Surfing, The Australian History Of THE HISTORY OF SURFING “But a diversion the most common is upon the Water, where there is a very great Sea, and surf breaking on the Shore. The Men sometimes 20 or 30 go without the Swell of the Surf, & lay themselves flat upon an oval piece of plan about their Size and breadth, they keep their legs close on top of it, & their Arms are used to guide

Thats Entertainment That’s Entertainment! Dr. James Naismith of the Springfield, Massachusetts, YMCA invented the game of basketball in 1891. It quickly grew into a leading United States school and college sport and spread throughout the world. Professional basketball gained great popularity in the U.S. after the formation in 1949 of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Today m

The 1994 Baseball Strike On August 12, 1994 professional baseball players went on strike for the eighth time in the sports’ history. Since 1972, negotiations between the union and owners over contract terms has led to major economic problems and the absence of a World Series in 1994. All issues were open for debate due to the expiration of the last contract. Until 1968, no collective b

The Balinese Cockfight The Balinese Cockfight is an interesting social and cultural event that has many undertones. Of the theories set forth by Kendell Blanchard, Cultural Materialism is perhaps, the most relevant theory and offers the best explanation of the Balinese Cockfight. Cultural Materialism was introduced by Marvin Harris (Blanchard 70), and proposes that human beings are fir

The Baseball Revolution The Baseball Revolution Since 1839, baseball has been a sport that has been loved by America. The crack of the bat, the smell of the freshly cut grass, the cheering fans; these things are all part of what has made baseball America’s greatest past time. Today, the best baseball in the world is played in the United States. However, it is not only played by Ameri

How Do Rockclimbers Stick To The Cliffs' INTRODUCTION This project was done to explore and find out just how a rock climber can stay on a flat rock wall. Does it have something to do with their strength and power, maybe their balance and technique, or is it a combination of both' That is why this project has been done. Also, the equipment that has to be used, can aid the climber t

Equality In Sport Since the US congress passed title IX of the educational amendments in 1972 there has been ongoing controversy in regards to equality in sport. Sharon Stoll and Jennifer Beller’s (1993) article “Distributive Justice Relative to Gender Equality: A paradoxical assessment of the status quo argument in college athletics on the scarcity of goods” explores opinions and reac

The Benifits Of Using Free-weights With Prosthesis I. Introduction There are hundreds of accidents that occur everyday throughout the world; many of which result in amputation due to unsaveable body parts. After an amputation there is a long road ahead for the individual not only to maintain normal living, but also to function properly in everyday tasks. Many amputees feel that after an

The Bird Man The Bird Man Always the little kid on the playing field and eager to have fun and be the best at what ever he did, buy being discouraged by his idols but still determined to do the best he could. Tony Hawk has accomplished many goals that no one has done before and still unheard of. His numerous amount of contest won, starting his own successful skateboard company, and lan

The Conflict Between Academics And Athletics The Conflict between Athletics and Academics Athletics and academics go hand and hand, in college. There is a direct correlation between the two. Aristotle said, “Physical fitness and mental fitness go hand and hand.” Although many people would say that this correlation is negative, it usually depends on the level of competition or commitm

The Effect Of Exercise On Carbohydrate Metabolism carbohydrate metabolism important in exercise' Explore the literature to explain the effects of exercise. Carbohydrates are the body’s source of quick burning fuel, particularly for hard working tissues like the brain, heart and muscle. Blood glucose and muscle glycogen are essential for exercise. The rate of carbohydrate utilization d

Analysis Of Data Chapter 4 Analysis of Data The focus of the research was the influence of a regimented workout program and the impact it has on lower golf scores. If a strong workout program is beneficial and lowers golf scores, then anyone wanting to improve their golf game would need to develop a program that is suitable for that individual. By comparing the golf scores of a g

Japanese Baseball America’s Pastime…in Japan' When the average American sports fan looks at the sport of baseball, they may think that it is only popular in the United States. I mean, isn’t it though' Not quite my friend. The purpose of this paper is to show the average American that baseball is more widespread that just in America, and also to show that it is as popular in a certain

Skydiving Everyone always asks me why Skydiving' For those who don\'t skydive, it\'s difficult to understand, and harder yet for those of us who do to explain. Skydiving provides me with the relaxation I need to help clear my mind from all of the worries and stresses life brings into my reality. Everyday people are faced with many challenges that affect their lives. Some of these challen

No Rest For The Wicked No Rest for the Wicked Arriving at the summit of the mountain in Breckenridge, Colorado, nestled at the middle of the great Rocky Mountains, I was the first person to ski off of the chairlift that day. It was the type of day when the clouds seemed to blanket the sky, leaving no clue that the sun’s powerful light even existed anymore. It was not snowing, but jud

The Glory Of Sports Center The Glory of “Sportscenter” As far back as technology would allow, there have always been programs that covered sports. Game recaps, stats, highlights, and even low-lights were included in each show. First came shows on the radio, and soon after came shows on television. But with a show dedicated to strictly delivering information to its audience, one might

Sports Tourism In Australia Australia has so many things to offer people throughout the world that all it needs is a way to get itself in the spotlight to generate tourist activity. One of the ways in which Australia has chosen to get its image out onto the world spotlight is through its prominence as a host of major international sporting events. Tourism is very big business for Austr

The Hardships Of A Cheerleader Cheerleading is much more difficult and strenuous than most can imagine. During the tedious season, drowning in a vast ocean doesn’t seem far from reality. Alone and isolated, the current and waves pull you under the icy cold water, breaking your spirit. As turbulent waters race on faster, blood and tempers storm. Arguments, like undercurrents, can only

Comparing College Football to Highschool Football (11/2/01) Carlisle Football to Mansfield Football Leaving high school and starting college was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. All the people, places and things I once knew disappeared right before my eyes. Although for some, getting out of their house and a new found freedom is what they are seeking in their coll

The Importance Of Gymnastics The Importance of Gymnastics Clubs, societies and teams are plentiful at Lake Mary High School. Students have numerous options to get involved in school. Although this is true, a gymnastics team is not offered. Because of good sportsmanship, exercise, and drug use prevention a gymnastics team should be incorporated into Lake Mary’s curriculum.

The Importance Of History To Baseball The Importance of History to Baseball Baseball seems always to have lived more in myth than in history. Children in England and the United States had been playing variants of the game for years such as rounders, one o’ cat, and base. In 1845, some young men in Manhattan organized themselves into the Knickerbocker Baseball Club and wrote down the r

Comparison/Contrast Of Boaters and Drivers What environmental aspects serve to alter people’s behavior so greatly' Courtesy, politeness, compassion, and temperament seem to change in different environments, even when the activities are very similar. The most interesting facet of this phenomena, however, is that the people who own both boats and cars, act completely different du

Gertrude Ederle Gertrude Caroline Ederle was born to a German immigrant family on October 23, 1906, in New York City. Gertrude’s mother taught her to swim at an early age. Gertrude’s mother tied a rope around her and let her down into the water. Dangling from the end of the rope, Gertrude learned to doggy paddle; within three days, she had learned to swim. After one year of high school

The NCAA The current institutional structure of intercollegiate athletics is attempting to maximize educational quality and athletic excellence simultaneously. Each of which will inevitably impinge on one another. Universities claim that their athletes are amateurs who are attending college for academic achievement and play sports in their free time. This is an impossible task for anybod

The Nike Project Gareth Ward Research has shown (Nike Project 2002) that between the age of 14 to 16, over 40% of young women stop taking part in sport. Consider the reasons for this Women participation in sport is a modern day topic that evokes much discussion. The levels of women’s participation in sport ar

Basketball History of Basketball The game of basketball has evolved a great deal throughout the years. Basketball was invented on December 21, 1891. The inventor of the game was a Canadian clergyman, James Naismith (Joseph Morse, 1973). The game of basketball was fashioned from fragments of other games, seeking to eliminate flaws of indoor rugby, soccer and lacrosse. Naismith al

Abstract Evaluation D. Submission of an abstract evaluation. The undergraduate dissertation – After evaluating the undergraduate dissertation by Gregory woods, with the title ‘testing Magee’s (1998) typology with regard to pan-pacific professional rugby players in Wales.’ It is noticeable that there are a number of positives and negatives within the abstract that need to be establi

Child Playgrounds Child Playgrounds Sherri Arnold Research has found that playgrounds are essential to not only physical strength, but mental strength as well. Playgrounds help develop social, emotional and cognitive skills. Children however, need more than the traditional playground. They need playgrounds that challenge their skills and provide opportunities to learn new ones. H

The Pros And Cons Of Being A Student Athlete The Pros and Cons of Being a Student Athlete Abstract When involved in an athletic event student athletes have the opportunity to be involved with both positive and negative experiences such as gaining a healthier life style, positive influences on their work ethics, losing their school priorities and finding that there is not enough down

Coney Island vs Disney World Disney world vs. Coney Island I can still remember my first trip to Disney World. I was no older than 6 and my sister was only 8. My parents would pack us in the car and start the 24-hour drive to Orlando. Even though my sister and I would attempt to cause bodily harm to each other it was well worth the trip. Finally what seemed like days my parents wo