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Survey Of Injury Rates In Nevada High School Athletic Programs, Michelle Marie Hauck
Survey Of Injury Rates In Nevada High School Athletic Programs, Michelle Marie Hauck
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding injury rates in high school athletics in the state of Nevada. A survey instrument was developed to assess the type and severity of injuries relative to school size, geographical location, and sport. Fifteen secondary schools representing northern and southern regions of the state and the four divisions of competition agreed to participate in the collection of injury data. Injury tracking forms were completed either by the coaching staff or certified athletic trainers. Data was analyzed using independent chi-squares for comparison of injury data by sport, division, region of the state, …
Examining Specialized Drug Courts: An Evaluation Of The Las Vegas Drug Court Treatment Program, Erin Nicole Reese
Examining Specialized Drug Courts: An Evaluation Of The Las Vegas Drug Court Treatment Program, Erin Nicole Reese
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Developed in response to overcrowded jails and backlogged court dockets, drug courts use comprehensive treatment and graduated sanctions to deal with drug offenders. This study evaluates the Las Vegas Drug Court in terms of its effectiveness in reducing recidivism by comparing data for drug court cases with drug cases not processed in the drug court. The results indicate that recidivism rates for drug court participants are significantly higher than for non-drug court participants. These findings suggest that further research should be conducted about the impact and utility of drug courts.
An Examination Of Two-Year And Four-Year Continuing Education Curriculum In Post-Secondary Hospitality Management Programs, Clark Smith Kincaid
An Examination Of Two-Year And Four-Year Continuing Education Curriculum In Post-Secondary Hospitality Management Programs, Clark Smith Kincaid
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine continuing education in foodservice management and higher education focuses on how academic programs view continuing education. Four specific areas were focused upon in this study (1) operational issues in continuing education, (2) program design of continuing education, (3) academic practices related to continuing education, and (4) subject areas of foodservice which could be a part of a continuing education program; When possible, importance and performance scores were calculated, allowing for a robust analysis. The analysis includes general descriptive statistics such as frequencies and means and appropriate inferential statistics.
An Examination Of Distance Learning Utilization In Post-Secondary Hospitality Management Programs, Susan J Raymakers
An Examination Of Distance Learning Utilization In Post-Secondary Hospitality Management Programs, Susan J Raymakers
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Post-secondary institutions have long utilized distance learning to expand the base of students. The traditional paper correspondence course has served as a basis for post-secondary education to reach students physically separated from the campus. Recent increases in technology, specifically in networking, have allowed post-secondary institutions to advance the use of distance learning in educational programs. This study identifies the current utilization of distance learning in the post-secondary education arena, particularly in hospitality management programs. It questions program directors in two and four year post-secondary hospitality management programs to determine the respective differences in distance learning activities. Specific areas of interest …