A Sociological View of Violence in Hockey
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This 7 page paper discusses the sociological aspects of the violence in hockey. Issues of social approval, aggressive play, opinions of fellow team members, and public response are outlined in terms of their roles in the continuation and validation of violence in hockey. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Hockviol.wps

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