Biomechanics of the Tennis Serve
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A 4 page paper discussing the kinesiology and the mechanics of the tennis serve, with particular attention given to the muscles used and their type of contraction during use; as well as prevention of injury. The paper discusses positioning of the trunk prior to impact as an effective means of avoiding shoulder injury. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSbioTenSrvs.rtf

Black Sprinters And Performance
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A 15 page literature review that is developed to support the thesis that there are racially specific physiological differences between black and white sprinters that impact athlete performance. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Sprint.wps

Bodybuilding vs Casual Weight Lifting / The Creation of a Subculture
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This 20 page paper considers the issue of whether bodybuilding has actually become a subculture in the United States. This paper presents a proposal for a research study and outlines the current literature reflecting the differences between bodybuilders and casual weight lifters as a means of supporting the hypothesis of the developed bodybuilding subculture. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Bodybu.wps