Swem Government Information - Athletics

Draft Report on the Collapse of the Dallas Cowboys Indoor Practice Facility, May 2, 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:47:00 -0500

http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/investigations/pubs/NISTIR7636_Oct2009.pdf Summarizes the federal investigation of the collapse of the indoor practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys during a thunderstorm with winds gusting to 50-60 MPH. Analyzes the reasons for the collapse and issues recommendations for improving the safety of fabric-covered frame structures. From the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

American Time Use Survey: 2008 Results

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:06:00 -0500

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/atus.pdf Focuses on the average amount of time per day in 2008 that individuals worked, did household activities, cared for children, participated in educational activities, and engaged in leisure/sports activities. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sports Injuries in Children Requiring Hospital Emergency Care, 2006

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:33:00 -0500

http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb75.pdf Sports-related injuries accounted for 1 out of 5 injury visits to emergency departments for children aged 5 to 17 in 2006. 25 states were covered in the survey. Leg and arm fractures were the most common reasons for sports-related ED visits. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Tax Preferences for Collegiate Sports

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:42:00 -0500

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/100xx/doc10055/05-19-CollegiateSports.pdf Examines whether collegiate sports programs, which have become commercialized and very lucrative for schools with highly competitive programs, should benefit from preferential tax treatment based on the public benefits of the educational missions of institutions of higher education. Compares the degree of commercialization in athletic programs with other university activities, discusses the benefits of collegiate athletics, and presents policy options for limiting such tax benefits. From the Congressional Budget Office

Sports and Exercise

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:00 -0500

http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2008/sports/pdf/sports_bls_spotlight.pdf Presents a series of charts and statistics on the prevalence of exercise in the U.S. and characteristics of those who exercise regularly. Also covers most popular forms of exercise and time spent exercising. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Balanced Review of the Evidence Regarding Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseball

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:04:00 -0500

http://republicans.oversight.house.gov/Media/PDFs/Reports/20080325SteroidsStaffReport.pdf At head of title: Weighing the Committee Record. Summarizes the key findings from a high profile congressional hearing on the topic of steroids use by baseball players to document the reasons behind the committee request for a Justice Department perjury investigation From the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Former NFL Players: Disabilities, Benefits, and Related Issues

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:20:00 -0500

http://judiciary.house.gov/Media/PDFS/NFLCRSReport080403.pdf Reviews the National Football League and National Football League Players Association benefit programs and plans, the plight of injured former players, and the public policy issues involved. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Tibet: Problems, Prospects, and U.S. Policy

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:04:00 -0500

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34445.pdf Provides analysis of the current Tibet-China conflict, background on modern Tibet, history of U.S. policy toward Tibet since 1980, and implications of the current situation for U.S. policy and for the Olympics. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Hearing on Steroids in Major League Baseball and the Mitchell Report

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:07:00 -0500

http://oversight.house.gov/story.asp?ID=1683 The preliminary hearing transcript on drug abuse in baseball, which features testimony by baseball commissioner Bud Selig and players union head Donald Fehr. From the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Intercollegiate Athletics: Recent Trends in Teams and Participants in NCAA Sports

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:46:00 -0500

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07535.pdf Reports that female participants in collegiate athletic programs increased at a faster pace than male participants, but men's participation levels were greater than womens throughout the period 1991-1992 to 2004-2005. Relates to the controversy over whether male athletic opportunities have declined as female opportunities have increased. From the Government Accountability Office.