The Prevalence Of Drugs Within The Sports World
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10 pages in length. If one were to ascertain the reasons why many athletes use drugs, there are likely to be several answers that are equally as applicable, including the factor of winning at any costs, enhancing otherwise inadequate physical performance and the overwhelming pressure to succeed. With the understanding that such reasons inevitably fall under the headings of cheating and poor sportsmanship, it is still not enough of a deterrent for many athletes to overcome the temptation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Role of Race in Sports
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This 10 page paper looks at race as a social construction but explores theories that suggest biological aspects play a part in sports. Both sides of the controversy are discussed. Various explanations are offered, inclusive of stereotyping. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA202rce.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.
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Theories Regarding the Origin of Sports
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This 5 page paper provides an analysis of theories in respect to the history of sports. Class based theories are compared with theories which focus on practical issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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University Of Kentucky NCAA Football Violation
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9 pages in length. Defensive back Brett Hamblen, 19, defensive lineman Ben Scott, 19 and offensive lineman Jeremy Darveau, 20, had no idea how drastically their lives would change once they became players of the University of Kentucky's football team. Like so many before them, they had set their sights upon making a name for themselves within the ever-competitive world of NCAA football; however, they never realized the extent to which their names would be plastered all over the national scene, having nothing at all to do with their athletic prowess. Accused of setting two small fires in a campus dormitory, that ultimately required evacuation, the three young men pleaded innocent to the arson charges imposed upon them last December. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLC_NCAA.rtf

Violence and Drugs in the Sport of Soccer:
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This 7 page paper discusses the problem of violence which is associated with the sport of soccer, namely in terms of the fans. Furthermore, this violence is often associated with abuse of drugs and/or alcohol. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSSoccer.rtf

Violence In Hockey
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This 7 page paper explores the relationship between aggression, violence, masculinity and hockey. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Violence In Sports / Impact Of Athletes As Role Models
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A 5 page paper examining the affect violence has on children and society at large, and particularly addresses athletes as role models. The writer argues that, even though children look on athletes as role models, they are somewhat more advanced in their thinking than adults. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Why Anabolic Steroids Should Be Allowed in Competition
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This 7 page paper argues that while steroids may not be completely safe, they should be allowed in sports competitions. Ethical, medical and social considerations are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA219ana.rtf

�Inclusion in physical education�
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A paper which looks at ways in which handicapped students can be allowed to participate fully in all areas of the school curriculum, including physical education, and the way in which schools need to balance the needs and requirements of all pupils in order for inclusion to be achieved successfully.
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