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Disabilities, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of recreation for people with disabilities.
1,981 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that according to the National Center for Health Statistics, there are 34.1 million non-institutionalized Americans currently living with some form of disability that impairs usual activities. The writer notes that this represents roughly 12 percent of the U.S. population. The writer points out that it is a certainty that any recreation and leisure professional will need to consider how to develop appropriate programming for people with disabilities. The writer relates that recreation and leisure professionals need to overcome challenges because research has shown that active lifestyles are critical to improving quality of life for people with disabilities. Paper is written from personal viewpoint.
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"Many of the disabilities that will be exhibited by clients will involve impairment of cognitive, motor, mobility, and/or sensory skills. With cognitive impairment, a client may have a difficult time following instructions or understanding what is occurring during the activity. Something fast-paced may be out of order. With a motor- or mobility-related impairment, clients may have limited coordination or scant ability to move around, which would rule out heavy physical activity. Sensory impairment, such as deafness or blindness, will frequently require modifications to activities. Activities for deaf people may involve significant use of hand signals, while programming for the blind may make use of touch or sound. Golf for the vision impaired, for example, involves the use of sound so players can locate the positioning of the hole."
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Drugs in Sport, 2007.
This paper looks at the serious issue of steroid abuse by athletes.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper discusses how steroid abuse has become a major problem in sports. The paper explains that performance-enhancing drugs like anabolic steroids and human growth hormone are tempting for athletes whose careers depend on outplaying their competitors. The paper details the sometimes fatal side effects of these drugs and shows how they harm the integrity of all sports. The paper maintains that performance-enhancing drugs should, therefore, be barred from all sports.
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"Steroid abuse has become a major problem in sports. The deaths of athletes like Eduardo Gory Guerrero have drawn attention to the real physical dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. Baseball players like Mark McGuire and Jason Giambi have made performance-enhancing drugs seem as common as Gatorade in their sport. According to CBS News, three NFL professional football players with the Carolina Panthers Jeff Mitchell, Todd Sauerbaun, and former Panther Todd Stuessie filled steroids prescriptions before they played in the 2004 Super Bowl. Proliferation of performance-enhancing drugs is problematic, causing increasing numbers of athletes to resort to drugs in order to remain competitive."
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Parks and Recreation, 2007.
This paper discusses the operation of parks and recreation centers, focusing on funding issues.
2,055 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer discusses various types of funding that are crucial to operating recreation and leisure agencies. The first section of this work is a reflection on fund raising requirements for children participating in extracurricular activities. Secondly, this essay discusses a leisure agency and describes the income courses of the agency. A revenue structure graph is included with the details behind the funding sources.
Outline:
Objective
Fund raising - Reflection on Requirements of Fundraising for Participation
Oregon State Park and Recreation Master Plan
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"Fundraising has traditionally been a part of children's participation in extracurricular activities such as youth sports. In fact, there has never been a question of whether fundraising would take place or not as it is simply a given or assumed as part of the youth sports participation process. Fundraising may be in the form of selling candy bars, calendars, or raffle tickets. Fundraising may also take the form of bake sales, marathon runs with sponsors and even sponsored bike rides with the sponsor paying the participant per mile that recorded covered on the bicycle during the ride. Fundraising is an inherent part of youth sports and other extracurricular activities and has been for a very long time. Fundraising takes place for reasons that are clearly good reasons. First, participation in extracurricular activities or youth sports requires that each child have a uniform, shoes, safety-gear, and other various items that are required for same and healthy participation in the youth sport or activity. Many children come from families that have several more children who also participate in youth sports or extracurricular activities."
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Gymnastics: Injury & Prevention, 2007.
A look at gymnastics, the possible injuries as a result of gymnastic training and how to prevent these injuries from happening.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper takes a look at the sport of gymnastics. According to the paper, younger gymnastic athletes are particularly vulnerable to injuries because of the great physical, stamina, and balance-related demands. The paper goes on to discuss the various possible causes of gymnastic related injuries.
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"Exercises using the plyometric strategy are very useful for gymnasts; plyometric exercises are the "rapid deceleration and acceleration of muscles" that in turn help create a stretch-shortening cycle," according to www.specialolympics.org. These kinds of exercises train the muscles, and train the nervous system to carry out in an effective way the stretch-shortening cycle, which can improve the performance of a gymnast. Drills using plyometrics also help the athlete develop "rhythm, speed, power and even muscular endurance," the Special Olympics site explains. All plyometric exercises must be carried out on a flat soft surface, and for example, doing the "Exploding Harvards" plyometric exercise builds stamina and muscle strength by doing 10 jumps on each leg."
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Sports Massage, 2007.
This paper explores massage therapy for athletic performance.
2,196 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The paper explains that massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, aimed at normalizing these tissues. The paper looks at the origin of modern, scientific massage therapy and the many benefits derived. The paper discusses the mechanics of sports massage, its three forms and its actual application. The paper examines aspects of an excellent sports or athletic performance and concludes that massage therapy enhances optimal athletic performance.
Outline:
Massage Therapy and its Beginnings
Benefits
Sports Massage
Mechanics
Origin, Three Forms
Applications
Spa Treatments
Aspects of Excellent Athletic Performance
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"Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, aimed at normalizing these tissues (Greene). It consists of manual techniques of applying fixed or movable pressure, holding or causing body movement. It is one of the oldest health care practices, dating back to more than 4,000 years as evidenced by Chinese medical records. .Western health care records, at least since the time of Hippocrates in the fourth century, referred to it. Hippocrates is the Father of Medicine. The origin of modern, scientific massage therapy is traced to Per Henrik Ling, a Swede, in the 18th century."
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Strategic Issues of Nike, 2007.
This paper studies Nike as the current leader in the sport footwear industry.
833 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the past few years, competition among companies that manufacture and sell athletic apparel and athletic shoes has dramatically increased. The writer points out that, as a result, a company's competitive strategies have emerged as key factors in determining the long-term success or ultimate failure of such organizations. The writer explains that an analysis of Nike's strategic issues and recommendations provides a clearer picture of what types of competitive strategies are essential for any company to survive in today's highly-competitive economy. This paper critically examines the current competitive strategies of Nike and compares these actual competitive advantages to what is required for success. It concludes by analyzing the company's abundant environmental opportunities and significant internal strengths.
Outline:
Introduction
Competitive Strategies of Nike
Ideal Strategies vs Nike's Strategies
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"Nike has been a long-time competitor in the athletic apparel and shoe industry, and faces competition from shoe manufacturers worldwide. Over the years, the demand for different athletic shoes based on age, maturity and cultural standards changed, and Nike has been able to adapt to fit the consumer demands. For example, in the U.S., Nike's Air Jordan basketball shoes were considered for their performance characteristics, their association with a popular U.S. sport, and the endorsement from the pre-eminent star of that sport. However, in Europe, although awareness of basketball exists, the identification and technical aspects of the shoe are lost. As a result, the Air Jordan shoe, as well as other shoes associated with or promoted by popular American athletes, became popular in Europe because overseas Europeans desire products with a Western culture association and like fashion with trend associations. Since other athletic shoe companies are designing performance athletic shoes with a fashion twist, Nike has to deal with these new competitors."
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Volleyball, 2007.
This paper discusses volleyball as a sport for women.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper relates that volleyball is among the first team games which were taught to college women in the 1890s. The paper discusses how team sports for women were controversial, but as women continued to work for political freedom, they began to challenge gender restrictions in competitive sporting opportunities. The paper describes volleyball as a sport that plays on teamwork, movement, hand-eye coordination and endurance. The paper explains the motions of volleyball according to the theories of Sir Isaac Newton.
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"Women's volleyball was not always played in today's aggressive manner. In 1895, an instructor at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), William Morgan, decided to blend elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball to create a game that would demand less physical contact than basketball. The YMCA took this new game around the globe and introduced this uniquely American sport to the world as volleyball. (Oglesby et al. 291)"
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Fitness Center Information Systems Plan, 2007.
This paper looks at an information systems plan prepared for implementation at The Fitness Center.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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In this article, the writer presents and discusses a plan for the implementation of an information system for a fitness club called The Fitness Center. The writer points out that the approval, funding, development and implementation of The Fitness Center information system aims to realize the overall corporate vision and mission of the company. The writer notes that although sales will be boosted and profits would be made, the basic premise on improving services is to ensure that fitness and health programs of customers will improve via the new technology. The writer concludes that this is also in line with the corporate social responsibility philosophy and will enable the company to set the standard in modern and high technology fitness and health maintenance programs.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Fitness Center Information Systems
Alignment with Company Goals
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Manager
Senior Systems Analyst
Database Developer
Developer/Programmer
Quality Assurance Specialist
The Plan
Systems Investigation
Systems Analysis
Systems Design
Systems Review and Maintenance
Sequence of Activities
Conclusion
General Announcement
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"In a recent report and proposal to the Board of Directors and Management Committee, the Director of Marketing presented the blueprint for the development of the Fitness Center Information Systems. The proposed system will be used by both members and fitness consultants to track participation in various fitness activities, such as free weights, volleyball, swimming, stair climbers, and yoga and aerobic classes. The BOD and ManCom unanimously voted for the funding, development, implementation and maintenance of the FCIS. A Board Resolution was drafted, approved and released regarding this matter and included in the Board Resolution is the assignment and designation of the Director of Marketing as the Project Director for the Fitness Center Information Systems Project (FCISP). She has been also directed to hire a project team necessary to complete the system in six months time."
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Stretching, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts the static and dynamic forms of fitness stretching.
1,184 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper looks at fitness stretching, which enhances flexibility. The paper discusses the differences between the static or dynamic forms of stretching. The paper also shows how these forms of stretching have pros and cons in different scenarios and for athletes with different levels of fitness.
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"A good contrast between the two types of stretches might be seen in a runner preparing for a hard workout or a race. A runner engaged in dynamic stretching might do some chest-to-knee running, or exaggerated skipping, while a runner engaged in static stretching might lean up against a wall in a lunge, to stretch his quadriceps muscles and hamstrings. Dynamic also means motion, thus dynamic stretching may include arm swings, knee rotations, and neck circles, while static stretching is traditionally not performed with much of a range of motion, and certainly not fast motions (Campbell, 2007). Players in sports requiring pinpoint reflexes and reactions, like basketball players and soccer players, are often devout exponents of dynamic stretching."
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Soccer in the Land of Football, 2007.
This paper discusses the impact of Hispanic immigration on American culture and pastimes.
3,068 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that soccer is a game with a long history in Europe and Latin America and notes that it was never especially popular in the United States. The writer then looks at the effects of Hispanic immigration on parts of American culture, such as sport. The writer points out that the entrepreneurial spirit that characterized America was not so ingrained in Latin America where traditional pastimes focused more on the actual skills required by a job than on any potential for earning a fantastic income through commerce and consumerism. The writer notes that while soccer has now exploded in America as that country seeks to tap the global market, these new Hispanic-Americans play soccer, not because it brings them closer to the dominant majority, but because it brings them closer to each other, and to home. The writer concludes that the pervasiveness of soccer among Hispanic immigrants may make soccer more visible to other Americans, but it does not necessarily make it more popular.
Outline:
Introduction
Peoples and Pastimes
American Football - An American Pastime
A Hispanic Influx, A Hispanic Game
Conclusion
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"American football, like its international cousin, soccer, constitutes a sport with mass appeal. One can play it or watch it. It is perfectly suited to a culture of television, Internet, and instantaneous mass communication. Yet, as the dichotomy of football and soccer shows, neither sport necessarily precludes the other. To all appearances, one people, or group of peoples, simply chose one over the other, or expanded on its own version of the same idea. South of the border, soccer is one of the national passions. Mexicans and other Hispanic migrants bring their love of soccer wherever they go. As millions have come to the United States, so have their language and customs, their festivals and crafts... and their games. The growing popularity of soccer in the United States is a direct reflection of the enormous Hispanic immigration of recent years. Culture is made by people, elite or ordinary. Popular culture is created by the masses. As the American population changes, so do its pastimes. The widespread presence of soccer in the United States is a sure sign that Hispanics have arrived and come to stay."
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