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Learning to Play Business Golf, 2009.
An examination of the process the writer went through in exploring the concept of business golf and determining the steps necessary for him to learn to play.
7,042 words (approx. 28.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 100.95
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This paper explores the concept of business golf and its role in improving business relationships. The paper determines the steps that the writer would need to take to learn to play business golf and examines the potential outcomes and benefits of learning business golf. The paper focuses on the steps that the writer has undertaken in this project. An annotated bibliography is included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
What Is My Goal For This Project?
How Did I Choose A Topic For This Project?
What Methods Will I Use To Achieve The Goal?
What Is My Learning Style, And How Might My Work On This Project Influence It?
How Will I Learn To Play Golf?
How Does This Kind Of Learning Fit My Learning Style?
What Is Business Golf And How Will It Help My Business?
Is There A Downside To Playing Golf To Acquire Clients?
When Will I Feel Comfortable Bringing Clients On The Course And Asking For Their Business?
What Do I Know About The Basic Skills Of Selling Outside The Office? How Have I Learned To Acquire These Skills?
What Outcomes Have I Realized?
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"Probably the most important thing I learned through this exercise was about learning itself. Through most of my educational experience, I have only been exposed to a handful of learning methods. While I have excelled at learning using those methods, I have often wondered why I have never been able to learn certain other skills. For me to have a better understanding of why some learning is easy and other learning is more difficult is a valuable tool for helping to approach the issue of learning. I can look at acquiring a golf swing, selling to a customer, or honing my own 'mental game' and see that I must learn these in different ways that I would learn, say, corporate finance. That I now have a sense of how learning is done, and have the experience of learning in ways unfamiliar to me, I can now apply that knowledge of new ways of learning to the acquisition of all manner of skills. For me, this is the most important outcome from the entire exercise."
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The Triathlon, 2009.
An exploration of the conditioning, training and participation in a triathlon event.
2,590 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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The paper considers the practical nature of the triathlon, the logistics concerning the feasibility of participation in a triathlon, physical attributes either possessed or acquired optimizing competition or participation in a triathlon, and the proper training realities concerning competition or participation in a triathlon event. The paper also touches upon the health benefits of triathlon participation and will consider some precautionary tips for engagement in the triathlon.
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"Athletic activity is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle for individuals of all ages permitting. Physical activeness benefits the body and mind, and is crucial in preventing obesity, hypertension, heart disease and other potentially fatal long-term conditions. The body of research on health, physical activity and habitual orientations is at a consensus regarding the values which are inherent to participation in organized sports, competitive athletic competition and a sporting lifestyle in general. This is a core premise underlying the competitive activity known as the triathlon. A sporting event created in the tradition of Ironman endurance competitions previously in practice in early 20th century France and, by the mid to late 20th century, American locales such as Southern California and Hawaii, the triathlon is a competitive engagement which tests stamina, conditioning and mental toughness and which requires the long-term dedication demanded of training and personal preparation."
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Major League Baseball, 2009.
Looks at the history of the antitrust exemption granted by Congress to major league baseball (MLB).
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains that, even though it has obvious characteristics that would characterize another industry as a monopoly, the U.S. Congress has granted major league baseball (MLB) an antitrust exemption. However, there have been challenges to this MLB exemption that would open the baseball industry to greater competition. The author examines the standing reasoning behind this antitrust exemption, analyzes some of the major challenges to the exemption and discusses the overall implications and ramifications for this industry and any industry. In conclusion, the paper points out that other sports have persisted despite not having antitrust exemptions, so there is little reason to expect that baseball could not adapt as well.
Table of Contents:
Major League Baseball's Status
Challenges to the Antitrust Exemption
Industry Ramifications and Conclusions
From the Paper
"In 1953, the Supreme Court was granted a chance to correct the anomalous decision that was made in 1922 that granted baseball exemption from antitrust suits. The case was Toolson vs. The New York Yankees. In the case, George Toolson was reassigned from a minor league team to another team. The reserve clause, still in effect at that time, was used by the league as the means to forcibly transfer Toolson. Toolson, apparently, did not want to make the move. He believed that the reserve clause interfered with his ability to manage his own career, a point that was not incorrect."
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Is Don Imus a racist?, 2009.
A discussion of an incident that took place when Don Imus made an inappropriate comment about a female basketball team.
1,337 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper looks at and discusses an inappropriate verbal attack made by Don Imus about the Rutgers basketball players and analyzes how people in positions of power reacted.
Outline:
Introduction
Critique of Imus Incident
What did the Rutgers Players do about the Situation?
What is the Upshot?
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"What is the meaning of "nappy-headed"? The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the adjective "nappy" as "kinky." The inference is highly suggestive in this case; there is no secret that the hair of many African Americans is "kinky" (naturally very curly with tight curls). As to "ho" - there is no doubt this is slang for prostitute, or hooker. Had any of the Rutgers players been involved in prostitution or any illegal activities, in order to give Imus the idea or the justification to refer to the entire team as hookers? The answer is no, and even if there had been a scandal involving at team member, would it be appropriate for a television commentator to call any member of the team a prostitute? Certainly not. There is also the specter of libel associated with such an unfounded remark, especially when the word "alleged" is not used in conjunction the assertion that someone is a hooker. The blatant defamation of one's character by a nationally known television personality on live programming is very serious indeed."
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Public Relations (PR), 2009.
Examines how emerging communication technologies are affecting the practice of public relations and relates their use to marketing professional athletes and artists.
3,485 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 62.95
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This paper explains that public relations (PR) professionals are using new communication technologies, such as web casts, pod casts, RSS feeds, text messaging, video capabilities, blogs, Wikis, and other web mediated methods. The paper reviews the history and traditional tools of PR and then describes the orchestrated marketing and PR campaigns of artists and athletes, including Diego Armando Maradona and David Beckham. The paper further relates that these campaigns whave relied on integrated marketing communications (IMC) strategies and programs that sought to further these players' unique characters and value as athletes. The paper stresses the importance of Web 2.0 applications in building an IMC strategy. Two tables are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Aim
Approach
Public Relations' Origins and Evolution
Strategies, Techniques and Tools Used in Early Public Relations
Internet Evolution Sets the Foundation for Social Networking
Models and Tools Used in New Public Relations Campaigns and Strategies
Public Relations and Social Networking
Social Networking and Transparency: Can't Have One without the Other
Figure: Web 2.0 Explained
Professional Artists and Athletes
Athletes' Use of PR
Maradona's PR Strategies
Summary
Appendix: Web 2.0 Applications
From the Paper
"Both athletes and celebrities however are realizing that social networking gives them the chance to be much more interactive with their fans, in addition to being able to practice damage control if their lack of judgment gets them into problems. Consider the use of blogs by Brittany Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, the bad-girl trio of the last two years. All of them owe the start of their careers to the successful execution of a series of IMC campaigns that were both driven by new album releases, and events including concerts."
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Negligence in Coaching, 2009.
A look at the tort of negligence using three court cases for illustration.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses the tort of negligence as part of the American legal system, focusing in particular on negligence in coaching. The author gives three example court cases where coaches were put on the stand, accused of negligent supervision, and negligent instruction and then highlights the law governing this area of negligence with these examples. The paper also analyzes when facts of a case demonstrate improper supervision. Since analyzing cases of coaching negligence is a grey area, the paper cautions that parents and students are obliged to understand the possible consequences of participation in sports.
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"Liability for civil wrongs, such as the tort of negligence, is a prevalent and crucial part of the American legal system. Negligence is defined as behavior by a person divergent from what an ordinarily prudent and reasonable person would have done in the same situation. Private parties must have recourse for redressing civil infractions against their persons and property; otherwise parties would be tempted to take matters into their own hands. Conversely, there must be a firm burden of proof for establishing a negligence case, or defendants could be harassed with baseless lawsuits to no end."
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Thinking about Competitive Balance, 2009.
The paper is a review of the article "Thinking about Competitive Balance" by Allen R. Sanderson and John J. Siegfried from the Journal of Sports Economics. 2003.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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The article "Thinking about Competitive Balance" by Allen R. Sanderson and John J. Siegfried compares different concepts of competitiveness, reviews research on competitive balance and the relationship between payrolls and performance, examines the rules and regulations that contribute to playing performances, and evaluates the possible effect of proposals such as payroll and salary caps, luxury taxes, and increased revenue sharing on competitive balance. The author of this paper examines and critiques the original article and presents his own conclusions.
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"The authors note that the league itself also creates some intentional imbalances to level the playing field and the fact that winning conditions create more winning conditions (i.e. the most talented players want to gravitate to the most popular, 'winning-est' teams), These include "reverse-order draft systems, various attempts to constrain players' salaries, revenue sharing" (Sanderson & Siegfried, 2003, p. 268). Some sports leagues have luxury taxes on top heavy teams as well (Sanderson & Siegfried, 2003, p. 268-269). "Lengthening a series reduces the probability that the weaker opponent will win; increasing the number of playoff rounds and the percentage of teams eligible for a championship reduces the chances that the best team will capture the championship" (Sanderson & Siegfried, 2003, p. 272). However, the authors do not include a counterbalance to such arguments--longer seasons also can result in viewer attrition of interest, the competition from other sports beginning while the season sprawls on, and the anger of fans if they feel that their team has been unfairly treated by new rules."
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The 1980 USA Hockey Victory, 2009.
An analysis of the significance of the United States gold-medal-winning hockey team in 1980.
3,873 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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The paper overviews the era of the Cold War and the events leading up to the Winter Olympic hockey tournament. The paper discusses the role of the players and of the coach Herb Brooks and emphasizes the mighty Soviet hockey team in relation to the American college students. The paper concludes that it is doubtful that any Gold medal achieved by any U.S. team or individual will have the impact that the 1980 Team USA victory had.
Outline:
Introduction
The Cold War
Conclusion
From the Paper
"They called it the "Miracle on Ice" because in sporting language, it was a miracle. How else does one describe the fact that a bunch of college students - having been well trained in the matters of playing ice hockey but not having skated together for that long - taking on and beating a hard-core team of professional Soviets? And all of this took place on the high-visibility stage of the Winter Olympics, for the world to see and for non-believers to rub their eyes in disbelief. ABC sportscaster Al Michaels was so excited when the clock ran out on the last game, which lifted Team USA into the "Gold" stratosphere, he yelled, "Do you believe in miracles?""
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Ephedrine Abuse, 2009.
A brief overview of the dangers of ephedrine usage, particularly among the sports community.
824 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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The paper examines the dangers of ephedrine usage and reveals statistics that show how, over the last decade, ephedrine usage has been on the rise among young athletes in the form of supplements. The paper discusses the inherent risks associated with the use of ephedrine and maintains that it is the responsibility of sports physicians and the athletic fraternity to protect young athletes from becoming unsuspecting victims to this silent killer.
Outline:
Introduction
Ephedrine (Usage and Adverse Effects)
Conclusion
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"The use of nutritional and dietary supplements continues to be on the rise among the youths of the nation. Herbal dietary supplements such as ephedrine, ginseng, etc, are particularly common among athletes and college students. As these products are classified as legal food products under the DSHEA act of 1994, they are easy to access and consequently the possibility of addiction is very high resulting in severe and sometimes fatal consequences. [Daniel Ari Kapner] Ephedrine, a crystalline alkaloid derived from the herb ephedra sinica (and other species of the ephedra genus) is widely promoted to college athletes as an enhancer of 'strength, dynamic power, energy...endurance levels...alertness and perception'. Besides this, the high metabolic rate induced by ephedrine and the consequent weight loss motivates many young people to try this herbal product as an effective dietary supplement to manage their weight. As per a year 2000 survey, a staggering 3 billion doses of ephedrine have been sold over the counter for weight management treatments. [Robert A] However, lurking beneath these positive propaganda of the efficacy of ephedra is the dangerous and sometimes deadly side effects of the drug."
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The American Sports Market, 2009.
An analysis of the opportunities in the American sports market for a foreign company.
1,267 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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The paper explores tariffs on foreign sporting goods and shows how American regulations have proven no obstacle to the careers of international sports stars. The paper looks at Internet commerce in sports merchandise and infrastructure building and then explains how overcoming customs obstacles can be facilitated. The paper reveals that while the world economy may be unstable, high ticket prices indicate that people are often willing to pay 'top dollar' to forget their economic woes.
Outline:
Tariffs
Regulations
Customs
From the Paper
"Despite current economic instability, the overall growth trend in the U.S. sports economy has been positive over the course of the past twenty years, and even a shaky economy may prove helpful to some sectors of the sports merchandise trade, as Americans seek to turn from their concerns to recreational fields. "The U.S. Monthly Retail Trade Survey reported sales in sporting goods stores of U.S. $2.3 billion (preliminary) for October 2004, up 9.3 per cent from the US$1.95 billion in October 2003," or "the largest percentage gain the industry has achieved since 1997, when wholesale sales rose 5.2 per cent" ("Sports industries to the U.S," 2008, Austrade). The impact of the declining value of the dollar was and continues to be a boon for international sports commerce in the U.S. Additionally, China has incurred tremendous press coverage (positive and negative) for its hosting of the Olympics, raising the profile of developing nations and traditionally underrepresented sports at which foreigners have excelled."
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Sports Marketing in the U.S., 2009.
This paper examines the creation of sports marketing in the United States.
1,563 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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The paper discusses the demand for sports marketing and how the educational system has introduced courses on sports management. The paper examines the products the companies are offering and looks at the competition within the sports marketing industry. The paper shows how sports marketing helps with the construction of sports facilities, the offering of sports scholarships for the talented children or the sponsorship of various social events.
Outline:
Introduction
Demand and Offer
Importance
Producers and distributors
Sponsorship
Competition
Sport product
Constructions
Conclusions
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"The promotion of sports has probably never been more important than now, when we feel an intense need for a healthier live style. For-profit organizations have often used sports personalities and events to market their items, some of the most relevant examples in this sense being Nike or PepsiCo. Several campaigns were also indented to reintroduce the population to the pleasures and benefits of sports, sending as such a social message, rather than a simple promotion of their items. These features, alongside with a variety of changes affecting the social, economic, political and technological environments, have lead to the creation of sports marketing."
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VO2 Max, 2009.
An overview of VO2 max in relation to exercise.
4,159 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 21 sources, APA, £ 70.95
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The paper defines VO2 max, giving a clear explanation of the term. The paper demonstrates that the literature associated with VO2 max, in the peer reviewed press and the popular sports and fitness literature and e-information states that the limiting factor of VO2 max in any individual is cardiopulmonary function. If cardiopulmonary function is impaired due to illness, disease, lack of overall fitness, genetics or altitude, the VO2 max measurement will be skewed. The paper argues that this work is demonstrative of the fact that all exercise/training programs should be done only after the clearance of such a program by a trained physician. The paper also argues for the utilization of VO2 max testing in medicine,before the onset of a strenuous physical training regimen. The paper includes figures and a table.
From the Paper
"Currently in the medical arena, VO2 Max testing often called cardiac stress testing is done under controlled circumstances on patients who have a known cardiopulmonary function issues, but is only rarely done on healthy individuals in the younger populations. ("Health Matters: Angina Drug," 2005, p. 4) Yet, in many cases those are the people most likely to begin regimens of serious physical training. The current trend of older individuals seeking to become more physically active and also competitive in sports has also increased the numbers of people exposed to VO2 max testing, as many are seeking trainers to help them develop essential endurance they feel they may have lost due to age, and as a result of the fact that they tend to have more expendable income to hire professionals to assist them with fitness goals. This trend of increased VO2 max testing is fundamentally good, if such testing is conducted under the best conditions and if results are utilized as a part of the whole fitness picture, i.e. in conjunction with other tests and measures."
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The Frisbee, 2009.
A review of the history and aerodynamic functioning of the Frisbee.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses the popular disc game referred to as Frisbee and notes that it comes in a variety of sizes and aerodynamic shapes. The paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning the invention and development of the Frisbee to determine how and why it has achieved such prominence today. The paper follows with summary of the research and salient findings in the conclusion. Several illustrations are included with the paper.
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"The Frisbee-style throwing motions occur after the satellites are carried into space by other vehicles, and Rossini and his associates at Goddard have developed a device that is capable of flinging nanosats from their host launch vehicles. According to the developer, "Once the nanosats reach space, they have to separate from their ride. And that's where Frisbee tossing comes in. It's a lot like throwing a Frisbee. The basic mechanics are the same. You need to impart the spin and release it cleanly--all in about a fifth of a second".
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