Today is a crisp morning in October just like every other morning lately. The weather is not too bitter but it’s chilly enough to have the heat on. It is Friday, October 29th, 2010. I’m getting ready for school right now and I’m psyched for the middle school dance tonight! As a 6th grader, I’m exhilarated for my first dance. After I finish showering and get dressed, I straighten my hair in my bathroom. My brother Tanner, who is a sophomore, stills wistfully into my room and asks if I have any orange
think about the risks a child is put at when they do not learn to swim. Drowning seems like a form of death that you rarely hear about but it is a major horror that too many children must face. Childhood drowning is a major problem in the United States and many actions can be taken to decrease this risk. Not only having swim lessons more available but also lowering the cost of swim lessons will aid the risk of childhood drownings. Creating programs that allow children to learn to swim at a
Ever since Friedrich Ludwig Jahn first brought gymnastics to the United States in the early 19th century, America has been obsessed with different and intriguing ways to workout. Every few years new workout trends start and take the entire nation by storm. These exercise workouts are interesting because not only are they fun, but they also describe the state America was in when they were made. High Intensity Interval Training is the next instalment in this long line of exercise workouts. Its inexpensive
many transgender students across the nation. Many argue that the law should not protect transgender students from discrimination, whereas others state that transgender students should indeed be protected. Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 addresses the topic of gender discrimination. It specifically states that “"no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education
taking action are working out at a gym, and plastic surgery. In an article titled “Why We Sign Up For Gym Memberships But Never Go To The Gym”, Stacie Smith writes that a gym named Planet Fitness charges "between $10 and $20 per month" with on "average, 6500 members per gym. Most of the gyms can hold around 300 people. Planet Fitness can do this because it knows that members won't show up". Basically, the gym knows that most people will put off going to the gym, or will start to give up on it and
The objective of this experiment was to determine whether or not the ramps at the Sequoyah High School met the qualifications of the American Disability Act, which is enacted to ensure the safety and protection of disabled people in the United States by taking extra measures in public places, such as installation of ramps In the experiment, one person put the laser at the top of the ramps, making sure it was level. Another person then took a meter stick, and measured where the laser light hit
The Gory State of the South Bronx An area associated with lots of social problems, with over half of the population living below the poverty line, the South Bronx has become a community that people associate with prostitution, crime, and poverty. With two (2) juvenile detention centers, fifteen (15) waste transfer stations, and four (4) jails, the plan of the government to build a new jail in Hunts Point is most strange and unwelcome at that. “The city’s Economic Development Corporation is negotiating
children are at risk for a variety of health issues that are preventable. The estimated 9 million overweight children, including 4.5 million obese children, are at risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, asthma, and other pulmonary diseases, high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, stroke, and other chronic illnesses (Weiting 545.) This growing epidemic of overweight and obese children as well as teenagers must be stopped. It is up to us as parents, family members, caregivers, and medical
It should not. So if all of the above examples fit into the same amount of athleticism as other sports, why is cheerleading not considered a sport? If the courts were to rule cheerleading as a sport, how would they go about it? Should all-star and school cheerleading be voted a sport? Should none of it? The answer to this is all-star cheerleading should be ruled as not only a sport, but also as a varsity sport. Competitive and collegiate cheerleading should be ruled as a sport because of the danger
protect United States, protect vital national interests, and to achieve national military responsibilities (United States Army, n.d). The members of the U.S Army share the same objective, which makes them a subculture. Here some background information on the U.S Army. The United States military is consistent of five branches Army, Navy, Air force, Coast Guard, and Marines. Although, there is a lot of similarities between all five of the branches there is also a lot of differences. The United States
seen today? Obesity is one of the largest health problems Americans are currently facing. It can lead to many baleful complications, including heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, cancer, mobility issues, high blood pressure, bullying, and lack of self-esteem. According to the CDC, about 17% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 are obese, and 30% are overweight. In adults, around 70% are overweight and 30% are obese. Nevertheless, our nation’s public schools are continuously promoting virulent
cheering for there college or high school team. They will be on the side of the field cheering on their team and cheering up the people who are watching the game and the students. Sideline cheering is mostly for football and basketball games. Sideline cheerleading does pretty much everything like competitive cheerleading, which is stunting, tumbling, dance, and jumps but they just don’t compete against anyone. Another form of cheerleading is competitive. This is where All-Star gyms compete against each other
can dance." The Sydney Morning Herald. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2013 . "SBRnet | Sport Business Research Network." SBRnet | Sport Business Research Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2013. . Barnes PM, Schoenborn CA. Physical activity among adults: United States, 2000. Advance data from vital and health statistic; no. 333. Hyattsville, Maryland: National Center for Health Statistic. 2003. Kilpatrick, Marcus, Edward Hebert, and John Bartholomew. "College Students' Motivation for Physical Activity: Differentiating
for disruption." On April 23, 1968, this American Student movement culminated at Columbia University. Students on Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus gathered to oppose an institution they viewed as racist, imperialistic, and authoritarian; the school represented the old order of society that still dominated American institutions. Students angry with Columbia’s connection to the Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA), its aggressive, even racist expansion techniques, and the administration’s authoritarian
Introduction What is the NBA? The NBA is the National Basketball Association. This is one of the most popular sports in the United States. The NBA is a career where players can be paid millions of dollars playing the sport they love. There are many aspects of the NBA. This paper will fill one's mind if they wish to know more about the sport of basketball. History Basketball has evolved into the fantastic sport that people know today. But, who invented basketball, and when was the first game
Food advertisements, soft drinks, the growth of fast food restaurants, and the increase in portion sizes at cheaper prices are the changes that negatively influence the United States in term of health problems. Over the past few decades, obesity has been the main nutritional problem and has become one of the most critical health concerns in America. According to recent statistics, approximately one third of American adults are obese in which they have a body mass index (BMI which can be calculated
that are not offered to women (Lyras). Title IX is a portion included in the Education Amendments of 1972 that was signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon. This Title IX act is intended to stop sexual discrimination and it states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance…” This act has had a major impact
the past decade, food prices have doubled due to rising fuel cost and inflection. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program most common known as food stamps are most popular benefit among the low income Americas. Food stamp recipients has hit record high in the recent years, and roughly 40 million Americans received food stamps benefits. Recipients can purchase their food from stores by using EBT debit card which most stores accept. Tobacco, alcohol, lottery, and prepared food are exceptional when
Creatine and Ephedrine Bill Romanowski, Shannon Sharpe, and Mark McGwire, are just a few of the professional athletes that use and endorse fitness supplements such as Androstendione, Creatine, and other products. Every on camera interview that you see Shannon Sharpe he is wearing an EAS mock turtleneck. EAS is one of the leading manufacturers of Creatine and other supplements. The hottest supplement in Hollywood is Ephedrine; an herbal based drug designed to increase fat loss. Why do so many athletes
American life is quick paced and busy. Americans want quick reliable transportation, quick internet connection, quick money, quick healing, quick weight loss, quick energy, and even quick service from the restaurants they eat out at. When a busy person is looking for a quick, easy food, fast food is usually the best option. The main food at a fast food restaurant is usually a burger and French fries. Fast foods restaurants are popular in America because they are inexpensive and served very quickly