Research Topic Ideas: Sports


Instructions

If you are interested in one of these topics for your research project,
make a choice:

  • Focus on one of the specific questions listed
  •  OR
  • Focus on the topic, with the questions helping guide your research
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      Recruitment of college athletes
    What are some incentives for athletes to attend particular colleges?
    How are academic standards changed for athlete recruitment?
    What differences are there in the recruitment of male and female athletes?

    *image coutesy of www.athleticrecruit.com

      Salaries of professional athletes
    What are considerations for determining the salary of an athlete?
    How do player salary strikes affect sports?
    How do salaries compare from one sport to another?

    *image coutesy of www.podcastdirectory.com

      Shoes for athletes
    What are differences in shoes from one sport to another?
    What are some recent innovations in sports shoes?
    How is technology being used in sports shoes?

    *image coutesy of www.runningfree.com

      Sports and marketing
    How is the field of sports impacted by companies subsidizing stadiums?
    What are implications of high schools selling sports field sign space to companies?
    Is it true that it is generally accepted for athletes to be in commercials, but not to be social activists?

    *image coutesy of www.minorleagueballparks.com

        
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    last updated 05/14/2007