United States Sports Academy - "America's Sports University"

Alcohol and other drug use
by college athletes have received increased attention in recent
years. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship
of collegiate athletes and non-athletes drinking patterns to
those of generic alcoholism. The findings revealed a large portion
of the college sample, both athlete and non-athlete, reported
alcohol dependency as indicated by the scores of the Michigan
Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST). Additionally, a significant
difference was found to exist between males and females with
respect to their scores on the MAST.

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Data from the 1997-1998 National
Basketball Association (NBA) regular season were analyzed to
determine factors that best predicted success, as measured by
winning percentage. A total of 20 variables were examined. A
multiple regression analysis revealed that field goal conversion
percentage was the best predictor of success, explaining 61.4%
of the variance in winning percentage. The average three-point
conversion percentage of the opposing teams explained a further
18.9% of the variance. These two variables combined explained
80.3% of the variance in winning percentage. The finding pertaining
to field goal conversion percentage suggest that the attainments
of the offense are more important than are the defensive attainments
in predicting the success levels of NBA teams. These and other
implications are discussed.

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INTRODUCTION
Significant advances in surgical reconstruction of the anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) have been made since Jones' described
open reconstruction with the central one-third patellar tendon
in 1963.29 Advancements in technology, arthroscopic instrumentation,
and surgical skills have decreased surgical morbidity while improving
functional outcome.5,
23 Continued technological
and surgical improvements in the 1990's eventually enabled surgeons
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INTRODUCTION

In this Olympic year it is appropriate to consider the roles
that sport play in our societies. While the natural focus of
attention associated with an Olympiad is on "the elite"
of sport, we as administrators in the profession cannot lose
sight of the fact that sport is truly an activity for everyone
in society. Thus it is also appropriate that the focus of this
conference is on sport and social inclusion which is really what
SPORT FOR ALL should be all about.

I have been asked to address
the topic of the application of technology to sports equipment.
This is difficult to do in 30 minutes but I will attempt to provide
an overview of how technology is changing the nature of sport.
The discussion of the application of technology in the world
of sport can be done in two broad areas: