“So‚ what sports are you involved in?” “Oh‚ well I dance.” “That doesn’t count‚ dance isn’t even a sport.” “Um. . . actually‚ yeah‚ it is. So. . .” To any dancer‚ this has most likely happened numerous times‚ not to mention the occasional interruption of conversations in the school halls to say dance isn’t a sport. “I mean‚ it doesn’t it doesn’t even use a ball‚ so it can’t be a sport‚ right?” “It’s not even similar to other sports‚ so it can’t be one.” But‚ it is. By definition‚ actually
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Sport for All Concept Introduction The term “Sport for all” has been presented since 1966 and established by the Council of Europe. The sport for all concept includes all form of recreational and competitive physical activity. As we can say that this concept has been spread to public for 46 years until this years 2012. Sport for all concept has been used to attract people especially for all age and gender to invovle in sport and its not for only those who have abilities to paticipate. It also mean
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Sports history in the British Library: selected titles Any analysis of sport‚ sporting events and sports governance must inevitably take into account the historical events which underpin them. For sports researchers‚ the British Library has an unrivalled collection of resources covering all aspects of the subject and in many different media‚ from books describing sporting events‚ to biographies and autobiographies of grass roots and elite athletes; coaching manuals; sport yearbooks and annual reports;
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Even though some people say that golf is not actually a sport‚ this is definitely not true. It is without a doubt a great sport that can challenge a person physicall and mentally as well. In order to be convinced about this fact‚ have a look at the following reasons why golf is a sport for all ages. You spend lots of time outdoors‚ surrounded by nature This is something that will definitely have a positive impact on your overall health‚ no matter the age. Spending time outdoors surrounded by nature
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that children should study hard at school. Time spent playing sport is time wasted. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience at last 250 words. For a brighter future‚ most of children are expected to study hard not only at school but also at home so they often have a little time to spend for their hobbies like sports are criticized. Some argue that it’s important that children
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Competitive Sports Competition is the act of competing‚ as for profit or a prize‚ rivalry. Throughout my life‚ I have competed in many different sports and excelled. Not only did sports help me to fit in and stay in top physical condition‚ but they gave me the values to succeed in life. Some of the most important values I took from my experiences were: working hard and putting in the effort to be the best I could at everything I did‚ the discipline and loyalty it took to work with others for one
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The legalisation of drugs in sport may be fairer and safer In 490 BC‚ the Persian Army landed on the plain of Marathon‚ 25 miles from Athens. The Athenians sent a messenger named Feidipides to Sparta to ask for help. He ran the 150 miles in two days. The Spartans were late. The Athenians attacked and‚ although outnumbered five to one‚ were victorious. Feidipides was sent to run back to Athens to report victory. On arrival‚ he screamed “We won” and dropped dead from exhaustion. The marathon
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Sport management existed for quite a long period of time and it always accompanied sport as its essential part. Naturally‚ it had different forms and differed from the notion of sport management as it is defined nowadays but such activity is known from ancient times. At least ancient Greeks practiced such an activity and probably they may be called one of the founders of sport management. This fact proves the importance of sport and sport management for people of all times. It was and it remains
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to determine their perception and rating of the problems influencing the development of sport at Nigerian universities. Thus‚ many problems of university athletes‚ especially concerning the administration‚ academic education‚ training programs and the lack of material and human resources‚ were reported. As a result of this study 14 recommendations are listed to improve university athletics and‚ by doing so‚ sport in general in Nigeria. Thus‚ they demand an improvement of physical education in secondary
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Are we right to use the term ‘sports law’? What does it mean and why should we consider it to be important. The existence of the subject ‘Sports Law’ has been debated for a number of years now and there are two different schools of thought with regards to the term ‘Sports Law’. Some commentators refer to ‘Sport and the Law’ arguing that there is currently no topic than can be referred to as ‘Sports Law’. Grayson‚ who many consider the father of ‘sport and the law’ states that ‘No subject exists
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