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Law Lawyers and the N.C.A.A., 2004.
This paper discusses lawyers and the N.C.A.A. in terms of rules and regulations.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 65.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the subject of lawyers and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The writer studies this matter in terms of rules and regulations, student athletes, eligibility and ethics. The writer discusses issues related to the law, student athletes and lawyers and their conduct.
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"This report will address several issues related to the law, lawyers and their conduct and student athletes. After reviewing some of the duties owed by lawyers to their clients specifically with regard to ethical conduct as described by the American Bar Association the report will consider issues that law firms representing athletes in general must address. Next, the report will consider how and why these duties change to the extent that they change when the athlete is covered by the National Collegiate ... "
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Right to Privacy and Drug Testing, 2005.
This paper concerns mandatory drug testing for athletes in sports.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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In this article the writer discusses mandatory drug testing for athletes in sports. The writer examines the issue of whether there is a valid reason that the courts can use to justify mandatory drug testing of student athletes. Further, the writer discusses the matter of privacy rights.
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Sports Law, 2005.
This paper serves as an analysis of sports law as it applies to the N.C.A.A.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes sports law as it applies to the N.C.A.A. The paper discusses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The writer looks at their connection to an increasing number of lawsuits brought by student athletes against not only schools but also the N.C.A.A.
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Sports Law, 2005.
This paper serves as an analysis of four different legal issues related to sports.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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In this article the writer analyzes four different legal issues related to sports in four short essays. The writer discusses the subjects of sports team names, athletes with disabilities, compensation for student athletes and amateurism in intercollegiate sports.
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"The New Hampshire State Board of Education recently originated a resolution banning the use of Indian mascots within public schools. In the resolution, the Board stated no matter how well or meaning their intentions, their actions may be offensive and harmful to some and therefore need to be eliminated. Temporarily leaving aside the First Amendment, which protects the right of offensive speech to be expressed, the idea of offensiveness is wrongly applied by the Board's decision. School mascots are usually a symbol of school ... "
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Title IX, 2005.
An overview of Title IX, passed into law by Congress to end discrimination in athletic programs.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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This paper presents a review of literature for Title IX, the regulatory policy to end sex discrimination in publicly funded schools with respect to athletics.
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High School Sports Effects, 2005.
A research proposal for studying the effects of high school sports on students.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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This paper presents a research proposal for studying the effects that high school sports have on students' academic performance and study habits. The paper includes a statement of problem, background information, significance of the problem, a research hypotheses, research questions, the theoretical orientation of the study and limitations of the study.
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"Research has provided evidence that athletic participation promotes growth and change in high school students. For example, Marsh and Kleitman examined athletic participation in high school students with data from the National Education Longitudinal Study database. Team sports, individual sports, student backgrounds, school outcomes and other extracurricular activities were examined along with standardized test scores, academic grades, homework, educational aspirations and other variables such as self-esteem. Marsh and Kleitman reported findings that school athletic participation increased school identity and commitment to school..."
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East German Sports, 2003.
This paper discusses the East German doping regimen for world-class athletes between 1966 and 1989.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the record of the state sponsored Olympic program of East Germany. The author describes the administration of the program by the Secret Police.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the record of the state-sponsored Olympics program of East Germany also called the German Democratic Republic DDR in German from ... through the fall of the Berlin Wall in ... . The plan of the research will be to set forth ..."
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Sports and the Individual, 2005.
This paper examines sports and its relationship to the individual using social theories.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 21.95
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This paper utilizes functionalist, conflict , interactionist, critical, feminist and figurational theories to analyze the relationship to the individual to sports.
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"There are several social theories related to sports and the individual functionalist theory, conflict theory, interactionist theory, critical theories, feminist theories and figurational theory. Each of these theories ..."
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Film: "Friday Night Lights", 2006.
This paper analyzes of the film "Friday Night Lights".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper reviews the 2004 movie "Friday Night Lights" about high school sport in America. The author includes an introduction, analysis, justification for the movie, relationship of the movie to sport in American life, contribution to society and conclusion.
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""Friday Night Lights" starred Billy Bob Thornton, Tim McGraw, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lucas Black and Garrett Hedlund. "Friday Night Lights" is a movie that chronicles the true story of the Odessa Texas high school football team the Permian Panthers and ..."
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Boxer Roy Jones, Jr., 2006.
This paper discusses Roy Jones Jr., boxing's man of honor.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper states that boxing is seen by many as a brutal sport. The author points out that Roy Jones, Jr., has held world championships in the three weight divisions of Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight and Middleweight. The paper relates that he has been a force against brutality with a style that is conservative but effective.
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"Boxing is seen by many as a brutal sport. Images of men beating each other to bloody submission lead to the misunderstanding that a boxing match is simply a legalized street fight. Roy Jones, Jr., who has held world championships ..."
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Mayhem in College Athletics, 2003.
This paper discusses the prevention of mayhem in college athletics.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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Th is paper examines problems of mayhem following college sports. The author relates that some of the causes are underage drinking and people throwing items onto the field. The paper reviews the problem of incitement by bad language used by coaches and players.
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"Violence and mayhem following college sporting events have become increasingly commonplace in recent years. This research examines three problems associated with such violence including underage drinking ..."
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Blacks and Sport, 2003.
This paper discusses discriminatory problems against blacks in collegiate sport.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper reviews the debate between the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics' Association) and black leaders over the discriminatory effect of NCAA Proposition 16. The author points out that the basic conflict is between black coaches and civil-rights leaders vs. college presidents and officials of the NCAA . The paper concludes that the problem lies with the structure and relationship between college and professional level athletics.
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"The debate over the National Collegiate Athletics' Association's NCAA Proposition raged largely between black coaches and civil-rights leaders versus college presidents and officials of the NCAA. These two groups had faced off before over ..."
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Steroids and Sport, 2005.
This paper discusses the issue of steroid use in professional sports.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper argues that both the National Football League (NFL) and other professional sports regulatory commissions and the U.S. Congress must implement strict standards. The author stresses that testing programs and sanctions to prevent the use of performance enhancement drugs must be enforces.
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"Paul Tagliabue, the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), recently told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that the use of steroids and other performance enhance drugs in professional sports is an ..."
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Athletes and Steroids, 2005.
This paper discusses the problem of athletes using steroids and banned substances.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper is an exploratory analysis of research on different views regarding the use of steroids and banned substances by professional athletes. The author includes information about two bills currently pending in Congress that would severely increase penalties for athletes testing positive.
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"The use of steroids by professional athletes has become a source of controversy in American society. In testimony before Congress, major league baseball MLB player Jason Giambi estimated the number of players who use steroids as ..."
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