Essays on Sport

    Student athletes can be the heart and soul of colleges with top-rated teams. Examples of such schools are UCLA, USC and Notre Dame.  Students are often recruited from their high schools, and later recruited to play professional sports. In order to recruit these athletes to formulate the best teams, schools need to have something…

What are the facts, sentiments, and resources about sexism in athletics that address antique inquiries about gender issues in organized athletic. Some people talk about, argument and on occasion fight about sexism in athletics with inquiries like: who is better, work forces or adult females, or if a adult females should play on a work…

Exhibit 1 Income Statement 200X 200Z Sales (all on credit) $1,500,000 $2,160,000 Cost of goods sold 950,000 1,300,000 Gross profit 550,000 860,000 Selling and administrative expense* 380,000 590,000 Operating profit 170,000 270,000 Interest expense 30,000 85,000 Net income before taxes 140,000 185,000 Taxes 46,120 64,850 Net income $ 93,880 $ 120,150 Shares 40,000 47,000 Earnings…

Water sports have been enjoyed for centuries, providing both enjoyment and thrill. Humans have always had a fascination with conquering water – exploring its depths, gliding across its surface with vehicles, and using its resistance to improve physical fitness. Water serves as the backdrop for remarkable yet ordinary events worldwide. With water covering 75% of…

Can you imagine receiving a brand new Mustang as a gift from your parents at the age of 16? Driving at a speed of approximately 25 miles per hour, you manage to attract everyone’s gaze without breaking the speed limit. Additionally, as an unforeseen delight, a soft breeze gently tousles your hair while you hover…

Introduction In the early 1900’s many people were strongly opposed to woman taking part in competitive sport as it was feared that it would make them less feminine. Just over one hundred years later women like Elana Meyer, Natalie du Toit and Caster Semenya have become household names in South Africa. Currently, in the game…

Pole Vaulting, a sport that dates back to 500 B.C., was not a part of the ancient Olympic games. However, it remains as one of the most fascinating events in track and field. From an audience perspective, the act of running and jumping with a pole seems simple. However, the truth is that mastering the…

James Francis Thorpe, also known as Wa-tho-huck meaning “bright future”, was born on May 22, 1887 in a small cabin in Oklahoma. Throughout his life, he excelled in multiple sports including football, baseball, and track and field. Thorpe is widely acknowledged as one of the most extraordinary athletes of the 20th century. In 1907, during…

Bill Thompson is the new manager of a retail sporting goods store in Vermont that is part of a national chain. Bill, who is 25 years old, has been working for the company for four years. Before his promotion he was the assistant manager for two years at a company store in Delaware. Last week…

Cricket is a widely enjoyed outdoor sport that offers both excitement and pleasure. While some individuals have the chance to play professional cricket, there are countless others who find joy in being spectators. Observing a cricket match provides leisure and fosters a sense of competition. At Karachi’s National Stadium, I witnessed an exhibition of immense…