Anabolic Steroids
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A 15 page research paper that gives a comprehensive review of the empirical research literature available on this subject. The writer covers the uses and the effects of anabolic steroids on the various system of the body, detailing the negative physical and psychological effects. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: Aberster.wps

Analysis Of The Skiing Industry
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A 5 page paper on the Skiing Industry. The writer looks at the rising stock prices of specific companies and some of the causal factors involved. Pricing strategies, weather conditions, fees, services, and even issues concerning the "Federal rent" paid by ski resorts are all factored in. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Skiindus.wps

Anatomy Of The Shoulder
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A detailed, 11 page look at the shoulder's anatomy, and some of the injuries that can occur from common activities such as throwing and general overextension. Techniques for treatment and care of the shoulder are presented. Also useful to those studying sports & sports medicine. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Shouanat.wps

Ankle Sprains/Common Sports Injury
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A 7 page research paper that discusses the common sports injury, lateral ankle sprain. The writer discusses its cause, treatments, rehabilitation and implications for future injury. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khansp.rtf

Are Baseball Players Paid More Than They are Worth?
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This paper evaluates the question of a player’s worth from the perspective that this is a capitalist country and that baseball is big business and it pays its players what it is assumed they are worth. In other words baseball salaries are a product of supply and demand. The very fact that baseball players are paid such tremendously high salaries supports the contention that they are paid what they are worth. The author also looks to the open market to evaluate the price of baseball paraphernalia such as logo clothing and even collector cards in order to substantiate player worth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPbsblSl.rtf

Athlete Motivation and the Correlation between Motivation & Performance
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One of the most difficult aspects of physical education is developing motivational tools for athletes, and educators have struggled to promote self- and group-directed motivational programming and assessments to improve the performance of student athletes. This 25 page paper considers the problem of motivation within the scope of physical education programming and provides an overview of the commonly applied motivational models. This study also provides some suggestions and recommendations for educators, and links motivation to performance in an effective discussion about competitive performance in team sports programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Motperf.wps

Athletes as Role Models
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A six page paper which considers the way in which professional athletes have become perceived by society as role models, and the extent to which this has a detrimental effect on the attitudes and behaviour of young people. The paper looks at how far athletes themselves accept or reject their adulation by children, and whether they make a conscious effort to amend their own public behaviour in order to make a positive impact on young people’s thinking. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLathletes.wps

Athletes in Ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian Cultures
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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. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPsprtAn.rtf

Athletes Should Not Use Steroids
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This 4 page paper argues that steroids should not be used by athletes. Arguments for both sides are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA644ath.rtf

Athletes, Drug Taking Behavior and Self-Esteem
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This 5 page paper looks at several aspects of athletics. Drug taking, particularly as it respects steroids and cold medications, is discussed. Self-esteem is looked at as a positive force that might discourage untoward behavior in athletes. A questionnaire to weed out problematic athletes is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA143ath.rtf

Athletic Director: Occupational Stress
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6 pages in length. The demands and levels of occupational stress that are place upon division one, two and three athletic directors can be overwhelming. Inasmuch as they typically have to address budgeting, hiring, public relations, legislative regulations, licensing, external funding, as well as organizational and administrational duties, there exists a significant amount of pressure associated with the job. One might readily argue that there is much more to the position of division one, two and three athletic directors than what meets the eye. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCocstr.wps

Babe Ruth's Story Encapsulated
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This 5 page review of a 1994 U.S. News & World Report article on Babe Ruth looks at the information given on the baseball great but also discusses how many neglect some of the Babe's long-term contributions to the game.
Filename: Baberuth.wps