Academic papers on Sports & Issues In Sports Management

THE FINANCES OF SOCCER
This paper examines how the ever-rising players' salaries in soccer is impacting the face of the game worldwide. Also under discussion are television contracts and corporate sponsorship. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Role of the Sports Psychologist
This 5 page paper considers the different roles that may be taken on by a sports psychologist, how they vary and the overall aims. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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The Role of Goal Setting in Sports
This 5 page sports psychology paper considers the role of goal setting in sports, and the way that goals should support and create motivation. The writer looks at the role of competitive goals and mastery goals and considers the common pitfalls...
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The Importance of Cohesion in Team Sports
This five page paper considers the role of cohesion in team sports. The writer looks at team cohesion in relation to its determinants and consequences. Included in the paper is a consideration of cohesion is needed in all team sports and how the...
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AMERICAN BASEBALL AND GOVERNMENT
This paper examines the impact of the antitrust exemption on Major League Baseball in the United States and what might likely happen if that exemption is lifted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association:
This 10 page paper discusses the history of this organization from its inception in the early 20th century. Furthermore, such issues as academics, enforcement and constitution are reviewed in relation to the NCAA. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Testing for Steroids in Major League Baseball
This 10 page paper looks at steroid use in baseball and the pros and cons of testing. Steroids are discussed in depth inclusive of dangers. Social aspects are included along with how testing affects management. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Sport Psychology: Motivation in Sports and Soccer
This is a 7 page paper discussing motivation in sport with examples from soccer. Motivation in sport is unique in regards to the study of motivation in psychology as many factors which seem to motivate athletes to increase perceived competence and...
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The Debate Over School Mascots
This 5 page paper presents an overview of the debate concerning school mascots. The use of American Indians as mascots and symbols is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Negro League Baseball
An 18 page paper which examines the effects of Negro league baseball on the African-American community, on the players themselves, and on the white community. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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A Comparison of Traditional and Nontraditional Exercises
This 5 page paper provides an overview of five traditional and five nontraditional exercises. Each is discussed in terms of calorie burning as well as health benefits. Traditional exercises discussed are Running, Calisthenics, Swimming, Golf...
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The Relationship Between Exercise and Mood
This 5 page paper looks at several scientific studies which show that exercise can in fact elevate one's mood. Serotonin and Endorphins are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Categories of Leisure
This 5 page papers outlines the three main concepts of leisure; the use of residual time, leisure as an activity and leisure as being functional and then discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each concept. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Football and Adolescence
A 5 page paper which examines the impact of football as a sport on adolescent growth by considering what it teaches them in terms of education and life, and evaluates whether participation is healthy or damaging. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Violence in Sports
A 20 page research paper that investigates the trend of increasing violence in organized sports. The writer argues that violence has become a factor intimately associated with sports at all organization levels, as well as on and off the field. The...
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