Category: Athletes

Abstract Athletes have struggled over the years with the pressure of having to deliver results in competition during crunch time. Many have succeeded, and many have failed. It is not uncommon for superstar athletes to fail and continue to see success during the course of their career. Take Michael Jordan for example, he missed over…

The consensus statement (2016) defines PFP as pain presenting behind or around the kneecap that is provoked by at least one activity that stresses the PFJ while weight-bearing on a flexed knee. The aggravating activities include: climbing stairs, squatting, running and jumping. However, the term PFP was previously used interchangeably with chondromalacia patellae, but the…

Supplementation is a constantly evolving and controversial topic in the sports world. With more and more companies jumping on opportunities to release the best athletic supplements, it has become riskier than ever to start new diets of these powders, foods and liquids. Supplementation is largely lacking in regulation and research due to the rapid influx…

Abstract The purpose of this term paper is to prevent the usage of steroids. Steroids are organic substances like hormones and cholesterol used to build up the body and increase its work. It was first used by athletes who wanted to increase their performance in the game. They were first used in 1860s. It leads…

Gender pay gap in general The gender pay gap and equal pay are phrases that are commonly used by the current generation; on tv, in papers and most prominently in the workplace. But do people really understand what these phrases mean? The gender pay gap or gender wage gap is the average difference between the…

Introduction Motivation is a critical determinant of adherence to a training programme, as well as performance success, within any sport context (Roberts & Treasure, 2018). While motivational antecedents are highly variable between individuals, some consistent trends have been demonstrated in the literature that can be used to guide coaches motivational strategies to encourage athletes to…

Every sports fan wants to see a fair contest when watching two people, or two teams battle it out. But when some athletes secretly take steroids, it gives them a very unfair advantage. As an athlete, taking steroids is not the smartest decision to make on the fact that if the word gets out to…

Though retired after an illustrious 20-year career, the five-time NBA champion’s stats off the court just keep on growing. Kobe Bryant’s kids and wife make the nuclear Bryant family a tribe of six. With such a household, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is almost qualified to have his very own basketball team! Since his retirement,…

Introduction In 2009, The retired Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt broke the world record for the fastest 100 meters sprint at the World Athletic Championships in Berlin. He is the only person to ever sprint a recorded 100 meters under 9.6 seconds. The reason this is fascinating to me is because, I have been running track…

LeBron James, often thought to be the greatest basketball player of all time, can be recognized by the majority of the people around the globe. However, when Elena Delle Donne is mentioned most ponder with a confused look wondering: Who is she? What does she do? This is a common occurrence in society as sports…