S/N/210. Effects of Acute Muscle Fatigue on Neuromuscular Performance of Knee Flexors: Implications for Dynamic Joint Stability

The paper examines the role of muscle fatigue in the stability control of knee joint structures offering a review of related medical studies and using electromyography (EMG) to test the effects of exercise on non-fatigued and fatigued hamstrings in males and females.

C/N/220. Sport Events Industry

The paper looks at the sports event industry examining the factors affecting it (commercialisation, IT, competition, etc.), discussing the social impacts of the industry, its ethical concerns, career development in sports management, etc. The future trends and challenges of the sports event industry are outlined.

C/N/165. Case study of a young male who wants to lose weight to improve his judo performance

The paper reports on a young male who would like to lose weight to improve his performance in his chosen sport, judo. The report shows how it is necessary to make assessments of the young man's fitness and diet and, once this has been done, suggests changes to activity levels and diet which would help to lose weight and to increase his overall health and fitness levels.

C/N/155. Experiences of visually-impaired users of two sports facilities in Leeds

The paper examines the attitudes of the visually-impaired (VI) toward the service provided to them at two sports facilities in Leeds. Literature is reviewed on the sports facilities and sessions available to VI users. A survey is conducted to show dissatisfaction of the VI users with the service provided to them. The results of the study are discussed; their need for a more in-depth study is expressed

C/N/160. Football and sports associations: Literature Review

The paper offers a literature review based on the organizational structure and functions of football and sports associations, such as the NCAA, and the impact such organizations have on sports. The system of recruiting new athletes from major athletic organizations is highlighted; the role of government funding is described; the difference between similar organizations in Europe, the US and the UK are considered comparing sporting events and opportunities, financial matters, governance and training in sports clubs. Recommendations are made to establish a sports association that would bring out young talents and college athletes in Eastern Europe considering NCAA in the US and EUSA in Europe.

S/S/152. Is football hooliganism mainly a problem of working class masculinity?

The paper addresses the problem of football hooliganism giving its definitions, reviewing the Leicester School approach to cultural dissimilarities, the subcultural values of masculinity associated with the working-class nature of football, etc.

C/N/149. Encouraging sports participation in young people in Leeds through highlighting the health benefits of physical activity

The paper presents an application for funding from Sport England's community investment fund established to encourage the development of health awareness amongst young people, through encouraging them to participate in sports. Sports participation is viewed as an investment in their long-term health. Leeds strategy for encouraging sports participation is reviewed.

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