of banned performance-enhancing drugs (PEDS) in sports is commonly referred to as doping. The word doping is probably derived from the Dutch word dop‚ the name of an alcoholic beverage made of grape skins used by Zulu warriors in order to enhance their prowess in battle. The term became current around the turn of the 20th century‚ originally referring to illegal drugging of racehorses. ‘Doping’ however is as old as competitive sport itself. Modern times - In 1904 Olympics marathon
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The Importance of Sport‚ Fitness‚ and Recreation On many levels is sport very important to each and every one of us for a various number of reasons. First of all sport and fitness is what helps us keep in shape and stay healthy which is key to living a long and happy life. There are many benefits to being fit; first of all you will have much better health‚ and a better body image which in turn may help your self-esteem. Another major importance to sport is that there are so many career opportunities
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Sports Development in India The history of sports in India dates back to the Vedic era. Physical culture in ancient India was fed by a powerful fuel: religious rights. There were some well-defined values like the mantra in the Atharva-Veda‚ saying‚ "Duty is in my right hand and the fruits of victory in my left". In terms of an ideal‚ these words hold the same sentiments as the traditional Olympic oath: "For the Honor of my Country and the Glory of Sport." Today sports are considered integral
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Working Conditions of Sports Announcers As a sports announcer‚ your working condition‚ responsibility‚ and income is determined by your affiliation. Network sportscasters ➢ Generally‚ they are at the top of the salary range ➢ They have the least strenuous schedules - Seldom broadcast more than one game a week - Even those who add reporting duties to their schedules only have a few minutes of sports news a day Sports announcers for national or regional cable systems
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Sports Statistician A little over a year ago‚ when I was a senior in high school was when I first took my first statistics class. At first‚ the class seemed boring‚ due to the fact that all we did at the beginning of the year was memorize key terms. However‚ later on throughout the year‚ I have learned to love the subject. It is my favorite branch of mathematics‚ and that is why I am currently majoring in Math and Science Statistics at Kean University. I wish to become a mathematics
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Sports play a huge part in the lives of people all around the world. People play sports for exercise‚ entertainment‚ and some even play for money. Everybody who participates in sports should understand that the amount of different sports that exist is enormous. Some sports require the use of a ball while other sports concentrate on running. Sports may concentrate power‚ agility‚ or just plain coordination. Because the variety of sports is so vast‚ athletes must find different ways to train for each
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will present financial information relating back from Sports Direct Annual Report 2012 alongside a brief history of Sports Direct with additional information about how the group generates revenue. Background Sports Direct is the UK’s largest sporting retailer‚ sells major third party fashion brands and licensed brands‚ leisure equipment‚ footwear and accessories such as Adidas‚ Nike‚ Reebok‚ Lonsdale and many more for a competitive price. Sports Direct manage 395 stores in the UK alone however they
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Persuasive Speech Outline Dance is a Sport! I. Introduction: a) Attention Getter: What is the definition of a sport? A game played with a ball? Is it people in tight pants running around? How about “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature”? That sounds more like it. Football‚ baseball‚ and track fit those definitions‚ but so does another recreational activity that is not typically considered a sport: dance. b) Personal Statement: I myself
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Benefits of Sports It is widely accepted that sport is good for us. Sport is good to our body and mind‚ it help us to keep in shape‚ control the level of blood sugar and blood pressure‚ and it is very good way to cure depression. Sports can be divided into different categories. Game sports like Hockey‚ football‚ or basketball need a lot of running and throwing. They are good to some people but not everybody can take part in. Other sports like tennis‚ table tennis‚ and volley ball are milder
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Drugs and Sports - Athletes on Steroids As the use of performance enhancing drugs is becoming more popular among athletes‚ many of them don ’t understand the risks involved in taking these drugs. Many people are looking for a quick way to build muscle‚ or to get stronger the fastest way possible. Using these performance aids may very well be a quick fix for many athletes‚ but taking these supplements is unethical and dangerous. Using special drugs to boost an athletes performance is degrading
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