Questions and Topics We Can Help You To Answer:
Paper Instructions:

Purpose:  This paper will provide an opportunity to synthesize information learned in this course into their own original ideas that are based on evidence and observations from previously published works. 

The goals are:        1. To gain a deeper understanding of how endurance running affected a specific culture.

2. To practice critical thinking by creating a logical progression of ideas supported by peer reviewed evidence/observations.

3.  To practice writing clearly with correct grammar.

Task:  You are required to write a 2-3 page paper about how endurance running impacted a culture.  The culture you select can be historical or modern, but cannot be fictional.  You are required to use 5 references that must be cited within the paper using APA 6th ed. format. 

Choose one of the following topic:

Module 2: Running and Paleolithic Spirituality(Cavemen)
Module 3: Man as an Endurance Athlete (Thermoregulation)
Module 4: Sumeria and the Middle East
Module 5: Running in Classical Greece
Module 6: Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan
Module 7: Medieval and Renaissance Running
Module 8: Cherokee Runners
Module 9: Tarahumara Runners in Mexico
Module 10: Pedestrianism and the 1000 milers
Module 11: American Pedestrianism Craze
Module 12: The Bunion Derby
Module 13: East African Runners