Technology in Sports: Boon or Bane? Outline of Report 1. Introduction 2. Will technology ever replace human referees? a. Adopting technology: Development of photo-finish technology i. History and evolution ii. How it works iii. Future b. Using technology as a reference: Development of Hawk-Eye technology i. History and evolution ii. How it works iii. Controversies
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Concussions In Sports Concussions are very serious injuries in sports now a day. They seem to be occurring more and more as players start trying to become faster and stronger. NFL.com did an article in 2010 that showed in the 2010 season that the concussion rate had gone up 21% from 2009 (Press). A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to head or body‚ a fall‚ or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull (Healthwise 1). The concussion can either
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The youth sports organization will lead to many health benefits outweighing the risks for the children as they grow. As youth sports become more extreme‚ the benefits increase and allow the youth to learn from mistakes. While youth sports can arguably be considered dangerous‚ there comes many health benefits to playing a sport at a young age. One study reveals‚ “Physical activity‚ and sports in particular‚ can positively affect aspects of personal development among young people‚ such as self-esteem
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A sport is defined as an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. In this case‚ dance is a sport because first of all an individual needs to be athletic‚ have determination‚ be strong‚ and most importantly have a passion for it. If anybody asked any athlete why they do a sport the athlete will respond with‚ “Because I love it. I worked hard for where I am.” Dance is shown to be one of the most unique and creative
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Specialization in Sports at a Young Age Kids should not specialize in one single sport. Kids should play multiple sports till around age 12 or 13. This is because there are many health risks of overspecialization‚ the emphasis about winning at a younger age can bring out the worst in people‚ and the skills learned playing multiple sports and not just one can help in the sport you are passionate about when you get older. Sports Specialization is intense training in one sport wile excluding others
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thought about when somebody watches these professional sports. The game itself when watched seems like polar opposites between the two sports‚ but they actually have a lot in common. When it comes down to it‚ both of these iconic sports are both different and alike. Almost every American has watched the sports of MLB (Major League Baseball) and/or NBA (National Basketball Association) at least once in their lives. Both of these sports are played in a competitive and professional manner. They
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Alright” examines the effects of our counties’ increasingly professionalized amateur sports system. The article illustrated how pervasive professionalism has become in amateur sports thru surveys‚ examples‚ and the personal experience of a father and son. Elements of professional sports such as specialization‚ branded equipment and accessories‚ and prolonged practices have become more prevalent in amateur sports in recent years. In fact‚ practices and games occur so common and lengthy that many compare
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Are Sports Hurting Kids? Organized sports have a lot of effects on children‚ whether they be positive or negative. Children are still finding out who they are and what the world is like. I chose this topic because I wanted to know childrens’ motives to do organized sports‚ and what effects the sports have on the them. I wanted to know the reasons kids start playing sports and‚ while it may be different for every child‚ they all had to have had some say in it. Every sport has skills that benefit
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury also referred as an ACL injury “caused by a sudden deceleration or landing maneuver with the leg in a vulnerable position” tearing the anterior cruciate ligament. There are three major bones that meet to form your knee joint known as the femur (thighbone)‚ tibia (shinbone)‚ and kneecap (patella). These bones are then connected to each other by ligaments that act as strong ropes in order to hold the bones together and stabilize the knee. One of these ligaments
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Millions of people all over the world are fond of sports and games. Sport is very important in our life. There are many proverbs about sports and health. For example: « Health is above wealth » and « A healthy mind in a healthy body ». Sport is popular with children and grown-ups because it helps us to keep fit‚ look slim‚ be cheerful‚ active and disciplined. It makes our body flexible and increases blood circulation. There is a great number of sports facilities in Moscow ( stadiums‚ swimming pools
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