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Sports Law, 2005.
An analysis of sports law and the NCAA.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This paper studies sports law and its relationship to the NCAA. The paper focuses on anti-trust legislation and the monopolization of the NCAA choosing basketball teams to attend postseason tournaments. The paper cites a recent case (which was settled out of court) in which the NCAA was sued for monopolistic practices by a consortium of five New York colleges known as the NIT.
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"The issue at hand in this analysis of sports law is anti-trust legislation and business monopolies. Rule of Law Antitrust lawsuits are brought against companies that are thought to maintain a monopoly in an industry because the company has..."
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Sport Sociology, 2005.
A discussion of the field of sport sociology, including its validity as an academic field.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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This essay answers a number of questions pertaining to Sport Sociology, including whether or not it is a legitimate field of study and why it is an important area of study. The paper also provides a comparison of different social theories of sport and discusses how sport helps to socialize children.
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"Sport Sociology is a legitimate area of study and inquiry. Laker maintains that sport provides a common ground, a safe arena for interaction, because sport is a constant in the cultural milieu. The definition of sport derives from..."
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Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports, 2005.
An analysis of the use of performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This paper analyzes the use of performance enhancing drugs in baseball. The paper argues that the use of such drugs by athletes is dangerous to children. The paper also asserts that it lowers the integrity of the sport and demonstrates a lack of accountability on the part of professional athletes.
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"Recent Congressional hearings and testimony from major league baseball players revealed that a number of professional baseball athletes are guilty of using performance enhancing drugs, like steroids and..."
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Academics vs. Athletics, 2004.
An analysis of five efforts to reform collegiate sport programs.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper analyzes five efforts to reform collegiate sport programs spanning the 20th century. The paper maintains that few such efforts have been successful due to the commercialized and professional nature of collegiate athletics in U.S. culture. The paper claims that this view of sports at the university-level is detrimental to the pursuit of academic purpose.
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"The history of collegiate sports reform and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its influence on academics and athletic reform can be traced to five major sports reform movements during..."
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Amateur Sports Integrity Act, 2004.
A discussion of the history of the Amateur Sports Integrity Act.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses the history of the Amateur Sports Integrity Act. The paper chronicles the act's introduction in the Senate, the debate over it, and its ultimate failure to be passed into law.
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"Senator McCain sponsored a bill called the Amateur Sports Integrity Act. This bill received approval from the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in May of ... to be scheduled for a hearing and a vote in the United States Senate. The bill was re-introduced in the House..."
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Improving Physical Fitness, 2005.
A literature review on improving physical fitness.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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This paper presents a literature review on improving physical fitness. The paper underscores the importance of physical fitness for adults as well as children and adolescents. The paper also looks at health problems that are related to lack of physical fitness. The paper concludes with a discussion of how to build a routine of physical fitness.
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"Although most people's concept of physical fitness is little more than a vague conceptual notion of being in good shape or having a conditioned body, a more clinical definition is that physical..."
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Global Baseball, 2006.
A study of the global spread of baseball.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This paper looks at the global spread of baseball, an American pastime that is now gaining popularity all over the world. The paper describes international baseball federations, which are now in 106 different countries on five continents. The paper also discusses that teams other than American ones are winning at the Olympics. The paper concludes with predictions for the future of baseball.
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"Many aspects of American entertainment, from sports to movies, popular TV shows to music, have become global in popularity in recent years. Many countries now have their own national culture and one which embraces movies television, programs, music and..."
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Sports Teams Names and Mascots, 2005.
An argument against the use of Native American identifiers for U.S. sport teams' mascots and names.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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This essay argues that it is a crime against humanity for sports teams in American society to continue their use of Native American identifiers for team names and mascots. The essay maintains that these images desensitize Americans and make them intolerant of Native Americans. The paper also studies this issue with the wider context of the historical role of propaganda against Native Americans.
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"Julius Streicher was sentenced to death for the use of propaganda to dehumanize the Jewish people. The propaganda promoted in Streicher's Bavarian tabloid, Der Sturmer, created a lack of feeling toward Jews who were systematically..."
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Sports and Violence, 2005.
An examination of the relationship between violence and sports.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the relationship between violence and sports. The paper first asserts that violence in sports is culturally agreeable and goal oriented. The paper then explores recreational violence, including hunting. Next the paper studies how sports legitimize violence and the relationship between sports, violence and masculinity. The paper concludes by studying the effect on male-female relationships of violence in sports.
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"This research paper addresses the topic of how violence in sports affects our lives. The following relevant areas are presented..."
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Sports Massage and Rehabilitation, 2004.
An overview of sports massage techniques and application.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper examines the use and benefits of sports massage and rehabilitation for athletes. The paper defines sports massage as a form of massage specifically directed at the large muscle groups used in sports. The paper then details its various therapeutic applications by presenting evidence-based research from academic articles.
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"McFarland and Associates define sports massage as a form of massage therapy that is specifically directed at the muscles used in athletic activities. Techniques are said to be comprised of quick and vigorous strokes..."
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Sports Law, 2005.
A sports law analysis focusing on trademark law.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This sports law analysis focuses on trademark law and trademark licensing law and includes the issue, the rule of law, an application and a conclusion addressing the impact of these laws and the relationship between professional sports, journalists and business.
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Sports Law, 2005.
Discusses the use of public funds by National Football League franchisees to build stadiums.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This analysis of sports law discusses the use of public funds by National Football League franchise owners to construct new stadiums. The analysis focuses on different aspects of law pertinent to such funding, including eminent domain, antitrust legislation, and the use of tax-exempt private-activity bonds.
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Sports Law, 2005.
An analysis of sports law.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 15.95
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This analysis of sports law includes an issue, the rule of law, and the application of law regarding NCAA legislation pertaining to the use of banned substances by athletes and the factors involved in wrongful death civil actions. The paper uses the case of Linda Will in her wrongful death suit against the University of Northwestern in the death of her athlete son, Rashidi Wheeler.
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"The issue at hand revolves around National Collegiate Athletic association NCAA legislation pertaining to banned drugs and ineligibility for athletes for use of banned drugs. The issue also revolves around civil action pertaining to wrongful ..."
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