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The Influence Of Strength And Power Training On The Performance Of U.S. Marines, Kristopher J. Klein Apr 2024

The Influence Of Strength And Power Training On The Performance Of U.S. Marines, Kristopher J. Klein

Master of Science in Kinesiology

U.S. Marine Infantry conducts a job that requires strength, speed, and endurance; however military fitness training relies mainly on the endurance aspect. With numerous studies showing the correlation between an endurance mainstay within military organizations, and musculoskeletal and joint overuse injuries, this study seeks to understand the performance value in training the anaerobic energy systems. Specifically, we aim to determine whether strength and power training may be more beneficial to the tactical athlete than traditional training. Over a period of 12 weeks, 150 members of the U.S. Marine Infantry will participate in training five days a week with three days …


Comparison Of The Accuracy Of The Bodymetrixtm Ultrasound Three-Site And Seven-Site Body Fat Percentage Tests In Active Females, Paige Prestigiacomo May 2023

Comparison Of The Accuracy Of The Bodymetrixtm Ultrasound Three-Site And Seven-Site Body Fat Percentage Tests In Active Females, Paige Prestigiacomo

Master of Science in Kinesiology

The accurate assessment of body composition can be an important aspect for individuals seeking to maintain their health and optimize performance. The BodyMetrixTM Ultrasound (BMU) is becoming increasingly popular due to its portability, however conflicting research results regarding the accuracy are present, specifically in the female population. The purpose of this study aimed to compare the three-site and seven-site BMU in active, college-aged females to air plethysmography (BOD POD). Fourteen female participants were included in the study. The average participant was 20.29±1.54 years old, 165.46±5.51 cm tall, and 63.76±8.06 kg. Participants had all three body composition tests conducted on …


Professional Experience At Farmington High School, Jacob Vorhies May 2023

Professional Experience At Farmington High School, Jacob Vorhies

Master of Science in Kinesiology

For my Capstone project I chose to do a professional industry experience was at Farmington High School with Scott Meier, Head of Strength and Conditioning. The goals for this experience were to improve my skills in proper form identification, providing instructions, and program development. I spent two and a half months with Mr. Meier assisting him in his weight training classes and working directly with the students. For the research project component, I conducted a literature review and presented a PowerPoint presentation to five high school weightlifting classes on the importance of sleep and its effects on athletic performance. This …


The Recruitment And Retention Of High School Sport Officials In Minnesota: An Exploratory Analysis, Zack Qual May 2023

The Recruitment And Retention Of High School Sport Officials In Minnesota: An Exploratory Analysis, Zack Qual

Master of Science in Kinesiology

The issue that this proposal study will address is the current officiating shortage for Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) sanctioned events. High school games are being rescheduled and at times canceled altogether due to the lack of available registered officials needed to ensure games are officiated correctly and with quality. In order to address this problem, the purpose of this proposed study will be to explore the types of interactions, both positive and negative, that registered MSHSL officials have had with players, coaches, and fans at events they have officiated. To gather the data, an online survey would be …