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the high-speed thrill of downhill skiing, the punk styles of skateboarding, and the grace of ballet. That sport is snowboarding. Standing sideways on my snowboard, I love the thrill of gliding down mountain slopes at speeds up to 65 miles per hour.…

movements for analysis. The movements are the upward movement to extend the elbows and the return movement to the starting position. Movements to the upward position ØWrist and Hand ·Flexion (wrist and hand flexors have isometric contraction) …

levels of play. Successful athletes rely on practice and hard work to increase their skill, speed, power, and ability. However, some athletes resort to drugs to improve their performance on the field or the court. Anabolic Steroids are a common drug…

I believe that Racism, Sexism and Homophobia are important issues in sport. I mean, look around you. Almost everyday you hear about one of those issues from a friend, on the news, or even in the newspapers. All these aspects can create a huge problem…

its appearance, a rhythmic gymnast's routine is very complex. Once one understands the rules and regulations of building such a routine, one will appreciate viewing it much more, seeing not only the beauty of the sequence, but also the hard work that…

to surfing. There are many things to learn about surfing such as its history, surf gear, and safety hints.         Surfing is a water sport that involves planing, "in a controlled way," on the sloping portion of a wave as it moves toward shore.…

is significant in the way Americans go about their lives by providing entertainment, appealing to their needs, and testing their commitment. Sports were first designed only for entertainment values, but today, many people revolve their lives around…

as I approach my opponent. My enemy stands as a colossus although I know in my mind he is my only equal. The crowd grows louder as we step on our lines, and the only thought echoing through my mind is 'shoot for the leg!'. These are the happenings…

Asia. This a very interesting subject, and a very good report. It will describe martial arts and some types of martial arts. It will also say where they originated from.         The term 'martial arts' is a general term used to descri…

        If the colleges are going to pay their athletes, the pay shouldn't go over $50,000. I think some athletes might end up getting used to the real world if they had to manage large sums of money, to pay for their cars, college, and even…