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2017 Proceedings: Exercise Your Faith, Southern Adventist University School Of Education And Psychology, Mike Boyd, Rick Schwarz, Rodney Bussey, Robert Benge, Ruth Williams
2017 Proceedings: Exercise Your Faith, Southern Adventist University School Of Education And Psychology, Mike Boyd, Rick Schwarz, Rodney Bussey, Robert Benge, Ruth Williams
Reynolds' Chair Symposium Proceedings
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Infographic: Student Wellbeing And Pe Classes, Jo Earp
Infographic: Student Wellbeing And Pe Classes, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The latest cycle of PISA explored the wellbeing of 15-year-old students. Survey topics included Physical Education classes at school. Here are results from a selection of the 70+ countries and economies that participated.
Exploration Of The Use Of Sensory Diets In Occupational Therapy, Allison Hunt, Morganne Peterson, Emily White
Exploration Of The Use Of Sensory Diets In Occupational Therapy, Allison Hunt, Morganne Peterson, Emily White
Student Research Posters
The purpose of this study was to fill the gap in literature and further examine the use of sensory diets in the field of occupational therapy. This study investigated the use of sensory diets among California occupational therapy practitioners. A mixed-methods design was used to collect data through a SurveyMonkey survey. The survey was sent out to members of the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) and received 98 respondents within one month. Participants worked among various clinical settings and implemented sensory diets with various client populations. Practitioners reported using terms such as “sensory strategies,” “sensory tools,” and “sensory supports” …
An Investigation Into The Effectiveness Of Brief Guided Meditation, Karen Barrientos, Samantha Butterbaugh, Nicholas Chambers, Jamie Vandewerker, Jessica White
An Investigation Into The Effectiveness Of Brief Guided Meditation, Karen Barrientos, Samantha Butterbaugh, Nicholas Chambers, Jamie Vandewerker, Jessica White
Undergraduate Research Posters 2017
Meditation has many benefits for reducing stress and anxiety, by inducing a relaxation response. It is unclear how guided meditation compares to other forms of relaxation. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine if a guided meditation mp3 is as effective as other methods of relaxation. METHODS: Skin conductance and breaths per minute were measured on 30 male and female adults while reading, meditating, and watching a video, each on three different occasions. Prior to the study each participant rated their psychological state of being using questionnaire styled scales. A repeated measures ANOVA and a related measure nonparametric …
Go Skate!: The Physiological Responses And Perception Of Training On Inline Skates, Karen Barrientos, Samantha Butterbaugh, Nicholas Chambers, Jamie Vandewerker, Jessica White
Go Skate!: The Physiological Responses And Perception Of Training On Inline Skates, Karen Barrientos, Samantha Butterbaugh, Nicholas Chambers, Jamie Vandewerker, Jessica White
Undergraduate Research Posters 2017
It is unclear how inline skate training affects the performance and enjoyment of other modes of exercises. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine if inline skating is an effective and enjoyable alternative method of exercise when compared to running and using the elliptical. METHODS: Each participant's functional movement, body composition, and efficiency in running, skating, and using the elliptical was assessed before and after the skate training program at 80% of each participant's age-predicted heart rate. The skate training program consisted of three 45-minute training sessions for 6 weeks. After all training and testing was completed each …
Cardiorespiratory Responses And Gender Differences Between Exercising On The Simply Fit Board And The Ab Rocket Twister, Karen Barrientos, Samantha Butterbaugh, Nicholas Chambers, Jamie Vandewerker, Jessica White
Cardiorespiratory Responses And Gender Differences Between Exercising On The Simply Fit Board And The Ab Rocket Twister, Karen Barrientos, Samantha Butterbaugh, Nicholas Chambers, Jamie Vandewerker, Jessica White
Undergraduate Research Posters 2017
One of the biggest problems in fitness is finding a workout method that is effective yet enjoyable. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to compare the Simply Fit Board and Ab Rocket Twister across genders and ultimately to determine which product is more enjoyable. METHODS: Heart rate, Rate of Perceived Exertion, ventilation, oxygen consumption, and total kilocalories were all measured on 21 males and 20 females while using the Simply Fit Board and Ab Rocket Twister for 10 minutes at 75% of their age predicted maximal heart rates. At post-testing, each subject completed the Perception of Exercise Experience questionnaire. …
Adolescent Sex Education, Carolyn Payne
Adolescent Sex Education, Carolyn Payne
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project identified a significant need for adolescent sex education and curriculum development in Vermont and the United States. A comprehensive sex education presentation was developed, reviewed by experts in the field, and piloted at The Boys and Girls Club of Burlington. Subjective results were positive and future strategies to teach students, evaluate effectiveness, and expand impact were developed.