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National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2002.
A discussion on the role of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and whether it does more harm than good.
2,257 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper describes the role of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in making sure that the purpose of colleges is not corrupted by the high-dollar sports industry. The paper also describes some of the problems that arise from the NCAA's effort to fulfill that role.
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"It is important to understand the particulars of the crimes committed before one can properly begin assigning culpability. The University of Alabama has been involved with so many incidents of this nature in the past decade that it would be impractical to visit each one. Alabama is a good model to show the effects of greedy boosters and coaches, because they have an infraction for each category of misconduct under scrutiny. Logan Young of Memphis and two other boosters were involved in several acts of recruiting misconduct involving several Memphis area high school players. (Birmingham1) Young was a wealthy Memphis area booster who prided himself on being a "recruiting junkie", and was in the business of providing the University of Alabama football program with "blue chip" high school athletes. (NCAA)"
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Equal Opportunities for Athletic and Non-Athletic Students, 2004.
Examines the pros and cons of granting scholarships to students who have actively participated in sports programs.
796 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper, while acknowledging the positive side of and the need for athletic scholarships, focuses on the negative aspect of athletic scholarships. Some of the negative aspects highlighted in the paper are that athletic scholarships provide an advantage to student athletes that are unfair to non-athletic students. With such a great emphasis on sports, many students feel inferior to athletes, even though they may participate in some other type of extracurricular activity. Furthermore, the paper argues that it is unfair for athletic students to receive all the perks and credits even though they are often absent from the classroom due to practice or competition. At the conclusion of the paper, it is suggested that, while athletic scholarships should be available to athletes, schools should make a greater effort to provide equal opportunities for all other students as well.
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"As today?s society focuses more and more on sports, the educational world is evolving to keep up with the pace. As a result, today?s student athletes have even more opportunities and options available to them than they did just a decade ago. In addition to more scholarships in both high school and college education, student today are offered the opportunity to receive part of the credit required to graduate by actively participating in sports."
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College Athletics, 2004.
An examination of the effect of collegiate athletics on attitudes toward diversity.
2,716 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper looks at how organized sports offer players an opportunity to meet a variety of students from different backgrounds and how students from public, private, and parochial schools are brought together in a common enterprise, crossing socioeconomic and ethnic lines, so that all players broaden their sense of how other people live. It hypothesizes that males who participate in collegiate athletics have a more positive attitude towards diversity than males who do not participate on collegiate athletic teams. It examines the validity of this statement in an effort to determine how collegiate sports contribute to players? attitudes toward diversity and how this knowledge can improve general notions about diversity. This research question is addressed through a literature review and a questionnaire that samples both male college athletes and non-athletes.
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Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Statement of the Problem
Participation in College Athletics: An Open Door to Diversity
Potential of College Athletic Community?s Model of Diversity
Methodology
Discussion
Bibliography
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"Attitudes toward diversity and the behavior patterns that accompany these attitudes are likely to affect a student's overall adjustment to a higher education facility since they deal with a student?s ability to successfully adapt to new surroundings (Astin, 1982). For example, studies reveal that students who had positive interracial experiences had a tendency to feel more confident about their own achievements and had more positive feelings about the academic environment as a whole than students who did not have positive interracial experiences."
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Gender Equality in Athletics, 2004.
An analysis of Title IX, the law promoting gender equality in scholastic and collegiate athletic events.
2,993 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper discusses the controversial role that Title IX has played in guaranteeing equal opportunities to both genders in high school and collegiate athletics. The paper explains that the topic's justification stems from its almost limitless potential in affording valuable opportunities to athletes who otherwise might have been excluded from participation. It outlines the three main applications of Title IX - the promise to guarantee gender equity of financial assistance to athletic programs, the accommodation of athletic interests and abilities and equal benefits, opportunities and treatment provided to athletes.
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"From its inception one June 23,1972, Title IX has been subject to much congressional debate and modification, fortunately being upheld and even expanded in the last 27 years. The first substantial threat to Title IX occurred in 1974, with Senator Tower proposed the Tower Amendment, which would "exempt revenue-earning sports from being tabulated" in Title IX compliance data. Although it was defeated, the slight modification of the Javits Amendment, "with respect to intercollegiate activities, reasonable provision considering the nature of participating sports," was approved, thus allowing for provisions of inevitable, slight inequalities with regards to event management. Two more attempts to restrict the extent of Title IX with regards to revenue-producing sports were defeated in 1975, and the same year the Title was signed into law by President Gerald R. Ford. The controversy was reawakened in 1977 when Senators Jesse Helms and Representative Martin called for the repealing of Title IX, but their efforts did not win sufficient support. At the decade's end, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare finally instituted a formal policy to define the function of Title IX, that it listed "an institution's obligation to provide equal opportunities and details the factors to considered in assessing actual compliance." "
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Athletic Strength and Conditioning Program, 2008.
A proposed research methodology to develop a strength and conditioning program to deliver healthier and stronger athletes to college athletic programs.
3,480 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that a strength and conditioning program for delivering a healthier and stronger athlete to a college athletic program involves considerations of several specific aspects of exercise and nutrition and requires a network of professionals in monitoring this process. The paper then presents a literature review and an interview in preparation for a project to develop a methodology for developing such a project. In addition, the paper proposes gathering information from throughout the school and community and discovering the traditional behavior of the athletes and the family and communities of the athletes using the 'Behavioral Risk Factor Survey' and the 'Youth Risk Behavior Survey'.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Review of the Literature
Interview
Proposed Methodology
Skills Improvement
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"To improve the physical, mental and emotional health of youth in the school and community. In order to properly plan athletics it will be important to understand where the interests of young people in the community is focused. The Health Education program will be implemented in collaboration with physicians, clinics, sports clubs, and community organizations through a cooperative formulation of the program design most likely to be effective and most likely to draw the participation of the community's youth."
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American Heart Association, 2008.
An analysis of the duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA) and suggestions for improvements of the organization.
2,445 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines the major duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA). It looks at the background of the organization and highlights the strategic elements of the CFO's position. The paper also examines the duties and functions within a non-profit organization that are not being addressed by the AHA and thereby presents suggestions for improvement.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of the American Heart Association
Mission/Vision of the American Heart Association
Brief Description of Products and Services
The CFO of the American Heart Association: Job Description
Core Functions of the CFO
Financial Reporting: CFO at the American Heart Association
Strategic Planning: Reinventing the CFO at the American Heart Association
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Measurement
Fraud Management
Fundraising
Conclusion: Suggestions for Improvement
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"In conclusion as stated by Hope, CFOs can transform their roles and for organizations like AHA, it adds greater value (Hope, 2006, page 104). The AHA CFO needs to embrace being a freedom fighter, analyst and adviser, architect of adaptive management, warrior against waste, master of measurement, regulator of risk, and more importantly a champion for change (Hope, 2006, page 3). Nevertheless, there has to be balance for these activities, since the CFO has to focus on activities that increase the marginal value in research and upholds the mission of AHA."
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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, $ 146.95
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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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Athletic Trainers, 2004.
Presents an overview of the career of an athletic trainer.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper discusses the career of an athletic trainer, including the background necessary for the career, the necessary education, and job opportunities for athletic trainers. It examines how athletic trainers form a necessary backbone of most professional sports organizations and many private organizations and how a professional athletic trainer can make the difference between a life-changing injury or returning to the game. It also looks at how athletic trainers are an essential and integral part of modern sports medicine, and as sports and athletics increase in importance in our society, they will continue to play an important part in our healthy lives.
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"The education necessary for this job is usually completed as an undergraduate, and is offered by several colleges and universities across the nation. The most respected and accepted educational facilities are accredited according to standards created by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education (CAAHEP), a division of the American Medical Association (Hibberts). Many students major in exercise science with a specialty in athletic training. In most cases, they also need to obtain a state license or National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification in order to work as an athletic trainer and "to become certified, trainers must complete 1500 hours of athletic training, and pass the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification exam" (AHEC)."
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Student Athletes.
This paper is a personal essay discussing the truth about collegiate student athletes.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that college student athletes must get good grades to be able to complete. The author believes that student athletes have to work twice as hard as other students on campus because not only do they have the same everyday class work, but also they have double practices, weights, and six hours of mandatory study tables every week for first-semester freshmen. The paper relates that, more often than not, student athletes have to pay for some of their education; the only teams that truly give away full-ride scholarships at this university are football, basketball, and, in some instances, hockey.
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"When thinking of a collegiate student-athlete, most would think they get off easy; but the reality of it all is that they are some of the hardest working people in colleges and universities today. Before sitting down to talk with one, I thought that all student-athletes automatically were accepted to a college because they were going to be an athlete there. They all were given free educations if they were going to be playing a varsity sport. Also, I thought that not only were they not at all smart, but also they didn't learn anything because they were given tutors that did all their work for them."
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Vouchers and High School Athletic Directors, 2002.
Examines the impact that high school education voucherswill have on high school athletic directors.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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In schools in which athletics are emphasized, the role of the athletic director will increase with the introduction of education vouchers. However, at schools with no emphasis on athletics, the role of the athletic director will decline. The role of the athletic director will be determined by the emphasis of the individual school.
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American Nurses Association (ANA), 2006.
This paper discusses the American Nurses Association (ANA), the only full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 54 constituent member associations.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that the American Nurses Association (ANA) advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing and lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. The author stresses that ANA, as part of various nursing umbrella organizations, promotes a unified advocacy to any cause-oriented or socially relevant issues affecting the society and health care profession. The paper relates that a regular membership in the American Nurses Association requires a baccalaureate degree, Registered Nurse (RN) certification and a license to practice the nursing profession the United States; however, additional categories of membership are available for foreign, unemployed, student, disabled and elderly nurses.
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Overview of the Organization
The Statement of Purpose of the Organization
Advantages and Disadvantages of Membership in the Organization
Requirements for Membership in the Organization
Why this Organization Interests You?
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"A major drawback of the ANA is the membership dues - at $ 255.00 for the Full Membership Dues, some nurse practitioners, especially those in economically depressed areas of the United States, will find the amount steep! Although it is a prestigious organization to be part of, this stature costs a bundle. The ANA have Reduced and Special Dues though but these are for student, unemployed and retired nurses. Another possible disadvantage of joining the ANA is the political agenda they endorse; a particular member or a group of members may not believe or may be against some of the association's political agenda."
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The Athletic Shoe Industry, 2002.
An analysis of the athletic shoe industry with an emphasis on the segmentation, target market and pricing strategies of the athletics- industry giants.
2,346 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses the main players in the sports shoe industry: Nike, Adidas and Reebok. It examines the merits and marketing strategies of each brand individually and the global competition between them. It evaluates trends in the athletic shoe industry and shows how Nike, Reebok, Adidas and other sports companies are fitting in as the new fashion powerhouses although not in the same category as Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace!
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"Nike builds its image by concentrating on the benefits of difference and diversity. In Ireland Nike is the governing brand among 12-13 year old males. Adidas is the second preference here, with Reebok a relatively distant third. Nike depicts the best way to adapt a product without depending on brand-name recognition or the withholding of product attributes. The personality of their product patronizes loyalty among people of different ages. Nike ads presenting women with icon of competition even victory and a motto of self-reliance describe a version of feminism that is affirmative with their aspirations. In Southeast Asian countries, Nike footwear is a symbol of class and status. The prices charged here are relatively high, since the disposable income is low as compared to United States. The Nike slogan, ?just do it? revitalize people to believe everything is possible as long as you believe in yourself and does not give up. Hence, when purchasing Nike sportswear, customers do not only purchase the utilitarian product but recognize with the values and attitudes allied with the ?Nike story?. Nike footwear are well known, but its basketballs, golf bags, soccer pads, football gloves and watches are less celebrated. Nike products are produced all over the world and have to some extent monopoly in the sports-shoes business."
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Nevada Athletic Commission, 2006.
An audit report on the Nevada Athletic Commission.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper serves as an audit report of the Nevada Athletic Commission. According to the paper, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NSAC), first established in 1941, is a five-member body appointed by the State Governor for a three year term. It reports that the role of the NSAC is to regulate all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat within the state of Nevada. This is accomplished through the issuance of licenses to hold contests or exhibitions where an admission fee is charged, and to contestants, promoters, boxers, seconds, ring officials, managers, and matchmakers who participate in a professional contest or exhibition.
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Brief Description of Nevada Athletic Commission
The Findings of the Audit Report
Why was the Audit Requested?
Who was this Audit Reported to?
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"Due to lack of adequate guidance in the Commission's regulations and procedures, the process of computing and collecting the promoters' event fees has become overly complex. The complexity has resulted in the fees not being always computed correctly. For example, the report found that when determining event fees, regulations allow promoters to exclude complimentary tickets totaling up to 4% of the seating capacity, but the procedures in place do not provide sufficient guidance on how the exemption is to be applied. This leaves room for errors, inconsistency, and inaccurate calculation of the payable fee. As a result, some promoters paid more than the required amount while some others paid less. In one instance, the Commission had allocated the exemption to the most expensive seats, thus reducing the amount paid for an event; in other instances, two promoters did not get the complimentary tickets exemption for not having provided sufficient detail, while two others who had provided the same level of detail were allowed the exemption. The auditors, therefore, recommended a standard fee reporting form."
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Athletic Burnout, 2007.
An investigation of the incidence, causes and treatments for burnout among American high school athletic trainers.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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The paper provides an overview of burnout in educational settings in general and in physical fitness settings in particular. The paper provides a discussion of the various causes of burnout among high school athletic trainers. The paper offers an analysis of the available and recommended interventions that can be used to help athletic trainers who experience burnout. The paper concludes that there is a very real risk that the importance of a well-balanced physical fitness regimen may be overlooked. The paper contends that Americans owe it to the schools, the teachers and the students to ensure that physical education professionals, including athletic trainers, are provided with the resources they need to do an important job in 21st century high schools.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"Unfortunately, though, physical educational professionals in general and athletic trainers in particular may be susceptible to the problems associated with the condition termed "burnout" by the experts, to denote people who have experienced more than they can handle in the workplace. Certainly, there may be (and usually are) other factors involved in these cases, but the teaching profession has been found to be a particularly stressful one, and the stressors associated with the profession in general are especially concentrated in high school physical fitness settings where athletic trainers may be under constant pressure to win sporting events because of the importance of these events for some high schools."
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