Sport

When it comes to the topic of using performance enhancing drugs (PED) for sports, most of us will readily agree that using PED for sports is cheating. Where this agreement usually ends, however, should athletes be allowed to use PED to gain an advantage. Whereas some are convinced that it shouldn’t matter how an athlete gains their athleticism. Those unfamiliar with this school of thought may be interested to know that it basically boils down to fairness. It is not fair to have some athletes…

rally from across the globe to support their respective teams. What could they be going to see you ask? Only what can be arguably seen as the largest e-sport event of the year, the League of Legends World Championship finals. E-sports have finally come to a point where they’re not something to be taken lightly or scoffed at the concept of. The term e-sport refers to a competitive video game with a multiplayer element, in which more often than not, two teams comprised of professional gamers are…

The growth of collegiate sports in higher education began with a social development between the years of 1890 and 1910 when the American public became fascinated with undergraduate life, according to Thelin. This period was birthed due to the prevalence of Photojournalism and Campus Imagery. Feature articles in nationally circulated magazines gave the public a glimpse inside college walls. Journalists acted as interpreters to the customs and vocabulary of institutions. Audiences in the late…

The three sectors of sport (public sector, non-profit, professional) overlap and it is impossible to have one without the other. Do you agree? Yes, the three sectors of sport do not operate in isolation made up of the public, non-profit and professional which overlap. The state is providing funding to non-profit organisations for the development of sport and elite athlete programs that in turn, non-profit organisations provide sporting opportunities by developing athletes, coaches and…

even the umpires”. This description Sports psychology focusses on enhancing athletic performance through mental training and also deals with problems associated with the pressure of sport. Mental toughness is a crucial prerequisite for athletic success. It can be defined as an athlete’s ability to focus, ability to rebound from…

Sharii, it is unfortunate that sports celebrities have an attitude of entitlement in regards to expecting immunity from criminal behavior on or even off the field. It also appears that some fans feel that they are an extension of this immunity. The incident you mentioned between Bertuzzi and Moore was absolutely brutal. I agree that Bertuzzi assaulted Moore with malicious intent and he should be culpable! Moore was left brain damaged, his career was over, with his disability hindering him…

Not everyone who enjoys watching sports has the athletic ability to play them. Even those who enjoy playing the games are often unable to make a living playing. If your child loves all things sports related but isn't likely to go pro, here are a handful of interesting jobs that will keep them close to the action. Sports Medicine Careers Those who enjoy sports and helping others will find themselves at home in the field of sports medicine. From physical therapists who help athletes regain…

We believe that sports should be cut from the school budget. They are rough on the students'' by the pressure they can bring,the possibility of a concussion, which causes kids -to miss school, and it can rob a kid of his childhood. The students are able to get a scholarship by participating in sports. Only two percent of kid’s become professional athletes (Business Insider), that means out of all the sports participants a Monticello Trails Middle School, only eight-percent are likely to earn…

I’m not a sports guy, I’ll play a few rounds of whatever when my friends want to get together. But I don’t have any interest in being a fan of professional or even college level sports. Their wins have nothing to do with me and at the end of the day I’m just another consumer. I have friends who “live for these moments” even though they occur often. They pay big money to attend events; as fans, they paint their faces and torsos, while piling on multiple layers of licensed apparel. The play-offs,…

and supplements, how they affect our body and mind. Technological advancements in the sports industry and how that has improved our performance. Sports psychology (intrinsic and extrinsic motivation), how being motivated affects our performance. Is taking drugs and supplements ethical? Is it fair? A very controversial topic which has many different opinions, and thoughts. There have been many advancements in sports that have changed the game completely, here are a few; composite tennis racquets,…