| Muscle
Strain / Causes, Prevention & Treatment : A 10 page analysis of the causes of
muscle strain, prevention and treatment. The writer presents this information by analyzing
current medical literature on the subject and compares the causes, prevention methods and
treatments for professional athletes vs. non-athletes. The paper includes two appendices,
incorporating five tables of research results and drugs used to treat muscle strain in the
U.S. and Canada. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Msclstrn.wps
Black Sprinters And Performance :
A 15 page literature review that is developed to support the thesis that there are
racially specific physiological differences between black and white sprinters that impact
athlete performance. Bibliography lists 21 sources. Sprint.wps
Muscle Strength and Running Speed : A
22 page thesis that supports the correlation between muscle strength and increased running
speed for non-professional athletes in a 50 meter sprint. The writer goes into great
detail and examines in-depth research in this model. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Running.wps
Leg Strength & Muscle Mass In Football
Linemen : A 30 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to leg
strength, muscle mass, and strength training to increase performance in football linemen.
This paper considers the models and results presented in a number of articles and outlines
the effective strength and conditioning program directed by Purdue University.
Bibliography lists 20 sources. Linemen.wps
Russian Electro Stimulation / Another Form of
Electrical Muscle Stimulation :
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Russian Electro Stimulation as a form of
muscular massage. This paper demonstrates the benefits of this technique. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Electst.wps
Orthopedic Sports Medicine : A 16
page paper discussing the state of evolution of orthopedic sports medicine. It often
carries the remnant of the skepticism of years past, when those involved just seemed not
to fit anywhere. The physicians involved in orthopedic sports medicine often were looked
on as M.D.s that simply couldn’t compete in the world of "real" medicine,
and the lay people involved as trainers and support personnel to the performing athletes
were regarded as would-be athletes with the same disabilities. But times are changing.
Orthopedic sports medical practitioners are being viewed as competent as any other M.D. in
any other specialty, and sound research is contributing to the overall well of knowledge
regarding injury, treatment options and patient outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Sportmed.wps
Sports Psychology / Making a Comeback From an
Injury : A 10 page paper discussing the issues of sports psychology involved when
an athlete makes a comeback from an injury. What is the motivation, the personal issues,
and the problems associated with recovery? Also discussed are the various psychological
and emotional obstacles faced during the healing process. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sportinj.wps
Athlete Motivation and the Correlation between
Motivation & Performance :
One of the most difficult aspects of physical education is developing motivational tools
for athletes, and educators have struggled to promote self- and group-directed
motivational programming and assessments to improve the performance of student athletes.
This 25 page paper considers the problem of motivation within the scope of physical
education programming and provides an overview of the commonly applied motivational
models. This study also provides some suggestions and recommendations for educators, and
links motivation to performance in an effective discussion about competitive performance
in team sports programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Motperf.wps
Winning in Sports -- Where’s the
"Zone?": An 8 page essay on the state of sports psychology as it is
currently journal-reported, regardless of what its actual practice might be. All of the
journal literature reviewed reported statistical manipulations of standard psychological
tests. Only one article provided any deviation from the pattern, and that was one that
originated in Australia and drew distinctions between "elite" and
"non-elite" without actually managing to define the terms. The paper discusses
the disadvantages of current research methods (there are plenty) and proposes other
approaches. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Zone.wps sports psychology
Anatomy Of The Shoulder : A
detailed, 11 page look at the shoulder's anatomy, and some of the injuries that can occur
from common activities such as throwing and general overextension. Techniques for
treatment and care of the shoulder are presented. Also useful to those studying sports
& sports medicine. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Shouanat.wps
Shoulder Injuries & Sports Injuries / Common
Injuries, Evaluation and Treatment :
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the problem of shoulder injuries in sports
medicine, and evaluates current treatment options as well as prevention models.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Shoulinj.wps
The Kinesiology of Bowling : A 5 page
paper that provides an overview of the kinesiology of bowling, including a look at the
sagittal view, extension, flexing, eccentric and concentric movements, and the
relationship between the bones and muscles during the game. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Bowling2.doc
Massage Therapy / A Hypothetical Case
Evaluation : A 5 page examination of the pain and discomfort being experienced by
a fictional middle age bowler and computer programmer. Addresses the factors contributing
to the pain, the responsible muscles, the bony landmarks and areas of massage
concentration. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Massageb.wps
Football Safety Issues : An 11
page exploration of safety and how it relates to football. Includes a description of major
injuries and measures which could be implemented to rectify the problems. Bibliography
lists nine sources. Footb.wps
Women's Basketball Injuries / Damage
to The Anterior Cruciate Ligament :
This 12 page, comprehensive research paper examines common basketball injuries, preventive
techniques, and which groups are more likely to suffer from them. At least 80% of the
discussion focuses upon women's injuries and physiological factors causing the gender to
suffer more frequently from damages to the anterior cruciate ligament specifically.
Numerous studies are cited. Bibliography lists more than 20 sources. Sportinj.wps
The Amateurization of Sports : An
8 page research paper on the history ancient sports. The writer details the origins of the
types of sports, the Greek influence, and the Roman end of amateurization. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Amasport.wps
Sports & Leisure In Victorian-Era Britain
: A 9 page research paper investigating the development of leisure and sports
activities among the working class in Britain towards the end of the Victorian era.
Leisure activities had to meet very stringent ethical ideals by which the working class
lives. Many games played in rural regions became national pastimes and most still exist
today. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Victleis.wps
The Techniques Of Fly Fishing : An 8
page technical paper on fly fishing equipment. The writer details the types of rods,
reels, line, and flies which are appropriate for beginners. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Flyfish.wps
Rollerblading / An Overview : A 6
page paper on in-line skating that includes discussion of safety issues, including
industry and community response, reference to training manuals, stats on numbers of people
skating, endorsements from enthusiasts and traditional bureaus, and a section on why
adults skate. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Rollerbl.wps
Tennis as An Art : A 5 page paper
that demonstrates support for the belief that tennis, like dance, can be considered an art
form. This paper recognizes that because tennis allows for personal expression, it must
represent a form of art. Tennis.wps
Functional Analysis of a Forehand
Ground Stroke in Tennis : The forehand ground stroke in tennis requires the
coordination of more than 130 muscles in the legs, back, shoulder and arm for the
approach, the back swing (initiation), the forward swing and the contact, and the
deceleration. This 20 page paper provides a functional analysis of the forehand ground
stroke in tennis by evaluating the connection between skeletal and muscular components in
evaluating elements like range of motion, the phases of the swing, and the desired effect
(hitting the ball) that come into play in determining the physical motion of the swing.
Bibliography lists 20 sources. Tenstr.wps
Scuba Diving & Safety Issues :
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the recreational activity of scuba diving and
considers the pertinent safety issues of this fairly unregulated sport. Bibliography lists
8 sources. Scuba.wps
Swimming / One The World's Oldest, Most
Popular Physical Activities : A 5 page report on swimming today & in history.
The writer discusses different ztechniques, strokes, & styles, while pointing out
which ones are not recognized by the F.I.N.A. Olympic competition and rules for entry are
examined as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Swimming.wps
Analysis Of The Skiing Industry : A 5
page paper on the Skiing Industry. The writer looks at the rising stock prices of specific
companies and some of the causal factors involved. Pricing strategies, weather conditions,
fees, services, and even issues concerning the "Federal rent" paid by ski
resorts are all factored in. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Skiindus.wps
Bodybuilding vs Casual Weight Lifting / The
Creation of a Subculture : This 20 page paper considers the issue of whether
bodybuilding has actually become a subculture in the United States. This paper presents a
proposal for a research study and outlines the current literature reflecting the
differences between bodybuilders and casual weight lifters as a means of supporting the
hypothesis of the developed bodybuilding subculture. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Bodybu.wps
Aerobics / Exercise : 2 pages on
Aerobics and the factors that make this particular form of exercise so healthy.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Aerobics.wps
Nutrition and Athletic Performance : A
5 page research essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Discussion
includes the value as well as potential detrimental effects of fat and carbohydrate
loading, hydration, vitamins and minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these
elements. Bibliography includes 6 references. Athletes.wps
Steroids - Not Worth It ! : In this
10 page argumentative essay, the writer discusses steroid use and its harmful effects. It
is asserted that steroids are not only dangerous-- they are impractical as well. Various
case examples and relevant data concerning the undesirable effects of continued steroid
usage are presented. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroids.wps
Steroids -- Do You Really Want A Body "To
Die For"? : An 8 page, argumentative research paper detailing the dangers of
steroids-- with particular relevance to athletes. The writer describes the biological
effects of steroids, why they seem to "work," and what problems they ultimately
cause after continued use. Studies demonstrating that steroid use causes aggressive
behavior, impotency, etc.; are cited. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroid2.wps
Anabolic Steroids : A 15 page research
paper that gives a comprehensive review of the empirical research literature available on
this subject. The writer covers the uses and the effects of anabolic steroids on the
various system of the body, detailing the negative physical and psychological effects.
Bibliography lists 25 sources. Aberster.wps
Mandatory Drug Testing For High School Athletes
: A 9 page paper arguing that mandatory drug testing should be enforced and
implemented. While it may seem as though this is an issue which consists of an invasion of
personal issues, in light of today’s competitive world, there are many instances
where drug use is a serious concern in high school athletics, harming those that are not
involved with drug enhancers. Unfortunately we live in a world where we cannot rely on the
integrity of individuals and their own inherent desire to achieve and succeed on their own
resources. While the issue of drug testing may involve the use of mind-altering, illegal
drugs, the main focus is on that of the use of drugs such as steroids used for enhancing
performance in sports. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Highathl.wps
Steroids Should Be Banned : This past
summer the baseball star, Mark McGwire, openly admitted that he was using a performance
enhancing drug, a natural occurring steroid, androstenedione. The drug is available over
the counter in many health and nutrition stores in the United States. This 5 page paper
argues that the use of performance enhancing steroids should be banned from use by any
professional (including Olympic) athlete, regardless of the type of sport or gender.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Stoids.wps
The Game Of Blackjack / Card Counting &
Other Strategies : This 5 page paper provides an overview of the game of
Blackjack. A brief history and explanation of the game is included but the focus is on
methods used to increase the odds of winning the game. Card counting, perecentages, &
commonsense ratios are discussed and other strategies are explained in detail.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Blakjack.wps
Sports Commitment : A 6 page paper on
sport commitment involving the issues of sport enjoyment, involvement alternatives,
personal investments, social constraints, and involvement opportunities. Each one of these
areas of concern are discussed and defined in order to gain a more through understanding
of the complex nature of sports psychology which is gaining much recognition. The details
provided illustrate the many opportunities and levels of involvement that contribute to
the issue of sports commitment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sportsco.wps
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"Football Hooliganism" --Violence
and Abandon in UK Soccer : A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the
phenomenon of soccer hooliganism and suggests some of the sociological determinants that
have resulted in considerable problems in the British sports arena. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Socchool.wps
Spectator Violence At Major League Baseball
Games : This 5 page report discusses the incidence of violence in the stands at
major league baseball games. The wtriter also examines the social factors that either
encourage or support violent behavior at sporting events. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Specviol.wps
Desegregation of Major League Baseball In The
United States : A 10 page paper on the integration of Black athletes into major
league baseball. The writer describes the evolution of the Negro Leagues and the reasons
why it would have been beneficial for these leagues to remain in effect as they
contributed to social bonding. It is argued that integration damaged some of the pride and
cultural experience that Black athletes enjoyed in the Negro Leagues. Desegregation
brought about major opposition, ridicule, shame, etc; Irony exists in the fact that Blacks
were allowed to fight and die for America-- but they could not play baseball. And once
they were allowed to, nobody would accept them. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Desegreg.wps
The Media's Responsibility In Covering Sports
: The writer of this 8 page research paper attempts to answer the question of whether
the media can effectively serve any function in sports other than commercializing our
favorite ones. It is argued that while the media does help promote our sense of spirit,
motivate fans, etc.; it also helps create unfair stereotypes for athletes, undue pressure
for college players, and promotes dishonesty in those whose jobs depend on winning..in
front of the camera. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sportmda.wps
The Media's Responsibility In Covering Sports #
2 : In this well-reasoned 6 page essay, the writer discusses what the media's
ethical responsibilities should be in covering sports-related issues & events and how
these measure up with reality. It is argued that the media spends too much time
influencing the opinions of fans while it should really be providing objective news.
Ultimately, the media's poor coverage of sports helps ruin the private lives of athletes,
creates dishonesty among players & coaches, and in the specific case of college
sports,-- helps draw the spotlight away from education itself. Recommended ideas
about what the media should be doing are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Sportmd2.wps
How Television Has Changed The Game Of
Baseball : 6 pages in length. Baseball and television have had a rocky but
financially rewarding union. The writer addresses various pros and cons of televised
baseball, particularly with respect to the ever-increasing status of player salaries, and
discusses aspects of the game that have come into existence specifically through the
inclusion of television. Baseb.wps
Violence In Sports / Impact Of Athletes As Role
Models : A 5 page paper examining the affect violence has on children and society
at large, and particularly addresses athletes as role models. The writer argues that, even
though children look on athletes as role models, they are somewhat more advanced in their
thinking than adults. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Sportvio.wps
A Sociological View of Violence in Hockey : This
7 page paper discusses the sociological aspects of the violence in hockey. Issues of
social approval, aggressive play, opinions of fellow team members, and public response are
outlined in terms of their roles in the continuation and validation of violence in hockey.
Bibliography lists 14 sources. Hockviol.wps
The Loss Of Ethics In Sports : A 5 page
paper discussing the phenomena of sports’ and athletes’ unethical and, often,
immoral behavior both on the playing field and off. Bibliography lists four sources. Unsports.doc
The Cons of Youth Sports : A 7 page
paper the explores the negative aspects of youth sports, and includes consideration of the
impacts of competativeness, parental expectations, and outside pressures on the children
participating. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Youthspo.wps
The Olympic Games & What They've Come to
Mean : A 6 page look at the Olympic Games; covering their history, purpose, and
growth. The writer goes on to examine modern issues affecting the Olympics such as the
controversy over allowing "professional athletes" to compete, disqualification
of drug users, and the changing role of nationalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Olympics.wps
Prejudice, Professionals, & The Olympic
Games : A 6 page research paper on professionalism and the Olympic Games. The
writer feels that professional athletes should indeed be allowed to compete and provides
documented, historic evidence to support this argument. It is believed total integration,
unity, and utter lack of prejudice should be the focus of the Olympics-- not political
bickering and controversy over poorly-defined rules. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Olymppro.wps
Turf Management & The Use of
Pesticides on Golf Courses : A 20 page research paper on hazardous chemicals and
pesticides used on golf courses. Bibliography lists at least 15 references. Golfcour.wps
Athletic
Participation & Academic Performance / A Study of Women Athletes : A 9 page
paper that provides an overview of a proposed study of women in athletics. The hypothesis
of this study is that women athletes score higher on academic achievement tests than their
non-athlete counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Athaca.wps
Women’s Basketball / More Than A
Sport : A 5 page overview of the importance of female participation in sports such
as basketball and in the importance of this participation receiving an equal media
coverage and emphasis as does male participation in sports. Correlates female
participation in sports with lowered teen pregnancy, higher academic success, and less
gang participation. Bibliography lists six sources. Wmnball.wps
Gender Stratification Through The Study Of
Sports : In this 4 page research paper, the writer discusses what we can learn
about gender stratification, roles, stereotypes in society, etc.;--through the study of
sports. Just as certain social classes are associated with certain sports, each gender is
more commonly associated with specific sports as well. Cultural reasons for the exclusion
of women from certain key sports are analyzed. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Sportgen.wps
Title IX & Women Participating In
Intercollegiate Athletics : A 7 page research paper on Title IX-- the law which
first enabled women to participate in interscholastic sports. The writer summarizes Title
IX and briefly discusses its history-- going on to analyze how, in the 90's,-- attention
was suddenly re-focused upon its applicability to intercollegiate sports. Various
cases and other controversial issues concerning women's participation in college sports
are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Titleix.wps
Women’s Professional Basketball / Two
Leagues ? : An 8 page piece on the economics and unexpected popularity of the
women's professional basketball. The paper discusses pros and cons of having two leagues
and makes a statement that women's pro basketball is here to stay. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Ablwnba.wps
Women In Sports : This 10 page
paper examines the various obstacles faced by female athletes, with particular emphasis on
the relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Womenspo.wps
Women In Sports # 2 : A 5 page paper on
women's role in sports. The writer examines the historical significance of women's
participation, how it changed after 1972, and the gender bias that still exists.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Femsprts.wps
Women's Basketball Injuries / Damage to The
Anterior Cruciate Ligament : This 12 page,
comprehensive research paper examines common basketball injuries, preventive techniques,
and which groups are more likely to suffer from them. At least 80% of the discussion
focuses upon women's injuries and physiological factors causing the gender to suffer more
frequently from damages to the anterior cruciate ligament specifically. Numerous studies
are cited. Bibliography lists more than 20 sources. Sportinj.wps
The
Balinese Cockfight Vs. American Baseball : A 6 page comparative discussion of two
cultural sports. The writer discusses history & heritage and compares the different
levels of cultural importance played by each sport in the Balinese and American
traditions. Overviews of each sport are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Cockfigh.wps
Gymnastics in 19th Century Germany : A 7
page paper that describes the significant developments in competitive gymnastics in
Germany during the 1800s. Of special consideration are the development of schooled
gymnastics processes and the participation of Germany in the first Olympiad in 1896.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Germangy.wps
Youth Sports Structure / Japan vs. the
United States : A 5 page essay comparing the structure of youth sports in Japan to
the structure of youth sports in the United States, concentrating primarily on the
schooling period that equates to middle- and early secondary school in the United States.
Japanese students operate on a modified year-round school schedule and the school days are
much longer than those of the U.S. In addition, more than half of the students of middle
school age also attend private tutoring classes five and six nights each week, and three
hours of homework daily from the public school is common. Japanese students have little
time for sports activities of any kind, and the structures between the two countries are
very different. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ythsport.wps
Professional Sports / Japan vs. the United
States : A 5 page essay comparing the professional sports of Japan and the United
States. Though almost every Japanese citizen follows their traditional sport of sumo
wrestling, the growth of baseball in popularity and following in recent years has led even
the Japanese to refer to it as the national sport. Nearly a mirror image of its American
counterpart in administrative structure, it has allowed Japan to add another, unexpected,
export: professional baseball players to U.S. teams. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Prosport.wps
Language of "Locker Room Jokes"
Analyzed : A 5 page paper which examines the language of so-called "locker
room jokes" in terms of values, assumptions, stereotypes and fears they reflect.
Specifically considered are jokes based on gender, race, body image and social class and
how the values and assumptions behind these ‘jokes’ translate from sport into
everyday life. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Lockroom.wps
Taw Kwon Do, Discipline & Uses : A 2
page, creative essay on the various applications of Taw Kwon Do in modern society. The
writer reviews several uses of this Korean martial art and discusses some personal
experience with its study. Bibliography lists 1 source. Taekwan.wps
Sports Commitment : A 6 page paper on
sport commitment involving the issues of sport enjoyment, involvement alternatives,
personal investments, social constraints, and involvement opportunities. Each one of these
areas of concern are discussed and defined in order to gain a more through understanding
of the complex nature of sports psychology which is gaining much recognition. The details
provided illustrate the many opportunities and levels of involvement that contribute to
the issue of sports commitment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sportsco.wps
Variances in Leisure Practices Between Blacks
& Whites : In 5 pages the author discusses the variances in leisure practices
between the black and white culture. "This is a cultural variance in the leisure
practices between blacks and whites, particularly those blacks and whites who are in
different socioeconomic classes. Although not a significant amount of research has been
done concerning the variances in leisure practices between blacks and whites, diverse
conclusions have been made." Bibliography lists 4 sources. Bwleisur.wps
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