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Papers On Sports & Culture
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The Role of Sports in Society
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This 4 page paper examines the role of sports. Various aspects of sport is discussed including economic, physical and psychological ramifications. Attention to sports administration is included as well. Both positive and negative aspects are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA504sp.rtf
The Roman Games:
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This 5 page paper explores the origins of the Roman games which were motivated by morality and service to state. From there, the Roman games evolved into horrifc spectacles of violence and carnage, which served as an instrument of the state. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSRgames.rtf
The Significance of Tennis in Australia
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This 15 page paper looks at the sport and the characters who play it and watch it. Demographics are considered in this paper that looks at ethnicity, gender and class as it relates to tennis. The history of the popularity of tennis in Australia is discussed. Statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA432Au.rtf
The Technologies Used in the Recruitment of College Basketball Players:
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This 3 page paper discusses the means by which college basketball players are recruited. This paper explores the different techniques as well as the many new technologies available which have expanded the available options. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSBatech.rtf
The Universal Pattern of Stickball: From the Indigenous Inhabitants of the Americas to the Europeans who Invaded Their Lands
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An 11 page history of the indigenous Native American “game” of stickball and the evolution of this sport to the modern version we know today as lacrosse. Emphasizes the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of the game, noting that in many cases it was used as a means of preparing the people for war. It would come to have a considerable impact on non-Natives as well. Contends that on close examination it becomes apparent that there is a universal pattern in the game of lacrosse or stickball which extends throughout the various cultures and peoples who have engaged in it. This is true in historical times between peoples such as the Cherokee and Iroquois but this universal pattern extends much further as well. It extends in fact from the indigenous peoples who inhabited this continent prior to the arrival of the Europeans who invaded their lands all the way to contemporary times. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPnaBall.wps
THEO EPSTEIN, THE BOSTON RED SOX AND SUCCESS
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This 8-page paper focuses on general manager Theo Epstein of the Boston Red Sox baseball club, what he did to turn the Sox into a World Series winning team, and how he did it. Also under discussion is whether or not Epstein can continue the winning trend. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTtheeps.rtf
TIME MANAGEMENT, BENEFITS AND STRESSORS ON STUDENT ATHLETES:
A LITERATURE REVIEW
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This 32-page paper offers a literature review of the concept of time management among student athletes (or lack thereof). Discussions also include the development of sports programs, and increased stress on today's student on many grade levels. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MTsptima.rtf
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