Athletic Participation & Academic Performance / A Study of Women Athletes
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A 9 page paper that provides an overview of a proposed study of women in athletics. The hypothesis of this study is that women athletes score higher on academic achievement tests than their non-athlete counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Athaca.wps

College Academics & College Athletics / Conflict
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A 6 page paper discussing whether or not college athletics are in conflict with college academic programs. A brief statement presenting a summarized statement that 'athletics are at best a necessary evil.' The writer presents an argument supporting that position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Colacat.wps

College Football Coaching & Racism
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An 11 page look at issues concerning racism and the football coach. Various historic studies are cited concerning such items as 'racial stacking' in professional football and its relevance to the collegic sports environment. Bibliography lists approximately 18 sources.
Filename: Coachrac.wps

The Impact of Participation in Athletics on Academic Performance
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A 9 page paper discussing the correlation between academic success and participation in athletics. This correlation, although many times negative, is often dependent on the intensity of the athletic program and also on the types of academic programs to which the student is exposed. Emphasizes the fact that many times an academic program can be modified to provide more of a cooperative environment than a competitive environment which can be of benefit to athlete and non-athlete alike. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Athlacad.wps

The Problem Of College Gambling Among Student Athletes
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An 11 page paper that explores issues related to college sports gambling and the impacts it has on school teams, athletes and the NCAA. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Collegeg.wps

Title IX & Women Participating In Intercollegiate Athletics
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A 7 page research paper on Title IX-- the law which first enabled women to participate in interscholastic sports. The writer summarizes Title IX and briefly discusses its history-- going on to analyze how, in the 90's,-- attention was suddenly re-focused upon its applicability to intercollegiate sports. Various cases and other controversial issues concerning women's participation in college sports are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Titleix.wps

Bob Gibson / Player & Coach
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A 6 page discussion of Baseball player Bob Gibson's career in sports, both as a hot-headed player and well-respected coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bibliography lists 5 sources including the subjects' own autobiography.
Filename: Gibson.wps

Coaching / Defensive Skills
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A 5 page research paper discussing the defensive skills and strategies that can be used in coaching. The writer offers examples of skills or strategies to help in coaching, such as planning the class well, having a sense of humor, and improving communication skills. Bibliography is provided.
Filename: Coaching.wps

Cross Gender Coaching
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This 6 page argument takes the position that female coaches should not be hired for male teams. Reasons given include the use of Bandura's theory of self-efficacy which is illustrated with an example from the 1998 Winter Olympic games. Also included is a discussion of the psychological impact of locker room activity as well as statistics regarding the decline in the availability of female coaches. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Fecoach.wps

High School Basketball
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3 page review of a High School basketball game, its players, strength and weaknesses. Provides suggested strategy for beating the observed home team. Excellent for those studying coaching and related issues. No Bibliography.
Filename: Basketba.wps