How can the game theory affect the way of negotiating?

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The theory of the games is a very huge theory. In fact, this theory is enclosing very different sectors as economics, rationality and mathematics with probabilities. Let's explain a little bit what this theory is, which are the main authors and what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The game theory.. The possible use of these theories in negotiation.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Athletes, Above the Law or Usual Suspect?

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «An alarming number of professional athletes are joining the ranks of America's dissidents and depraved populations. Criminals are now wearing the colors of the Dallas Cowboys instead of the blue dungarees of prisoners. So far this year over 134...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most popular sports. The example of Joe Mesa. Assets such as Irvin or Iverson . Crime and the ordinary citizen . The emphasis on the individual that excels the most. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Get More Junk!

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «We've all been there; the legs feel tired, the heart is pounding and the body's exhaust systems are beginning to shut down- and the workout is just starting to wind down! The question is, how much should you cool down? "Junk miles", as they are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The controversy sorounding 'junk miles'. Junk miles: Workouts that interferes with scheduled speed workouts . Lessing: Being as efficient as possible . The view of the American Heart Association. Reasonable explanation for utilizing...»

How to Increase Visibility and Marketability of Normally Non-Revenue Sports

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   11/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «While only a few sports manage to accede above and beyond expectations, so many sports struggle to become great a sporting event. This report will go over ways in which sports that struggle with revenue can increase their visibility and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Generating money in sports . Why sports other than football and basketball are not popular. Lack of Intensity. A lack of scoring. The time frame . The level of risk involved. Suggested solutions. The need for a new outlook in the...»

Ethics Paper: Performance Enhancement Substances

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Athletes voluntarily agree to partake in sporting competitions. These contests require opponents to promise to play the game, at the same time, and under the same conditions.7 Performance enhancement substance use is a core ethical issue in sports...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The scandal during the Tour de France 1998 . Common methods of performance enhancement . Players who use performance enhancers. The ethical differences . Extrinsic and innate inequalities . Conclusion. Biblio...»

Gambling On the Internet- First Amendment Right or Economy-Drainer?

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   08/30/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Internet gambling has been on a huge rise since the year 2000. Poker Stars and Party Poker, the biggest of the online poker rooms, are two of the highest earning companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. Many eighteen, nineteen, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Online poker as a source of income. Problems with internet gambling . Conclusion....»

George Best (22nd May 1946 - 25th November 2005)

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   09/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «George Best was born in East Belfast on 22nd May 1946. Even from a young age his parents, Anne and Dickie, acknowledged George's passion for football. He was a Northern Ireland International football player. He was married twice with Angela...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. George as a youthful adolescent . George's first appearance. George's 466 appearances and performance. George Best as Diego Maradona's all time favorite player. Analysis of George Best's career. George Best's death and funeral. Honors...»

Principles, values and ethics in sports

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   08/14/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «A Principle is a basic truth, law or policy. Principles are standards that define moral behavior. A principle in sport might be that the officials treat all equally on the field of play. Values are ideals that form the basis of actions and beliefs....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Principles, values and ethics in sport. Principles . Value . Ethics . Values and ethics in school and sporting clubs. Impact or principles and ethics. Notes for meeting. Problems. Delivery of message. Outcome. Basketball code of...»

The principles of sports coaching

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   08/14/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The major goal of any sports coach is to maximise the potential of the individuals or performers. This unit helps you learn the roles, skills and qualities of a successful sports coach and the knowledge and responsibilities of a sports coach are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Role of a sports coach. His many roles to be effective and efficient. Coaches code of conduct. Skills needed for coaching. Communication. Organization. Analyzing and problem solving. Education. Sports psychology. Responsibilities of...»

Sports doping and performance enhancing supplements

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   08/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «As I embark on my journey of college swimming, there are several things to expect. There is what many believe to be," glamour's" that come along with being a Division I collegiate athlete. The state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the top of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Getting tested for drugs. Reasons why athletes use perfomance enhancers. Falling into the traps of illegal performance enhancing substances . Not using performance enhancers . Scientists' efforts in helping athletes perform better. The...»

Does lifting weights regularly mean more success for baseball players?

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   08/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Athletics have changed dramatically over the last century, with an obvious assurance that these will continue to change as long as athletes strive to be the best. The most competitive athletes will often do practically anything to boost performance...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Four definitions of choking as performance decrements. The will to win and succeed in baseball. The evolution of the athlete . Athletes that feel they need to be bigger. Why baseball players partake in strength training . Overhead...»

The British passion for sports: Its particularities and its limits

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The former British athlete Sebastian Coe declared on the 12th November that "he wanted to tap into United Kingdom's passion for sports" by presenting the London Olympic bid. It is indeed undeniable that sports have a significant place in British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducion . A unique framework which grants the core place of sports in Great Britain. England as the birthplace of many sports . The key characters for the development of sports in GB. The government. The British population. An environment where...»

Football and globalization

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «"The world is a global village in which everything tends to be known. Or at least, can be known. Universal references exist, people who can be identified at once from Tokyo to Berlin, via Los Angeles, Dakar, Buenos Aires or Melbourne. But football...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducton. Globalization and creation of a football market. Globalization of the players. Internationalization of career plans. Globalization of funds and rule of money. Globalization of economic and sportive stakes in football. Toward a global...»

Final assignment: Analysis of the process of modernization in the French sport: Evolution of the French football

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   05/11/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Football must be one of the most popular sports in the world. Almost everybody knows what kind of sport it is. As a lot of team sports such as, its cousin rugby, football was created in Great Britain. The myth of the English sportsmen was spread and...»

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International professional experience, IPEX, Brant lake Camp, program ICCP YMCA

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «From the 6th of June to the 24th of August I was working in Brant Lake Camp as a kitchen staff. Brant Lake Camp is located in New York's Adirondack State Park about four hours driving time north of New York City. Brant Lake Camp is located on a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main commercial strategy . About the commercial function. The sales techniques. Improving the commercial policy. Conclusion. Sitography ....»

Essays on (1. Causes and ways of preventing common injuries in male senior soccer) and (2. The examination of the systems of play and the underlying principles of play that featured in the successful execution of a goal.)

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Essay 1. - It is a well known fact that no athlete wants to have an injury, no matter how small or large the effects are on the individual's sporting performance and total fitness. This essay attempts to identify common injuries, the causes of these...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Causes and ways of preventing common injuries in male senior soccer. Case study according to Ekstrand et al (2003). Internal and external factors. A comprehensive injury causation model. Pictures and...»

Observation and analysis of attacking play in soccer.

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This essay analyzes the players in possession (attackers) shown in the video clip provided. It provides a description and analysis of the performance and addresses the basic techniques, skills and principles of play evident. It attempts to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The attacking play . A three versus three game. The purpose of a three versus three game . Never lose possession . The fragment of play. Suggestions. References....»

Sports injuries within the sport of male senior football

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «During the dissertation study it is intended to investigate and discover if male senior football players are more prone to injury during pre-season rather than in season and if so why. Braham, et al (2003) stated that '17% (1025) of the total...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research question. The research used by the majority of studies . A recordable injury . Results of the study. The precise question . Reliability and validity test. Conclusion. References....»

The National pastime

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Under the clouds and the summer sun the excitement in no way fails, the craze never stops and the fun on no account ends. The National Pastime's roots can be traced as early as the 18th century, the sensation still continues and marks its own way to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Social class and the variances in sports activities. Sports tend to reflect society. Popov and Hayashi's actions. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Steroids and sport

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The idea of doping in sport is not a new one, in fact it is said to have roots as far back as 1876 when a highly regarded Professor of medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland took some athletes from his university into the mountains to introduce them to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Understanding why an athlete would risk their health and reputation by taking performance enhancing drugs.. The motivation to be number one.. The case of Ben Johnson.. Advertising and the face of sport.. If a group of athletes were...»

The Olympic cities (2006)

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Last decades have been marked, assuredly, by the growing internationalization of cities and this increased autonomy of local actions, beyond the national scale, is a particularly relevant frame to study the Olympic phenomenon. As a matter of fact,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The awakening of Olympics as a financial opportunity.. The implicit promise and award for organizing the competition.. Tshe relative rareness of the Olympic Games.. Gaining support from inhabitants.. Conclusi...»

Does Décathlon have the optimum STP to maximize its growth?

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The French sports article market is doing well, with good opportunities in the medium term. However it is a very competitive market and newcomers do not hesitate to implement aggressive strategies. In 2003, the French sports article market was the...»

Synopsis abstract : «General presentation.. Market description.. Small retailers.. Subsidiary companies.. Monobrand stores.. Tendencies of the market.. Sport according to the gender.. Sport according to the social background.. Personal belongings.. Presentation of...»

Federal Baseball Club v. National League and the precedent for MLB antitrust exemption

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Few aspects of American life generate the sense of national identity associated with baseball. Through its development in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and its dominance of the national cultural landscape over much of the past one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic principles and the conflict between those who own and operate the teams and the league.. The reserve clause and the antitrust exemption. . Salary floors in the sports world. . The early stages of the development of the sport...»

The 1919 World series: Effects of a scandal

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Considering the belief that "[except] for motherhood and the flag, no institution stood more for what was good and true about America than baseball," America was shocked to learn that her prized pastime was just as corruptible as anything else...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1919 World Series's purpose to bring unity, joy, and peace.. The greatness of the Chicago White Sox franchise.. Influence of the Series.. The eight players' agreements to fix the World Series.. The lasting impact of the 1919...»

The Sociological Aspects of the Globalization of Soccer in the United States

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Through an extensive review of related literature, the present study intended to investigate the sociological aspects of the globalization of soccer in the United States. The key findings are as follows: 1) poorer countries suffer from "leg drain"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Review of Related Literature.. Context to the Study.. Scope and Delimitations.. Review of Related Literature.. Of US Sports and Globalization.. Globalization and the Soccer Divide . Conclusions....»

"Mom, why is Black Beauty in the back of that semi?" Truths of Modern Day Horse Slaughter

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Black Stallion, Mr. Ed, My Friend Flicka, all reminders of the American icon that has been so closely tied to our past. Horses have served humans throughout our American History, carrying us on their backs through the Wild West, tiling our...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The horse slaughter industry . Horses not acquired legally. Three slaughter houses in the United States owned by other countries. At the slaughter house. Federal mandate: Horses must be rendered unconscious before slitting their...»

Developmental Sport & Exercise Psychology

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Course material   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Motivational processes vary across the lifespan. Children are motivated by different factors than older adults. In class we discussed the importance of motivating people to lead physically active lives beginning in childhood and continuing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The study conducted to determine elementary school children's motivation in physical education. Participants chosen for the study. Motivating people of all ages . Conclusion. References....»

Kinesiology Exam

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Course material   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A developmental perspective in research involves describing an individual's psychological, social, and behavioral changes across a span of time. It also assesses the similarities and differences in changes observed over time between individuals. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Involvement in physical activities and its influences on the development of self-perceptions. Distinguishing between the 'real' self and the 'ideal' self . Difference in the effects of physical activities on boys and girls. The effects...»

Exercise Physiology Lab

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Exercise causes numerous physiological changes in the body. Body temperature increases during exercise because heat is generated in proportion to our need to produce energy. Sweat is a by product of the body heat generated and is sent to the surface...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Method. Results. Discussion. References....»

The Perfect Mile

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   11/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Neal Bascomb's The Perfect Mile is a great book about three runners who all have the desire to accomplish the unthinkable; a mile in under four minutes. Wes Santee, John Landy, and Roger Bannister were all after this difficult task, each...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The life of Wes Santee . Life under Coach Bill Easton. Getting ready to run 'the perfect mile'. Breaking the record. Conclusion....»

Sexual Discrimination among Individual Athletes

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   11/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Sexual discrimination is problem that many athletes deal with regardless of their sex. Women more often deal with sexual discrimination, but even guys deal with this problem. Although sexual discrimination is still a problem today, it is not the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The dictionary meaning of sexual discrimination. Why sexual discrimination occurs in athletics. The discrimination against women. Complaints made by female athletes . Conclusion....»

PRE by Tom Jordan

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   11/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In the late 60's and early 70's, there was a great distance runner by the name of Steve Prefontaine. Steve, also called "Pre" for short, had an illustrious running career, which has inspired runners to this day to work hard and have the desire to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Steve Prefontaine and the top running schools in the nation. The NCAA 5000 champion . His dreams of going to the Olympics of 1972. The shoes made by Bill Bowerman . Conclusion....»

Bowerman and the Men of Oregon

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   11/09/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A coach by the name of Bill Bowerman sets out to change the lives of many young college students through their abilities in track and field. Bowerman, a famous coach from the University of Oregon not only coaches Olympians but prepares them for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Summary. The book Bowerman and the Men of Oregon . Early life of Bill Bowerman. Attending the University of Oregon. Bowerman's most famous and prized athlete . Positive traits. His being intelligent and unique. The characteristic of faith...»

Against All Odds: Black Athletes in the 1970s: Hank Aaron and the Morgan State Bears

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   10/04/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «America has always fallen in love with their athletes. Little kids look up to them as heroes, trying to emulate them in every way they can. Athletes provide people, especially those with little or no material means, with the hope that they can one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The 1960's . Baltimore and different races and cultures. The sport of lacrosse . The Morgan State Bears . Babe Ruth as a mythical figure in American history. Division II status for the Morgan State Bears. The best player on the team...»

We must seek complex solutions to our complex problems that have been mistaken to be linear and thus solved linearly

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   09/12/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The game Battleship exhibits a system in which there are linear solutions to linear problems: bomb cells that surround the areas of downed Battleship s. Those who believe that reality is linear believe that this game represents it well. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The traditional version of the game Battleship. Questions about strategy in the complex field. Entropy/Attrition. Conclusion....»

The Unforgettable Series of 1964

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «During the 1964 season, the race was on for the National and American League Pennants. The New York Yankees and the Cardinals became the champions of their leagues, but the road was bumpy along the way. Still, in the end, the better team won. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The American League during the month of August. The Cardinals: Becoming contenders for the pennant. The progress of the series. The second game. The third game. Game four . The fifth game . Game six. Concl...»

Managerial Styles That Lead to Success or Failure in the 1964 Season

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In 1964, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals played in the World Series. It was more than just a game. It was a battle between the older American culture and the modern culture that evolved postwar. Both teams were originally formed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The management styles of the two teams. The Yankees and adjusting to postwar society. The player make up of both teams . The focus of the Cardinal clubhouse. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Analytical Evaluation of Mickey Mantle as a Hero

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   09/04/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the history of sports, athletes have been looked upon as heroes. The idolatry of athletics in America has been socially constructed. Adolescents often dream about one day becoming a professional athlete. Athletes are viewed as having the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mickey's career and his injuries and illnesses. 1961: Mickey's pinnacle year . The view of professional athletes . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Mickey Mantle: The impact of the fatherly figures within his life

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   09/04/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In the era of postwar America, baseball defined American culture and society. Mickey Mantle was molded into one of the greatest baseball players by his father, Mutt Mantle, and the Yankee's Manager, Casey Stengel. Throughout Mickey Mantle's life, he...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Growing up in an emotionally detached family environment. Mickey arrival in New York. Mickey's two great mentors . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Money Motivates

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «After successfully breaking the color line, Branch Rickey and the Brooklyn Dodgers decided to extend the noble experiment to the deeply segregated South. In January of 1949, the Dodgers announced that during spring training they would travel to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The start of spring training . The economic benefit . Breaking racial barriers . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Branch Rickey and the Beginning of Baseball's Greatest Experiment

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   08/29/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In the beginning, baseball was considered a "gentlemen's game," with the majority of the leagues containing only white men. Very few black men played in the International League. A man named Cap Anson got blacks banned from major league. He refused...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Branch Rickey's arrival in Brooklyn. His motivation to conduct the great experiment. The extensive talent hunt. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Baseball's Chaotic Response

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Research papers   |   08/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «On April 15th, 1947, the Dodgers started their new season with a new addition to their team, Jackie Robinson. He made his debut against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field playing first base. The first series were a flop for Jackie Robinson....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies . Robinson's slump. Robinson, Chapman and increasing positive publicity. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Bodybuilding and its Influence upon American Sport

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2006   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «American sports have evolved from the simple folk games and premodern pastimes of the colonial era to the highly complex, commercial spectacles of the early twenty-first century. (For the purposes of this essay sports are defined as competitive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The concept of American sport. Bodybuilding within the American sport. Notion of bodybuilding . Brief history of bodybuilding and its first big contest. Bodybuilding organizations. Competitions. Bodybuilding as the basis to fundamental...»

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