| 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 Bandura’s 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 conference’s 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 turf’s 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
Ruth’s 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 Babe’s 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 Robinson’s Enduring Legacy :
An 11 paper on baseball’s 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 Robinson’s Social Contributions
: An 8 page paper discussing the social effect felt by Jackie Robinson’s 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 man’s rules yet remaining within those same
rules. Bibliography lists 9 sources. JackieRo.wps
Jackie Robinson’s Legacy / Review Of
Tygel’s "Baseball’s 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 Smith’s biography shows a negative side to Jordan’s
character not seen by his adoring public, debunking the Jordan mystique was not
Smith’s 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 Ripken’s "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 Ripken’s relationship with his father, who also coached the
Orioles. Insights into the man’s upbringing are given as well as data about
Ripken’s 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 / Golf’s 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 marketer’s 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 NCAA’s Baseball
Bat Controversy : This 6 page report discusses the controversy over the
NCAA’s 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
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