Completing coursework in adapted aquatic therapeutic exercise is a rewarding yet intimidating experience. Through the instruction of lecture, lab, and the use of a hardcopy manual, students are expected to learn a variety of techniques and apply them . . .

Physical activity allows for a healthy mind and body. Diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiorespiratory disease can be prevented and controlled by engaging in physical activity. There is a need for programming to become available that provides . . .

The aim of this study was to determine whether a free 12-week modified diabetes prevention program, implemented in Recreation Park, San Fernando, California, can successfully yield a 5%-7% weight loss in participating prediabetic adults, in turn reduc . . .

Over the summer there is an especially large drop in academics throughout lower socioeconomic areas, often populated by minorities. This summer learning gap creates a disparity in knowledge, retention, and eventually high school graduation rates and c . . .

Applied Fitness Training (KIN336/L) is a course that has been formally offered since its development in 2013 to Kinesiology undergraduate students through the California State University, Northridge Kinesiology department. Classified as a core requisi . . .

A Meta-Analysis on Childhood Diabetes and Possible Preventions for the Future Pauline Vu Kinesiology 2017-12

Thesis (M.S.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2011

The use of custom foot orthotics and wedging techniques has been recognized in the literature as an accepted method to mechanically alter or improve joint function at the hip and knee. This study investigated the effect of foot orthoses on energetics . . .

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 . . .