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Individually or in pairs, please come prepared with an elevator pitch of a topic that we have NOT yet discussed in class as a possibility for a final paper topic. It can be a “lead off hit” for others to think about when choosing their topic for the final project.

Using the + icon on the lower right hand corner, create a new box for your pitch.

Put your name on the subject field.

Choose multimodality.

A short written description of the multimodality and a list of possible topics that stem out of it- about 50 words is enough (see my sample about Federer).

In class, you'll give a 2-3 minute pitches about these topics.

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This is an image of two tennis greats, Federer and Nadal at Federer's last match before his retirement. They are both crying and holding hands.

-Ageism across different sports

-Rivalries

-Individual vs. Team sports

-The GOAT / the end of an era

-gender and emotionality

-Retirement

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Flag Football: This picture shows 6 children playing flag football for the NFL FLAG team, which is an official flag football program associated with the NFL. Participants in NFL FLAG are 4 to 17 years old in age, of all genders, and come from all over the US.

Participation rates with flag football early in life

Socioeconomic status and flag football participation

ageism in competitive flag football

Inclusivity of both genders

Developmental benefits

Prevention of severe head injuries

Coach-player dynamic in flag football vs other sports

Encourages social skills and teamwork among youth

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This graph represents how many people of each race participaretes in professional sports athletes. It is mainly divided up by white and black, excluding being specific to the number of people of different color that excludes blacks that participate in sports.

Race in sports

The process of recruiting professional athletes

Diving in deeper to find out what those other people of color are

Discrimination

Discrimination by sex

Opportunities available to people of color vs those who are white

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The picture above is the logo of the Pat Mcafee Show which is a sports television show hosted by former NFL punter Pat Mcafee. The show has grown tremendously since he first started it and now is on ESPN television. Mcafee was criticized for turning down a contract offer to start this show, but now makes a substantial amount of more money than he would be playing in the NFL.

Life after sports for professional athletes

athlete's popularity creates opportunities

Finding different passions

Originality/Personality

Being who you are

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This is an image of Travis Kelce (left) and Jason Kelce (right) at the 2022 NFL Super Bowl. This was a big week for the family, as this was the first time in NFL history that two brothers were against each other, making it a huge family affair. After the Chiefs won, the two brothers are seen congratulating one another.

Sibling rivalry

Concentrated cultivation: parents involvement in making them play sports

Role of media: how the media built up the Super Bowl knowing the Kelce's were against each other

Family origin and influence

Legacy

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A clip of the fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. As the title writes, one of the players gets really mad because they are loosing really badly. The characters who is losing, Ken, is part of the base game, while the character who is winning, Steve, is a DLC character who is only accessible if you pay money.

Toxicity in sports

Fairness vs Entertainment

Accessibility of sports

Health consequences

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Ken player loses his mind fighting Steve

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This source talks about the recent relationship that is so prevalent in the media and why some football fans are mad about it which leads to hate towards Taylor Swift.

Celebrities in sports

Analyzing the portrayal of male athletes and female celebrities in romantic relationships

The influence of celebrity relationships on public perception and media coverage in the sports industry.

Examining how the media frames and portrays celebrity relationships, and the potential influence on audience attitudes and beliefs.

Public image and sports

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Why some NFL fans boo Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce's games: the 'Anti-Hero' superstar might be loved by Swifties, but the hardcore, sport-loving 'Brads and Chads' don't like the shifted attention

Donna Kelce (left), mother of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, watched the game with pop superstar Taylor Swift (right) in September 2023. Photo: Kansas City Star/TNS

Given her colossal fan base and global influence, Taylor Swift is pretty much the centre of attention wherever she goes - but that attention isn't always positive. As Swift puts it aptly in "Shake it Off": haters gonna hate, hate, hate.

Even supporting her beau - Travis Kelce, world-class NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs - at his matches is no easy feat. The pop superstar is already a paparazzi magnet as it is and, considering her romance with Kelce is so new, fans can't seem to get enough of watching her cheer him on from the sidelines. (Well, ahem, the VIP section , of course.)

Sadly though, not all attendees are as pumped to see the singer in love in real time, as hardcore NFL fans believe her presence diverts eyeballs from the game. Other reports suggest that the negativity towards Swift might stem from some NFL fans' conservative political views, which contrast with Swift's openly liberal stance. Either way, they haven't been afraid to speak out about their distaste for the Grammy-winning hitmaker.

Footage shared to X, formerly known as Twitter, shows crowds booing Swift as she appears on the screen at Gillette Stadium in December.

Swifties have been quick to come to her defence, of course - and even some of her fellow celebs have spoken up for her. David Letterman said he is "#teamtaylor" in a recent video posted on Instagram. "It's good for the footballers, it's good for Taylor Swift and it's something positive and happy for the world," he said.

Kelce has also clapped back at the haters on his New Heights podcast back in December.

"I'll say this: they showed Taylor at the game. You don't see an entire home team fan base go insane for somebody wearing the opposite team's colours. Just shows you how amazing that girl is," he said.

"There might have been a few Brads and Chads that were booing. But for the most part, everyone was f***ing screaming their tail off for her. And I was trying to keep it cool: I was like, 'Don't show your cards, don't show your cards.' It was fun, man," added her smitten beau.

In her interview as Time's Person of the Year, the "Bad Blood" songstress quipped: "I'm just there to support Travis. I have no awareness of if I'm being shown too much and p***ing off a few dads, Brads and Chads."

And can we really blame her? She is there for her boyfriend, after all. Plus, the publicity that the NFL has enjoyed has been priceless - in fact, according to reports, Swift has generated over US$330 million in brand value for the Chiefs and the NFL just for being there. Take that, haters.

Taylor Swift attracts eyeballs wherever she goes, so it's no wonder that she gets plenty of attention when she's seen supporting her new beau Travis Kelce at his Kansas City Chiefs games

The singer has unfortunately been booed at games, but seems to 'shake it off' just fine - and has the support of her loyal Swifties, her beau and even David Letterman, who just spoke out on the matter

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Why do some NFL fans boo Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce's games?

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The 'Cruel Summer' singer has been booed at games but seems to 'shake it off' just fine and has the support of her loyal Swifties, her beau and even David Letterman, who just spoke out on the matter

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how athletes can get concussions in different sports

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This image shows how there are different types of concussions that can occur to athletes while participating in sports. Concussions in general can happen almost at anytime, to anyone, and are very dangerous

stigma of athletes (as they relate to concussions)

the dangers of sports (injuries)

impact on brain in sports (general)

health costs vs benefits in long term sports participants

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This is a photo of a Duke Basketball fanbase during one of their games, passionately supporting their team as they wear the school's colors and shirts, although some may not understand the reason behind the fans' passion and commitment to their idols.

Loyalty

Rivalry

Community

social media

mental health

Sports fans vs Sports fans

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Here is Lia Tomas becoming the first trans athlete to win an NCAA Division 1 title in swimming. This created lots of debate over restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's aquatic competitions. Some argue that they should ban transgender women from women's competitions due to physical advantages while others argue that these bans are unfair and discriminate by excluding trans women athletes.

banning transgender women from women's competitions

unfair physical advantages

discrimination against transgender athletes

NCAA transgender rules

Testosterone levels

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This is a photograph of Heidi Krieger, who represented East Germany in women's shot put at the Olympics. From a young age, she was subjected to a state-sponsored doping program by the East German government, aimed at enhancing her performance through the use of steroids. This unethical and covert doping regimen had profound effects on Krieger's body and mental health, leading to a struggle with her gender identity. Ultimately, this struggle culminated in gender confirmation surgery, and she transitioned to Andreas Krieger, who is depicted on the right.

state/government-sponsored doping programs

effects of steroids and ethical implications on athletes

motives for athletes to use steroids for competitive advantages.

gender identity in sports

the role of international sports federations in preventing doping

rehabilitation and support for athletes post-doping

lack of awareness/information regarding doping.

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This is an image of the sports medics (usually on the sideline) helping out a football player that is a part of the Alabama Football team. The athlete is laying down and the sports medics surround him.

ethical challenges of sports medics

their role in optimizing athletes' performances

athletes' psychological well-being

athletes' support systems

career retirement due to health

equity in sports medicine services

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This is an image of different professional athletes specializing in different sports, showing their body shapes and how each person is shaped differently but embracing it.

body insecurities affecting the health of athletes

how athletes train and how it affects their body's health (deteriorating muscles)

the diet that athletes maintain and how it affects their body's health -> overeating and under-eating

impact on mental health

long-term well-being

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This is an image of an athlete burning out. They are exhausted by their sport and drained mentally and physically.

-athlete burnout

-recovery in sports (given time or retirement)

-trauma from sports (mental health challenges after retirement )

-sports psychology

-mental conditioning

-training and coaching strategies and effect on players

-coach-athlete relationships

-motivational strategies

-stress management in sports

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This image shows the foot of a ballet dancer under the extreme stress and pressure that comes with professional ballerinas. Often, professional dancers are under intense pressure both physically and mentally to be beautiful and athletic.

body image and dancers

pressure from professional companies

lack of representation across ballet companies

expense of participating in ballet

early retirement age/not really a lifelong career

intense commitment

rivalry between dancers

health costs in the longterm

risk of injury/risk of loosing job with injury

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This image shows young soccer fans in Lionel Messi's jerseys at a Chicago Fire game. Many fans, including kids present, were disappointed when they leaned that Messi would not be playing.

Impacts of famous athletes on kids/younger generation

Being an athlete and celebrity

Role of upbringing in being sports fans/athlete

Demographics of sports fans

Reasons for high interest in sports/ specific athletes

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This image displays the vast amount of land, water, and resources that a golf course uses up. The golf course has an artificially vivd green lawn and leaves no space for wildlife.

-environmental concerns

-elitism in sports

-high costs

-racial demographic of sports

-accessibility to sports

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This is an image of Geeta Phogat, an athlete who rose above all the odds to win India's first ever gold medal in wrestling at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Pictured above is her right after receiving her gold medal.

Financial barriers to success in sports

Gender discrimination in traditionally male-dominated sports

Gender discrimination in slower/less developed countries like India

Family influence in sports success

Defying societal norms in the pursuit of sporting success and goals

Unconventional training methods

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This image shows the Karolyi Ranch, and infamous elite gymnast training camp. The Karolyis are known for using abusive techniques on their athletes to achieve "perfection".

child athlete abuse

SVSH in sports

medical abuse

athlete & coach relationships

extreme pressure in sports

long-term effects of abusive of training methods

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This is an image that represents the show "Dance Moms". On the show dance moms, the children devote their lives to dance, often not prioritizing things such as school while being pressured to always come out on top with first place at competitions.

child athletes & education

children in the entertainment industry long term effects

pressure to win put on children

parental pressure on child athletes

burnout amongst athletes

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This image shows how through football, a lot of athletes end up getting concussions and a lot of other serious health concerns, sometimes leading this athletes out of the game or worse.

concussion in football

male dominated sport

early retirement

family/friend concern

fear of sport but continue for career

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This is a photo from National Signing Day for Student Athletes. I’m interested in learning more about the recruitment process for student athletes and how they get scouted.

Positives

Scholarships

Can be admitted to great universities

Negatives

The pressure that high school students feel in order to “be scouted”

Mental health issues - can they handle the pressure

Is this fair to other students who aren’t athletes?

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This is a picture of the F1 Drivers exhausted after the race during Summer Season. Ever wondered why they're sweating so much?

it is because of the heat radiations, anxiety, impact of thinking with high skills and quick reflexes. What are the repercussions of so many actions in a short period of time?

Exhaustion

Massive weight loss(approx 3-4kgs)

Lower thinking rates overtime

Higher chances of fainting

Anxiety attacks

Impact on mental health(personal, societal)

long term well-being

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This photo of a political comic depicts sports washing in professional soccer, creating financial inequality between clubs and decreasing the quality of the competition.

Possible Topics:

1. Loss of Sports Integrity

2. Effects of Financial Inequality in Sports

3. Illegal Sponsorships

4. Recent Investments in Sports

5. Sports washing

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Soccer player Megan Rapinoe holding hands with her fiancée, former WNBA player Sue Bird. This is right after Rapinoe played in her final professional soccer game in the NWSL Championship, as Bird welcomes Rapinoe into joining retirement with her.

-LGBTQ activism/movement in sports

-gender norms in sports

-extreme hours of sports making it hard to maintain work/life balance

-extreme visibility of athlete's personal lives

-how openly LGBTQ athletes impact fans

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This is a picture of Trevor Ariza who is a former professional basketball player and widely known as the most traded player in NBA history. The process of athletes getting traded in professional sports is often portrayed as a routine aspect of the business, but the reality behind these transactions can be far more complex and emotionally taxing than what people think. I am interested in looking at the harsh realities faced by athletes who have been traded and how it impacted their well being or career.

1. Impact on career and well being

2. Player Value

3. Harsh Business of Sports

4. How families and personal relationships are affected

5. Trading Process

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This image of Kobe Bryant, an NBA hall of famer, does not appear happy after winning the 2001 NBA championship. Bryant sat in the locker room, resting the championship trophy on the floor with a hand on his face.

familial and team relationships

gender stigmas and emotional response

mental health

media portrayal

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This image depicts LeBron James' historic feat, scoring 40,000 points over the course of his career thus far, which has never been done before. In the image, we can see James' accolades in addition to the teams that have been part of his journey in the NBA.

Longevity in sports (James is 39)

Increasing talent (records always being broken)

GOAT debate

Team loyalty

Impact of an individual on a sport

Media hype

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This is an image of someone looking at the betting odds for a baseball game at a casino as he engages in sports betting.

gambling addiction

game integrity

athlete mentality/focus

exploitation of athletes

reputation of sports leagues

fan engagement

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Photo of my girlfriend on the Georgia Tech Dance Team

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My girlfriend's experience on the Georgia Tech Dance Team during the first semester of her freshman year was miserable. The coaches scheduled ridiculously long practices at inopportune times while not allowing for any other extracurriculars she needed for her major. To top it all off, despite referring to the dancers as Collegiate Athletes, they were lying. The truth was that from the start, the team belonged as a subgroup of Band, and the dancers only existed as glorified club members. In this final project, I will research how the University Athletic Association takes advantage of college dance and cheer teams.

Training Schedule (30+ hour long weeks of practice)

Pipeline (Next level up)

Lack of Funding (Raise their own money)

Required to attend all games

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This is a picture of Eileen Gu winning gold medals in freestyle skiing categories big air and halfpipe, as well as a silver medal in slopestyle at the Beijing 2022 Olympics where the Chinese-American, Stanford student competed for team China.

Starting sports at a young age

Balancing academics and sports

Nationality in sports competitions

Gaining fame from sports

Impact of having multiple careers on sports preformance

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This is an image of two tennis greats, Federer and Nadal at Federer's last match before his retirement. They are both crying and holding hands.

-Ageism across different sports

-Rivalries

-Individual vs. Team sports

-The GOAT / the end of an era

-gender and emotionality

-Retirement