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The Impact Of Coaches' Character On Youth Basketball Players, Natasha Hill

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

If utilized effectively, recreation and sports can serve as major tools for developing youth, improving the educational environment, and increasing the number of productive adults that are healthier physically and mentally to positively impact society. Most research targeting recreation and sports developing youth has the perspective primarily of parents and youth. Evaluating the character strengths of coaches and youth athletes who actively participate in team basketball is vital.

An exploration of the value of basketball and character strengths of (n = 64) youth athletes, between the ages of 12 to 16 years, and the impact of their involvement with coaches …

Effects Of An In-Season Resistance Training Program On Lower Extremity Power Output In Collegiate Basketball Players, Kevin Lee King

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in muscle power performance in a horizontal (forward movement), vertical, and lateral directions in collegiate basketball players due to the presence of an in-season resistance training program (ISRTP). Four basketball teams were recruited for this study. Two women's basketball teams and two men's basketball teams participated with one team in each gender participating in an ISRTP and one team not participating in an ISRTP. Fifty-three collegiate basketball players (Females= 29, Males= 24) were successfully recruited for this project. Subjects were assessed for lower extremity muscle power and muscle strength at pre-season, …

A Handbook For Coaches Of Women's High School Basketball, Jamie Ann Johnston

All Graduate Projects

In developing a successful basketball program there are certain components that must be present. Creating a philosophy based on the beliefs of the coach and the concept of expectations and goal setting are imperative to long-term success. Organization of the overall program including its philosophy, goals, and how to go about teaching the correct mechanics and ftmdamentals are essential in creating a handbook for women's high school basketball coaches. The purpose of this project was to create a handbook of activities and strategies to be used by individuals who are seeking to coach basketball at the high school level. A …

Basketball Dribbling Performance: Differences Between Using One Ball Or Two Balls, Michael Anthony Peloza

Theses Digitization Project

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A Reference Manual For The Wapato Boys' Basketball Program, George Juarez

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to develop a reference manual for a school district boys' basketball program. To accomplish this purpose, a four-part manual has been designed around the foundational areas of: (1) philosophy, (2) fundamentals, (3) drill, and (4) organization. The manual was designed for use by the Wapato School District basketball staff.

Effectiveness Of The Problem Solving Method In Coaching Junior High School Basketball, Robert Duane Pederson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare two methods of instruction in coaching selected eighth grade boys in selected basketball skills.

A Measure Of Basketball Skill For Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, David Clair Moffitt

All Master's Theses

The purpose of establishing a basketball skills test for fifth and sixth grade boys was to recognize any talent already self-possessed, to determine the achievement level in skill, and to serve as an aid in diagnosing weaknesses. In addition, it would aid as a classifier of ability to assist in class division for team competition and the after-school athletic program. This skills test could also be used as a strong motivational device.

The Major Factors That Have Affected The Game Of Basketball Since Its Inception, Robert Charles Werner

All Master's Theses

There are five major factors that have affected this game of basketball since it had its beginning back in 1891 and the writer will attempt to cover these in the next five chapters of this publication .

A Comparison Of Three Basketball Skill Tests, Michael Lee Osborn

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine which, if any, of three existing basketball skill tests: (1) The Lehsten test; (2) The Stroup test; and (3) The Knox test, has the highest correlation with the basketball ability of senior high school boys as rated by expert opinion.

Safety Procedures For Basketball, Lorenz D. Flindt Jr.

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to consider the many ways basketball can be made safer for the individual participants. In organizing this paper, the author hoped to gain further insight into just one of the many areas of safety. He believes this material can be useful not only for the basketball coach, but for all individuals interested in protecting one of our nation's most priceless possessions--its children.

The Relation Of Flexibility And Power As Measured By The Standing Broad Jump And Basketball Throw Of Junior High School Girls, Helen Currier Dobell

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

The purposes of this study were (1) to determine the relation between flexibility and two measures of power; and (2) to determine the significance of the differences between seventh, eighth, and ninth grade girls in their performances in two power events.