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Sports coaches possess a wide range of roles and responsibilities, the completion of which is necessary for improving the students’ sports performance. To effectively integrate the elements of sports science, sports medicine, and coaching, the sports coach must fulfill the roles of a motivator, leader, and role model for their...
Locomotor skills consist of physical activities such as running, jumping, walking, climbing, and others; therefore, they need to be visually confirmed. Thus, video recording is a primary way of observing and documenting locomotor skills in the specific areas of the classroom during the whole day or at a particular time....
Introduction Gambling in sports is a controversial practice among people that poses benefits and adverse effects to the participants. On the one hand, sports gambling intensifies entertainment mainly because of the involvement in sports analysis. On the other hand, the practice poses a significant health risk to the distinct parties...
Introduction Soccer is one of the most popular sports globally because of the high number of individuals participating. Many countries and other individuals have invested a significant number of resources towards ensuring effectiveness in the sporting sector. Soccer is one of the major sports in which individuals have invested their...
Introduction Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, with over 240 million registered players at all levels, and at least 3.5 billion fans (“Soccer”). Despite its relative simplicity, the sport has tremendous appeal, ranging from kids playing with an old ball in the yards of Rio...
Charity Football Match Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. Today I will be presenting my event management plan for the upcoming Franz Beckenbauer Charity Football Match. Let’s start with an introduction to charity football itself. Football legends Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer came together to show their...
Introduction Sports activities have been part of human life since the beginning of the human race, especially among children, teens, and young adults. However, organized sports became popular in the 20th century after realizing that the social environment and everyday activities influenced human development. Games and sports activities were created,...
Introduction Steroids are drugs used to reduce inflammation in the body that are synthetic copies of hormones that the adrenal glands produce. Steroids, in addition to their anti-inflammatory properties, can help improve an individual’s athletic performance, which leads to their widespread use among professional athletes. This is the main argument...
Boys and girls experience significant changes during puberty and become adolescents. Differences mainly affect physical changes, and emotional changes are similar. Girls become taller, acne may appear, and their body shape changes – the hips become wider, and the breast grows. Moreover, hair grows in the armpits and around the...
The purpose of a power snatch is to raise the bar as quickly and as heavy as possible from the ground to an overhead position. This technique is used widely in both CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting since it is foundational in both sports. Weightlifting movements such as the power clean...
The sports industry involves not only state-of-the-art medical achievements to provide excellent performance but is complex from the organizational point of view. Sporting events are some of the most attended events in modern society; therefore, it is crucial to ensure safety for both visitors and athletes. Therefore, various guards, medical...
Introduction Football, or American football, is undoubtedly among the most widely viewed category of sports, as it is called in many foreign countries. Athletes participating in football constantly hurt themselves for the sake of their careers while their fans cheer and wear colorful shirts. Therefore, a moral dilemma presents itself...
Introduction There are several vital reasons why Houston city would bid to host the Olympics. Hosting the Olympics is a prestigious event that can help to raise the profile of the city on a global stage. For a city to host the Olympics, it must have a promising financial background...
Introduction The problem of using stimulants has been a very long-lasting concern for judges and lawyers in world sports. Some sportspeople have deliberately ignored the strict ban on doping. The demand for harsher measures has increased because of such cases. The previous anti-doping bans have all led to serious failures....
Introduction American football is one of the sporting activities with many fans in the United States. Investors, sponsors, and professional footballers in the National Football League (NFL) make huge profits from this sport. Unfortunately, the glory and fame associated with the NFL remain questionable due to the health issues many...
The Significance of the Topic The significance of Emergency action plans (EAPs) has become an essential topic of study among scholars and professionals responsible for athletes’ welfare. The sports industry involves not only state-of-the-art medical achievements to provide excellent performance but is complex from the organizational point of view. EAPs...
Introduction The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has been in the spotlight severally concerning paying college athletes. The debate is whether the compensation college athletes receive is fair considering how much money schools make through tickets, advertising, merchandising et cetera while some athletes only receive free tuition. Many have deemed...
The three parties involved each handled the case differently. FIFA punishing both players was fair and helped them preserve their image and pass on a solid message against emotional and physical abuse. They reminded players that violence and unbecoming behavior on the field would not be tolerated. However, the punishment...
The article, written by Tom Ambrose (2021) and published in the Evening Standard newspaper, reports on the issue of athletes suffering from unbearable heat during the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. The main part of the article tells how a Great Britain team’s runner Jessica Judd, after a...
Introduction The measurement of force is a set of methods, tactics, and strategies to evaluate sports achievements. As practice shows, such assessments evaluate the abilities and capabilities of people engaged in physical activity. Besides, these measures are designed to ensure fairness and equal conditions among all athletes. In truth, resistance...
The article that was assigned for the task is called “Comparison of periodized and non-periodized resistance training on maximal strength: a meta-analysis.” The paper is considered to be an assessment of information that is related to sports medicine. The text represents a study that possesses both findings and limitations on...
Currently, the framework for elite athletes is insufficient in the scope it covers. According to Purcell et al., a comprehensive framework solves the gaps in the current models (2019). The existing literature shows that these current frameworks are based on are under-researched. This inadequacy in research forms the basis for...
Introduction Globalization and multiculturalism are changing people’s perceptions of national boundaries, which is especially relevant for less structured phenomena. In particular, in recent times, many athletes have competed at international sports events under the flag of foreign countries, despite their citizenship. This practice is especially common in large developed countries,...
Rise from High School to NBA Champion LeBron James is currently an American basketball athlete playing for Los Angeles Lakers. The rise of LeBron to NBA stardom draws inspiration due to the struggles he faced while growing up in Akron town. LeBron was born on December 30th, 1984, and in...
International Olympic Committee has made a decision to remove wrestling from the list of sports for the Olympic Games 2020. The decision allowed the IOC to evaluate other sports for inclusion in the Olympic rotation. Jordan Burroughs, a 74kg gold medalist at the 2012 Olympics, has posted on his Twitter...
Mazzeo, F. (2018). Anabolic steroid use in sports and in physical activity: Overview and analysis. Sport Mont, 16(3), 113-118. Web. In her article, the author describes the problem of the use of doping by athletes. Sport is one of the most common activities for both adults and children, but some...
From the case study analysis and assignment 1, it is evident that other is a need for Dragon boating club to have a commercial software packaging for financial information supply. The club is making consistent and huge cashflows creating an urge to have a system that will make the financial...
In programming “philosophy,” the main difference lies in the combination of fitness phases in sports. For block programming in conditions of sports training, it is characteristic to establish a more tough competition schedule. This type of programming involves a tight schedule and an entrenched hike with a short period of...
Introduction Olympic Games are not only the site of athletic competition, but the Olympics are also the place where popular brands sponsor sports teams to receive a return on their investments in the future. Indeed, sporting events are considered powerful ways to raise awareness about a brand, increase its strength,...
College sports are a multibillion-dollar market in the United States. However, participants, who are student-athletes, are not paid. Even though collegiate sports appear to be at the pinnacle of popularity across the country, the status quo has remained constant. This essay seeks to explore the controversial issue of payments in...
The article “Intramuscular anabolic signaling and endocrine response following high volume and high-intensity resistance exercise protocols in trained men” has the purpose of examining mTORCI signaling. mTORCI signaling during the training on two different protocols: HV (high volume) and HI (high intensity). This study has several main findings. First of...
Muscle strength is the ability to move a load, overcome resistance, lift a weight, work against gravity, or stretch a spring, overcoming the elastic forces arising in it. There are sensitive periods for developing and building muscle strength, that is, periods when the body is most ready and open to...
Introduction Magnesium comes as the fourth most abundant mineral found in body cells. However, the two ounces or more of magnesium present in the regular human body exists as magnesium ions instead of metal. That is, positively charged atoms of magnesium found in solution form or compounded with tissues like...
The article explores the energy expenditure’s role in weight regulation by looking at its components, the thermal effect of physical activity (TEA), the thermal effect of food (TEF), and resting metabolic rate (RMR). Its purpose is to research the effect of weight-cycling change on metabolic rate and energy in humans....
Currently, due to the increased competition, athletes may frequently suffer from mental health problems. Elite sports organizations rarely provide a proper environment that stimulates both the physical and psychological development of contestants. Therefore, athletes might crumble under pressure, lose their social connections, and succumb to means of escapism such as...
Many athletes have to experience serious health problems. Not everybody is capable of fully enduring all possible pressures. They are exceptionally high in people engaged in challenging sports or attending gyms. It is essential to use special means to strengthen the joints, the load on which is significant. Glucosamine can...
Football is undoubtedly one of the most famous sports across the globe, with a large percentage of the world’s population very interested in the following football. The European region has been considered to be the world’s most prominent fan organization, with around three million football fans (Faccia et al., 2020)....
Main Objectives in Velocity-based Training As the name implies, velocity-based training (VBT) is an intensity strategy that stresses the speed with which a load is moved rather than the weight of that load. During a training session, the speed output is constantly monitored by equipment that can provide instantaneous feedback...
The debate concerning actual monetary compensations to college athletes for their participation in diverse competitions, especially when it comes to football or baseball, did not start yesterday. Some note that every kind of effort and achievement should be rewarded accordingly, so college athletes should be paid. Others emphasize that these...
Michael McCorkle Jones is an American football quarterback for the National Football League’s New England Patriots (NFL). He played collegiate football at Alabama, where he has named a consensus All-American and won the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020 (Al-Khateeb, 2021). Jones was taken in the first round of...
Sport has a large impact on people’s lives, especially those of true fans of certain sport arts. Undoubtedly, football fans know such public figures as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Neymar. Hence, many companies sign contracts with these sportsmen for advertising, marketing, or popularity reasons. It can be concluded that...
Introduction. Weeks 1-4 Objective: Increase strength, speed, and power. Monday: lower body effort; begin with 10-15 minutes warm-up with dynamic movement. Exercises Lateral leg swings: 3 sets, 12 reps, 30 seconds rest period. Front leg swings: 3 sets, 12 reps, 30 seconds rest period. Both exercises should be done with...
In sports and baseball, in particular, rituals and traditions play a role of paramount importance. Many prominent players observe their actions prior to favorable game outcomes and prefer to maintain a similar routine as long as good luck persists. In fact, luck is a major part of athletes’ beliefs, which...
Soccer is a popular sport known to promote the sustainable existence of community members. Plays have a special place in human culture, as they teach society to improve their lives every day. The lessons, which can be learned by engaging in sporting practices are honesty and morals. The physical activities...
Physical activity, including many types of sport such as football, plays a major role in the lives of children. However, several articles have noted an increasing number of safety hazards resulting from such activities. Of course, measures have been taken to avoid serious injuries and allow kids to practice tackle...
Quarterback Football Player Quarterback is the most prominent position in a college football team. People envy and admire the players who play in these positions, and the players feature in different television football commercials. Apart from fame and popularity, it is one of the most demanding positions. It demands speed,...
Introduction The struggle for gender equality has become an essential part of the development of society and a reflection of civilizational progress. Numerous movements of activists supporting women as a vulnerable group are aimed at creating conditions in which females can count on equal conditions in education, politics, and other...
Introduction One of the most crucial factors affecting the performance of an athlete is their individual relationship with the coaching staff. In sports, it is important for each player to have a bond with their coach. Trusting and understanding relationship between the two ensures that an athlete reaches their full...
Compression creates warmth throughout the muscles, which directly prevents muscle strain and fatigue. This causes a substantial reduction in the risk of injury. In fact, a recent literature review illustrated that athletes employing compression wear or equipment experienced a 64% increase in the reduction of ankle sprain risk and an...
COVID-19 pandemic severely hindered the entire sports industry by making it difficult or even impossible to organize competitions and matches. This halt was primarily caused by the fact that the virus spreads in close proximity, which means that many sports cannot be played or performed safely. It is important to...
Tennis is a valuable activity that attracts people who enjoy physical competition. However, as with almost every sports game, injuries often occur in practice. Moreover, since tennis can be played by people who perceive it as a professional sport, some might attempt risky moves to win. This report explores what...
One cannot get anywhere without clear goals in mind. Personally, my main goals are the following: Success. A sense of fulfilment and accomplishment is always pleasant, especially if an individual deserved the credit; Gaining respect. Personal achievements are only one side of the coin. The other one — respect for...
It is important to establish proactive measures to avoid trouble among the team players. In this case, the prominent factor to implement is the policies that foster band coordination as the routine structure with individual and group consequences for misconduct. An effective crew operates under the spectrum of equal contribution...
Introduction Sports writing as a theme of research has not been widely explored by many. However, it is vital to note that although the sport is viewed mainly as activities, healthy lifestyle, and physical abilities, writing also contributes to the area. Furthermore, the writing aspect can assist those who cannot...
A club’s balance sheet may include a stadium and a training facility, or an 18-figure sum in cash or a bank account, but its main asset is the local community’s support. Corporate social responsibility in sports has a favorable effect on the state of the environment. Valuable and important benefits...
Introduction Sport is an essential part of people’s life, whether it is a professional athlete or an ordinary regular gym attendee. After global popularity of the sports industry, it has become necessary to regard it as a way of life. However, such an attitude can be problematic for States, regional...
Sports activities at any level and especially at the professional and international level are more than just entertainment. Competition is at the heart of these actions, be it in the form of a competitive struggle between teams of athletes or the achievement of an individual record or training norm. That...
The relationship between attitude and presence as foundation elements in sports chaplaincy (SC) relies on the responsibilities of chaplains in guiding athletes spiritually. The concept has evolved over the years in various continents across the globe to incorporate the role of chaplains in sports. SC plays a significant role in...
Coaches are responsible for effectively explaining and drilling team members on the fundamental skills that create a game. Technical and tactical skills are basics that offer players the appropriate equipment to accomplish the physical necessities of the game. Based on the volleyball practice video that I watched, the coach created...
Introduction A vertical jump refers to a benchmark test completed by an athlete to determine their power and athleticism. This paper displays a four-week program to increase the vertical leap of an athlete. Weeks One and Two It is the part of training that will determine the foundation of the...
The given article review will primarily focus on the doping control in sports, where the selected research investigates the elite athletes’ perception and trust in regards to the doping system within their corresponding areas. In short, the article reveals that two-thirds of all athletes in the sample found the current...
The Olympic Games are held after every four years with different host countries taking up the mantle for different periods. Different teams and personalities from different parts of the world are provided an opportunity to showcase their talent and uniqueness whereby the stage is perfectly set for not only fair...
The influence and power one receives as a result of a high position in society have not avoided sports. Even though sports have been thought to transcend social, racial, and gender differences, such thought is quite naïve and void of evidential support. Social class has been closely tied to sports...
Cardiovascular/Cardiorespiratory Endurance Activity (Mode) for cardiovascular fitness I have chosen cycling as an activity that will enhance cardiovascular fitness. Cardiovascular exercises are a physical activity designed to improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system. These exercises should be done at least twice a week. Most programs run three to five...
Introduction Throughout human history, sport and faith have often intertwined and influenced each other. Sometimes sport served the purpose of religious dissemination and was imbued with morals and philosophy that supported the concept of spirituality. However, it was rejected for his worldly, carnal accent and ability to distract people from...
It is a well-known fact that regular physical activity has a major influence on human health. Fitness can help people reduce the risk of a great number of diseases, have stronger muscles and bones, reduce symptoms of depression and other mental conditions, as well as improve emotional wellbeing (Mikkelsen et...
In his speech on the creation of an inner coach, Brett Ledbetter concentrates on what is the driving force behind the winnings. In search of an answer, he interviewed 15 coaches, who helped their wards achieve many victories. He found that despite the widespread reliance on the motivational power of...
Summary FC Barcelona is a Catalan soccer team with more than 120 years of history. It is one of the wealthiest clubs, and its school raised famous players like Pep Guardiola, Andres Iniesta, and Lionel Messi. A soccer club’s success can be measured by its local and international leagues’ performance...
Activities for Family Fitness Night The activity night for young children with their parents includes three principal occupations. They are combined in a set of games with rewards for completing each of the stages (Clintus. tv, 2018). First, the participants will be offered to participate in a cycling race. Since...
Introduction The National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) agreed to sign a new NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) deal for 2020 to 2030. The NFL players approved the NFL CBA deal by a slight vote margin. There were significant issues that would affect the players’ careers until...
Introduction Physical activity plays a vital role in human life as it promotes the acquisition of the necessary knowledge, healthy habits, and the prediction of weight-related problems. Many current researchers support physical activity engagement from a young age, preferably childhood and adolescence, as this period is associated with physical and...
Introduction Sports science is one of the most accomplished fields in American research due to the historical and cultural importance successes in sports hold for the United States. It is, therefore, not a surprise that theoretical frameworks have been developed across fields to analyze the famous successes and failures of...
Many people exercise nowadays since this trend has become popular due to the long-standing crisis associated with a sedentary lifestyle among US residents. By living a healthy lifestyle, people often mean regular exercise and a healthy diet. Moreover, scientists note that people most often consider exercise as a hobby or...
The fan festival hosted by the Premier League in Miami Beach, Florida, in 2019 is a prime example of how hosts have used multiple unmediated communication strategies effectively. The organization focuses on many aspects of sports such as “football, coach development, community, youth development, safeguarding, broadcast, commercial, communications, digital, finance,...
Moving the National Football League team to the city of Omaha, Nebraska, will have a positive financial influence on the citizens residing within its boundaries. Sports franchises prioritize the maximum profit as any other profit-making company. Therefore, it is highly improbable that an out-of-state move will prevail. Relocation appears to...
Introduction Many people have raised different opinions regarding college sports and their benefits to the students. Individuals have analyzed school games to determine how they can benefit participants and not only the colleges and the coaches. Many researchers have also investigated the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to reveal how...
Kicking Sand in the Sandbox There are several sources of conflict that have been described in the article. The first source of conflict is that which exists between Bryant and O’Neal. The two have been great friends for some time but now envy is developing in their midst. On the...
Training is not the only issue that determines the athletes’ success. It is necessary to remember that nutrition and hydration are equally significant for every person who engages in regular physical exercises, and young individuals are not an exception. Thus, the present speech will demonstrate that adequate hydration and nutrition...
Arizona Coyotes are far from doing well in NHL, as the team may well be synonymous with unstable leadership and shaky results. Still, the lack of achievements on ice is not the reason not to study the team’s media coverage, as it might reveal interesting patterns. While traditional and in-house...
Introduction Around the world, stadiums have played a major role in the sports industry as avenues for recreation and entertainment for people. While on one hand, they cost much money to build, on the other hand, millions of revenues are collected depending on the publicity, attendance, and popularity of events...
In this highly competitive world, where many people do not even know how to escape the traps of the rat race, a happy and responsibility-free childhood is more important than ever. As for sports, children should play and not compete, as Jessica Statsky emphasizes in her university essay about the...
I believe that within the next 25 years, the supplying and manufacturing of sport media content will significantly change under the influence of its users and will be strongly focused on consumer interaction. Cable television providers are likely to be replaced with Internet-based and mobile-friendly media sources, as they will...
Introduction Body fitness involves the wholesome health fitness of a person, which is conventionally portrayed by one’s physical appearance. A global health study in the United States of America exemplifies fitness by critically detailing the factors associated with the health fitness of a different population in different countries, both developing...
I would not condone this behavior because I am the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), a system that has already been affected by players testing positive for banned substances. Anti-doping agency is mainly concerned with sportsmanship and the notion that competitiveness should be derived from natural merit and...
Being a part of a sports event is a more satisfying experience because it elicits the feelings of connection and belonging and evokes stronger emotions than watching or streaming the game online. When people go to the stadium, they are surrounded by fans, share the experience, and feel more involved....
This paper is intends to introduce readers to the special edition journal- Observation, Replication and measurement issues relevant to sports economists. Its main interest is on how acquired firsthand information is conveyed to secondary users, the relationships that exist between different groups of persons engaged in sports analysis whose activities...
The winning mindset is depicted as one which is trusting, unlike the training mindset, which seems active as well as reluctant to change. In Inside the Minds of Overachievers, Elliot (2015) opens chapter one by describing an Austrian Alpine skier who showcased a wonderful performance beating the defending Olympic champion....
Anaerobic Threshold refers to the minimum level below which no increase in blood lactose can occur. Levels below AT energy necessary for performing an exercise is generated from aerobic reserves. However, at levels above AT, supplementing aerobic production necessitates aerobic energy. Svedahl and MacIntosh (2003, p. 299) define AT as...
Problem Swimming is a crucial skill that allows developing critical physical abilities, as well as provides one with an opportunity to improve one’s physical health to a significant extent, including training the muscular and respiratory systems. Therefore, it is important to give people a chance to learn to swim as...
Sports licensing agreements help promote teams or individual athletes through merchandise. Such contracts give licensing companies the right to use a team’s name and logos. Sports licensing is beneficial for both parties, for business, it is a possibility to reach a particular market and for the sports organization, it is...
Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), or The Star Test t is a dynamic procedure that requires strength, flexibility, and proprioception. This is a way to measure dynamic balance which is difficult enough for athletes and physically active people. SEBT can be used to assess physical fitness, as well as to...
Introduction The world of professional sports is a complex one. For a player desiring to get the best contracts and agents there are several things to consider. The player, agent and the league have to work together to make professional sports world a great environment. Player Contracts Contracts play a...
Introduction Today, sports play an essential role in the United States because of the possibility to share common, fair values, uphold justice, and unite communities. Millions of Americans enjoy watching football, baseball, and basketball and discussing the quality of games. To promote the sports trend in education, school and college...
The objective of this article is to determine whether resistance training can conserve fat-free mass and resting energy expenditure under a diet-induced weight loss. In normal circumstances, fat-free mass is known to decrease under diet-induced weight loss of approximately 7kg or so. The decrease of fat-free mass is normally accompanied...
Introduction Health problems such as obesity and overweight have become common because of poor physical activity. There has been a paradigm shift in lifestyle whereby individuals have neglected even the simplest physical exercises. For instance, not many people walk to school, market, or the workplace. Others prefer to use the...
Introduction It is impossible to imagine the United States without American football, but do many citizens understand that this kind of sport is dangerous? The National Football League (NFL) gathers thousands of professional players and millions of fans worldwide. This organization has a rich history, but not all events have...
The recent concerns of people about a healthy lifestyle have significantly influenced their physical activity and fitness needs. Nevertheless, the reconciliation of work and exercising in the present-day world remains a challenging task. Given this, the tendency of various facilities to develop programs that everyone can join for free seems...
Roberto Clemente is a prominent figure and an inspiration to various people, especially marginalized ones. He was one of the best players in the history of baseball, and he is included in the Hall of Fame to commemorate his achievements. However, his sports performance was not the only distinguishing factor...
Basketball – an iconic sport which gathers hundreds of thousands of fans each year in large stadiums while also being the favorite pastime for kids after school. The sport is elegantly simple, two teams of five players each, trying to throw the ball into the basket of their opponent to...
Introduction Over the years, running has become an extremely popular sport across the age divide. While many people simply run for fun, others do so from the realization of the physical benefits that the sport can bring. With the spread of unhealthy eating habits, there have been increased calls for...
Introduction Athletic organizations are perceived to be among the organizations that generates the most profit. However, in running these organizations management is faced with serious problems, ranging from the health of the athletes, to the collection of revenue. Challenges Professional athletic organizations generate their revenues from gate receipts, television contracts,...
According to (Goldman, 1984), Steroids are generally classified into corticosteroids and anabolic steroids, but the category linked with sports is that of anabolic steroids. Corticosteroids are legal drugs normally prescribed by doctors to patients with inflammation problems, while anabolic steroids are only considered legal when used under medical prescription. Anabolic...
Executive Summary Violence during sports has been on the rise especially among the hockey players. Such was a case during a hockey match where a player was fined, suspended and arrested for criminal offences as a result of tackling an opponent in a violent manner leading to exchange of brawls....
The Super Bowl is the title of the final game for the National Football League (NFL) championship of the USA. This game became a national holiday of the country, especially because of multiple celebrations of the Super Bowl Sunday that accompany it. Like the Olympic Games, the Super Bowl brings...
1959-1990 – Billie Jean King – known for her role as the pioneer of women’s tennis, essentially leading to the popularity and relevance of the tour. 1969-1980 – Arthur Ashe – he was a pioneer for African Americans in tennis, and individual sports in general. 1978-1994 – John McEnroe –...
20th-century sports have made coaching a critical profession. The coach is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring individual’s or team’s success in any sport. In athletics, the coach influences both the sense of personal fulfillment and the performance of an athlete (Jowett and Cockeril, 2002). In team sports, a coach...
Women participation in sports remains one of the clearest indicators of our progress as a civilization. The current place women occupy in sports has been a long way in coming. This spans from the days when women could not even watch sporting events such as during the ancient Olympics where...
When formulating a coaching philosophy, there are three main items that need to be considered. These are self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-disclosure. This essay seeks to explain how the three factors can be applied in coaching practice. To this end, the importance of flexibility and the influence of external factors shall...
American football is among the most popular sports in the United States, which is represented by the National Football League (NFL). Its massive fan base and distinguished teams make up the core of the given phenomenon, which transforms and influences the lives of millions of people. NFL has a long...
Before sitting down to write this paper, I made my way down to the local ice skating rink and sat there for a period of time. I observed each glide of the skating blade over the ice, the arm extension of the skater that leads him or her gracefully into...
Organizational theories attempt to explain how entities work and to appreciate the processes that produce certain outcomes within the corporations. Such theories tend to draw from various bodies of knowledge but they all illustrate the internal and external relationships between the stakeholders. Among the key models are organizational culture and...
Bell, T. R., Applequist, J., & Dotson-Pierson, C. (2019). CTE, media, and the NFL: Framing a public health crisis as a football epidemic. Rowman & Littlefield. This book argues that there is a link between experiencing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and playing American football. The authors emphasize that media coverage...
Introduction Sport and physical activity play an important role in the lives of many people around the world. While many exhibit casual interest in various physical practices, some choose to dedicate their time to professional sport. Having a variety of health risks and benefits, the field is heavily contested on...
Every kind of sport has its own history that explains how a specific game has come to its modern state. In his book, Loose Balls: The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association, Terry Pluto considers basketball history by describing how the ABA was created and merged with the...
Sports occupy a significant place in the modern world because they unite millions of athletes, fans, managers, reporters, and others. It is a typical case that people associate professional sports with luxury and richness. It is so because the most famous athletes are among the wealthiest individuals in the world....
Plyometrics has been known to be one of the most efficient methods of training speed and explosiveness in athletes. With numerous studies supporting this statement, the article entitled “Effects of Plyometric and Explosive Speed Training on Recreational Marathoners” was chosen for analysis. This paper is going to briefly summarize it...
The International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) approved France to host the next summer event in 2024. Paris was chosen as a strategic city of welcoming professional sportspersons in international sports, including athletics, football, basketball, and volleyball, among others. The decision of awarding the bid was based on significant social factors relevant...
Literature Review Background The impact of COVID19 on the world’s health remains one of the essential limitations for numerous industries and organizations across the globe. All the industries suffered from the quick breakdown that forced them into a seriously altered ecosystem that no longer allowed them interpersonal contact and isolated...
American men’s professional basketball league, the National Basketball Association, is one of the most well-known sports leagues in the United States and the whole world. The popularity of the game itself, NBA teams, and signed players is only growing, which in turn explains the Association’s plans for further global expansion....
American football is a popular kind of sport in the United States, but it does not mean that it is free from any disadvantages. A severe issue refers to the fact that professional players are often subject to health problems, which deteriorates the quality of their lives. These adverse consequences...
The question of finding a single favorite technique is a challenging one, as Kumite has broad applications in my life. Although the primary use of most martial arts is generally believed to be self-defense, they have many other benefits. Depending on the intent of the person, karate can be utilized...
With regards to speed training, there is the concept of speed strength that involves the application of maximum force when at high velocity. The primary objective of speed conditioning is to enable the athlete to sustain speed in the short runs. The speed training program focuses on the physical body...
The purpose of this paper is to describe and explain a speed drill for a specific athlete, using logical arguments and visual elements. The video that was provided for this discussion suggests several crucial points that will be taken into account when devising this exercise. A description of the target...
Proper nutrition is an unalienable part of supporting a person’s performance during physical activity and recovery afterward. Still, there are a lot of competing visions on the amount and type of food that should be consumed by an active person. The current paper investigates the role of nutrition in supporting...
The research by Christine Nash, John Sproule, and Peter Hortonhad aimed to examine the difficulties encountered in the coaching roles, assess the importance of its philosophy, and evaluate the function of the coaches. Consequently, it was targeted that the findings of this study would help students to develop necessary life...
It has been acknowledged that warm-up has a positive effect on athletes’ performance as well as their overall physical state. Although it is sometimes assumed that warm-up may lead to a decrease in muscle power or strength, Sim, Byun, and Yoo (2015) found that there was no such a link...
Esports became an increasingly global entertainment sphere that brings millions of users online. It is expected that 500 million people will become involved in esports in 2020 (SevenVentures, 2017). Based on revenue sources, the primary target market for esports is sponsorship & advertising, which unites game publishers and sponsors who...
Softball is a team sport with a ball; it is a form of baseball. This sport originated in 1887 and is generally popular with non-professionals. This is due to the fact that, unlike baseball, softball is adapted for less physically prepared people and is not traumatic. Initially, softball was developed...
Summary of the Interview Through which channels do you follow the team? Answer: personal contact is always essential in sports where athletes struggle to win. The management department must use a multi-factor communication model, namely written and oral communication, to establish trust and deliver information. We speak every day during...
It goes without saying that strength training inevitably attracts the attention of people engaged in sports activities. In general, it may be defined as the performance of specific physical exercises in order to improve endurance and muscular strength. At the same time, strength training is frequently regarded as a negative...
Children are the future. We dedicate our lives to raising kind and active individuals who can lead a healthy and meaningful life. This letter is to request that you send a coach, member or player to Stanford HS, Stanwood, WA, to help children lead that rewarding life. Currently, I coach...
When it was announced in Singapore that Britain will be hosting the 2012 Olympic Games, not many British supported the idea then. But currently, public opinion is changing due to several reasons. After only one year’s lapse, research has shown that public support is rapidly increasing. 53% of those interviewed...
Hip-hop has become one of the best-known genres in the world. Although the focus of hip-hop is on music, it has influenced many other industries. The most notable is the intersection of hip-hop, sport, and film. The connection between hip-hop and sports is in the competitiveness that both sectors have....
The target population includes young (18-30 years) and older adults (55 years and older). Young adults, individuals between 18 to 30 years of age, require endurance and muscle size training. Endurance is recommended because it is at this age, it is important for an individual to build up muscle mass...
Introduction In 2004, there was a great scandal in the world of athletics. Things could have been otherwise had it not been for a careless athlete who mistakenly forgot a syringe in his hotel room. As a result, a coach came across the syringe and reported the matter to the...
Introduction Competitive swimming entails contesting and increasing speeds (Everett, 2015). Consequently, elite swimmers strive to enhance their aerobic capacity and hone their race strategies. Other technical aspects of swimming include starting and turning at the wall (Veiga & Roig, 2017). Inspirited swimming, relay starts are swifter than starts from a...
Introduction Portuguese journalist Luis Lourenço wrote this book based on his Masters Degree’s thesis, which was devoted to Mourinho’s leadership. Lourenço was a long-term family friend and a fan of Mourinho. He managed to observe his achievements not only in football but also in team-management, and presented his analysis of...
People estimate their targets and outcomes through following certain fundamental behaviors and actions. This aspect of decision making referred to as expectancy theory has three components namely efforts, performance and outcomes or rewards (Averbeck & Miller, 2014). The probability in which a person is deemed fit to take a venture...
The establishment and identification of a reliable training program allow trainees to integrate their capabilities and develop an internalized understanding of their course. Essentially, the right method of training must be selected to fit the people within it and attain a set of goals required for qualifications. There are many...
The study undertaken by Vella Stewart, Oades Lindsay, and Crowe Peterson investigated the eagerness of coaches in implementing and desiring positive results for athletes directed towards youth development. They examined whether coaches needed the outcomes from the youth athletes that exceeded their on-field success. The results were aimed at providing...
The study conducted by Eruteyan (2012) evaluated the standard facilities of sports as images of competitive sporting attributes from the university students of Nigeria. This study was conducted prior to the reappearing arrogance of universities to release winning techniques in the sports. The researcher pointed out that the universities had...
Introduction Teamwork involves working in a group of people, where an individual’s opinions are coordinated with other contributions, and refined to produce the desired outcome. At times, individual opinions may be sidelined for the benefit of unity and efficiency of a group. Through teamwork, people enhance their communication skills and...
Before 1950, most sports teams played in the private stadiums and arenas in the United States. The emergence of public stadiums and arenas after 1950s has compelled the state and local governments to fund entire sports projects or subsidize their construction in various cities. A number of studies have indicated...
Professional leagues emerged after sports clubs found it wise to centralize the organization of their games. Clubs saw it fit to organize themselves into leagues to increase the benefits that would accrue from combining their operations such as better operating profits (Rosner & Shropshire, 2011). In this sense, professional leagues...
Research performed by Bob and Swart (2009) assessed the ideas and suggestions of the people surrounding the venues of the 2014 FIFA in South Africa. This study was conducted after overlooking the residents’ ideas even though they were to be affected by the sports. It was performed before commencing the...
Elcock (2005) evaluated the connection between the developments of sports in relation to tourism prowess. The researcher performed this analysis through assessing the trends of tourism where affected by the sporting activities held within and outside Barbados. Primarily, this country was located within the tropics where the weather conditions favor...
Introduction Eradicating old and unfair eligibility procedures and phrases that unjustly distinguish male’s participant capabilities from female’s capabilities contribute to attaining sexual equality during skating. The social construct that people should not be given prevalence by being members of the pampered gender needs to be applied in sports (Sarah, 2011)....
Levermore (2011) presented an empirical study depicting the association between CSR and sports as aspects fueling economic and social development. The research was conducted to address the paucity and dilemma apparent in relation to the evaluation of CSR. The results had the capability to avail vital information on how development...
Negotiation is a progression in which two sides try to resolve a dispute or argument and come to a mutual agreement (Barry, Lewicki, and Saunders, 1). According to Cellich and Jain (2003), negotiation involves the presentation of arguments by both parties to the negotiation then trying to initiate a pact...
Introduction There are two types of fitness. The performance-related fitness and the health-related fitness. Performance-related involves athletic performance; it measures coordination and response time to a particular exercise. Health-related is linked to items that are designed to reduce the advent of diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. This...
