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Papers On Sports & Culture
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International Sports Federations
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This 7 page essay discusses the concept of
international sports federations and the ways in which they have a distinctly economic
impact on the world. The past few years have not been some of the best for the various
international sports federations of the world in terms of their image and prestige. At the
core of many of the issues is the one that governs so much of modern life -- economics.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWintspo.rtf
Karate
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5 pages. Describes the techniques, theory and some background of Karate as well as the way in which it deals with the mind and body as far as self-discipline. Karate in actuality is considered a hard style. It is more linear than circular and it can be very aggressive and devastating to an opponent. Karate is not suited to all people, just as other arts are not. There is no such thing as the perfect martial art, neither is there any one art that is better than another one. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAkarte.wps
Kickboxing
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A 4 page overview of kickboxing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAkickbx.rtf
Language of “Locker Room Jokes” Analyzed
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A 5 page paper which examines the language of so-called “locker room jokes” in terms of values, assumptions, stereotypes and fears they reflect. Specifically considered are jokes based on gender, race, body image and social class and how the values and assumptions behind these ‘jokes’ translate from sport into everyday life. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Lockroom.wps
Leisure And Recreation In Australia
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An 8 page paper that discusses sport, leisure and recreation in Australia and the reasons the government has promoted these activities. Australia has been called the "Land of the Long Weekend" because of its natural beauty and its emphasis on sport and recreation activities. The essay reports some of the many government agencies involved in promoting sport and recreation. The writer comments on why the Australian government placed an emphasis on leisure and recreation after the Second World War and how this emphasis has changed over the decades. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGausspr.rtf
Mark "Gator" Rogowski
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A 5 page paper which examines the life of skater Mark "Gator" Rogowski and examines how much of his downfall could be contributed to his success and materialism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAgator3.rtf
Martial Arts
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A 10 page overview of Chinese martial arts. Discussion of Japanese and Korean martial arts are also provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAmrtrt.rtf
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