Essays and Research Papers on Athletic Fitness

5 pages in length. The writer discusses various aspects of swimming, including kinesiology, cardio-respiratory and shoulder injury. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page paper which provides an overview of Gore Canyon which lies on the Colorado River. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing dangers on the golf course other than lightning, ones generally not recognized or otherwise not sufficiently addressed. Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death on the golf course, and there are a growing number of reports of fairway robbery, and even fire ants have become an increasing problem as they work ...

(5 pp) Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, has been goin' strong for over eighty years. Once more it is spring and time to play ball - against the Yankees of course. You mean there is another team? This discussion concerns the Red Sox-- Yankee game of 4/20/2001. ...

This 5 page paper looks at several aspects of athletics. Drug taking, particularly as it respects steroids and cold medications, is discussed. Self-esteem is looked at as a positive force that might discourage untoward behavior in athletes. A questionnaire to weed out problematic athletes is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. One of the many debates within the world of exercise is whether free weights are superior over weight machines when it comes to overall outcome. Clearly, there is no easy answer to this issue, inasmuch as there exist a number of variables the need to be addressed in order ...

This 6 page report discusses the simple fact that the business ventures that prove to be the most successful are those with the best investors. When the combination of an entrepreneur with a particular vision is backed by the strength of a financial partner who has confidence in the venture, an important aspect of the overall business effort is satisfied. This ...

This 8 page paper is a sample paper on the Kempo style of martial arts. Included are a history, technique and discussion about Kempo and its American movement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page describes the planning process for an outdoor softball tournament. The pape discusses timelines, the need for security and first aid, necessary approvals and permits and other items needed for a successful event. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing what parts of anatomy and what actions need to be addressed in achieving improved performance in the service of a volleyball, which is more straightforward than achieving improvement in other areas. Conditions always are consistent in terms of distance to send the ball, where to send the ball and ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the kinesiology of the volley ball serve, with a focus on the upper extremities. This paper assesses things like skill, balance and an anatomical analysis as well as a mechanical analysis. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper evaluates Krakauer's true life experience that culminated in the work Into Thin Air. The fact that wealthy people were led to their deaths on what was supposed to be an adventure is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper on the game of badminton. The writer discusses the various strokes employed in badminton, stance and proper grip. In other words, this overview is of the skills involved in this game rather than the rules. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of five traditional and five nontraditional exercises. Each is discussed in terms of calorie burning as well as health benefits. Traditional exercises discussed are Running, Calisthenics, Swimming, Golf and Walking, and the nontraditional are Kickboxing, In-Line Skating, Stair Climbing, Tai Chi ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the physics of basketball. Both the physics of bouncing the ball as well as shooting hoops are discussed. The advantage of the underhand throw is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at several scientific studies which show that exercise can in fact elevate one's mood. Serotonin and Endorphins are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page training plan for an under-sixteen youth club. The author includes psychological, technical, tactical, as well as physiological considerations in each of the four phases of annual soccer training. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Running is touted as being one of the most beneficial of all aerobic exercises when it comes to the favorable impact it has upon the heart. What is interesting, however, is why an increase in running speed is not inherent to a steady – yet unlimited – rise in heart ...

This is a 4 page paper comparing and contrasting the concepts used in golf course designs. Examples include Pebble Beach and Augusta National. The designs of golf courses have changed a great deal over the last century and a half. Original golf course designs incorporated a great deal of the natural elements present in the ...

This is a 4 page paper comparing and contrasting the concepts used in golf course designs. Examples include Pebble Beach and Augusta National. The designs of golf courses have changed a great deal over the last century and a half. Original golf course designs incorporated a great deal of the natural elements present in the ...

A 5 page paper. Snowmobiles have come a long way since the first hand-built, 2.5 hp model was introduced in 1924. This essay reports the developments and refinements in the early years of snowmobile manufacturing and then provides a description of four models in 2003. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. Snowmobiles have come a long way since the first hand-built, 2.5 hp model was introduced in 1924. This essay reports the developments and refinements in the early years of snowmobile manufacturing and then provides a description of four models in 2003. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing the components of a soccer kick. Running and kicking are the two primary activities that individual players must master in the game of soccer. Each has been studied extensively in terms of biomechanics, and each has application in other sports. The purpose here is to provide a ...

A 13 page paper discussing the components of a soccer kick. Running and kicking are the two primary activities that individual players must master in the game of soccer. Each has been studied extensively in terms of biomechanics, and each has application in other sports. The purpose here is to provide a ...

A 5 page paper discussing the kinesiology and the mechanics of the forehand swing in tennis. The kinesiology of the tennis forehand ground stroke must be understood within the context of an assessment of the musculature and an understanding of rotation and acceleration and deceleration, while the mechanics of the swing, once understood, can ...