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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
Dick Vitale/Sportscaster
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A 5 page research paper on the sportscaster Dick Vitale. Bibliograhy lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99dickv.wps
Exercise Behavior
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This 5 page paper reviews a 1997 journal article by Bradley J. Cardinal in respect to motivation and exercise. The author’s study focuses on stages of behavior change with the utilization of the Transtheoretical Model. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA7Psych.wps
Golf Is . . .
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This 6 page report discusses the game of golf, why people love/hate it, its role in business, its popularity, its ability to both reduce and increase stress. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: Golfis.wps
Golf Today
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A 5 page paper discussing the current trends in golf and the general condition of the sport. Special attention is given to the development of golf through the past which has led to the current level of involvement this sport demonstrates today. What was once a sport designed to involve only the rich elite enthusiasts is now a sport
that nearly everyone can relate to. It has become a sport that is, perhaps, as American as apple pie. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Golftody.wps
Interview With a Gay Athlete
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A 2 page paper which presents a fictional interview with
a female athlete who happens to be gay. The questions asked address issue relating to
negative treatment, prejudices, and stress. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgayath.wps
Interview With an African American Athlete
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A 2 page paper fictional interview with
an African American hockey player. Questions address the attitude of the press, other
teams, teammates, and general conditions of racism and stress related to such realities.
Filename: RAafrath.wps
Language of “Locker Room Jokes” Analyzed
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A 5 page paper which examines the language of so-called “locker room jokes” in terms of values, assumptions, stereotypes and fears they reflect. Specifically considered are jokes based on gender, race, body image and social class and how the values and assumptions behind these ‘jokes’ translate from sport into everyday life. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Lockroom.wps
Mandatory Drug Testing For High School Athletes
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A 9 page paper arguing that mandatory drug testing should be enforced and implemented. While it may seem as though this is an issue which consists of an invasion of personal issues, in light of today’s competitive world, there are many instances where drug use is a serious concern in high
school athletics, harming those that are not involved with drug enhancers. Unfortunately we live in a world where we cannot rely on the integrity of individuals and their own
inherent desire to achieve and succeed on their own resources. While the issue of drug testing may involve the use of mind-altering, illegal drugs, the main focus is on that of the use of drugs such as steroids used for enhancing performance in sports. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Highathl.wps