Who invented the sport? Where did the sport start? When? Are there multiple theories?

Research the internet (choose sources with care), books and journals for information on the complete “genealogy” of your chosen sport.

I chose Weight lifting

Document:

Explain your answers in full detail (Who; What; Where; When; How; and examples) and in complete sentences. Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation (points will be deducted). In-text citations must be used but not overused.

The document must contain the following sections/chapters (must be numbered):

1) Who invented the sport? Where did the sport start? When? Are there multiple theories?

2) Discuss the original purpose of the sport. Basically, explain why it was started.

[e.g. religion, entertainment, fun, training, etc.]

3) How has the sport changed/evolved? Discuss similarities and differences in the sport

(e.g. rules, equipment, organization, popularity and participation [rich/poor; men/women] etc.).

4) What are the significant competition(s) associated with the sport? Discuss when and why

they were established. [e.g. Local, National, International, major championships]

5) Discuss the substantial mark some people placed on the sport.

(e.g. top players, innovators, owners, persons who popularized the sport, etc.)

6) What does the future hold for this sport? [e.g. fan interest, rule changes, etc.]

7) One question of your own (related to the sport). Research and answer.

References:

Incorporate a “References” section at the end of the document with at least three “REPUTABLE” references.

All references and in-text citations must be in APA style.

DO NOT use Wikipedia or Blogs.