Before the iconic peach baskets were hung‚ and prior to the first game of basketball was played at the International Training School in Springfield‚ MA‚ Dr. James Naismith was challenged with creating a new game. In this essay I will discuss the “how” and “why” Dr. Naismith invented the game. I will argue that components from his childhood‚ and his experience playing a variety of sports helped him in the creation of the game. Furthermore‚ his demeanor and personality played a large part in creating
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Maduakor‚ Reverend Spanish Per. 5 4/15/11 Passion Essay I have a passion for basketball. Basketball is my favorite sport. I’ve been playing organized basketball since I was four years old‚ at least as long as I can remember. Basketball is a very big important part of me. This is something that I am really good at and makes me very happy when I play. My mom supports me playing basketball very rarely. It seems like my mom doesn’t care but I think she does deep down inside. My mom wants
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Association known as the YMCA or the Y for short is a charitable nonprofit consists of over 2‚700 YMCA locations‚ 19‚000 staff members‚ 600‚000 volunteers 10‚000 communities . The mission statement of the Y is “to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit‚ mind and body for all. The Stonestown Family YMCA was created in 1954 under the name Golden West YMCA‚ but then in 1976 changed to the current name. For the past 62 years‚ The Stonestown Family YMCA is committed to
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towards enhancing the social economy. The Young Men’s Christian Organization‚ or otherwise known as the YMCA was founded in London‚ England over 170 years ago. In 1844 a man by the name of George Williams founded the first YMCA in hopes of strengthening and motivating individuals within a society. This specific social institution can be identified as part of the social sector within an economy. The YMCA aims to improve all individual’s health and quality of life‚ as a result‚ this can be understood by
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RECR 2190 Introduction to Sport Management YMCA For Youth Development‚ For Healthy Living‚ For Social Responsibility Nathan Scruggs Introduction The YMCA was founded by George Williams‚ a London draper. Williams was the typical man who was drawn by the Industrial Revolution. Williams and his colleagues became concerned about the lack of healthy activities for the young men and men of the future in their respective cities while the only options available were taverns and brothels
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There are multiple ways that recent trends in the sport industry are affecting the YMCA. A majority of them would be revolving around the economy and how the YMCA is considered a luxury to the people. Others would be the increase of fitness in the world and sport curiosity and also the elderly still maintaining their healthy lifestyles. The increased popularity of celebrity athletes in the world are leading to an increased popularity in the sport world (Balmer‚ 2009). The battle against obesity
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YMCA Centre Philosophy emphasizes that incorporating respectfully elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures into their curriculum and learning environments. The center believes that children are able to learn through play. Therefore‚ the outdoor play area is designed to reflect culture and the environment‚ which also be emphasized by element 3.2.1 of National Quality Standard: Outdoor and indoor spaces are organised and adapted to support every child’s participation and to engage
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Overall‚ the larger did well on planning for the YMCA event. I felt everyone was participating and planning with the team. During class when we sit together as the group for YMCA‚ I saw the group getting into discussion about ideas for the event. I saw groups going up to TAs and the professor talking to them for advices and getting their questions answered about the event. It shows that the team is willing to be prepared and know what they expect during the event. At the event‚ the team was well
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YMCA Overview YMCA‚ with its full name Young Men’s Christian Association‚ is a worldwide organisation. Based in Switzerland‚ YMCA now operates in 119 countries and owns more than 125 national associations with its motto "empowering young people". YMCA is devoted to positively affecting the lives of the people in the world‚ and they are looking for more energetic people to join in by offering vast number of job openings. Working at the YMCA‚ you’ll discover more than a job - you’ll enjoy a career
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----------------------- Strengths(what do we well‚ what unique resources can you draw on‚ what do others see as your strengths) • Serves people of all ages‚ backgrounds‚ and abilities. • Strong association file and brand position • No “turn away” policy • Referrals # one source of new member and participants • Included gov’t programs‚ community programs • Staff satisfaction surveys showed high satisfaction and commitment • New partnerships (community and corporate)
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