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ArticlePamukoff, Derek N.Background: Obesity and female sex are independent risk factors for knee osteoarthritis and also influence gait mechanics. However, the interaction between obesity and sex on gait mechanics is unclear, which may have implications for tailored gait mod . . .
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ArticleFisher, KorenIntroduction Sedentary behavior (SB) is highly prevalent among older adults, with more than 25% engaging in 6 hours or more of SB daily. SB has been associated with several cardiometabolic biomarkers in younger adults; however, there is a paucity of . . . -
ArticleLockie, RobertThere has been limited analyses of DI mid-major male basketball players, and no analyses of relationships between athletic abilities and playing time in this population. The purpose of this study was to (1) describe and compare backcourt and frontcour . . .
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ArticleLockie, RobertThis study determined the influence of years spent working in custody on fitness measured by a state-specific testing battery (Work Sample Test Battery; WSTB) in deputy sheriffs. Retrospective analysis was conducted on one patrol school class (51 male . . .
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ArticleGalpin, AndrewHuman skeletal muscle fibers exist across a continuum of slow → fast-twitch. The amount of each fiber type (FT) influences muscle performance but remains largely unexplored in elite athletes, particularly from strength/power sports. To address this ne . . .
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ArticleLockie, RobertThis study analyzed the effects physical fitness may have on reasons for academy separation in law enforcement recruits. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 401 recruits; 330 recruits graduated (GRAD), and 71 recruits separated at various times . . .
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ArticleLockie, RobertThis study determined relationships between an agency-specific fitness test battery (PT500), and a work sample test battery (WSTB) in law enforcement recruits. Retrospective analysis on 219 males and 34 females from one agency was conducted. The PT500 . . .
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ArticleLockie, RobertThis study investigated relationships that linear speed and lower-body power have on change-of-direction (COD) speed in collegiate women soccer players. Data from two Division I (n = 39) and one Division II (n = 18) schools were analyzed. Subjects wer . . .
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ArticleLockie, RobertThe close-grip bench press (CGBP) is a variation of the traditional bench press (TBP) that uses a narrower grip (~95% of biacromial distance (BAD)) and has potential application for athletes performing explosive arm actions from positions where the ha . . .
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ArticleCosta, PabloInternational Journal of Exercise Science 10(3): 354-364, 2017. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of six months of training with three different number of sets of resistance training on flexibility in young men. Forty-seven men (mea . . .
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Masters ThesisSanchez, Carl A.This study investigated the relationship between athletes’ perceptions of coaching behaviors and how these perceptions influenced the athletes’ life skill development. Life skills are defined as the ability to effectively communicate, make good decisi . . .
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Masters ThesisBlanchard, Erin H.The population of older adults in the United States is rapidly increasing. Falls are a major health concern among the older adult population, and there is an increasing need for more theory-driven fall risk reduction programs that are multifactorial, . . .
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Masters ThesisChavoya, Frank A.Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder caused by a deletion of the paternal chromosome 15. PWS is characterized by increased body fat, hypotonia, growth hormone (GH) deficiency, motor and cognitive disabilities, and hyperphagia, pot . . .
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Masters ThesisMccaffrey, SeanLow back pathologies are some of the most prevalent in western society. Two factors that have shown to influence low back pain are sitting and lifting; however, little research has identified how sitting effects muscle activation during these tasks. T . . .
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Masters ThesisSmith, MelindaGymnastics is a complex and progressive sport that is popular all over the world. Risk of injury is high due to the demands of training year round and increasing the difficulty of skills year after year. Research has focused on injury rates, but has n . . .
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Masters ThesisBathgate, KatieVariation in physiological characteristics and performance ability between individuals depends on environmental influence and genetics. By using monozygous twins with different exercise training backgrounds, we are able to control for genetics to bett . . .
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Masters ThesisRos, TaylorThe purpose of this study was to investigate the PAP effect of kettlebell swings versus kettlebell jump squats on countermovement jump performance. The participants in this study were 7 female Division 1 basketball players (age = 19.14±1.86y, height = . . .
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Masters ThesisDrouet, Phillip C.Exercise has been used as a method to achieve, maintain, and improve health, fitness, and sport performance. Furthermore, it is often prescribed to treat, manage, or prevent the onset of hypertension. This may be more important for individuals that ha . . .
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Masters ThesisLeyva, WhitneyStrength coaches are searching for the best way to train their athletes to be bigger, faster, and stronger in order to increase performance. A unique form of power training is to try and invoke a postactivation potentiation (PAP). PAP is based on the . . .
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Masters ThesisRecord, ShainaThe purpose of this study was to examine intra-individual arousal and anxiety fluctuation and their association with performance in two different military-based challenges in collegiate ROTC cadets (aged 22.78 ± 3.49). Arousal and performance data wer . . .
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Masters ThesisMalyszek, KylieThe hexagonal barbell is a commonly used implement for strength and power development. However, as it is a relatively novel tool, little is known of the performance differences between a hexagonal (hex) bar and an Olympic bar. Therefore, the purpose o . . .
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Masters ThesisGulick, ColleenThe purpose of the study was to examine the MMG amplitude and mean power frequency vs. torque relationships during isometric muscle actions in women with higher vs. lower muscular strength. Eighteen women volunteered to perform isometric leg extension . . .
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ThesisLewis, KianaThe rising awareness for personal health and fitness through self-monitoring is largely enabled by recent advancements in wearable biosensor technology. Commercially available physical activity trackers incorporate sophisticated algorithms and multi-s . . .
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Masters ThesisGordon, BrianThere is little research on the effects of foot orthotics on cycling kinematics and hip muscle electromyography. This study investigated the effects of longitudinal arch support and forefoot varus wedges on cycling kinematics and hip electromyography . . .
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Masters ThesisDegracia, Jordan PaulThe aim of this study was to examine the effects of short duration, high-intensity exertion on neurocognitive functioning, as measured by the SCAT2. Thirty-four subjects (24 males & 10 females: mean ± SD age = 24.4 ± 2.5 years, height = 173.5 ± 8.0 cm . . .
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Masters ThesisHamamoto, Sarah K.Group exercise classes are a common way for individuals to be physically active, but due to the highly evaluative nature of these exercise settings, there is a negative psychological effect on one’s physique and/or figure that may be prohibiting futur . . .
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ThesisBautista, MarceloDuring a multiple-subject credential or teacher licensure program, prospective multiple-subject classroom teachers are not provided the opportunity to develop their respective pedagogical skills in physical education. In recent years, many California . . .
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Masters ThesisEscobar, AlexandraThe purpose of this study is to determine whether female athletes change their dietary habits during the premenstrual phase compared to the mid-proliferative phase of their menstrual cycle. The researcher also wanted to examine the effect of premenstr . . .
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Masters ThesisJones, Tanya KathleenOn April 24, 1968, Avery Brundage, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), announced that South Africa would not be permitted to participate in the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games. This decision was made due South Africa’s prevailing aparthe . . .
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ThesisArreglado, John PaulPrevious research demonstrates the benefits of compression exercise garments as it relates to performance and recovery. For instance, compression garments have attenuated delayed onset of muscle soreness and increased the rate by which muscular contra . . .
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Masters ThesisRodriguez, PaulinaOn November 14, 1996, the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met in Cancun, Mexico to discuss an array of administrative and participatory issues regarding the upcomin . . .
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Masters ThesisArevalo, Jose AdanAsymmetries, or the dominant leg favored over the other, can lead to injuries. A clear cause of dominance has not yet been established, in addition no studies have explored the relationship between dominance and myosin heavy chain (MHC) content. The p . . .
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Masters ThesisSalatto, Robert W.The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of caffeine on an upper body strength workout using, as well as perceptual measures. Fifteen men (M ± SD, age: 23.1 ± 1.9 years; body mass: 89.1 ± 13.9 kg; height: 175 ± 6.1 cm), volunteered to come . . .
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Masters ThesisArcher, DavidThe use of chains in resistance training is a way to accommodate the muscular strength curve. Short-term training and jump squats have been shown to increase back squat strength, but not in conjunction with each other or with chains. Jump squats have . . .
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Masters ThesisNealer, AustynSpeed is one of the most crucial elements an athlete must possess to be successful. In the sport of soccer, the ability to accelerate faster than your opponent can result in being first to reach a ball on a breakaway or stopping a counter attack. A un . . .
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Masters ThesisRosengarten, JakobBlood flow restriction (BFR) during low intensity resistance exercise (LIRE) has been shown to increase muscle activation (MA). It is unclear if this is due to increases in motor units recruitment (MU) or firing rate. PURPOSE: To investigate the neuro . . .
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Masters ThesisNichelini-Bagshaw, Kristin D.Over half of adults in the United States do not regularly meet the minimum number of minutes per week of moderate–to–vigorous physical activity (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). One promising intervention strategy for improving adher . . .
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Masters ThesisHonea, KrystonThis study was a secondary analysis that examined potential parental and familial predictors of compliance and completion of a family home-based physical activity intervention. Participants (n = 105) were parents of youth with Prader-Willi Syndrome (P . . .
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Masters ThesisPayton, MelissaThe purpose of the proposed study was to establish the inter-rater reliability of a modified version of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (mFAB) scale. Specifically, five of the 10 test items from the original Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale were . . .
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Masters ThesisQuon, Alex M.The vertical jump is an essential skill in many sports and activities. A maximum height jump is often used to evaluate physical ability and sport performance. Additionally, in sports, assistance from the arms occurs to increase jump height. Therefore, . . .
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Masters ThesisBarillas, Saldiam RolandoShort duration, high intensity exercise has been implemented in various weightloss programs. However, the effect of plyometric exercise on blood glucose levels is unknown. PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of plyometric exercise on blood glucose. MET . . .
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Masters ThesisThomson, ErynPURPOSE: The use of post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a popular means of enhancing vertical jump performance. Common protocols to elicit PAP include use of a heavy resistance exercise. A different approach, without the use of heavy equipment, is t . . .
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Masters ThesisMaulit, MatthewRecent research has compared traditional exercise to kettlebell training observing the effects on strength and power. the purpose of this study was to compare the effects of kettlebell swing versus explosive deadlift training on performance. Resistanc . . .
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Masters ThesisWatkins, Casey M.Coaches closely monitor team training loads and periodize sessions throughout the season to create optimal adaptations at the proper time. However, only monitoring the team’s training load ignores the innate physiological stress each athlete feels ind . . .
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Masters ThesisRodriguez, ChelseaMindfulness, defined as deliberate and nonjudgmental attention to one’s present experience as it unfolds, undergirds successful sport performance. the purposes of this study included developing a five-week mindfulness training program consistent with . . .
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Masters ThesisPyka, Darien TaylorA new fitness trend incorporates stability exercises that challenges trunk muscles and introduces crawling as an exercise, but has yet to be investigated for muscle activity. Purpose: to compare the effects of static (STA), stationary (STN), and trave . . .
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Masters ThesisMetcalfe, Michael JohnPlyometric exercises are often used to dynamically strengthen the shoulder muscles for overhead athletes. the purpose of this study was to examine differences in relative muscular activation of four shoulder muscles and four upper extremity plyometric . . .
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Masters ThesisTovar, Anne-margaretSport expertise changes the way individuals’ use visual information. Experts and novices have been shown to use different portions of the trajectory of a moving object in coincidence timing tasks. It has also been shown that athletes will perform bett . . .
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Masters ThesisEckel, Taran L.The bench press and push-up are used for training upper body muscular strength and endurance. Although used interchangeably, differences between relative to body mass load are unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between . . .
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Masters ThesisMunger, Cameron NicholasEccentric overload is used to enhance athletic performance. The front squat is important because it is a precursor to the clean; an exercise to increase performance. The purpose was to investigate the acute effects of eccentric overload on concentric . . .
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Masters ThesisDobbs, IanThe game of rugby requires players to demonstrate horizontal pushing force in forms such as a scrum, ruck, and tackle. Sprint speed is vital for players on offense and defense. Both horizontal pushing force and sprinting require producing maximal forc . . .
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Masters ThesisMarquardt, AmySpeed is a crucial aspect in softball, and can be the difference between winning and losing. Base stealing is a method used to produce runs. There has been debate over which starting position is the most advantageous to maximize acceleration and speed . . .
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Masters ThesisWong, Megan A.Sled towing is a common form of overload training in sports to work on muscular strength. This type of training leads to two results; chronic and acute. Acute training leads to postactivation potentiation (PAP), which is when subsequent muscle perform . . .
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Masters ThesisMendoza, Robert, Jr.When an athlete adopts an internal focus of attention, their performance may be hindered. Conversely, when an athlete adopts an external focus of attention, performance has been shown to be enhanced. the purpose of this study was to investigate the ef . . .
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Masters ThesisMcmanus, Ryan T.The human epigenetic response to resistance exercise (RE) is poorly understood. This is problematic because RE is a powerful stimulus with numerous performance and health benefits. the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of chronic st . . .
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Masters ThesisMadoni, Samantha N.Foam rolling is a relatively new method of increasing range of motion, but its effects on peak torque and muscle activation are relatively unknown. Purpose: to examine the effects of foam rolling on range of motion (ROM), peak torque (PT), muscle acti . . .
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Masters ThesisDoty, BrittniNarratives have been shown to be effective in changing breast cancer survivors’ exercise beliefs, self-efficacy (SE) and intentions for physical activity (Falzon, et al., 2015). The purpose of this study was to facilitate observational learning throug . . .
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Masters ThesisVakula, MikeObesity is a major risk factor for knee osteoarthritis. Altered walking biomechanics have been documented in obese individuals, and relative quadriceps dysfunction may be present in this population. Both of which may contribute to the development of k . . .
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Masters ThesisPham, Peter Nguyen QuocThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of isometric preloading on peak ground reaction force, peak velocity, peak power, and surface electromyography (EMG) of the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus in powerlifters . . .
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Masters ThesisRose, SethFatigue and exhaustion during high intensity endurance performances may demonstrate psychological task disengagement rather than physiological failure due to increased rating of perceived exertion (RPE). This study examined whether motivational self-t . . .
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Masters ThesisRapelo, Gerry Glenn MadridUltimate, a.k.a. ultimate Frisbee, is a sport rich with historical, sociological, and philosophical themes. This thesis unpacks one of its major issues: A central part of its culture is changing. Specifically, ultimate’s culture revolves around Spirit . . .
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Masters ThesisMiller, Kelsey L.The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of foam rolling on maximum sprint performance and range of motion in recreational athletes. Eleven men (mean ± SD age = 22.16 ± 3.2 years, body mass = 81.6 ± 7.97 kg, height = 175.2 ± 5.4 cm) . . .
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Masters ThesisMcalister, KelseyPURPOSE: to identify a relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS), cytokines, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in youth with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and non-syndromic obesity (OB). METHODS: Twenty-one youth with PWS (ages 10.7 . . .
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Masters ThesisRivera, MichelleSoftball and baseball are games that require multiple skill sets such as throwing, hitting and fielding. Players spend a copious amount of time in batting practice in order help a successful hit. Variables commonly associated with successful hitting i . . .
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Masters ThesisMcmurray, MarissaParents play a critical role in their child’s PA; however, limited interventions have targeted parents and their beliefs, such as self-efficacy (SE) and outcome expectations (OE). Narrative messages are a tool that have been used to promote PA by targ . . .
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Masters ThesisCollins, KyleThis study investigated reliability of the average (avgV) and peak velocity (peakV), and average (avgM) and peak momentum (peakM), of a drive block test (DBT) in fifteen male high school OL, and relationships to football performance tests. a linear po . . .
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Masters ThesisBrayshaw, Brent DavidStanding meditation (SM) is the fundamental component of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC)—a complex neuromotor exercise found to be associated with many health benefits including improved mindfulness and fall reduction in older adults (OA). PROBLEM: Despite its im . . .
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Masters ThesisGonzales, JosephRunning related injuries are related to foot strike pattern (FSP). Cross-sectional area (CSA), pennation angle (PA), and fascicle length (FL) of the lower limb musculature contribute to plantarflexion (PF)/dorsiflexion (DF) strength, and may influence . . .
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Masters ThesisMoffit, TylerIntroduction: Strength training can be used to prevent injuries and improve running economy in distance runners. the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between lower extremity strength and distance running biomechanics. Methods: 3 . . .
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Masters ThesisUngerman, LindseyThis study investigated the effects of different designs of sports bras on peak absolute breast acceleration and perceived comfort ratings. This study offers two hypotheses: (1) the hybrid bra, controlling for the most superior-inferior motion, would . . .
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Masters ThesisMillar, NicoleRecent literature has highlighted the necessity to include specific strength training that mimic on-field demands that lead to successful performance. Few studies have examined specific strength training in female athletes. Therefore, the aim of this . . .
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BookRose, Debra J.Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults . . .
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BookBrown, Lee E.Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline. Co . . .
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Masters ThesisKim, StrattonThe ability to quickly and accurately throw a runner out at second base has been found to be one of the catcher’s most important attributes to make it to the next level of play. the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between conce . . .
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Masters ThesisSerrano, NathanSuccess in the sport of weightlifting requires extensive muscle power. However, little is known about the skeletal muscle fiber type (FT) composition of elite competitive weightlifters. Moreover, no study to date has examined the FT of female strength . . .
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Masters ThesisRich, Amy E.Objective: the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between two distinct psychological measures of fall risk, Fear of Falling and Balance Efficacy, and a multidimensional evaluation of balance performance (Fullerton Advanced Bala . . .
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Masters ThesisGarcia, Steven A.The primary focus of golf research has investigated the kinematic and recently, the kinetic differences between low and high handicap golfers. However, research and golf instruction are not appropriately accounting for individual characteristics withi . . .
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Masters ThesisOndatje, WarrenAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries have high occurrences in the sport of basketball due to the high amounts of landing, cutting, and other sudden deceleration maneuvers. During landing, studies have prospectively linked insufficient amounts of . . .
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Masters ThesisHa, MargaretConcussion symptoms may affect a student’s activity and productivity. Without proper management, symptoms can be exacerbated, lead to a prolonged recovery, and may ultimately affect their academic performance. Faculty play a key role in supporting a s . . .
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Masters ThesisRubio, KaylaWith the population growing older and living longer there is a need to find effective methods for assisting individuals maintain a high level of function so they can live independently well into their older adult years. Multicomponent exercise program . . .
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Masters ThesisWittig, Kelsey LucilleSufficient knowledge of physical activity (PA) is known to improve participation in and perception of one’s own PA levels. The aim of this study was to provide older adults with information about the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines and evaluate the . . .
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Masters ThesisKato, BrittanyPhysical activity (PA) may be a strategy to improve the quality of life of individuals with autism; however, few studies have examined interventions to promote PA in this population. This study explored the feasibility of a parent-led physical activit . . .
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Masters ThesisMalhas, DanaThe purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between caffeine ingestion and its effect on blood pressure and heart rate. This study uses 15 female college students between the ages of 21 and 30 that were submitted to = two protocols for t . . .
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Masters ThesisGomez, SarahParents tend to engage in less moderate and vigorous physical activity (PA) than non-parents but the role of ethnicity combined with parenthood has largely been ignored in studies with parents. This study aimed to see if there was an association in PA . . .
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Masters ThesisVillanueva, Anthony JamesThere is a lack of research on the relationship between Asian American (ASAM) acculturation and resistance training (RT) using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Therefore, this study explored the role of ethnicity and acculturation in Asian Americ . . .