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No Bulk, 2007.
This paper discusses women and weight training, dispelling the myth that women who lift weights for exercise risk developing masculine-appearing muscles.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer explores how and why the myth that women "bulk up" in masculine and unattractive ways from lifting weights began. The writer also provides scientific details that disprove this myth. Further, the writer explains how and why building healthy muscle through appropriate weight-lifting will not make women "bulk up"; but instead become healthier, more physically fit and more attractive.
The writer maintains that weight-lifting allows most women who exercise regularly and correctly in this way to become healthier, more physically fit and more physically attractive. The writer concludes that women who have been holding back from weight-lifting due to the unrealistic fear of building too much muscle may now, therefore, relax about this faulty myth.
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"To possess good health; physical fitness, and a body both healthy and attractive are aspirations as important to women (and men) today as ever before. With today's myriad convenient yet unhealthy "fast-food" temptations and our typically too-sedentary 21st century lifestyles, becoming healthy; physically fit, and physically attractive, and then staying that way, are goals perhaps more difficult to attain (and when reached, maintain) than ever before. is to regularly lift weights: the barbell kind and/or by repetitively using weight-lifting machines made (most famously) by Nautilus, but also by various other manufacturers. There is now even an entire line of Nautilus and/or other weight-lifting machines, available in many gyms that are designed to be used only by women, precisely so that women who lift weights no longer fear having to "bulk up" by repetitively lifting weights."
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"Anything for a T-Shirt", 2007.
A review of the main character in Ron Rubin's book "Anything for a T-Shirt: Fred Lebow and the New York City Marathon, the World's Greatest Footrace."
1,539 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses Ron Rubin's book "Anything for a T-Shirt: Fred Lebow and the New York City Marathon, the World's Greatest Footrace," which is the story of a man who managed to surpass his limits in order to achieve his goals, and, in doing so, influenced the evolution of the New York City Marathon. The paper discusses the history of the marathon and how it has evolved. It discusses the book's portrayal of the main character.
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"The number of participants was however rather low for different reasons. On the one hand, in the early days of the marathon, competing was even dangerous, as the police did not offer adequate protection to the racers; moreover, the prizes did not represent an incentive for all those involved in the run, because only those who actually won the marathon would be rewarded. From this point of view, the marathon was relatively unattractive for the common people. Lebow, taking this into consideration, decided to deal with both issues. On the one hand, it worked out different arrangements with the authorities to ensure that roads are closed to traffic and that police cars insure the security of the racers; the funds for financially supporting these actions came from well off members of the New York Road Runners Club. This move transformed this organization from a leisure volunteer based club into a business enterprise which worked with a profit target set in mind. Therefore, from this point on, the Marathon became a business."
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Pay for Play?, 2007.
This paper discusses the debate about whether football and basketball college players should receive financial compensation for playing in games.
2,791 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses how some believe that college student-athletes should receive compensation or 'pay-for-play' while others vehemently believe that these college athletes should not receive any compensation whatsoever for the time expended practicing, training, and playing college sports. The paper is of the opinion that college athletes should receive pay or at the very least some type of compensation. The paper presents substantial evidence to support this position.
Outline:
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
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"Much controversy and disagreement surrounds pay for play for football and basketball players in the NCAA Division I of college sports. And while it does at first thought appear to be something that would not be in the opinion of most intelligent individuals to be what would be called 'best practice' upon conduction of research one finds that there are very good reasons for college players to receive pay for play. One reason is based on the fact that, these players, unlike other scholarship players do not have time for part-time jobs due to the stringent demands placed upon them in relation to training and practice and not to even mention academic requirements."
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Save Title XI!, 2007.
This paper discusses the legacy of US legislative amendment Title XI, focusing on its effects upon the participation of women in sports.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article the writer points out that when the anti-discriminatory legislative amendment known as Title XI was passed in 1972, many Americans laughed at the idea of women participating in competitive sports at all, much less female sports competing for an equal level of spectator attention and funding at institutions of higher learning. This paper looks at the legacy of Title XI, as today, powerful and positive images of female sports stars such as Venus Williams adorn the covers of magazines, and women everywhere run in marathons, take their daughters to soccer leagues or participate in such leagues themselves, and simply enjoy the delights of hard, physical competitive effort. The writer argues that Title IX must continue to mandate equal funding as without equal funding it will be too easy for colleges and high schools to go back to the old traditions of supporting male sports disproportionately, in comparison to supporting female activities.
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"Encouraging women to participate in athletics is not merely an issue of equality in school, or about building champion athletes who can win college championships. It is also an issue of health. As America becomes increasingly concerned about the inactivity of its citizens, encouraging a group of people such as women who have been historically discouraged from being physically active is vital for the well-being of the entire nation. Also, when people compete in athletics, they experience a positive uplift in their sense of self-esteem as well as their physical prowess. Women must see other women, like themselves, participating in sports, rather than simply see images of themselves as spectators on the sidelines to gain this sense of positive esteem."
"Critics of Title XI argue that by requiring institutions of higher learning to provide equal funding and equal opportunities for men and women is not valid, because there is less public interest, amongst both men and women, in collegiate sports."
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"The Cuban Swimmer", 2007.
An analysis of the abusive trainer-athlete relationship in the play "The Cuban Swimmer" by Milcha Sanchez-Scott.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how the play highlights the potential abuses of the athlete and coach relationship by contrasting the young heroine's poetic and triumphant efforts with the crass desire of her trainer for media exposure. The paper shows how Margarita's trainer, her father, is motivated by his own needs, not by his young charge's athletic glory. The paper stresses that the message of "The Cuban Swimmer" is that Margarita, the young athlete of Hispanic origin, is a success because she manages to break from the confines of her assigned role in the family.
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"The fact that the heroine's trainer is also her father further complicates the nature of the abuses Margarita suffers under his hard tutelage. Throughout the short play, her father brusquely tells her how to breath and stroke and reveals his profound ignorance of the true nature of the water and his daughter's increasingly weary body. Despite the contention of Eduardo, the father of the title character, that he has everything under control, the play "The Cuban Swimmer" highlights how little control Eduardo really has over his own emotions as he becomes caught up in the media frenzy that ensues as a result of his teenage daughter's determination and swimming prowess."
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Leadership, 2007.
An analysis of the qualities necessary in an effective educational leader.
1,406 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the important characteristics of a leader, particularly focusing on leadership that is necessary in a school environment. The writer presents his views as the coach of a sports team and relates his experience to the leadership qualities that would be necessary in a school principal. The paper presents many of its points in point-form.
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"Successful school leaders understand the importance of a vision, positive culture, effective management, collaboration, fairness, and political understanding. I believe that all of these standards are essential to the success of the school. A principal to me is very similar to the coach of a sports team. I currently have no experience as a school principal, but I do have quite a bit of experience as the coach of a girls' basketball team. Personally, I can interpret the standards from that viewpoint and make the connection between leading the team and leading a school. With a sports team, the vision is to develop the skills of each player on the team, and ultimately to win. But this can't be done unless the players play as a team. I often tell my players that there is no "I" in team. Our success is based on the performance of all of the players. Collaboration is essential. Practice is an essential part of a team's success. This is the where most of the skill development takes place. It is the instructional component of the game. During a game, a coach must demonstrate fairness when deciding who plays. There are periods with set amounts of time and this time must be managed effectively. Timeouts and substitutions need to be planned out, but of course things don't always go as planned, so flexibility is a must. Lastly, a coach must know how to interact with the referees, the political/social/legal component of the game."
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The Use of Supplements by Athletes, 2007.
This paper discusses ethics issues relating to the use of supplements by athletes.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper relates that the use of supplements by sports athletes is only viewed as an ethical problem when the supplement becomes illicit or banned or when an athlete dies and focuses most of the time on the competitive advantage instead of the ethical question. The author presents a classical discussion of ethics and concludes that the use of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements by sports players is clearly a violation of ethical behavior. The paper states that no supplement or drug should be used or should be advised by the educator or coach to the athlete without being approved by the FDA, the sports league in question and prescribed by the attending physician of the athlete. The paper includes a table and many embedded quotations.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Ethics - Theoretical Framework
Ethics - Differentiation among Theorists
Discussion
Responsibility of Educators and Coaches of Athletes
Summary and Conclusion
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"Milton's ethics principle was based on the 'end result' or the moral rightness of an action being determined based upon consequences having been considered. Kant believed that ethics were based upon 'rules' and that the moral rightness of an action is based upon laws and standards within society and business. Rousseau held to the social contract theory in ethics believing that the moral rightness of an action is determined through the norms and customs in the existing community and Ruber held a personalistic notion of ethics believing that the moral rightness of ones' actions can only be determined through ones' conscience."
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The Fitness Center Information Systems Plan, 2006.
A review of "The Fitness Center Information Systems Project (TFCISP)."
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper takes a look at "The Fitness Center Information Systems Project (TFCISP)." According to the paper, the aim of the TFCISP is to assist 'The Fitness Center' in obtaining a competitive advantage over other fitness clubs by providing a system to help members plan a fitness program to meet their particular needs.
Outline:
TFCISP Roles and Responsibilities
The TFCISP Project Phases
Conclusion
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"To facilitate preparation next week of the formal project plan, concerned parties are hereby informed of general phases of the project. Minute details will be taken up during the development of the project plan. The project plan covers five (5) phases and follows the standards set out in the A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge: PMBOK(r) Guide, Third Edition of the Project Management Institute (PMI, 2004) and the Capability Maturity Model - Integration (CMMISM) for Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development, and Supplier Sourcing (CMMI-SE/SW/IPPD/SS, V1.1) of the Software Engineering Institute of the Carnegie Mellon University (SEI-CMMI, 2002). The two standards are being utilized to realize the used of globally accepted standards and best practices in project management and software engineering in the development of The Fitness Center Information Systems."
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Creatine, 2006.
A review of creatine and its uses.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the use of creatine as a sports supplement. The paper examines the long term problems that have been associated with its use, as well as the many benefits that it can provide including treatment for several diseases and disorders.
Outline:
Introduction
Uses
How It Works
Using It To Treat Disease
Refuting Possible Problems
Conclusion
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"There are several promising studies when it comes to the use of creatine for the treatment of certain diseases and disorders . One of the most promising areas of use that is currently being researched is the effect of creatine on neuromuscular diseases. These include Muscular Sclerosis, and Muscular Dystrophy. One study examined results of using creatine with muscular dystrophy by using a placebo with some participants and the supplement with others. The double blind study indicated that there was muscle improvement in those that received the creatine. "
"Another extremely promising area of research is in the use of creatine for neurological disorders. ALS has shown positive results when using creatine to slow the progression of the disease. "
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IMG Case Study, 2006.
A review of International Management Group (IMG) in relation to athletes and sports.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper takes a look at the International Management Group (IMG). According to the paper, after decades of rapid growth attributable to creating the sports management industry, IMB is at a cross-roads relative to its future. This paper reviews IMG's strengths and weaknesses.
Outline:
Overview
Case Analysis
Recommendations
Appendix
IMG SWOT Analysis
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"Despite all these strengths however, IMG has a series of major weaknesses brewing that if left unchecked could seriously cripple the company. First, there is no corporate oversight as to making one division of the company work closely and in a synchronized strategy with another. This cross-division coordination shows up in claims from clients and properties of conflict-of-interest and lack of ethics. IMG is lucky they are public in these situations, as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and many other legislative acts from the US Congress would give shareholders the right to delve deeper into this apparent lack of coordination internally. This lack of cross-coordination and apparent lack of ethics oversight is the single largest liability of the company has today and would cripple it in the event of a massive ethical error, for example if a pay-to-play scheme were uncovered in a major golf or tennis tournament. One bad scandal and IMG's lack over oversight would come out fast. This lack of oversight for ethics is a major weakness and threat. A symptom of this broader lack of cross-channel and cross-division coordination is the increasing complaints from clients about not being able to maximize their incomes when they are part of IMG versus being on their own or with a smaller firm. Greg Norman's comments about earning more on his own are a case in point. This inability to maximize revenue for clients is a weaknesses that could also lead to great client churn, where clients suggest to agents to move on and begin their own boutique firms."
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A Sports Change Management Plan, 2007.
This paper develops a strategy to implement change in sports management with emergency planning, national responses and national incident management.
1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper explains that in today's world that is inclusive of terrorism, disease, violence and accidental occurrence that impacts both individual lives and organizations, a management plan must be carefully and strategically designed. In this change management initiative for the sector of college sports, previous findings in management literature are examined and then consideration is given for what changes might optimally occur in sports management at this precise time. A scenario is also presented in this research.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Scenario
Review of Previous Study Findings
Jim Collins-Good To Great Companies
Change Management in Sports-Strategic Plan Development
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"The newly appointed Emergency Manager must lead their subordinates, the Legislature and the Governor in a clearly defined direction in the development of a strategy for implementation of change that has been identified in previous assignments. It is critical that the Emergency Manager understand the functionality and limitations of Emergency planning, National Response planning and Incident Management System planning. The operational plan will be developed in full from identification of the weaknesses or threats that exist in implementing this plan. The plan will have to be initiated through difficult choices such as outsourcing and reduction in personnel. This plan will change the way business is conducted in demonstrating how the obstacles of execution might be overcome."
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Athletes as Role Models, 2007.
A discussion on whether sports stars are appropriate role models for children.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how the sports entertainment industry has transformed many athletes into stars. The paper examines how Michael Jordan was rated more popular than then-President George Bush. The paper further examines how star athletes are household names and advertising powerhouses. The paper explores how many children idolize these athletes and aspire to their achievements. The writer proposes that this raises the question of whether or not professional athletes are appropriate role models for today's youth.
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"While these arguments have merit, they ignore the fact that professional athletes are already role models, at least in the eyes of millions of young people. Moreover, this adulation accorded to athletes is far from new. History is replete with examples of the hero worship that has been shown to professional athletes - from the gladiators of ancient Rome to the American Gridiron. This willing hero worship renders the question of whether "professional athletes are role modes as moot. They already are role models for millions."
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