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Papers On Social & Political Issues In Sports
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Motivation and Success in Athletics
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10 pages. In today's world of the super-athlete we can find some of the most successful and highly motivated people in society. What keeps these athletes motivated, and how can they maintain the same level of enthusiasm day after day? This paper reflects on this motivation and what it is comprised of both on and off the playing field. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAathmo.rtf
NASCAR: History And Marketing :
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A 14 page paper that provides the history of car racing beginning in the prohibition era. The first actual organized race was held in Daytona Beach in 1938, organized by Bill France who went on to establish the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. NASCAR was officially established in 1947 with the first race under the bylaws and rules being held in 1948. A lot has changed since those first races. Today, the NASCAR races take place across the country although Daytona Beach is still the headquarters for the organization. This essay traces the history and evolution of NASCAR and comments on the changing demographics of fans over the years. The second part of this essay focuses on marketing strategies used by NASCAR, including partnerships and sponsors. The essay concludes with comments regarding future trends in marketing strategies. Data regarding fans and sponsors are included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGnascar.rtf
Natural Turf Versus Artificial Turf Sports Fields
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This 16 page
report discusses the benefits and controversies that exist in the
sports world regarding artificial and natural turf playing
fields. In the big money realm of professional sports, playing
surfaces are generally chosen and maintained on the basis of what
is the most cost effective and least problematic. Concerns
regarding aesthetics, the “feel” of the surface, and personal
preference of the players have been thought of as secondary, even
tertiary, concerns. However, a huge number of injuries have been
directly blamed on artificial turf and have resulted in key
players being kept out of a game or even put on the injured list
for an entire season. This report examines a number of those
concerns and looks at potential alternatives. Bibliography lists
15 sources.
Filename: BWgvturf.wps
Negative Effects Of Advanced Sports Technology On The Sports Fan
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how advanced sports technology, such as television broadcasts and steroidal drug use, has detrimentally impacted sports from the fan's perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCNegSport.rtf
New Policy On Steroid Testing In Major League Baseball: Morally Justified?
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4 pages in length. It was only a matter of time before the black eye of steroidal use throughout major league baseball would instigate official policy as a means by which to try to re-establish the pure and unadulterated national pastime of long ago. Today's drug use within the league is responsible for a slow but steady decline in the combined factors of attendance and respect, a coupling that one would not necessarily expect to find within the realm of sports but one that has become wholly integrated in the way fans have responded to what has transpired with arguably the most favored game in America. In short, because steroidal use is not a morally justifiable action on the player's part, the implementation of new testing policy represents a direct moral response that demands users abide by the same contractual rules with which they agreed when first signing to play ball. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCSteroidT.rtf
Olympic Athletes of East Germany (GDR) and the Psychology of
Their Training
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This 9 page report discusses the fact that the
many components of sports training are generally complicated and
intense, and are even intensified for athletes competing for a
place in the Olympics and then competing in the actual Olympics.
The weight of an entire nation as well as their own personal
expectations are tied to their personal excellence and effort.
Not surprisingly, it is a psychological as well as physical
challenge. This report looks at the psychology of the Olympic
training received by East German or GDR athletes. Bibliography
lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWsppsyc.wps
Parents should be banned from their children's sport activities
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This 3 page paper uses the case of Thomas Junta who beat a parent to death at a hockey game. While banning parents from children's games may appear ludicrous, it seems to be the best solution for the children. This paper explains why. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA722spt.rtf
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