Academic papers on Sports & Issues In Sports Management

Biomechanics of a Soccer Kick
A 13 page paper discussing the components of a soccer kick. Running and kicking are the two primary activities that individual players must master in the game of soccer. Each has been studied extensively in terms of biomechanics, and each has...
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Foreign players in English football
A paper which considers the changing way in which foreign players in English football have been perceived since the 1930s and the impact which the influx of foreign players has had upon the game in the past few decades. Bibliography lists 5 sources
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Negative Effects Of Advanced Sports Technology On The Sports Fan
8 pages in length. The writer discusses how advanced sports technology, such as television broadcasts and steroidal drug use, has detrimentally impacted sports from the fan's perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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BASEBALL ANTITRUST EXEMPTION: IS THIS A GOOD THING?
This 5-page paper deals with the antitrust exemption afforded to Major League Baseball. The paper discusses the parameters of the exemption, and whether this exemption is outdated in this day and age. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Football and Soccer; A Comparative Analysis
This 10 page paper examines American football and English football, also known as soccer. After looking at how each of the games are played there is a comparison of the differences and similarities, with an interpretation of how these may reflect...
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A Look at the Inordinately High Salaries of Athletes
This 7 page paper suggests that famous athletes deserve their high salaries. A variety of salary ranges are discussed and specifics are provided. The role of the athlete in society is compared with that of teacher, physician and fireman. The paper...
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Children and Sports
This 5 page paper provides an evaluation of how children are taught about sports. Group identification and being a team player is valued over individual competitiveness. This paper argues that children are unfairly indoctrinated into a competitive...
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A 3 page paper which examines elements of Ed Siegel
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Three Divisions Of The PGA
3 pages in length. The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) is divided into three distinct categories, a separation that reflects monumental changes that took place over the past ninety-eight years. Founded in New York in 1916 with thirty-five...
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CARBOHYDRATES AND ATHLETES: A LITERATURE REVIEW
This 13-page paper is a literature review about carbohydrates and athletes. The discussion centers around the benefits of carbs on athletic performance. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Athletes in Ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian Cultures
A 7 page discussion of the importance athletic competition held in these cultures. The author describes some of the most prominent athletic events and contends that each held deeper societal significance than a simple recreational diversion. ...
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Biomechanics of the Tennis Forehand Stroke
A 5 page paper discussing the kinesiology and the mechanics of the forehand swing in tennis. The kinesiology of the tennis forehand ground stroke must be understood within the context of an assessment of the musculature and an understanding of...
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Why the Australian Cricket Team Should Go to Zimbabwe
This 4 page paper provides background information on the controversy and argues that the team should go to Zimbabwe. Some information on controversial country is included in terms of its racial makeup. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Roots of BMX Racing
This 7 page paper provides a historical account of BMX racing as well as providing a description of the sport. A comparison to mountain biking is also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Biomechanics of the Tennis Serve
A 4 page paper discussing the kinesiology and the mechanics of the tennis serve, with particular attention given to the muscles used and their type of contraction during use; as well as prevention of injury. The paper discusses positioning of the...
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