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Sexual Harassment under Sports Law, 2008.
A review of sexual harassment and the liabilities of various parties involved.
4,750 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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The paper defines the term "sexual harassment" and states that sexual harassment is based on the position of the intended victim and the perpetrator. The paper states that the issue has become important in sports with a large number of males and females raising this issue. The paper further states that the parties involved include the organization that conducts the sport, the law enforcement agency, the child protection board and other legal agencies as well as the families. The paper also discusses issues in identifying what is sexual harassment, and the liabilities of various parties involved in the affair.
Outline:
Introduction
Primary Law: The First or Primary Law Pertaining to the Topic
Subsequent Cases and Amendments to the Law
Contemporary Importance: Argue why this law is important today and its impact on sports
Future Recommendations and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Professor Kari Fasting has conducted a research on sexual harassment of athletes and is of the opinion that in the last decade, many women and girls have experienced harassment and one illustration in Norway found the incidence to be as high as 29%. Sexual exploitation is the biggest problem in sports currently and while the public raise a hue and cry over the drug test results and match fixing there is absolute silence on this issue. There are two groups of harassment features, one involving sexist attitudes and cultural and racial inequalities and the other simple sexual advancements. The first group discriminates against a sex, especially women who are not considered yet as sports people. The other type will include coaches who are prone to flirt, seduce the wards, or use their authority to bend the will of the sports person and harass them over their status."
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False Accusations, 2008.
This paper discusses how a person's reputation may be ruined by accusations and concentrates on the case of baseball star Barry Bonds.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer points out that the reputation of a political figure, of an eminent student, or of an athlete is one of the most important aspects of his career. However, the writer notes that once a scandal breaks out in which one's reputation is torn apart, no matter the actions undertaken following such an event or whether one is guilty of the charges being brought upon him or not, that reputation can rarely be saved and rebuilt. The writer discusses that the case of baseball star Barry Bonds is a worthy example of the fact that scandals, regardless of their factual support, can decisively ruin one's reputation and image, not only towards the fans, but also in regard to the sponsors and investors. The writer concludes that in the eyes of the world, Bonds is guilty for the simple fact of having cast a doubt on his performances and may end up being labeled as just another player on steroids.
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"The rivalry existing between the two of them manifested at all levels, but especially concerning the physical abilities. In an attempt to take away the chance of winning new standards on world records, Bonds appealed to Anderson, a weightlifting trainer, who provided the athlete steroids as well. The visible changes that were noticed on Bonds' body made the world suspicious over the possibility of the athlete using steroids. However, neither his innocence nor his guilt can so far be proved.
"There are those who argue in support of the athlete's innocence, and others who argue against. Bonds' claims of innocence are based on the idea that although his test results did come up suggesting he has taken steroids, knowingly, he did not consume any enhancing performance drugs."
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Bullfighting, 2008.
An informative overview of the tradition of bullfighting with specific reference to Spain.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper discusses and analyzes the custom of bullfighting in Spain. The paper specifically discusses the sequence of events in bullfighting, along with the cultural purpose of the sport. The paper confirms that bullfighting is the national pastime of Spain, and has evolved over several centuries into the spectacle it is today. The paper states that bullfighting follows a prescribed ritual that is both spectacular and quite traditional, and while many Westerners may not understand it, its tradition is so long held in Spain that it is certain to continue for centuries to come.
From the Paper
"Of course, not all people appreciate the bullfight. One psychoanalyst states, "In Spain and in other countries with Spanish roots, bullfighting is the collective manifestation par excellence of culturally sanctioned sadism. This manifestation may be a vehicle for other partial instincts as well" (Paniagua 85). Many animal rights organizations around the world decry bullfighting, seeing it as a cruel and deadly sport that often leaves the bull still alive in the ring after the matador has supposedly killed it. One group writes, "The dagger is supposed to cut the spinal cord, but even this can be blundered, leaving the bull fully conscious when its ears or tail are cut off as trophies. The bull may then be dragged away from the arena whilst it is still alive" ("What is Wrong With Bullfighting?"). In addition, while these practices have been decried, many smaller bullfights often suffer from forms of corruption, such as drugging the bull to make it less aggressive. In the past, the bull's horns might also be shaved, making them sharper, but also more brittle, thus actually posing less of a danger to the matador."
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Benefits of Running/ Jogging, 2008.
A discussion of the benefits of running/jogging.
2,034 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper describes the benefits of running/ jogging as well as the common problems faced by runners. The paper also discusses the solutions to these problems. The paper explains that the desire to lose weight is one of the primary reasons why people run. The paper also points out that running, like other aerobic exercises, lowers the triglyceride and blood pressure levels. The paper then looks at how most studies have shown that the health benefits are directly proportional to the amount of running done, i.e., the greater the per week running mileage, the greater the benefit.
Outline:
The Difference between Running/ Jogging and Walking
Benefits of Running:
- Weight Loss
- Cardio-respiratory/ Aerobic Fitness
- Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
- Boosting the Immune System
- Retards the Aging Process
- Psychological Benefits
- Community Benefits
Problems Faced by Runners:
- Common Running Injuries
- Other Problems Faced by Runners & Ways to Overcome Them
Conclusion
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"Cardio-respiratory or aerobic fitness refers to the ability of the heart to pump strongly and more efficiently and the capacity of the muscles to use oxygen more efficiently. The heart of aerobically fit persons pumps more blood and oxygen with each beat and their muscles consume more oxygen than that of relatively unfit people. It is a basic biological fact that the greater use of muscles makes them stronger. Regular running strengthens the muscles of the heart, enabling it to pump blood with greater strength and increases the ability of the muscles to consume more oxygen. It also increases the activity of enzymes and hormones in our body that stimulate the muscles. The end result is improved aerobic fitness and increased endurance (Weil, para on "What are the fitness benefits of running?"). A recent study also shows that the increased amounts of "opioids" (the chemicals that produce the "runner's high") produced in a runners body protects the heart muscles from heart attack damage (Hitti)."
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Football in the Sultanate of Oman, 2008.
A research paper analyzing the influences, problems and developmental issues associated with football professionalism in the Sultanate of Oman.
9,694 words (approx. 38.8 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 197.95
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This research paper discusses the problematic issue of the professional football industry in Oman. The paper relates that, today, professional sports are a multi-billion dollar global industry, and professional athletes stand to earn enormous sums participating in a wide range of sporting events. Top among these professional sports, of course, is the most popular sport in the world, soccer, or football as it is known outside the United States. The primary importance of professional sports, though, relates more to the social and cultural impact that these events can have in galvanizing an entire nation to become one in their support for their teams, and emotions run high as these competitions become the source of fierce international rivalries. In this environment, there is much at stake beyond the economic impact of professional sports, but the influences and typical problems encountered among professional athletes as they gain prominence in their respective sports remains an understudied area in general and particularly as they apply to the Sultanate of Oman today. This paper researches the position of the football professionalism in the Sultanate of Oman and identifies the factors and issues that affect the development, management, and marketing of this sport today. To this end, a critical review of the relevant peer-reviewed, scholarly, organizational and governmental literature is accompanied by a survey of young people in Oman concerning their perspectives and attitudes towards professional football. Salient conclusions and recommendations are provided in the concluding chapter. Several appendices, tables and charts are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"Because soccer represents such an important component of many nation's economy and international prestige, understand how young people view these events is just good business sense from a marketing perspective. Moreover, gaining additional insights into what compels some young players to become professional athletes can help sports medicine providers develop more timely and improved regimens to help these young players accomplish their professional goals. Although these issues are clearly important ones, they remain understudied in the peer-reviewed literature. For instance, Karen and Washington (2001) emphasize that despite its economic and cultural importance in the social realms, sports in general remain a relatively neglected and undertheorized area of sociological research today. Likewise, Beam, Serwatka and Wilson also note that, "Past applications of the multidimensional model of leadership and its associated scales to the intercollegiate setting have yielded some interesting but incomplete results" (p. 3). Therefore, this study will fill in some existing gaps in the extant literature concerning how young people regard professional sports in general and professional football in particular."
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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
From the Paper
"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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Tae Kwon Do, 2008.
An overview of the history and development of Tae Kwon Do.
1,359 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper explores the origins and evolution of Tae Kwon Do as a martial art from its creation in Korea and speculates on why it has become one of the most practiced forms of martial arts in the world. It also examines the philosophical, spiritual and physical nature of this martial art through the five tenets and how those tenets might be reflected in everyday practice both nationally and internationally.
Outline:
Introduction
The Belts
The Five Tenets
The Ten Commandments
Real-World Use of the Five Tenets
From the Paper
"Tae Kwon Do evolved originally from Soo Bak Do, which was practiced as a sport, which had rules that were very detailed as well as being a form of martial arts. The study of Soo Bak Do was supported by the Royal family and the more skilled one was in the art the more likely the individual to receive a promotion in either military or civil service work. Tae Kwon Do originated from Korea and during the occupation by Japan Tae Kwon Do was not openly practiced because it was forbidden therefore students were taught by masters in secret contributing to the various forms of Tae Kwon Do. "
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Bull Fighting in Spain, 2008.
Presents arguments in favor of Spanish bull fighting and opposed to bull fighting with type of argument and fallacy indicated in the opposition argument.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper first supports the decision of the state-run Spanish television network in ending the tradition of broadcasting bull fighting and presents reason for this position. The paper then takes the opposite position in favor of bull fighting. In opposition argument, the paper identifies the type of fallacy and argument mistakes.
Table of Contents:
Against Bull Fighting
Response Paper Indicating Type of Fallacy and Argument: For Bull Fighting
From the Paper
"People who criticize bullfighting disrespect tradition and by discrediting customs, they hope to achieve globalization and the deletion of what is specific to each nation. (guilt by association) Perhaps my arguments are in vain since most protesters are American, and Americans do not know much about traditions. (hasty generalization) Also, I find it a bit ironic that a nation that was born only a few centuries ago can criticize Spain who was an immensely wealthy and advanced state at the time when America was being discovered. Moreover, the fact that America has virtually no authentic universal customs or traditions does not give it the right to criticize others for having a cultural background which they want to preserve. (personal attack)."
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World Formula One Championships, 2008.
This paper covers the abject failure of Formula One to take hold in the United States.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines why Formula One racing has not succeeded in the US and examines the effects that it has on the attempts by global advertisers and FISA to create a truly global sponsorship platform. The paper makes the case that Formula One racing will not be successful in the United States in the future, despite the successful globalization efforts of many of its sponsors. It also demonstrates that F1's failure to capture the US imagination will result in a gradual decline in the importance of the sport to global commercial sponsors (although not for global governmental partners).
Outline:
Introduction
Media Growth through Sports
Interest of the Multinationals
Subject Population and Statistical Analysis
Coming to the United States
Benefits for the Participants
Recent Problems with the US
Conclusion: Making Formula One Relevant for the US Market
From the Paper
"Coming to the United States: Benefits for the Participants
The rewards of extending Formula One1 to the US are clear. Although comprising only 5% of the world population, the US accounts for 30% of global GNP (Julius 2005) . Many of the world's largest and most-successful multinationals are headquartered in the US. And the US is the largest car market in the world (Roberts 2006). The potential for sponsorship should exist both inside and outside the US' borders: from multinational companies already sponsoring F1 teams that wish to extend their marketing reach in the sport to the US, to companies (like AT&T) that are headquartered in the US that would like to extend their brand recognition in an effective way to the rest of the world."
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The Globalization of the Formula One Championship, 2008.
A description of how globalized racing and marketing have mutually benefited each other.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses how increased television coverage which has made Formula One racing the third most watched sporting event in the world has led to effective globalized marketing and an increase in sponsorship. Increased sponsorship in turn leads to increased media coverage. The author concludes by using the Shell-Ferrari Formula One relationship as an example to show the positive effect of sponsorship on Shell customers.
Outline
Growth of Formula One Popularity and Globalization
Globalized Marketing and Racing Globalization
Sponsorship and Globalized Brands in Relation to Formula One Racing
From the Paper
"By sponsoring Formula One racing events, organizations increase public awareness of their presence in the marketplace. They enhance their company image and can alter public perception. Sponsorship can build business and trade relationships, as well as goodwill, globally. They can increase target market awareness and build positive image dimensions. In addition, they can build brand preference and increased sales, while blocking competition in an increasingly competitive world, due to globalization."
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