Download or read book The Death of Sportsmanship written by Brian Shulman and published by . This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aware that his own children needed to learn good sportsmanship and respect for others, Brian Shulman, father of three, founded Learning Through Sports, a company that has inspired millions of children through learning resources that combine athletics and academics. After years of research and through partnerships with some of the largest athletic associations in the country, Brian has quickly become America's foremost authority on sportsmanship education. He champions good sportsmanship in public appearances nationwide, creating relationships with athletic and educational organizations, and building coalitions to address the vital need. A former football star and team captain at Auburn University where coaches were his strongest influences, Brian has observed a shameful decrease in good sportsmanship, from youth leagues to the professional ranks in every major sport. "In our increasingly combative society," he says "sports seem to be dividing us more than uniting us. As the games ta

Download or read book Sportsmanship written by Nick Hunter and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines various ethical aspects of sportsmanship.

Download or read book Why Johnny Hates Sports written by Fred Engh and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All across the country, a growing number of children are dropping out of organized sports—not because they don’t like to play, but because the system they play in is failing them. Written by one of this country’s leading advocates of youth sports, Why Johnny Hates Sports explains why many of the original goals of youth leagues have been affected by today’s win-at-all-costs attitude. It then documents the negative physical and psychological impact that parents, coaches, and administrators can have on children, while providing effective solutions to each of the problems covered. Why Johnny Hates Sports is both an exposé of abuses and a call to arms. It clearly illustrates a serious problem that has plagued youth sports for too long. Most important, it provides practical answers that can alter this destructive course.

Download or read book Sudden Deaths in Sports written by Douglas Putnam and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work recounts the lives and deaths of athletes who departed the world suddenly and without warning during their playing careers. From slugger Ed Delahanty's fatal plunge into the Niagara River in 1903 to the demise of Dwayne Haskins on a dark Florida highway in 2022, their untimely ends shocked and saddened millions of fans. Many died from injuries sustained in the course of competition. Others met their fate in airplane and motor vehicle crashes, by freak accident and through disease, drug overdose, drowning and suicide. Several were victims of cold-blooded murder. Regardless of how or why they perished, Dale Earnhardt, Len Bias, Thurman Munson, Flo Hyman, the Marshall Thundering Herd and all the rest faced the same merciless truth--there would be no next year.

Download or read book Sportsmanship written by Tim Delaney and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sportsmanship is a broad concept: ethics, fairness, honor and self-control. Some people find it difficult to define what makes a "good sport," but state "I know one when I see one." This collection of new essays brings together the work of more than two dozen contributors from around the world who teach sportsmanship in a range of academic disciplines including sociology, psychology, economics, education, kinesiology and applied athletics. Topics include the moral ambiguities of cheating; recreation in prison; ethics and character formation; coaching perspectives; gender; race; and the portrayal of sportsmanship in film. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Download or read book Death in the Locker Room written by Bob Goldman and published by Elite Sports Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part two of a three-part series that has drawn national media attention exploring the epidemic of athletic drug abuse. The hard-hitting text graphically exposes the effects of anabolic steroids and reveals other secret substances now being used. Includes rare, never-before-seen, photographs of athletes from behind the Iron Curtain and a history of drug-related sports deaths.

Download or read book The Price of Passion written by Dr. Jerry Yonga and published by Dr. Jerry Yonga. This book was released on 2023-03-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every sport has its heroes and villains, moments of triumph, and heartbreak. Soccer, or football as it is known to much of the world, is a sport that transcends borders, languages, and cultures. It is a universal language that speaks to the hearts and minds of millions, bringing people together in a shared love for the beautiful game. However, with such passion and dedication comes great responsibility and, at times, unimaginable consequences. "The Price of Passion: The Andrés Escobar Story" delves into the life and tragic death of one of Colombia's most beloved soccer players, Andrés Escobar. Born in Medellín, Colombia, Escobar was a talented and dedicated athlete who quickly rose through the professional soccer ranks to become a key defender for his club team, Atlético Nacional, and the Colombian national team. His skill and sportsmanship earned him the nickname "The Gentleman of Soccer," reflecting his commitment to fair play and humble nature. In this book, we will follow Escobar's journey from his humble beginnings to the pinnacle of his soccer career, as he prepared to represent his country on the world stage at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Through personal anecdotes, interviews with those who knew him best, and a deep exploration of Colombia's cultural and political landscape during that time, we will gain a deeper understanding of the pressures and expectations placed upon Escobar and his teammates. But this is not just a story of soccer. It is a tale of love, loyalty, and the harsh realities that sometimes accompany the pursuit of one's dreams. The events that unfolded during and after the 1994 World Cup would ultimately lead to Escobar's untimely death, sending shockwaves through the soccer community and beyond. His murder at the hands of a gunman, allegedly in retaliation for an own goal he had scored during the tournament, serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of passion and the high price that can be paid for success and failure. As we turn the pages of this book, we will witness the rise and fall of a true soccer icon, whose life was cut tragically short by the sport he loved. In doing so, we will also explore the complex intersection of sport, culture, and politics that shaped the life and legacy of Andrés Escobar. We will come to understand that his story is not just one of individual tragedy but a reflection of the power, beauty, and sometimes devastating consequences of the world's most popular sport. Welcome to "The Price of Passion: The Andrés Escobar Story."

Download or read book Baily s Magazine of Sports Pastimes written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Baily s Magazine of Sports and Pastimes written by Tresham Gilbey and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Human Resources in Sports written by Tiell and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the upper-level undergraduate or graduate level course for students pursing a degree in Sports and Recreation Management, Human Resources in Sports: A Managerial Approach presents practical applications used by industry professionals in the areas of performance evaluation, benefits administration, candidate selection, employee discipline tactics, and much more. A wealth of information is provided by the authors who share a rich history of real-world sports experience as the former Human Resource Manager for a professional National Hockey League (NHL) franchise and an administrator for a Division II institution belonging to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Every chapter features multiple case studies, industry voices, a global spotlight, discussion topics, and applied activities that emphasize the fusion of human resource management and sports.

Download or read book Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty First Century An Encyclopedia written by Steven A. Riess and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 1204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique new reference work, this encyclopedia presents a social, cultural, and economic history of American sports from hunting, bowling, and skating in the sixteenth century to televised professional sports and the X Games today. Nearly 400 articles examine historical and cultural aspects of leagues, teams, institutions, major competitions, the media and other related industries, as well as legal and social issues, economic factors, ethnic and racial participation, and the growth of institutions and venues. Also included are biographical entries on notable individuals—not just outstanding athletes, but owners and promoters, journalists and broadcasters, and innovators of other kinds—along with in-depth entries on the history of major and minor sports from air racing and archery to wrestling and yachting. A detailed chronology, master bibliography, and directory of institutions, organizations, and governing bodies—plus more than 100 vintage and contemporary photographs—round out the coverage.

Download or read book Debating Moral Education written by Elizabeth Kiss and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-25 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of marginalization in the secularized twentieth-century academy, moral education has enjoyed a recent resurgence in American higher education, with the establishment of more than 100 ethics centers and programs on campuses across the country. Yet the idea that the university has a civic responsibility to teach its undergraduate students ethics and morality has been met with skepticism, suspicion, and even outright rejection from both inside and outside the academy. In this collection, renowned scholars of philosophy, politics, and religion debate the role of ethics in the university, investigating whether universities should proactively cultivate morality and ethics, what teaching ethics entails, and what moral education should accomplish. The essays quickly open up to broader questions regarding the very purpose of a university education in modern society. Editors Elizabeth Kiss and J. Peter Euben survey the history of ethics in higher education, then engage with provocative recent writings by Stanley Fish in which he argues that universities should not be involved in moral education. Stanley Hauerwas responds, offering a theological perspective on the university’s purpose. Contributors look at the place of politics in moral education; suggest that increasingly diverse, multicultural student bodies are resources for the teaching of ethics; and show how the debate over civic education in public grade-schools provides valuable lessons for higher education. Others reflect on the virtues and character traits that a moral education should foster in students—such as honesty, tolerance, and integrity—and the ways that ethical training formally and informally happens on campuses today, from the classroom to the basketball court. Debating Moral Education is a critical contribution to the ongoing discussion of the role and evolution of ethics education in the modern liberal arts university. Contributors. Lawrence Blum, Romand Coles, J. Peter Euben, Stanley Fish, Michael Allen Gillespie, Ruth W. Grant, Stanley Hauerwas, David A. Hoekema, Elizabeth Kiss, Patchen Markell, Susan Jane McWilliams, Wilson Carey McWilliams, J. Donald Moon, James Bernard Murphy, Noah Pickus, Julie A. Reuben, George Shulman, Elizabeth V. Spelman

Download or read book U S China Strategic Relations and Competitive Sports written by David Lai and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates cultural influences of competitive sports on U.S. and Chinese strategic thinking and tactical behavior. Most competitive sports owe their origins to human fighting. Although they are “ritualized contests,” competitive sports have retained many aspects of human warfare, especially the use of strategy and tactics that moves human contest beyond military clashes to the subjugation of opponents without bloodshed. Cultural influences usually go unnoticed. Indeed, Washington often conducts foreign affairs like football games without knowing that is the case. Likewise, Beijing moves in Weiqi style subconsciously. This book uncovers these influences.

Download or read book Understanding the Dark Side of Life written by Joseph Lee Jerido and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time has come! In an age when the practice of evil is encouraged and corruption is steady on the rise one could lose all hope. Are you ready to experience life as it has been planned for you and your family? You’ve waited for this moment, now it’s your time to move forward towards your future, filled with the promises of God. This is your season to receive your blessings, and you deserve the best. Get ready for a new life experience; forget about your past, because a fresh help is coming from above! * The sufferings of life are incomprehensible, yet the revelation of truth demonstrates God’s prosperous plan to help those who will believe and trust in Him. * What are your concerns today? Would you like to know the answers to your problems or possibly find a solution? * Do you understand why your mistakes and shortcomings can never hinder what is destined for you? * It is better to live and face tomorrow’s threats rather than to give up without learning the reason and purpose for your existence. * Have you accepted the reality that life offer choices that holds you responsible to determine which one is right or wrong? * Would you believe that there’s not a person alive who persists in error of spiritual truth and will not experience fate? * Though the atrocities and troubles of life have made a common crisis in our times, the manifestation of your destiny still awaits you. This book blazes through the dark pathways of life, explaining the reasons why men, women, boys and girls, all suffer under the avarice of sin and its consequences. Nothing should be more satisfying than understanding the reason behind some of life’s most unexplainable experiences. While reading, you’ll be amazed at what you didn’t know and how it will assist you in triumphing over your struggles and challenges in life. Understanding the Dark Side of Life,It’s Powers, Pleasures, and Purposes! Joseph Jerido

Download or read book Sid Hartman s Great Minnesota Sports Moments written by Sid Hartman and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary StarTribune sportswriter Sid Hartman draws on his six decades in the thick of Minnesota sports action to give readers a vivid picture of the many thrilling moments throughout the years. From George Mikan’s Minneapolis Lakers to the NFC championships of the Minnesota Vikings, from legendary local sports icons such as Bernie Bierman, Harmon Killebrew, and Fran Tarkenton to latter-day celebrities like Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss, from Gopher hockey to the legendary Minnesota Twins' World Series Championships, from the North Stars to the Wild - here are the stories and people that have defined Minnesota sports. Observed with Hartman's unique blend of insight, acumen, and wit that have delighted and enlightened—and occasionally outraged—Minnesota’s legions of sports fans, this collection of Minnesota moments and eras is the ultimate edition for any true sports fan from the land of 10,000 lakes. Features photos from the archives of the StarTribune throughout the book.

Download or read book Ego Vs Soul in Sports written by Ken Reed and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine. Imagine the world of sports without ego. No more trashtalking, showboating, cheating, cheap shots, or running up the score. No more wackadoo parents and coaches ruining youth sports. No more prima donna athletes with an inflated view of their own importance. The win-at-all-costs mentality? Gone. The me-first athlete? History. Greedy owners that put their wallets ahead of whats best for the game? Bye-bye. As John Lennon once sang, Imagine . . . Sports have always brought out the best and worst in people. One of the compelling aspects of sports is that character is openly on display. Problem is, the ugly side of sports is getting way too loud these days. The ego in sports has run amok. And as the ego takes center stage, win-at-all-costs (WAAC) and profit-at-all-costs (PAAC) mentalities and behaviors begin to dominate. Things like sportsmanship start to take a backseat. Nevertheless, despite all the ego- and greed-based negativity in todays sports world, there are still some pearls out there, little stories in the back of the sports section that stir the soul. While too many sports center headlines bring forth feelings of shame, its the snippets about obscure athletes that bless us with shining examples of the human spirit and give us reason for hope. This is a book of short essays about sport at its best and sport at its worst. Hopefully, the book is somewhat entertaining and, occasionally, even enlightening. Ultimately, however, the books goal is to inspire those who love sports to find a way to make the sports world a better place to be. And that means a place with a lot less ego and a lot more soul. Because in the big picture, it really is about how you play the game.