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The Impact Of Asian Players On The Revenue Of Their Teams And Major League Baseball, Ji-Ho Kim
The Impact Of Asian Players On The Revenue Of Their Teams And Major League Baseball, Ji-Ho Kim
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of Asian players, especially those from South Korea and Japan, on revenue changes of the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball (MLB).
To gather data, the directors of Asian baseball operations from the Seattle Mariners, LA Dodgers and MLB were contacted via e-mail and telephone. In addition, two journalists from the sports industry and two experts from the baseball industry were contacted via e-mail. Further, data showing MLB's and teams' revenue sources from Japan and South Korea were collected from several sports websites.
To investigate the impact …
Comparison Of Body Composition Assessment Techniques In Older Adults, Rebekah Ann Wilson
Comparison Of Body Composition Assessment Techniques In Older Adults, Rebekah Ann Wilson
Masters Theses
Body composition is an important measurement for health assessments in older adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate percent body fat (%BF) estimations in older adults by the Tanita, a two-compartment model (Siri 2-C) and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) compared to a three-compartment model (Lohman 3-C). Fifty-two females and fifty men between the ages of 54 and 75y volunteered for the study. The estimate of % BF from the Tanita was measured using the ‘adult’ mode. The Bod Pod was used to determine body density (Db) for the 2-C and 3-C. DXA was used to …
Perception And Prevalence Of The Hostile Environment In Athletic Training, Leah S. Gagnon
Perception And Prevalence Of The Hostile Environment In Athletic Training, Leah S. Gagnon
Masters Theses
The profession of athletic training has continued to emerge as a profession for both men and women over the last 50 years. The nature of the profession and the environment in which it exists may lead to sexual harassment by coaches, athletes/clients, administration, or other certified athletic trainers (ATC's). The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of sexual harassment, the prevalence of sexual harassment, and mechanisms in place to prevent sexual harassment in three professional environments of athletic training: college/university, high school, and sports medicine clinic.
The Modified VELMAC Sexual Harassment Questionnaire was distributed via email to …