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Sports & Physical Education Today
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This 5 page paper examines the phenomenon that sports and physical education has changed a great deal, particularly since the seventies. The psychological effects of competition are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Pesport.doc

Bob Gibson / Player & Coach
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A 6 page discussion of Baseball player Bob Gibson's career in sports, both as a hot-headed player and well-respected coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bibliography lists 5 sources including the subjects' own autobiography.
Filename: Gibson.wps

Coaching / Defensive Skills
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A 5 page research paper discussing the defensive skills and strategies that can be used in coaching. The writer offers examples of skills or strategies to help in coaching, such as planning the class well, having a sense of humor, and improving communication skills. Bibliography is provided.
Filename: Coaching.wps

Cross Gender Coaching
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This 6 page argument takes the position that female coaches should not be hired for male teams. Reasons given include the use of Bandura's theory of self-efficacy which is illustrated with an example from the 1998 Winter Olympic games. Also included is a discussion of the psychological impact of locker room activity as well as statistics regarding the decline in the availability of female coaches. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Fecoach.wps

High School Basketball
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3 page review of a High School basketball game, its players, strength and weaknesses. Provides suggested strategy for beating the observed home team. Excellent for those studying coaching and related issues. No Bibliography.
Filename: Basketba.wps

How To Be A Good Baseball Coach
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7 pages on the psychology of coaching baseball. The paper, which describes what is involved in being a good coach today, is broken into five subsection. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bcoach.wps

Issues In Coaching / Interscholastic Competition & The Student Athlete
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A 6 page paper on competitive interscholastic sports in which the writer looks at specific programs, the importance of good academic standing, certification of coaches, and whether or not we're doing a 'good job'-- of ensuring that school athletes also do well in their studies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Skoolspo.wps

Paul 'Bear' Bryant / The Ultimate Football Coach
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This 8 page paper provides biographical information on a man who some say was the greatest coach who ever lived. A portrait of this football giant shows a picture of man immersed in the sport. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Paulbry.wps

“Energy systems and training programmes in baseball”
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An eight page paper which looks at the specific requirements of baseball with regard to the training and fitness programmes undergone by athletes and the way in which the management and balance of energy systems for baseball players is different from that of athletes who participate in other sports. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLBaseball.rtf

“Friday Night Lights : A Town, a Team, a Dream”: A Review of the Book by H.G. Bissinger
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A 5 page discussion of the underlying philosophy of win-win at any costs which author Bissinger exposes has resulted in significant social problems in Odessa Texas, the home of the Permian Panthers. At the same time, however, this philosophy is not unique to Odessa. It permeates high school sports across the nation and has the potential for phenomenal societal costs. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPftblBk.rtf