Research the topic of ingesting creatine monohydrate in order to enhance athletic performance.  Keep in mind that all of the research papers you complete are to be:

• Typed, Double Spaced (not single, triple, etc.)
• 12 pt. Font – Times New Roman
• At least 3-4 pages.  You will loose credit if you hand in a 1 or 2 page paper.
• Done in your own words.  Do not copy the articles or information from the Internet.  You are to use this as a reference to guide you through your paper.

Use the following web sites to locate information regarding creatine supplementation for use as a performance-enhancing supplement:

http://www.sportsci.org/traintech/creatine/rbk.html
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/05_99/juhn.htm http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/nique/issues/winter1999/2.5.99/cl6.html http://eserver.org/zine375/swallow.html
http://www.uwsportsmedicine.org/golfclassic/research.asp http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/augcreatine.htm http://www.detnow.com/healthyliving/01080808ap2.html

 Introduction:  Introduce the topic of creatine supplementation. 

• Introduce how this topic became such a controversy (hint – Major League Baseball in 1999)
• Define creatine monohydrate (include definition, how to get it, legal age to buy it, etc.)
• Tell where it is naturally located/stored in the body
• Tell where it goes in the body after it is ingested as a supplement

 Body 1:  Include information and statistics on:

• Use in professional sports
• Use in college athletes
• Use in high school sports (teenagers/adolescents)

 Body 2:  Discuss the following:

• The possible effects of creatine monohydrate supplementation on the body (i.e. increase in body mass, kidney function, increase in speed, etc.)
• Include scientific research/evidence of this (has this been proven by any scientific studies)

 Conclusion: 

1. Summarize the introduction and body of the paper.
2. Provide ethical considerations for using these supplements – should the use of supplements to enhance performance be considered cheating?
3. Include your thoughts on the topic.