The legalisation of drugs in sport may be fairer and safer In 490 BC‚ the Persian Army landed on the plain of Marathon‚ 25 miles from Athens. The Athenians sent a messenger named Feidipides to Sparta to ask for help. He ran the 150 miles in two days. The Spartans were late. The Athenians attacked and‚ although outnumbered five to one‚ were victorious. Feidipides was sent to run back to Athens to report victory. On arrival‚ he screamed “We won” and dropped dead from exhaustion. The marathon
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Week 3 The topic that I am researching is “Cheating in Sports”‚ from illegal drugs use‚ gambling‚ to federal indictments‚ NASCAR‚ all types and its impact economically and socially on society. Because millions and millions of dollars are won and lost in the world of sports‚ as well as the social impact it has with the public/society. So the questions that come to mind are‚ why do we care and identify with our teams so much? What is the appeal‚ what do we find so admirable about winning in a sporting
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of all sorts. Over the past couple of decades there has been an increased concern regarding the spread of violence throughout our realm and in our homes. However‚ one area in which violence has had such heavy influence is within sports. To analyze violence in sports‚ one must first determine what perpetuates violence in general. After a few class discussions and much thought there were many ideas as to what causes violence. If we knew what the cause‚ there would be no violence to begin with
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Protection among our athletes is what is most important to both players‚ parents and coaches. Most individuals play sports to have fun‚ be competitive and win; one rarely ever hears an athlete say‚ “I’m going to play today to get hurt.” In order to protect ourselves and others‚ proper education on the sport at hand is necessary. In women’s lacrosse‚ younger athletes are not allowed to check. When girls reach the high school level the league permits legal checking. The issue at hand‚ is that the players
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character-building activity for the young. Participating in team sports helps to develop good character because sports involve team work‚ gaining of social experiences and helps relieve stress. Working toward a common goal is an integral part of the sports experience for athletes. It is through this experience that some grow into leaders and others into strong supporters‚ both of which a team will need to be successful. Finding their role on a team is a similar experience to finding your meaning in
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Radhakrishnan committee report The Radhakrishnan Committee had lot to say about the University Education but it reviewed the secondary education in the country as well. It was this commission which remarked that "Secondary Education continues to be the weakest link in our educational machinery and needs urgent reform." It recommended: (i) A twelve year secondary course instead of ten years‚ (ii) That teachers’ lot be improved‚ (iii) Admission to the university be after intermediate examination
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Corruption in sports has often been big news. Whether related to match-fixing in soccer‚ involving referees‚ goalies or other players — be them in Italy‚ Germany‚ Kenya‚ Brazil‚ China‚ or elsewhere —‚ or in cricket‚ or in other sports. Or buying the votes of some members of the International Olympics Committee (IOC)‚ so to give the award to the the briber’s city. Or judges making backroom deals in figure skating. While such cases of corruption have taken place‚ it is not clear that it is a systemic
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MALAYSIA SPORTS & FITNESS DIRECTORY 2010/2011 MALAYSIA SPORTS & FITNESS DIRECTORY 2010/2011 Sports in Malaysia - A General Overview When asked about what needs to be done to encourage youths in this country to be involved in sports‚ ex-Olympian and International Sports Official‚ Datuk Dr Mani Jegathesan says it is absolutely crucial that we push for a healthy lifestyle‚ including physical activity‚ for all Malaysians‚ especially the youth. “They are our future‚ life habits and skills are best
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difficult in youth sports today. Coaches and parents are putting a lot of pressure on our young sons and daughters. The pressure to succeed in sports at such a young age is taking the fun out of the sport by making it all about winning. A Personal Perspective My own interaction in youth sports has been many: As a parent‚ participant and an observer. My experiences as a child in youth sports were mostly positive. In my early days of sports in school‚ all
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ATTITUDES If there’s one thing that coaches across every sport and at every level really want‚ it’s athletes with great attitudes. More than tremendous ability‚ great strength‚ solid conditioning‚ or even an in-depth tactical understanding of the game‚ an athlete’s attitude can make or break a coach’s experience on the team and his or her ultimate success. This is one of the reasons why the best teams or stronger athletes don’t always come out on top. Attitude is what wins. Athletes who work hard
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