An Overview of Creatine: Natural Function and Dietary Supplement
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A 7 page overview of the natural and synthetic sources of creatine. Notes the common utilization of the synthetic form of this substance as a dietary supplement by athletes. Emphasizes that while there are few reported negative physiological impacts of this practice, few studies have been completed in general. Urges that individuals err on the side of caution in their choice to use this substance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcreat2.wps

An Overview Of Sports Statistics
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This 8 page paper discusses the world of sports statistics. Examples provided are within the sport of baseball. Several formulas are provided with an explanation of what they mean. How statistics are used is also discussed with some examples of player's salaries. Bibliography lists 7 source.
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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

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