiveness in order to excel.
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"Women in Sport: What is the Relationship between Sports and the Social Construction of Femininity? This paper considers the nature of the relationship between sports and the social construction of femininity. I was motivated to research this question because it seems there is a contradiction between our society's perceptions of the attributes associated with true femininity, and the attributes required for sports. For example, the notion of femininity still seems to center on aspects such as passivity, submission, cooperativeness, maternity, etc. On the other hand, most sports require aggression, competitiveness, and assertiveness in order to do well."
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Sportsmanship in Cricket, 2005.
A discussion of communication and appropriate social conduct as demonstrated in the game of cricket through the 1970s.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the trait of sportsmanship in cricket in the historical context through the 1970s. The purpose of the paper is to prove that the popularity of the game was in large part due to its use as a mode of communication of appropriate social conduct among the upper classes and, through the popularity of the game, to the lower classes as well.
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"Cricket and the British Empire Introduction Cricket has always been deemed a "gentleman's game" due to an emphasis on fair play and appropriate conduct both for the players and the spectators. The game is heavily legislated, consisting of traditional laws and supplemental rules and policies that cannot be violated by any participant. The overwhelming context of cricket is one of order; while the game itself is intended to be enjoyable for its participants and its audience, a good game of cricket is embedded as much in its social interactions as the sport itself. When examined in a historical context, these traits in a simple sporting event suggest a set of priorities within the civilization that created the game. The popularity of the game emerged during the Victorian period, when civilities were a priority among the upper classes."
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Jackie Robinson as Disciple, 2005.
This paper discusses Jackie Robinson as an unlikely disciple of Jesus Christ.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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In this paper, the writer looks at Jackie Robinson who was the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. The writer discusses that Jackie Robinson did not overcome the hatred of racial bigots all across America by sharing their love for baseball; he overcame their hatred by conducting himself as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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"Because of his moral courage, Jackie Robinson became a legend both on and off the baseball diamond. As the first African American baseball player in the major leagues, Robinson quietly confronted the pervasive racism infesting mid-twentieth century American society and culture with dignity and a fierce determination to suppress his combative nature. He understood that America's pastime was cherished with almost sacred reverence by tens of millions of Americans and demonstrated his own reverence and unquenchable passion for the game of baseball every time he stepped on to the playing field."
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