Category: Kinesiology

* Term Paper Topic:  Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)
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Term Paper: Every slice of sports content we read, watch, and listen to can be an opportunity to evaluate
ethics and ethical behavior. By this, I mean that ethical issues are constantly emerging as players, coaches,
sporting companies, organizations and fans make decisions related to sports.3
One of the best ways to gain a grasp of these ethical issues is by actually researching these topics, discussing
them and allowing others to read your thoughts. In this class you’ll be asked to ‘publish’ your own ‘articles’
on sports ethics.
You’ll use your own understanding of ethical systems and moral dilemmas in sports to produce analysis
and criticism concerning happenings within the sports ethics landscape, which are relevant to the content of this
course. Each student will be required to develop a proposal, rough draft, and final draft of their ‘articles’ (due
dates are listed on the week’s ‘notes’ in the course schedule), in which they will identify a
topic germane to the field of sports ethics, take a stance on that ethical dilemma, and persuade their
readers that they, in fact, hold the ‘correct’ position.
I expect a rather thorough analysis and critique of issues and developments relevant to sports, ethics, and
society. A more detailed description of what I’m looking for from your term papers, including a rubric, will
be provided on Canvas. Long story short…this should be an exercise in developing your sense of how
ethics and morality operate in your lives, in sports, and in your future careers, as well as honing your
writing and argumentative skills in the process. Have fun with this project, and let your passion guide your
research.
*****THE TERM PAPER MUST BE FROM THE PROPOSAL WHICH I UPLOADED INTO THE FILES.*****

Reply to each of my peers I list below. It could be simple but keep it relevant. 
What Did You Learn (Chapters 1-6, Unit 1)?
Reply from Marco Lopez
Chapter 1: Critical thinking is not simply thinking, negative thinking, or creative thinking. This key concept really stuck with me because it shows a deeper level of thinking in which you really have to devote your time and efforts in order to find a solution. 
Chapter 2: Ethical decision making was a huge concept because I really liked the fact that people made decisions based on their beliefs and what they thought was right or wrong in certain situations. 
Chapter 3: Organizational strategies like identifying goals and objectives. I personally think that a big part of success comes from having clean goals and little by little reaching them. Objectives play a huge part as well because it’s usually never an easy path to reach your goals, and you will be tested along the way with multiple objectives. 
Chapter 4: Leadership was a key concept that stood out to me because in every sport there are leaders. The concept of leadership is so intriguing because every leader has their method of success, and although sometimes they are questionable methods, they work. 
Chapter 5: Sexism in a sport really stood out to me because to this day, we have certain sports in which female competitors are very rare even though they would like to participate. That is because the “norm” is for all males to play which I feel like is unfair. 
Chapter 6: Gathering information really stood out to me because it plays a huge part in managerial skills. Managers should make decisions based off certain things like players attitude, how they work with teammates, and how they perform in certain situations. 
Reply from Chase Grosfeld
Chapter 1:
– The concept of sport management being multifaceted and encompassing various disciplines such as marketing, finance, and human resources management was an “a-ha moment” for me.
– Understanding the historical evolution of sport management and how it has grown into a distinct field was enlightening.
Chapter 2:
– Learning about the different types of sport organizations, including professional, amateur, and recreational, made me realize the diversity within the sports industry.
– Understanding the significance of governance structures in sport organizations and their impact on decision-making processes was eye-opening.
Chapter 3:
– Exploring the role of leadership in sport organizations and how effective leadership can drive success was insightful.
– Understanding the importance of organizational culture and its influence on employee behavior and performance was a key takeaway for me.
Chapter 4:
– Learning about the various functions of management, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling, provided a comprehensive understanding of managerial roles in sport organizations.
– Understanding the difference between managers and leaders and how they complement each other in achieving organizational goals was a valuable insight.
Chapter 5:
– Exploring the principles of organizational behavior and how they apply to sport organizations helped me understand the dynamics of employee behavior and motivation.
– Learning about the importance of diversity and inclusion in sport organizations and how they contribute to organizational effectiveness was an important takeaway.
Chapter 6:
– Understanding the principles of strategic management in sport organizations and how they contribute to long-term success was a significant learning point.
– Learning about the process of strategic planning and how it helps organizations align their resources with their goals was enlightening.
4 Aspects of Professional Sport
Reply from Oscar Avalos
Professional sports differ from other industries in several ways:
1.  Labor Management relations: regulates contracts of athletes, coaches, and other faculty members and ensures they are being treated fairly   
Emphasis on Performance and Interdependence: Success in professional sports is highly dependent on individual and team performance, with tangible outcomes such as wins, losses, and statistics. In professional sports, teams and players are competitors on the field but rely on each other to sustain the league or sport. This interdependence means that while teams compete, they must also cooperate to maintain the integrity and viability of the league, through agreements on rules, schedules, and revenue sharing.
Shorter Career Lifespan and Free Agency: Athletes typically have limited years to compete at a high level due to physical demands, making career longevity shorter than in many other professions. Because of short careers the creation of free agency gives every team an opportunity to develop and grow with other clubs or franchises. This allows rebuilding teams and restructuring contracts.
Athlete Branding and Endorsements: Professional athletes often build personal brands that attract lucrative endorsement deals, leveraging their fame and influence beyond their sporting careers. With endorsements, this gives the leagues and teams profit and gain coverage towards the club or franchise. 
Reply from Walter Pinto
The 4 main aspects of professional sport that make it unique to other industries are it’s marketing, financial structures, careers involved, and sport as a social institution. In what other industry can the careers of so many be affected by immediate results that are ultimately out of your control. Sure a coaching staff can condition you to become faster and stronger, and build on your technique, but ultimately the results of a few athletes can make or break a season. Your facing other teams that are also on top of their game, and losing isn’t necessarily down to a lack of preparation. It’s due to a number of tangibles and non-tangibles, something even as luck on a single shot, basket or touchdown can change the face of an organization over night. Specifically in football, you will notice how hard it is to maintain a managing position for more than a season. 

For this assignment, you are to conduct a thorough exploration of a specific topic related to childhood obesity. This may revolve around a discussed line of research, a policy intervention, a novel evaluation technique, or a comorbidity. Please select from this list of potential topics provided below.
Clinical Severity of Childhood Obesity
Screening of Childhood Obesity New Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Strategy/Strategies for Combating Stigma
Intergenerational Transmission of Obesity
Linking Childhood Obesity to T2DM, PCOS, Heart Disease, or another condition
Interventions Addressing Schools Interventions Addressing Home Life
Interventions Targeting the Built Environment
Deep Dive into an Anti-Obesity Pharmaceutical or Surgical Technique
Instructions
Your task is to carry out a comprehensive literature review of your chosen topic and compile your findings into a 20 slide powerpoint presentation.
Your presentation should be organized into the following segments:
What is known? Begin by providing a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge base around your chosen topic. Present the current facts, understandings, and consensus in the field.
Why do we know it? Discuss the supporting evidence and research studies that have led to the current understanding of the topic. Include key studies, researchers, or methodologies that have contributed to this knowledge.
What remains unknown? Identify and discuss gaps in the current understanding or limitations in the existing research. What questions remain unanswered? What areas require further exploration?
How does it change the outlook and/or perception of childhood obesity? Finally, discuss the implications of your findings for the overall understanding, perception, or treatment of childhood obesity. How does this knowledge contribute to our approach to managing, preventing, or understanding childhood obesity?

This research project culminates in the submission of a research paper, presented in APA 7th edition format. Each student must submit their own paper to Canvas (convert from Word to PDF before submitting to preserve your formatting).
Within the paper, there are several sections which are written and graded as a group. These group elements contribute 40% of the assignment grade and are the:
– Abstract
– Method
– Results
The individual sections contribute 60% of the assignment grade and are the:
– Title page
– Introduction
– Discussion – References The group sections are expected to be the same between group members. However, the individual portions are to be written individually and should not be the same between group members. Checklist
Requirement
Description
Points possible
Points awarded
Group grade
Abstract
Is the Abstract appropriately formatted?
Does the Abstract concisely/effectively summarize the study (~1-2 sentences per section)?
10
Method section
Is there a participant section which includes the total amount of participants, descriptive statistics, general descriptors, group assignment, and recruitment strategies?
Is there a design section which provides an overview of how the study was setup? Is there a procedure section which describes all equipment and procedures in detail? Is the method replicable based on the description?
Are the statistical analyses and alpha level clearly stated in a Data Analysis section?
10
Design
Does the design effectively test the hypothesis? Were efforts made to control for extraneous variables (this should be made abundantly clear in the Method section)?
5
Data Analysis
Are the data well organized (in the Excel Portfolio)?
Was the correct analysis performed for the descriptive and inferential statistics?
5
Results
Are the results organized around testing the hypothesis?
Is there a text section which highlights the findings of the study through descriptive and inferential statistics and refers to tables/charts/figures?
Is there a table/chart/figure which is appropriately formatted and supports the text?
10
Individual grade
Formatting/Editing
To what extent are there grammatical/formatting errors throughout the paper?
Does the paper appear to have been edited/reviewed prior to submission?
5
Title page
Does the page follow APA 7thformatting?
5
Introduction
Does the information begin broad (regarding the variables of interest) and gradually narrow in scope to the purpose of the current study?
Do the paragraphs transition from one idea to another/have clear topic sentences?
Is a clear need for the study established?
Are there references (with in-text citations) to support claims made throughout the Introduction?
Is the purpose/hypothesis clearly stated at the end?
20
Discussion
Are the purpose/hypothesis of the study restated at the start of the section?
Are the key results of the current study as they relate to the hypothesis discussed? Are there references to previous studies/findings (with in-text citations) when discussing the findings of the current study?
Are limitations of the current study and suggestions for future research clearly presented?
Are implications of the findings clearly presented?
20
References
Are there at least 10 references?
Are these references cited in the paper? Is the References appropriately formatted according to APA 7th edition?
10

Do discussion boards 3-5 & 7 for my “Internship Course” on the CSUEB Canvas class website: www.csueastbay.edu/online/CanvasLogin
Username: da8875
Password: save35%@POAX!!!
Then go to “Modules” and then DB 3-5 & 7 need to be completed. Please also respond to 2 classmates PER DB, so altogether 2 classmates for 4 DB=8 classmates you should be responding to. Just write feedback and any positive criticism about what you liked about their post or what you think they need to work on when writing their post. You can write anything about their internship experience too. 
For my posts, you’ll need to refer to this information: 
I worked at Vibrantcare Rehabiliation as a physical therapy aide.
I assisted the physical therapists with healing clients by teaching them exercises to help them recover their conditions, performed electrical stim and placed ice or heat on certain patients, cleaned the clinic, ensured that all the equipment was put back in its rightful place and also did the laundry.
I also multitasked as a receptionist.
I dealt with the patient’s insurances, authorizations for getting more appointments approved, discharging patients no longer needed physical therapy, arrived patients on the online schedule when they came to their appointment, collected copays, created new patient’s paperwork, scanned the new patient’s photo IDs, insurance cards and new patient paperwork on their first appointment, pulled patients charts for the next day’s appointment schedule, did patients reports, and contacted new patients to recommend physical therapy at our clinic.”
I will also provide a sample of my discussion board posts so that you can get information out of that. You may use them but please put all your discussion board posts into your own words and elaborate more on your own knowledge please! Thank you and good luck! 🙂 
When finish the initial posts, I can submit the posts online then I can provide the peers responses as a sample too if needed because I am unable to see my peers responses until I post my initial response. Thank you! 

Prepare for and complete an oral presentation of your findings to an audience of faculty and students. This should last between 15 and 30 minutes. It should be formatted as an explanation of each of the subspecialties and then using some of the research articles you used in your papers to provide detailed examples of treatment interventions investigated and their outcomes. Inclusion of information from the interviews may also be used. This will need to be scheduled in the second half of April.
The idea is to provide an explanation of the role of the PT in each of the 5 different subdisciplines. Key information would be a problem each type of patient has, what the therapeutic activity is, how the PT accomplishes that, and how effective it is based on the results of a study on that treatment. In other words, the therapeutic activity would be reinforced by a research article you used. You don’t need all 5 articles from each topic. Just choose one (two at most) that helps you make your point. A little explanation of the methods of the study will also help provide context to the results. Lastly, a little about what the subject of your interview says about research from a student’s perspective will help round out the presentation.
the 5 subdisciplines are ( Neurological Rehabilitation,  Acute Care Inpatient Hospital Rehabilitation, Burn and Woundcare Rehabilitation, Pediatrics Rehabilitation,  Homecare Rehabilitation)

This is an opportunity to delve deeper into a structured inequality or health disparity among a specific population group. 
The final paper should skillfully incorporate the research from the annotated bibliography into a coherent and streamlined discussion.
Additional research not included in the annotated bibliography may be required to provide a more in-depth and complete paper. All the of evidence for this paper should behigh-quality, peer-reviewed sources. 
Criteria for evaluation will include: 1) content and organization, 2) integration of relevant academic sources, 3) writing clarity, and 4) originality and creativity.
Requirements 
Title page – no running head
Here is a link to the APA Title page format for student papers https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/title-page
5-7 double-spaced pages – minimum 5 complete pages. This page requirement does not include the title or reference pages. 
12 pt. Font, 1-inch margins. 
Be written in narrative, paragraph format with an introduction (click on the link for How to Write an Introduction) summarizing what you will discuss,the body of the paper should be devoted to explaining the topic’s main points, and a conclusion paragraph (click on the link for How to Write a Conclusion) recapping and analyzing what you said. 
A well-constructed conclusion wraps up the paper in a neat, tidy package. This is not the time to introduce new ideas. The thesis sentence should be rephrased with a more profound understanding. The supporting sentences should summarize and wrap up the main points, and the closing sentence should bring the paper to a logical conclusion. 
Scholarly papers are written from the 3rdperson perspective, do not use “I” “we” (first-person perspective), or “you” (second-person perspective), and the sources should be discussed in the past tense.
At least five different sources (Academic journals, textbook, and Government Websites)
A minimum of three primary sources are required (must be from peer-reviewed academic journals). 
Thesis and Dissertations are notappropriate resources for this paper. 
A maximum of two Secondary sources may used. Website sources should be high-quality and science-based such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Health Organization (WHO). 
APA format is required for ALL citations and reference list
Here is a link to the APA In-text citation formathttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_author_authors.html
Use the Articles in Periodicals APA format for the peer-reviewed articles in the reference list – even if you found the article on the web. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_articles_in_periodicals.html
APA website reference formathttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html
Paraphrase instead of using direct Quotations. 
Only use direct quotes when the information is exceptionally profound. If a direct quote is deemed necessary, include the page # in the citation.
Here is a link to direct quote citationshttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html
Examples: https://www.bibliography.com/apa/citations-for-quotes-in-apa-style/
If you are including exceptionally profound quotes, there can be be no more than 3 sentences in the entire paper. 
The paper must be an original work created for this class. Essays from previous classes or other courses will not be accepted.
Any instances of plagiarism will be adjudicated to the fullest extent.
Late papers will be penalized a grade step each day (i.e., B drops to B-).

using a word processor you will write up an evaluation of your research article using the prompts below. use each of the items (1-15) as sections with clear headings. each section will be written in paragraph form, double spaced, with clear, concise writing. DO NOT COPY THE AUTHORS WORDS! see rubric for specifics regarding breakdown of points.

Website: Canvas Login – CSUEB (csueastbay.edu) www.csueastbay.edu/online/CanvasLogin/
Log into this website and go to “Critical Issues of the Body” and find 3-7 articles that are on Canvas and follow directions listed below to complete the essay: 
FINAL ESSAY
First draft due for peer review on 11/29/22, 11:59pm
Final draft by 12/6/22, 11:59pm
100 points
NOTE: Before starting to write anything, make sure you outline your answers to these questions in bullet point form or using a visual word map (it helps to use a big piece of paper or a blackboard here). Then, discuss your ideas with a friend, classmate, family member, or colleague before re-organizing the outline for your paper.
PROMPT
Explanation of Issues
Using your own definitions of the body, mind, spirit, and soul (Unit 1), and using your self-perception of your body at the beginning of the class as a baseline for comparison, critically reflect on how your views on the body changed/stayed the same throughout this course.
This essay should be at least 2000 words, 12 point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced. No late submissions will be accepted.
Statement of Position
Make sure your paper is organized around a clear thesis.
Following are some questions that you should consider in the process of your critical reflection. You do NOT have address every single question listed here, but you should address enough of them to demonstrate not only your comprehension but also mastery of the ideas therein. Sample papers from former students, and which illustrate what I mean by comprehension and mastery, can be found under the appropriate link on Blackboard.
Use of Evidence
What course materials in this class spoke to you most, and why?
Given what you now know, what do you think the body means/symbolizes/signifies in society? In your own community, how do you see the body being used/abused and/or alienated from its “species essence” (Marx), and how can the body be a force for liberation from pain (Scarry) and the pursuit of a quality life (“flow”, Nakamura and Csikszentmihalyi)?
What do you think of the gendering (Fausto-Sterling, Wacquant, Knapp), racializing (Hartmann and Wiggins) and “disabling” (Wolff, Benshoff and Griffin, Rubin and Zupan), of bodies, as well as the future cyborg-ing of bodies? How do you think these different ways of understanding the bodies of others may impact your future professional practice, particularly in terms of the treatment of bodies?
Alternative Viewpoints
Choose at least 3 but no more than 7 course materials to draw on deeply to answer these questions and support your thesis. Next, in a “refuting the potential counterarguments” section of your paper, imagine how at least 2 contrasting theories might have impacted your definitions of body, mind, spirit, and soul and how your views have changed/stayed the same throughout the course. Why didn’t you choose these two contrasting theories? For example, if you chose to draw on Marxism, but didn’t draw on ideas of “flow”, say why/. How would your perspective be different if you had? Be explicit about what you are arguing against, and why.
Note: If you choose fewer sources, I will expect more depth than if you choose more sources. I grade primarily on how your paper coheres – that is, how each part of the paper fits with the other parts of the paper, not necessarily that you answered every question on this list.
Context, Assumptions
What assumptions did you have about the body, mind, spirit, and soul before you enrolled in this course? What assumptions do you make about the body, mind, spirit, and soul now that you have finished it? Now that the class has finished, and you have digested the course materials, how do you “see” the body, mind, spirit and soul, and how does that view compare to when you started the course?
Conclusions, implications and consequences
How did our history of the “normalized body” (Unit 2) impact your understandings and assumptions?
How did our cross-cultural and sociological studies (Unit 3) impact your understandings and assumptions?
How will you view your body, and the bodies of others, going forward? Will you take a more or less scientific perspective of the body, and why?
What does the expression “quality human body movement” mean to you now? What do you think future students in KIN 305 should know about the body, mind, spirit and soul, and what should know about this course?
Critical Thinking Rubric Approved by Academic Senate, March 2016
Description: Critical thinking is a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
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Explanation of issues
Explanation stated clearly and provides all relevant information necessary for full understanding.
Explanation stated less clearly and/or provides mostly relevant information necessary for full understanding.
Explanation stated provides some relevant information necessary for understanding.
Explanation too weak for necessary understanding or not provided.
Use of evidence
Provides sufficient information to support claims and conclusions made.
Provides some information to support claims and conclusions made.
Provides little information to support claims and conclusions made.
Lacks information to support claims and conclusions made.
Context, assumptions
Thoroughly analyzes strengths and weaknesses of one’s own and others’ assumptions; carefully evaluates influence of context.
Analyzes strengths and weaknesses of one’s own and others’ assumptions; evaluates context.
Minimally analyzes strengths and weaknesses of one’s own and others’ assumptions; minimally evaluates context.
Fails to analyze strengths and weaknesses of one’s own and others’ assumptions; does not evaluate context.
Alternative viewpoints
Carefully evaluates all relevant alternative viewpoints.
Evaluates most of the relevant alternative viewpoints.
Evaluates some of the relevant alternative viewpoints.
Evaluates little/none of the relevant alternative viewpoints.
Statement of position
States a clear position that is valid, original, and/or innovative, as appropriate.
States a relatively clear position that has some validity, originality and/or innovation, as appropriate.
States a position that lacks validity, originality, and/or innovation.
Does not state a position.
Conclusions, implications, and consequences
Conclusions, implications, and consequences flow from student’s analysis.
Conclusions, implications, and consequences generally flow from student’s analysis.
Conclusions, implications, and consequences minimally flow from student’s analysis.
Conclusions, implications, and consequences do not flow from student’s analysis.
THIS IS THE “INTERNSHIP” COURSE: Also, complete discussion boards 3-6 and respond to 2 other classmates responses based off of this information of me as a Physical Therapy aide at Vibrantcare Rehabilitation: 
I was a physical therapy aide at Vibrantcare Rehabilitation.
I assisted the physical therapists with healing clients by teaching them exercises to help them recover their conditions, performed electrical stim and placed ice or heat on certain patients, cleaned the clinic, ensured that all the equipment was put back in its rightful place and also did the laundry.
I also multitasked as a receptionist at Vibrantcare Rehabilitation. 
I dealt with the patient’s insurances, authorizations for getting more appointments approved, discharging patients no longer needed physical therapy, arrived patients on the online schedule when they came to their appointment, collected copays, created new patient’s paperwork, scanned the new patient’s photo IDs, insurance cards and new patient paperwork on their first appointment, pulled patients charts for the next day’s appointment schedule, did patients reports, and contacted new patients to recommend physical therapy at our clinic. 

DO NOT USE ANY AI TO WRITING THIS REPORT.
Formatting:
• 4-5 pages; typed; double spaced; 12-point font; Times New Roman; 1 inch margins
YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS FORMAT
Major headings:
• Introduction
o Introduce the research question
• Review of Literature
o Provide a literature review of the published research designed to answer the
research question
• Conclusions & Practical Application
o Provide an overview of the current consensus regarding the research question.
Provide practical application for students, practitioners, coaches, etc.
• References
o Properly reference each journal article referenced in the report.
Directions for References:
Utilizing credible resources is essential. This is NOT an opinion presentation. Only facts
supported by the scientific literature may be presented. Thus, your ENTIRE presentation should
be cited. Presentations without proper citations will be penalized.
At least 4 references are required from peer-reviewed professional journals. These
references must examine the efficacy of the supplement. Present only the most recent
human research (unless not applicable).
o Pubmed.com and scholar.google.com are recommended as search engines for a
database of journal articles.
Format for References (must be listed in the last slide of the presentation)
1. Author (Last Name, First and Middle Initial), Title (In Bold), Journal Name (Italics),
Volume: Pages, Year