Swimming / One The World's Oldest, Most Popular
Physical Activities : A 5 page report on swimming today & in
history. The writer discusses different ztechniques, strokes, &
styles, while pointing out which ones are not recognized by the
F.I.N.A. Olympic competition and rules for entry are examined
as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Swimming.wps

Analysis Of The Skiing Industry : 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. Skiindus.wps

Bodybuilding vs Casual Weight Lifting / The Creation of a
Subculture : This 20 page paper considers the issue of whether
bodybuilding has actually become a subculture in the United
States. This paper presents a proposal for a research study and
outlines the current literature reflecting the differences between
bodybuilders and casual weight lifters as a means of supporting
the hypothesis of the developed bodybuilding subculture.
Bibliography lists 12 sources. Bodybu.wps

Aerobics / Exercise : 2 pages on Aerobics and the factors that
make this particular form of exercise so healthy. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Aerobics.wps

Nutrition and Athletic Performance : A 5 page research
essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance.
Discussion includes the value as well as potential detrimental
effects of fat and carbohydrate loading, hydration, vitamins
and minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these
elements. Bibliography includes 6 references. Athletes.wps

Steroids - Not Worth It ! : In this 10 page argumentative
essay, the writer discusses steroid use and its harmful effects. It
is asserted that steroids are not only dangerous-- they are
impractical as well. Various case examples and relevant data
concerning the undesirable effects of continued steroid usage
are presented. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroids.wps

Steroids -- Do You Really Want A Body "To Die For"? :
An 8 page, argumentative research paper detailing the dangers
of steroids-- with particular relevance to athletes. The writer
describes the biological effects of steroids, why they seem to
"work," and what problems they ultimately cause after
continued use. Studies demonstrating that steroid use causes
aggressive behavior, impotency, etc.; are cited. Bibliography
lists 12 sources. Steroid2.wps

Anabolic Steroids : 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. Aberster.wps

Mandatory Drug Testing For High School Athletes :
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. Highathl.wps

Steroids Should Be Banned : This past summer the baseball
star, Mark McGwire, openly admitted that he was using a
performance enhancing drug, a natural occurring steroid,
androstenedione. The drug is available over the counter in
many health and nutrition stores in the United States. This 5
page paper argues that the use of performance enhancing
steroids should be banned from use by any professional
(including Olympic) athlete, regardless of the type of sport or
gender. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Stoids.wps

Exercise Behavior : 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. SA7Psych.wps
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