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	Aesthetic appeal of sport - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The aesthetic appeal of sport is an intrinsic part of its appeal for participation, and one of the qualities which draws spectators.
		Ice skating and Tai chi for example are sports which come close to artistic spectacles in themselves: to watch these activities comes close to the experience of spectating at a ballet.
		The closeness of art and sport in these times was revealed by the nature of the Olympic Games which were celebrations of both sporting and artistic achievements, poetry scupture and architecture.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Aesthetic_appeal_of_sport (252 words)

	Sport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A sport consists of a physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these.
		Ice skating and Tai chi, for example, are sports that come close to artistic spectacles in themselves: to watch these activities comes close to the experience of spectating at a ballet.
		The closeness of art and sport in these times was revealed by the nature of the Olympic Games which, as we have seen, were celebrations of both sporting and artistic achievements, poetry, sculpture and architecture.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sport (1834 words)

	Aesthetic appeal of sport -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The aesthetic appeal of (An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition) sport is an intrinsic part of its appeal for participation, and one of the qualities which draws spectators.
		Similarly, there are other activities which have elements of sport and art in their execution, such as (Click link for more info and facts about performance art) performance art, (Click link for more info and facts about artistic gymnastics) artistic gymnastics, (Exercise that builds muscles through tension) Bodybuilding etcetera.
		The closeness of art and sport in these times was revealed by the nature of the (The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country) Olympic Games which were celebrations of both sporting and artistic achievements, poetry scupture and architecture.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/ae/aesthetic_appeal_of_sport.htm (198 words)

	Aestheticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Aesthetic movement is a loosely defined movement in art and literature in later nineteenth century Britain.
		Aestheticism had its forerunners in John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley, and among the Pre-Raphaelites.
		"Aesthetic" interiors were characterised by the use of such things as peacock feathers and blue-and-white china.
	www.kiwipedia.com /en/aesthetic-movement-1.html (382 words)

	Sporting Clube de Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sporting Clube de Portugal, often known outside Portugal as Sporting Lisbon, was established in 1902 as Sport Club de Belas, which became Campo Grande Sporting Club in 1904.
		Among Portuguese clubs, Sporting is currently the third club in the Portuguese overall championship.
		Sporting also is a major team in futsal, in which they won the league in 2003/2004.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sporting (195 words)

	Nationalism and sport See also sport conflict ethos of sport Soviet Union Cold War apartheid Montreal history of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Nationalism and sport are often intertwined, as sports provide a venue for symbolic competition between nations; sports competition often reflects national conflict, and in fact has often been a tool of diplomacy.
		The involvement of political goals in sport is seen by some as contrary to the fundamental ethos of sport being carried on for its own sake, for the enjoyment of its participants, but this involvement has been true throughout the history of sport.
		In the history of Ireland, Gaelic sports were clearly carried on with nationalistic overtones: for example, last century a person could have been banned from playing Gaelic football, hurley, or other sport, if the person was seen to have played Soccer, or other game which was seen to be of British origin.
	en.powerwissen.com /cItoqLcc0S1uP5xeQlAreQ%3D%3D_Nationalism_in_sport.html (454 words)

	sport
		The line between sports, games, exercise and play is certainly not clear; games are often redefined as sports when they involve particularly skilled participants, which gives them appeal to non-participants.
		This suggests that sport is probably as old as the existence of people as purposive beings, and that it was a useful way of people learning and developing,l increasing their mastery of nature and the environment.
		Sporting activity is probably as old as mankind itself, being related to learning through removal from everyday goals and purposes, competition and entertainment.
	www.fact-library.com /sport.html (2044 words)

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		Field hockey, like many sports, is of obscure origins, but traces in one form or another to the ancient Egyptians and Persians, making it one of the world's oldest known sports.
		motorboating motorboating, sport of navigating a motor-powered vessel on the water.
		winter sports winter sports: see bobsledding; curling; hockey, ice; ice dancing; ice skating; skiing; snowshoes; tobogganing.
	www.encyclopedia.com /search.asp?target=aesthetic+appeal+of+sport&rc=10&fh=26&fr=11 (456 words)

	AardvarkArticles.net - Fitness - Sport
		A sport consists of a normal physical activity or skill carried out under a publicly agreed set of rules, and with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of skill, or some combination of these.
		Therefore swimming competitively in front of thousands in an indoor arena is considered a sport, whereas swimming in a pool or in the sea by oneself is seen simply as a recreation.
		aesthetic appeal of sport, nationalism and sport, and regulation of sport
	www.aardvarkarticles.net /health_39/sport_555.html (1869 words)

	Sex Roles: A Journal of Research: Gender Stereotyping in Televised Media Sport Coverage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The experience of sport, and the beliefs and values related to sport, are therefore mediated primarily through some special context, interpretation, and structure, typically by television and newspapers, each of which affects the nature of the experience.
		It has been proposed that one of the functions of sport in society is the construction and validation of masculinity and male superiority, both inside and outside the realm of sport.
		Boys may be exposed to sport and its ideology as a means of proving their masculinity, with sport evolving into a symbolic act in which traditional views of gender and gender differences are confirmed and enhanced (Harry, 1995; Kane & Greendorfer, 1994; Kane & Snyder, 1989; Messner, 1988, 1990; Sabo & Messner, 1993).
	www.findarticles.com /cf_dls/m2294/1999_Oct/59426460/p1/article.jhtml (1151 words)

	[Wikipedia-l] A quick thought about 1.0
		I, for one, when I read a sentence like The [[asthetic appeal of sport]] is what sports art, including sport in film, attempts to capture.
		The one complaint that is reasonable and honest is that my summarizations of the subtopics in [[sport]] were too drastic.
		But if we take the case of [[professional sports]], the [[sport]] article discusses how professional sports rises from sport's appeal as passive entertainment, how professional sports have given rise to several related industries, and how professional sports comes into conflict with the concept of amateur sportsmanship.
	mail.wikipedia.org /pipermail/wikipedia-l/2003-December/031198.html (1225 words)

	appeal
		An appeal is the act or fact of challenging a judicially cognizable and binding decision to a higher judicial authority.
		In an appeal from a decision in a judicial proceeding, both appellant and respondent are bound to base their arguments wholly on the proceedings and body of evidence as they were presented in the lower proceeding.
		In order for the appeal to succeed, the appellant must prove that the lower court committed reversible error that is, an impermissible action by the court acted to cause a result that was unjust, and which would not have resulted had the court acted properly.
	www.fact-library.com /appeal.html (478 words)

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		That sport and art have enjoyed a close relationship through the ages is not a point of contention.
		The aesthetic element is incidental in even the artistic tributary of sports and superfluous in the mainstream.
		Sport is primarily physical, art mental; sport is frequently coach-dominated, art is individualistic; sport can't express concepts of life-issues, art can illuminate the human condition.
	faculty.wm.edu /jmchar/Kin493/char29.html (1204 words)

	Australian Financial Review - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sure, we can find beauty in the various symmetries of sport - the orchestration of one team against another; the rhythmic pacing of a game; the geometries of tennis courts and football pitches and their adamant white lines (no doubt a cultural studies academic somewhere has written a poetics of playing fields).
		They answer mainly to the depersonalised needs that sport is designed to satisfy: that it function as an arena in which the rules are clear and an outcome assured.
		Reading what the sports columnists have to say about their exploits in the next day's papers is a bit like reading "reviews" of Velazquez: it is an exercise in redundancy, and usually quite funny for being so.
	www.financialreview.com.au /articles/2004/05/13/1084289811921.html (881 words)

	Cartwheel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		One of the most important factors in the cartwheel is called "internal amplitude", which focuses on the range of motion within the joints of the body (1).
		A greater internal amplitude is not only more aesthetically appealing but also has functional value (1).
		Symmetry of movement is very important in the sport of gymnastics, contributing greatly to the aesthetic appeal of the sport.
	ace.acadiau.ca /fps/srmk/Kine4573/cartwheel.htm (754 words)

	Duncan (1983) Symbolic dimensions of spectator sport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This paper analyzes spectator sport through six categories of symbolism: recurring life issues, transcendence of human limitations, rebellion against industrialized society, aesthetic unity and completion, religious overtones, and political dimensions.
		Argues that examining the symbolic dimensions or meaning of spectator sport is a useful approach to understanding its powerful appeal.
		Examines the sport symbolism involving recurring life issues, transcendence of human limitations, rebellion against industrialized societies, aesthetic unity and completion, religious overtones, and political dimensions.
	www.getcited.org /pub/103336820 (106 words)

	The Tribune - Windows - Feature
		N sport, passion and competitiveness are not anybody’s copyright.
		In fact, a sport is a diversion rather than a distraction from the daily drudgery of life.
		Watching any high profile sports event on the tube and then seeing the watchers criticise the game wildly, makes us realise that we have forgotten to enjoy a game the way it should be.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20020803/windows/main3.htm (728 words)

	eLibrary Project : Sport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sports involve competitions and use such physical capabilities as strength, stamina, speed, balance, and dexterity.
		Similarly, there are other activities that have elements of sport and art in their execution, such as performance art, Artistic gymnastics,artistic gymnastics, Bodybuilding, Parkour, Yoga, dressage,etc. The fact that art is so close to sport in some situations is probably related to the nature of sport.
		THE total budget of constructing a sports turf is dependant on the amount and type of material, sub-soil and drainage system and planting of the grass.
	elibraryproject.com /info/sport.html (3086 words)

	Bridging Usability and Aesthetic Design of Wheelchairs
		If the "meaning" of an object is the significance it holds in the public eye, then in the case of the wheelchair, its "use" certainly does "shelter" its meaning, and in a most sinister fashion: the sterility of wheelchair design is a clear reflection of our attitude towards human disability.
		Aesthetic appeal was clearly not the group's main concern, if it was a concern at all.
		For those who depend on a wheelchair for their day-to-day mobility, the way their chair is designed and its style reflects on them for as long as they are using it.
	www.stcsig.org /usability/newsletter/0304-wheelchairs.html (1364 words)

	Kobudo
		This is based more on the aesthetic appeal or "flashiness" of most weapons as they have been portrayed in movies and TV.
		If we practice weapons for its aesthetic appeal in sport or search for a practical replacement for the weapon so that some modern tool can be used in its place, then we are missing the message hidden within the most basic weapons technique.
		The weapon may be less appealing today because it is less practical to use as it was originally intended, but the enhancement of empty hand technique, reflexes and physical development that comes from weapons training is more than enough reason to train.
	www.kushu.com /kobudo.htm (1045 words)

	Sport Surfaces and athletic flooring - indoor turf, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. (Alpha-Sport Athletic Flooring) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sport Surfaces and athletic flooring - indoor turf, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
		It is the result of thirty years experience in the sport surfacing industry.
		Alpha-Sport's toughness, spike resistance, ease of maintenance and aesthetic appeal make it a favorite among maintenance and physical plant personnel.
	www.advantagesportusa.com /alpha.htm (199 words)

	Sport Rider: Honda NAS Concept Bike
		Meet the New American Sports, an innovative exercise in sport bike design aimed at the very heart of what drives every mechanically minded motorcyclist across the USA: gorgeous hardware.
		Unlike most advanced projects, however, the goal with the NAS was to not only create the image of a futuristic machine, but we also had the green light to take the bike to an unusually high degree of finish work.
		Look at the New American Sports, and see a future fueled by imagination, where an appreciation for the mechanical aesthetic is every bit as cherished as pure performance.
	www.sportrider.com /bikes/146_01_honda_nas (1441 words)

	Sport: David Beckham - What's Not To Love?
		With perhaps the most widely recognised name and face in world football, David Beckham is the original inspiration for "Sexy Sport Stars" - the weekly homage to those athletes who bring an immense aesthetic appeal to their sport.
		Beckham is a sports marketing dream and has the highly lucrative endorsement deals to prove it.
		Sure, he's been caught up in his fair share of controversy on and off the field, and he probably makes you wince a bit when he opens up his mouth and speaks at press conferences.
	xtramsn.co.nz /sport/0,,12051-4855096,00.html (418 words)

	Summer Olympics 2000 China: Western nations add danger to sport
		Fresh in their minds is a tragic fall that paralyzed national vaulting champion Sang Lan, 19, and they want international rules changed to make gymnastics more safe.
		Beijing quickly provided insurance cover for their gymnasts, and their sports chiefs say they will rally others to their cause.
		Expensive gymnastics facilities are beyond the means of most schools and factories in many other parts of China and authorities are now trying to help, Zhang said.
	espn.go.com /oly/summer00/gymnastics/s/2000/0901/715985.html (548 words)

	Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Network
		Baseball teams have tried to widen the appeal of their sport by including spectacles, heritage parks and themed areas to their stadia.
		A critical discussion of the contradictory implications of using sport to integrate sexual minorities in Holland followed by a case-study of members of gay/lesbian volleyball clubs to pin down the reasons for joining.
		A critical account of sport, rational recreation and the fitness craze of the 1980s as a ‘disciplinary apparatus’ (which provides challenging material for class discussion).
	www.hlst.ltsn.ac.uk /resources/leisure_consumerism.html (12506 words)

	►► Appealing Watches ◄◄ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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		See live article Aesthetic appeal of sport The aesthetic appeal of sport is an intrinsic part of its appeal for participation, and one of the qualities which draws spectators.
		The Southwestern appeal is enhanced by a series of western sterling silver charms including a horseshoe, stars, and a cowboy boot.
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	Motocross- La rivista del Fuoristrada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Axo Sport's 2002 dedicated off-road clothing collection is recognisable by its style just like in the case of top fashion.
		The technical line has been further improved to offer the sports rider optimum comfort through the use of avant-garde materials.
		This collection does not only satisfy all requirements regarding comfort, protection and quality of materials, it also has huge aesthetic and style appeal.
	www.motocross.it /sito/htm/ins/4.htm (271 words)

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