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The Benefits of Exercising, 2002.
Examines the mental and physical benefits of exercising.
693 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 14.95
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Shows how a regular exercise routine provides short and long term health benefits. Examines the spiritual rewards of taking timeout of one's schedule to look after one's body. Discusses how exercise helps to prevent conditions such as heart disease.
From the Paper
"Everyone should be responsible for the well being of one?s belongings, and health is a simple, yet very strong reason why a person would do that. For the modern and busy life, there would be little time people could make to have regular exercises, however there are some reasons why we would need to consider before giving it up. Many researched facts have proved that regular exercise could improve one?s whole physical and spiritual condition. Exercise does not only enhance heart function, but also prevents many other high-risk diseases, and give emotional development to the people who do it regularly."
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Tae Kwon Do, 2002.
Examination of the origins and attributes of Korean martial arts Tae Kwon Do.
697 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 14.95
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Discusses the art's special features and what makes it unique. Compares it to other forms of martial arts. The paper presents the main ideas and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do and how these are practiced by those who follow the art in their daily life.
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"Dozens of martial arts are practiced around the world but few are as popular as the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. It is no surprise that Tae Kwon Do attracts hundreds of millions of students: it comprises the grace and flexibility training of yoga, the self defense potential of Judo, and the mental prowess of Aikido. But Tae Kwon Do surpasses all other martial arts in its attention to all facets of the human being. Tae Kwon Do affects the practitioner on the mental as well as the physical level. Tae Kwon Do is practiced by an estimated 30 million people in almost 150 nations around the world (World Taekwondo Federation, http://myhome.elim.net/taekwondo/wtf/ ). Up to 3 million Americans practice Tae Kwon Do for health and fitness (?History of Taekwondo and the United States Taeqwondo Won,? http://www.ustw.org/index.htm). Its presence in the Olympics testifies to its worldwide presence and acceptance as the best martial art form. Even Karate-do, also immensely popular, cannot match Tae Kwon Do?s universal appeal. Contrary to popular belief, Tae Kwon Do can be practiced by anyone, even those in a weakened physical state. The martial art is extremely easy to learn and incorporate into daily life."
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Tennis, 2002.
An in-depth description of the rules and techniques of tennis.
3,020 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper describes the appearance of the tennis court, the rules of the game, how the players hit the ball, and which muscles are used for each movement and how the scoring works. It describes how the game is judged by umpires and referees and how electronic devices are used to assist the judges. It describes how each part of the body is used during the game.
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"The referees in recreational contests are usually the players themselves, but officials in tournaments keep score, judge shots as good or not and interpret rules. The chair umpire heads the judges and sits on a tall chair in one end of the net, while the other line judges sit around the court and away from the movement area of the players."
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Fitness Facility Improvement, 2002.
An essay on an improvement plan for a fitness facility.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper provides a business plan for a gym or fitness training facility for better use of space and efficient service. Included are plans for better management, improved programming and additional training. The writer explains that this is a big money making enterprise and the right type of facility can be a major hit.
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"Fitness facilities have become part of the American landscape. Until recent years fitness centers were found for the most part only in private country clubs or the YMCA. However, now every community has at least one, if not several work-out gyms, complete with massage rooms and spas. New facilities are being built and older centers remodeled every day, each designed with the latest equipment and features to fit the needs of the surrounding community. Moreover, fitness facilities and sports centers have become a competitive market in the business world during the last decade. With franchises opening coast to coast and world wide, fitness is big business."
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Athletic Scholarships, 2002.
A discussion on the pros of athletic scholarships, the fund-raising projects involved, the scholarship recipients and the way in which higher education becomes available to students that may not have had this opportunity.
6,285 words (approx. 25.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 86.95
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The following paper examines why athletic scholarships are the ultimate way to finance the survival of college athletic teams and the athletes who play competitively on the athletic teams education. The writer asserts that scholarships teach the athletes about competition although competition is discouraged. This paper argues that athletic scholarships bring out the best in students, teaches good sportsmanship behavior, and with the NCAA academic requirements, teaches teenagers responsibility and to keep their priorities in order.
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"Athletic Scholarship programs are funding provided through donations, fundraises, federal government funds and businesses,to allow the existence of college and university athletic programs, which provide pre-professional athletic training and higher education for gifted athletes who are determined to succeed. Providing scholarship programs for colleges gives athletes the experience and knowledge of the dedication that is required to succeed in athletics, which encourages the athlete to perform at his or best when competing for the scholarships. Colleges highest sources of budget increases is encouraged by the talent and the physical abilities of the athletes on the athletic teams, when they break records at winning games Although athletes may be perceived as academically non-competitive, and the majority of the student body and school officials may claim they spend most of their time playing or have unrealistic life goals, but the athletes are the primary reasons why the school gets media attention, and increased budgets to purchase new learning technologies, which provides the necessary funds to invest in advanced and new higher education programs."
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Inline Skating into the 21st Century? And Beyond, 2002.
A study on skating with emphasis on inline skating.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines the evolution of skating and the emersion of inline skating. It reviews the museum exhibition, "Inline Skating into The 21st Century and Beyond? and describes the history of the wheel and other inventions that make the sport inline skating possible today. The paper includes color illustrations and photographs.
Table of Contents
1. Description of Exhibit
2. The History of Inline Skating
3. Roller Blading
4. Exhibition Checklist
5. Marketing Analysis
6. Administrative Matters
7. Conclusion
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"?Inline Skating Into The 21st Century and Beyond? will trace the roots of the wheel and how thru numerous developments and innovations the popular sport of inline skating was born. The exhibit will provide a retelling of how the wheel was invented, and outline the various inventions that were made possible because of the invention of the wheel with the primary focus on the evolution and history of inline skating. Moreover, the exhibit will present inline skating in all its many forms, including roller skating, ice skating and roller blading. "
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Arthritic Conditions, 2002.
A discussion on arthritic conditions in the body, their causes, treatment, current research, and what effect they have on athletic participation.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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The paper discusses the three types of arthritis, namely rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The paper describes the problems associated with arthritis and the common misperceptions of the disease. It also discusses the important link between sports, exercise and arthritis and the social and economic cost of arthritis. A list of the treatments for arthritis is given. The paper presents which areas of research into arthritis could be extended.
Table of Contents
Problem Statement
Literature Review
Introduction
Types of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Causes of Arthritis
Treatments Available
Current Research
Arthritis and Athletic Activities
Research Needed
Learning Outcome
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"Arthritis is said to be the number one cause of disability in the United States, with more individuals disabled with arthritis than by both heart disease and strokes (Lewis 2000). Arthritis is also a disease that is plagued with misunderstanding. The Center for Disease Control warns that it is these misunderstandings that result in the disease doing so much harm (Lewis 2000)."
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Improving your Fitness Center, 2002.
An examination of how to provide or improve a fitness facility through better management, improved programming and additional training or equipment.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper lays out strategies and concepts which are designed to help owners and managers of fitness facilities to boost their clientele and their image. It discusses the importance of effective advertising and the necessity for innovative new programs aimed at all age levels.
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"Does your fitness center seem to be lacking business? Does it seem to lack those select customers that you imagined when you open your fitness center? There are steps the management can take to improve the quality and quantity of customers. Give it a boost by adding some new equipment, some motivation with bonuses, shake up the advertisements, and educate some local businesses. Your fitness center can be boosted from the humdrums to a busy fun fitness center with active participation from a variety of new customers."
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Sports and Betting, 2002.
A paper which discusses the issue of betting in sports in the United States.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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The paper discusses the pros and cons of sports gambling, the problems with the betting - such as players receiving gifts from betting agents and the demoralization of the players and the game. The paper also studies the effect of sports betting on the economy.
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"Gambling and betting on sports can be traced back to the Greeks and Roman days, if not before. Risk is the essence of sports, and so is gambling. So it isn?t surprising to find the two hand in hand. But there are loud cries from politicians to pass bills against sport betting. The motivation for the bill can be traced to the Conservative Right and you can trace their thinking all the way back to the colonial period and the Puritans who tried to forbid gambling in New England. ?The arguments we?re hearing in 2001 are exactly what moral leaders argued about in 1700? "
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Literature Review of Hazing in Sports, 2002.
A paper which discusses the merits of "hazing" in the world of sport.
3,230 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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Hazing has been described as a humiliating act or initiation one must take part in in order to be accepted into a sports group or team. This paper shows how hazing is increasingly becoming problematic for society. Its supporters extol the virtues of the practice by focusing on its ability to build character and a strong bond between team veterans and rookies and opponents of the practice justifiably proclaim the practice's elements of barbarism and sadism. The paper compares the two perspectives regarding the merits of hazing. It discusses, too, the literature which has been written about this practice and examines the different points of view proffered by the many analysts on this particular subject. The author of the paper surmises that only in investigating the pros and cons of these initiation rites can we understand how entrenched this problem has become in the minds of the people who continue to conduct this barbaric practice.
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"There has been a lot of literature in the past that has addressed the problem of hazing in athletics. Most of the research agrees that there is a consistency in the arguments for hazing. One popular opinion is that older team members haze younger team member potentials in order to assert their leadership. However, hazing does not have to be the vehicle to assert this authority. In fact, the most obvious method of displaying leadership is on the playing field as opposed to shaving a member's hair off. Another common argument for hazing is that it instils fear and respect in the hearts of younger members when interacting with their more esteemed and older teammates. However, isn't it more important to create a bond between teammates and instil that fear and awe in the opposing team? Also, respect should be earned, not demanded."
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Greek Art and Sculpture, 2002.
An analysis of how nudity was a fact of ancient Greek daily life and how the art--statues-- reflected the Greeks? acceptance of it.
1,828 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The following paper examines how all Greek sports, even the Olympic events, were performed in the nude. This paper examines how nudity in and of itself wasn?t the purpose of the art, but was used to best represent the images. The writer explores how women were banned from the Olympics because it was held in a sacred area. This paper also explores how the the nudity in sports gave sculptors a reason to study the human body more closely, and its proportion and movements. The writer traces back early attempts to capture the human form and examines how over time, nude sculptures became smoother and more realistic, while still adhering to the quest for the ideal.
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"Even though sculptors eventually worked out the proportions in their work. the Greeks were not known for experimentation with style. Once they found an image that was pleasing, they tended to stick with it. The typical male statue, the Kouros style, had a very distinct pattern that was followed: ?The figure stands erect and strictly frontal with his left leg advanced, his arms tense at his sides with fists clenched. Details are represented with strength and simplicity. The eyes are big and almond-shaped, the ears large and so carved as to form a kind of decorative adjunct; the essential parts of the body are clearly defined and subject to an established canon of proportions, while muscles and bones form surface patterns on the marble. The work already has those qualities of grandeur and proportion which characterize all the best Greek sculpture throughout its history.? (Carver) The male form was the highest level of ideal beauty."
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Physical Education in Elementary School, 2001.
A look at the importance of exercise and physical education to young school children.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 14.95
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This paper briefly examines the advantages and shows the importance that this topic be taught and instructed by trained professionals in order for the exercise to have the most benefit. Advantages listed are teaching healthy living habits, better concentration in lessons and higher self esteem.
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"The evidence is clear that physical education needs to be an important part of education at the elementary school level. It needs to be taught by trained physical education teachers who understand the need to instill a love of an active lifestyle and who have access to adequate materials and equipment to do their jobs well. This will enrich the quality of their lives because a variety of vital activities are part of their life, and it will help them establish and maintain good physical health. All children should be included in such a program, including those with physical limitations (Kalakian, 2001)."
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Understanding American Culture, 2004.
This paper analyzes the extent to which an understanding of any American cultural form demands exploration of the economic, social and political context in which it has developed.
2,395 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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The paper examines four areas of American culture; the film industry, the American novel, popular music and sport. The paper shows how these four cultural forms are all related to the wider social and economic context of American life, having developed out of peculiarly American conditions. The paper concludes, therefore, that to a very large extent, our understanding of American cultural forms demands an exploration of the economic, social and political context in which they have developed.
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"Ideas do not develop in a vacuum, but are fostered and shaped by the social, economic and political context in which they originate. The same is true of all human activity, both aesthetic and material. No matter how we define the term "culture", the particular form referred to is, to a very large extent, a reflection of the entire geographical, social and economic situation in which that culture is located. We may, for example, define "culture" as "thhe whole way of life" of a people, nation, or community, or we may opt for a narrower, perhaps elitist, definition, centring on the notion of "intellectual or aesthetic" pursuits. Whichever definition we choose, however, it seems absurd to suggest that any particular cultural form is wholly autonomous, that it could ever be studied independently of the social, economic and political context in which it has developed. This is not to fall into the 'trap' of suggesting that all human activity is completely socially or economically determined, but simply, as Karl Marx put it succinctly , to suggest that "people make their own history, but not in circumstances of their own choosing"."
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), 2008.
This paper explores whether interest in mixed martial arts (MMA) will surpass interest in the traditional sport of boxing.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper explains that boxing is beginning to lose some of its appeal to younger audiences, who, having been raised on bloodthirsty video games and extreme sports, and are hankering for more action and more violence than can be seen in the traditional boxing ring. The paper further explains that the growing interest in MMA sports not only wreaks havoc on its participants but on the boxing industry as well; not only is boxing losing fans to MMA but it is losing some of its leaders and participants as well. The paper then discusses some of the reasons for the appeal of MMA sports and concludes that, in the end, it remains to be seen what the future holds for both sports but most fans are hoping that neither becomes a permanent casualty.
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"Controversy is perhaps another reason for the growing popularity of MMA, as it has certainly had its share of media attention and heated discussion. Boxing, which has been around for centuries, has always sparked controversy about its violent nature as well, but when something fresh and innovative enters the scene, people are quick to forget the old and concentrate on the new. As we all know, the more controversial something is, the more popular it is likely to be."
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