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C/N/643. Ergogenic aids used for endurance cycling

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3450
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the ergogenic aids used for endurance cycling, and aims to look at the substances used to positively correlate with it. The paper begins by explaining what endurance cycling actually is. The paper looks at the use and effect of five major nutrients namely, proteins, creatine, caffeine, vitamins and antioxidants. The results from the tests carried out on these nutrients are detailed. Before conclusions are made, the paper presents a review of literature.

 

KEYWORDS: ergogenic aids, endurance cycling, nutrients, proteins, creatine, vitamins, antioxidants, caffeine,

 

C/N/641. An examination of psychological skills training in sports

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1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the different uses of psychological skills training (PST) in sports. The reason why PST is important in sports is discussed, and the paper then assesses how well trained psychological skills can improve performance. The paper evaluates previous investigations and other literature is evaluated, and the paper examines the reasons why PST is especially important when training for a triathlon. Mood and food monitoring is examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Psychological skills training, PST, sports, training, psychological skills, performance, triathlon, mood monitoring, food monitoring,

 

C/N/621. Simple reaction times in amateur teen sprinters

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3800
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the time gap between the stimulus signal and the response in sprinters known as simple reaction time (SRT) examining SRT components, factors affecting SRT, the role of SRT in fitness training, impacts of SRT on amateur teenager sprinters, etc. A study is conducted of SRT in amateur athletes from the University of East London on a twenty meter sprint to establish effects of age on SRT.

 

KEYWORDS: Simple reaction times, amateur teen sprinters,

 

S/N/361. Performance enhancing drugs in athletics: temptations, threats and control

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3800
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the use of performance enhancing drugs in athletics discussing the history of the Olympic movement and its codes of conduct, explaining the need of drug testing and doping control, discussing performance-enhancing properties of drugs, and considering the effects of drug on the health of athletes. The activities of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) are evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Performance enhancing drugs, athletics, doping control,

 

S/N/360. Sports development in UK

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1900
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the events that had a major impact on sports development in the UK discussing activities and responsibilities of sports development officers (SDO), and identifying their benefits for the community.

 

KEYWORDS: Sports development officer, SDO,

 

S/N/359. Racism in British football

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2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the problem of racism in British football examining anti-racist strategies developed over the past decade, and arguing whether football clubs operate effective equal opportunities polices towards black and Asian people in managerial positions.

 

KEYWORDS: Racism, British football, equal opportunities,

 

S/N/358. Social roles of sports: Marxist and feminist perspectives

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2550
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the conflict theories from the Marxist perspective of the social role of sports as a method of channelling emotions of proletarians to escapist spectator events. Feminist approaches to football as a reflection of gender inequality within society are considered discussing whether sports could be qualified as gendered activities and social distractions.

 

KEYWORDS: Sports, conflict theory, Marxist and feminist, gendered activity,

 

S/N/357. Effects of global migrations on globalisation of professional football

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4100
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines the mechanisms of globalization in professional football defining the process of globalization, tracing the global diffusion of football and migration of football players, considering the role of commercialization and mass media in football globalization and discussing the outcomes of the global migration of sports.

 

KEYWORDS: Football globalisation, sports migration,

 

S/N/356. Dissertation. Is plyometric training more effective than resistance training in enhancing amateur soccer players vertical jump ability, 10m sprint time and ball velocity?

WORDS:
9850
DATE:
2011
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99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the effectiveness of plyometric training against resistance training as a method to enhance lower limb power output with regard to kicking, jumping and sprinting in male amateur football players. Literature is reviewed on the effects of both methods of training on vertical jump performance, sprint performance and ball velocity. The methodology includes primary research of experimental groups, i.e. a plyometric training group, a resistance training group, and a control group. Conclusions are made on the basis of quantitative and qualitative data obtained from the study suggesting recommendations for footballers’ training.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, plyometric training, resistance training, amateur soccer players, vertical jump, 10m sprint, ball velocity,

 

C/EC/251. Dissertation. Physical education and sports activities in UK schools: case study of Valley Primary School, Bolton

WORDS:
11150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the relevance of physical education (PE) and sport activities in children and adolescents. Literature is reviewed on the importance of PE at school, the role of PE in moulding pupils’ future, the link between regular physical activities and obesity in children, etc. A case study is conducted of the Valley Primary School in Bolton, UK. The methodology of the research is based on secondary data and primary data collected from questionnaires distributed among parents, teaches and children of the Valley Primary School. Conclusions are made about the general benefits of PE and its role in reducing child obesity as well as other health related risks. Recommendations are suggested to schools about the ways to encourage physical exercise and sports for children.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  C/N/545. Proposal. Physical Education and Sports Activities at Schools: Case Study of Valley Primary School, Bolton, UK

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:C/EC/250. Dissertation + Proposal. Physical education and sports activities in UK schools: case study of Valley Primary School, Bolton
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, physical education, PE, sports activities, UK schools, Valley Primary School Bolton, obesity, health risks,

 

C/EC/250. Dissertation + Proposal. Physical education and sports activities in UK schools: case study of Valley Primary School, Bolton

WORDS:
12450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the relevance of physical education (PE) and sport activities in children and adolescents. Literature is reviewed on the importance of PE at school, the role of PE in moulding pupils’ future, the link between regular physical activities and obesity in children, etc. A case study is conducted of the Valley Primary School in Bolton, UK. The methodology of the research is based on secondary data and primary data collected from questionnaires distributed among parents, teaches and children of the Valley Primary School. Conclusions are made about the general benefits of PE and its role in reducing child obesity as well as other health related risks. Recommendations are suggested to schools about the ways to encourage physical exercise and sports for children. This file contains 11150 words dissertation and 1300 words proposal.

Dissertation matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/EC/251. Dissertation. Physical education and sports activities in UK schools: case study of Valley Primary School, Bolton

 

Proposal matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/N/545. Proposal. Physical Education and Sports Activities at Schools: Case Study of Valley Primary School, Bolton, UK
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, physical education, PE, sports activities, UK schools, Valley Primary School Bolton, obesity, health risks,

 

S/N/345. Dissertation. Analysis of induction training in the sports retail sector

WORDS:
14150
DATE:
2011
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149.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on the sports retail sector and aims to assess the induction training following recruitment in Nottingham. The study aims to compare how the induction training differs with the focus on retail sector, to analyse if the training provided is appropriate for the retail sector, and to make recommendations how induction training may be improved in sport retail sector. The dissertation introduces the sports retail sector and the UK economy, and identifies the reasons why the topic was chosen. The study then reviews all of the appropriate literature, these include topics relating to health and safety, the psychological contract, and motivation. The methodology section is provided in great detail, and the study uses semi structured interviews to collate data. The study then analyses and compares all of the data collected.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, sports retail, Nottingham, UK Economy, health, safety, psychological contract, motivation,

 

C/N/545. Proposal. Physical Education and Sports Activities at Schools: Case Study of Valley Primary School, Bolton, UK

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to address health risks of childhood including obesity by conducting research into the state of physical education (PE) and sports activities in UK schools with a case study of Valley Primary School in Bolton. The background, objectives and methodology of the research are presented.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/EC/251. Dissertation. Physical education and sports activities in UK schools: case study of Valley Primary School, Bolton

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/EC/250. Dissertation + Proposal. Physical education and sports activities in UK schools: case study of Valley Primary School, Bolton
 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Physical Education, PE, Sports Activities, Valley Primary School, Bolton,

 

S/N/341. Optimising Nutrition in Sports Performance Dietary Evaluation of a Competitive Athlete (10km runner)

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2300
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper evaluates the diet of a competitive athlete and aims to discuss the optimisation of nutrition in sports performance. The study examines the athlete over a seven day period, logging his food consumption and physical activity. His energy balance, micro and macro nutrient consumption are all documented. The paper then thoroughly analyses the results of the study, and provides recommendations for the athlete, and also suggests ways in which the study may have been limited.

 

KEYWORDS: Diet, athlete, sports performance, food consumption, energy balance,

 

S/N/340. The influence of muscle temperature on the 30 second WanT and MVC performance

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1250
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper looks at performance during the Wingate anaerobic test (WanT) and maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) pre and post cold water immersion. The paper suggests two hypotheses, and aims to examine which is true. The hypotheses are 1. A reduced muscle temperature (Tmuscle) will have no effect on MVC or performance during WanT. 2. A reduced Tmuscle will have a negative effect on MVC and WanT performance. All of the results are illustrated and discussed in relation to the hypotheses.

 

KEYWORDS: Performance, Wingate anaerobic test, WanT, maximal voluntary contraction, MVC, pre cold water immersion, post cold water immersion, muscle temperature, Tmuscle!,

 

S/N/339. Environmental Factors Affecting Sports Performance Post Exercise Cooling Techniques

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1300
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses factors that affect sports performance and post exercise cooling techniques. The paper focuses on hand immersion (HI), air cooled garment (ACG), and ice cooled garment (ICG). These methods are examined following exercise in hot and humid environments. The paper presents two hypotheses, and aims to discover which is most relevant. Conclusions are made regarding the abovementioned hypotheses.

 

KEYWORDS: Sports performance, post exercise cooling techniques, hand immersion, HI, air cooled garment, ACG, ice cooled garment, ICG, hot conditions, humid conditions,

 

S/N/338. Optimising Nutrition in Sports Performance Dietary Evaluation of a Competitive Athlete (10km runner)

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper evaluates the diet of a competitive athlete and aims to discuss the optimisation of nutrition in sports performance. The study examines the athlete over a seven day period, logging his food consumption and physical activity. His energy balance, micro and macro nutrient consumption are all documented. The paper then thoroughly analyses the results of the study, and provides recommendations for the athlete, and also suggests ways in which the study may have been limited.

 

KEYWORDS: Diet, athlete, sports performance, food consumption, energy balance,

 

C/N/462. An overview of the morphological, histological and chemical changes that occur in muscle when training.

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2000
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the effects of strength training on muscle. The paper examines the morphological and metabolic changes that occur from strength training, as well as the neurological adaptations to strength training. The role of myostatin is examined, as is signaling factors. The paper concludes by summarizing the different effects that have been identified through strength changes.

 

KEYWORDS: Strength training, muscle, morphological, metabolic, neurological, myostatin,

 

C/N/455. Review of article “Isokinetic strength testing does not predict hamstring injury in Australian Rules footballers” by Bennell K. et al

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2100
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper presents a critical review of a study on the possibility of predicting hamstring injuries in football players. The design, methods and evidence base of the study are evaluated, the applicability of the findings is examined arguing whether isokinetic strength testing is a reliable tool for predicting hamstring injuries.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Isokinetic strength testing, predicting hamstring injury, footballers, Bennell et al,

 

C/N/436. Critical analysis of Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS)

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2300
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper critical analyses physical activity referral schemes (PARS) in relation to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and focuses on the possible short and long term benefits. The paper refers to an extensive list of literature on PARS, giving a general overview and describing the benefits and disadvantages. The benefits examined include weight loss and lowered blood pressure, whilst the negatives include poor access to the schemes. The paper concludes by suggesting that more research could be completed, and offers recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: PARS, Physical activity referral schemes, heart disease, weight loss, blood pressure, access,

 

C/N/435. Laboratory Report for Hydration and exercise Lab Session

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2500
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper evaluates an experiment on hydration, focusing on hydration and physical exercise. The paper begins by introducing the topic of hydration, exercise and water volume. The method for the experiment is clearly detailed, and the results are analysed focusing on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, body mass, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and Blood sugar levels.

 

KEYWORDS: Hydration, exercise, water volume, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, body mass, haemoglobin, haematocrit, blood sugar levels,

 

C/N/422. Data analysis and results section for a Jump study

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500
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

This paper documents the results for a study examining jumping ability in two experimental groups, WT (weight) and PLYO (polymetric). These results are compared with the trained groups to illustrate the differences between them. The data from the experiment is provided, as is the analysis of the results.

 

KEYWORDS: Jump study, data analysis, results, WT, PLYO, sport science, SPSS software!,

 

C/N/415. Sport England's Policy on Health

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1000
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses Sport England’s Policy on Health, describing what it is, its purpose and providing a brief history. An evaluation of the policy in regards to more general UK governmental policy, the key proposals of the policy, the stakeholders and how the policy affects them. The paper concludes with an analysis of whether Sport England’s policy builds on or changes what has happened in the past. An evaluation of whether Sport England has encouraged the population to have a greater appreciation of their health.

 

KEYWORDS: Sport England, health policy, leisure,

 

C/P/223. Proposal. Effects of Soviet Union's sports policy on Olympic Games during 1951-1980

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the effects of the Soviet Union's sports policy on the Olympic Games from 1951 to 1980 with regard to the degradation of amateur values. The questions and objectives of the research are outlined, the areas for the literature review are indicated, research philosophy and methodology are described, the prospective value of the research is estimated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Effect of Soviet Union\'s sports policy on Olympic Games during 1951-1980,

 

C/N/336. Proposal. Is the BMI a determining factor for VO2 max in rugby players?

WORDS:
970
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper proposes to investigate whether the body mass index (BMI) is a determining factor in the measurement of VO2 max (also known as maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake and aerobic capacity) in rugby players. The outline of the literature review is presented, research philosophy and methodology are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Body Mass Index, BMI, maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake, aerobic capacity, VO2, rugby players,