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Results 496 - 510 of 1063 » SportThis paper illustrates the cultural and social aspect of sport's affect on the population as related to the theories of Marx. 3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 18 sources, 2002, $ 124.95 Essay (General) # 33028 | details |
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This paper reviews the actual approach of how Marxism affects the sport and what aims the ideologies of Marxism looks for when approaching certain key issues. The author believes that the mixture of religion and politics plays a major role within the way the spectator follows his sport. The author argues whether the term "Sport for all" is a true measure of contemporary cultural freedom.
This paper discusses the impact of exercise on health. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 33176 | details |
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This paper examines several focal issues in sports medicine. The author focuses on exercises and their importance in sports medicine and in medicine in general.
This paper focuses on the problem of eating disorders. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 12 sources, 2002, $ 71.95 Essay (General) # 33270 | details |
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This paper compares the recent scientific data about eating disorders regarding the comparison between athletes and non-athletes.
This paper considers the life of Joe Louis in a way that relates American history with its chosen heroes. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 89.95 Essay (General) # 33315 | details |
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This paper identifies that Louis was a hero to many groups of people for different reasons: For white people, he represented the achievement of an individual; for the African-American class, he represented a black man who made it into popular culture, who found himself playing all sides of race for different reasons. The author stresses that Louis remained personally committed to his own roots and extended unlimited generosity towards the poor and black people of the States.
This paper explain aspects of Wayne Gretzky's life that relate to sport psychology. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 71.95 Essay (General) # 33317 | details |
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This paper points out that , in light of Wayne Gretzky tremendous success, his motivation is a key question. The author identifies what motivated Gretzky to continue to compete even after he held virtually every record and had won a series of Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers.
This paper discusses youth sports from a developmental perspective. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 71.95 Essay (General) # 33433 | details |
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This paper discusses the specific characteristics and milestones related to development in the middle childhood, ages six to twelve years. The author includes criticism and concerns. The paper suggests recommendations and implications.
Comparison of two books dealing with the subject of sports and racial discrimination. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 71.95 Essay (General) # 33534 | details |
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This compares the two books "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, & a Dream" by H. G. Bissinger and "Hardball: A Season in the Projects" by Daniel Coyle. Both books deal with the subject of sports and racial discrimination.
Tags: sports, racial, discrimination
Explores the presence and process of socialization as experienced through failure. 1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 53.95 Essay (General) # 33691 | details |
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This essay analyzes a game of soccer in which I was engaged with a group of people in the context of Erving Goffman's The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life and Thomas J. Scheff's "Shame and Conformity: The Deference-Emotion System." In examining my experience of losing the game of soccer, I realized that, even in non-idealized settings, socialization is often strengthened. For, the soccer game was lost, but even this mode of failed performance only served to reinforce socialization not only through the emotions of shame and pride, but also through the social roles enacted in accordance with failing to win the game.
Tags: failure, and, socialization
A marketing discussion of salaries for professional athletes 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 35.95 Essay (General) # 34121 | details |
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This paper evaluates Michael Jordan's salary and this analysis includes the concepts of marginal physical product, marginal revenue product, and how to measure them.
A research proposal that outlines the historical and economic issues involved in Toronto's bidding to host the Olympic Games. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 35.95 Research Proposal # 34127 | details |
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In this outline, previous experiences of hosting the Olympic Games are analyzed and used to develop an argument for examining the costs and benefits of contemporary bids to host the Olympics.
A look at ACL damage and its treatment including aftercare. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34619 | details |
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This paper presents a discussion about ACL tears and repairs. The information can be valuable in the decision making process and the author takes us on a tour of the knee, the injury site and the repair. After care therapy is also discussed.
A look at the demands, psychological and other on a world-class running athlete. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 10 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34645 | details |
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This paper presents an examination of the psychological demands and the technical and tactical demands that will provide a world-class performance in the area of middle distance running.
A comparison of the grade-point averages between high school and college athletics in America. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34814 | details |
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This paper examines and analyzes student and student-athlete grade-point averages, discusses issues related to high school and college athletics in America, and concludes that student participation in athletics is a positive thing.
A review of the book "Downhill Slide: Why the Corporate Ski Industry Is Bad for Skiing, Ski Towns, and the Environment." 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34847 | details |
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This paper examines the book, "Downhill Slide: Why the Corporate Ski Industry Is Bad for Skiing, Ski Towns, and the Environment." The paper analyzes how Downhill Slide's author, Hal Clifton, assesses the negative impact of the corporate ski industry on local communities, the environment, ski resort employees, and smaller skiing resorts. The author of the paper also discusses the book's strong points and weak points, and presents some reasons why there should be hope that the present dominance of the corporate ski resorts can be limited and ultimately reduced in the future.
An analysis of eating disorders in professional sports with an emphasis on the differences between male and female athletes. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34871 | details |
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This paper examines the troublesome issue of eating disorders in professional sports. The author discusses how male and female athletes feel pressured to gain or lose weight in order to enhance their performance, become stronger or faster, or keep their positions on their respective teams. Information is evaluated which indicates that female professional athletes are more at risk of eating disorders because of their different metabolisms, especially in the Olympic sports of gymnastics, track and field, and skating.
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