Athletes as Role Models
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A six page paper which considers the way in which professional athletes have become perceived by society as role models, and the extent to which this has a detrimental effect on the attitudes and behaviour of young people. The paper looks at how far athletes themselves accept or reject their adulation by children, and whether they make a conscious effort to amend their own public behaviour in order to make a positive impact on young people’s thinking. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLathletes.wps

Athletes in Ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian Cultures
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A 7 page discussion of the importance athletic competition held in these cultures. The author describes some of the most prominent athletic events and contends that each held deeper societal significance than a simple recreational diversion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPsprtAn.rtf

Athletes Should Not Use Steroids
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This 4 page paper argues that steroids should not be used by athletes. Arguments for both sides are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA644ath.rtf

Athletes, Drug Taking Behavior and Self-Esteem
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This 5 page paper looks at several aspects of athletics. Drug taking, particularly as it respects steroids and cold medications, is discussed. Self-esteem is looked at as a positive force that might discourage untoward behavior in athletes. A questionnaire to weed out problematic athletes is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA143ath.rtf

Athletic Director: Occupational Stress
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6 pages in length. The demands and levels of occupational stress that are place upon division one, two and three athletic directors can be overwhelming. Inasmuch as they typically have to address budgeting, hiring, public relations, legislative regulations, licensing, external funding, as well as organizational and administrational duties, there exists a significant amount of pressure associated with the job. One might readily argue that there is much more to the position of division one, two and three athletic directors than what meets the eye. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCocstr.wps

Babe Ruth's Story Encapsulated
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This 5 page review of a 1994 U.S. News & World Report article on Babe Ruth looks at the information given on the baseball great but also discusses how many neglect some of the Babe's long-term contributions to the game.
Filename: Baberuth.wps

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