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For We See And Know In Part: An Examination Of The Portrayal Of African-American Female Athletes On The Covers Of Sports Illustrated, Chanel Leisa Lattimer
For We See And Know In Part: An Examination Of The Portrayal Of African-American Female Athletes On The Covers Of Sports Illustrated, Chanel Leisa Lattimer
Masters Theses
This study examines the print media’s representation of African-American sportswomen’s femininity on the covers of Sport Illustrated. Sport is considered a male-dominated institution; a place where masculinity is expressed. Therefore, in spite of the increased participation for women in sport due to Title IX; the media’s coverage has been minimal and their representation of female athletes has been ambivalent at best, and trivializing at worse. The conveyance of African-American female athletes remains even more complex. Due to historical experiences, African-American women have developed a femininity that falls outside that of mainstream society. Therefore, the lack of coverage African-American female …
Self-Controlled Feedback And Activity Level In Learning A Simple Movement Skill, Tim Van Nguyen
Self-Controlled Feedback And Activity Level In Learning A Simple Movement Skill, Tim Van Nguyen
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine if active and sedentary individuals differed in terms the effects of self-controlled feedback on the learning of a movement skill. The task consisted of a blindfolded beanbag toss using the non-preferred arm. Participants were prescreened according to their physical activity level using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Craig et al., 2003). An equal number of active (A) and sedentary (S) participants were assigned to self-control (SC) and yoked (Y) feedback conditions, creating four groups: Self-Control Active; Self-Control Sedentary; Yoked Active; and Yoked Sedentary. SC condition participants were provided feedback whenever they requested …
Force-Velocity Characteristics Of The Leg Muscles And Anaerobic Performance In African-American And Caucasian College-Aged Males, Stacy D. Hunter
Force-Velocity Characteristics Of The Leg Muscles And Anaerobic Performance In African-American And Caucasian College-Aged Males, Stacy D. Hunter
Masters Theses
PURPOSE: To compare vertical jump height and power and sprint time in African- American and Caucasian college-aged males, to compare isokinetic knee extension and flexion torques between the two groups, and to examine correlations between these variables. METHODS: The participants were fifty recreationally active, college-aged males (23 African-American and 27 Caucasian). Physical activity was assessed using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) Physical Activity module, body composition was determined using the Bod Pod, and anthropometric measures (height, weight, and thigh circumference) were taken. Subjects performed a 100-m sprint on an outdoor track and a countermovement vertical jump. Vertical jump …
‘Balancing Acts’: A Qualitative Investigation Of Division I Football Players’ Roles Of Student And Athlete, Patricia Y. Jones
‘Balancing Acts’: A Qualitative Investigation Of Division I Football Players’ Roles Of Student And Athlete, Patricia Y. Jones
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to examine African-American Division I football players’ perceptions of their ability to balance their roles as “students” and “athletes”. Three major questions were addressed: Can student-athletes balance both the roles of “student” and “athlete”? If so, how are they able to do so? And, are they truly successful at it? Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with eight African-American football players at a Division I university. Six themes emerged which included: (a) parental emphasis on education and sport; (b) “childhood dreams” versus sport realities; (c) reality check; (d) perceptions of student-athletes; (e) pressure to become a …
Physical Activity And Social Support For Exercise In A Sample Of College Sorority And Fraternity Members, Jennifer Autumn Minton
Physical Activity And Social Support For Exercise In A Sample Of College Sorority And Fraternity Members, Jennifer Autumn Minton
Masters Theses
PURPOSE: To provide 1) a description of the levels of physical activity and social support for exercise for fraternity and sorority members; 2) a comparison of gender differences in physical activity levels among fraternity and sorority members; and 3) to determine a relationship between levels social support for exercise and physical activity in fraternity and sorority members. METHODS: Three hundred thirty-seven members of fraternities and sororities completed an online survey (74.8% female). The online survey included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Social Support for Exercise Survey, and demographic questions. RESULTS: According to the IPAQ, the …
Anticipation Timing As A Function Of Expertise And Effector-Specific Training, Greg Young
Anticipation Timing As A Function Of Expertise And Effector-Specific Training, Greg Young
Masters Theses
Ericsson, Krampe, and Tesch-Römer (1993) suggested that 10,000 hours of deliberate practice is needed to attain expertise. Consequently, it would be expected that expert soccer players who possess a high level of proficiency in intercepting a ball with their feet would demonstrate superior anticipation timing performance with the feet compared to novices who lack training. On the other hand, Keele, Ivry, and Porkorny (1987), and Studenka and Zelaznik (2008) provided support for a centrally controlled process for timed movements. If true, it would be expected that experts’ anticipation timing performance would be superior to novices’ regardless of the effector used. …
General Health And Fitness Knowledge And Exercise Behaviors Of College Students At Eastern Illinois University, Cara Mcqueen
General Health And Fitness Knowledge And Exercise Behaviors Of College Students At Eastern Illinois University, Cara Mcqueen
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Comparison Of Diabetes Education Across Age Group, Gender, And Diabetes Type, Katey Korhonen
Comparison Of Diabetes Education Across Age Group, Gender, And Diabetes Type, Katey Korhonen
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Motivational Factors Of Marathon Running, Donna Lakinger
Motivational Factors Of Marathon Running, Donna Lakinger
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Physical Activity Levels Of College Age Sorority Members Compared To Non-Sorority Members, Michael J. Foster
The Physical Activity Levels Of College Age Sorority Members Compared To Non-Sorority Members, Michael J. Foster
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Progress Checks As A Motivational Tool For Adult Fitness Participants, Stephanie James
Progress Checks As A Motivational Tool For Adult Fitness Participants, Stephanie James
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.