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James Madison University

Theses/Dissertations

2012

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Aerobic And Skeletal Muscle Architectural Adaptations To Concurrent Marathon And Circuit Resistance Training, Cory J. Greever May 2012

Aerobic And Skeletal Muscle Architectural Adaptations To Concurrent Marathon And Circuit Resistance Training, Cory J. Greever

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to examine performance-related physiological adaptations (VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and Running Economy) and skeletal muscle architectural changes (muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length) of the vastus lateralis (VL) and lateral gastrocnemius (LG) to marathon training with and without a concurrent circuit resistance-training program. Methods: Thirteen subjects (21 ± 1 yrs, 171 ± 2 cm, 65 ± 2 kg, 55 ± 2 ml/kg/min) completed a 15-week progressive marathon-training program. Nine subjects completed the 15 weeks of progressive marathon-training alone (AE), while 4 subjects participated in the 9-week circuit training program (CONC), in addition to …

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The Effects Of Acute Garlic Supplementation On Fibrinolytic Potential In Young, Healthy, Trained Males, David J. Lawton May 2012

The Effects Of Acute Garlic Supplementation On Fibrinolytic Potential In Young, Healthy, Trained Males, David J. Lawton

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to examine the effects of acute garlic supplementation on fibrinolytic potential and the fibrinolytic response to exercise in young healthy trained males. Methods: 18 healthy trained males (Age = 20.9 ± 2.2 years, Height = 178 ± 7.7 cm, Weight = 75.5 ± 9.6 kg, VO2max = 59.8 ± 6.7 ml kg-1 min-1) performed a graded treadmill test to volitional exhaustion. Blood samples were taken at rest, within two minutes post-exercise, and one hour post-exercise. Participants were randomly assigned to ingest either 900 mg of powdered garlic or a placebo three hours before …

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Certified Athletic Trainer's Knowledge On Sports Hernias, Stephanie M. Pikus May 2012

Certified Athletic Trainer's Knowledge On Sports Hernias, Stephanie M. Pikus

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Context: Over the past twenty years, the number of athletes diagnosed and treated with a sports hernia has increased significantly. A sports hernia is a chronic injury which produces debilitating groin pain caused by a tear or weakness of the transversalis fascia causing compression of the ilioinguinal nerve. Athletes diagnosed with sports hernias are often unable to continue their sport unless they get surgery. Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) are commonly the first people to evaluate an injured athlete and must be knowledgeable in sports hernia recognition and treatment.
Objective: To examine if ATCs have the appropriate knowledge of sports hernias …

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An Exploratory Study Of Group Exercise Participants: Factors Contributing To Retention In A Medical Non-Profit Fitness Setting, Sharon Newcomer Stiteler May 2012

An Exploratory Study Of Group Exercise Participants: Factors Contributing To Retention In A Medical Non-Profit Fitness Setting, Sharon Newcomer Stiteler

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

An exploratory study of group exercise participants was conducted to link group cohesion theory and perceived effects of social support to the retention of fitness club membership through building relationships. The study explored the level of group cohesion and social support experienced by participants in public group fitness exercise classes. In addition, participant loyalty was reviewed to understand membership retention based on group participation. A literature review was conducted to study previous research of group cohesive factors, social support and the role group exercise classes play in adherence to programs. Literature was also reviewed to understand effective membership retention efforts …

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The Effect Of Garlic Supplementation On Flow-Mediated Dilation After Acute Maximal Exercise, Leslie C. Redmond May 2012

The Effect Of Garlic Supplementation On Flow-Mediated Dilation After Acute Maximal Exercise, Leslie C. Redmond

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Antioxidative compounds found in garlic may overcome exercise-induced oxidative stress (OS) and attenuate any associated decrease in endothelial function, perhaps leading to performance improvements in high intensity exercise. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether or not a single dose garlic supplement induced positive changes to flow-mediated dilation (FMD), a measure of nitric oxide mediated endothelial function, in young, trained adults before and after maximal exercise. Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) was measured to determine if any changes in FMD were associated with performance improvements. A total of 11 trained participants (aged 20.64 ± 2.25 yrs) were included …

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Drafting Effects Of The Third-Position Cyclist On The Second-Position Cyclist’S Power Output In A Three-Man Drafting Line, William Alan Norman May 2012

Drafting Effects Of The Third-Position Cyclist On The Second-Position Cyclist’S Power Output In A Three-Man Drafting Line, William Alan Norman

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a second-position cyclist benefitted, in terms of decreased power requirement, from the presence of a third-position cyclist. It was hypothesized that the second-position cyclist would experience a decrease in power requirement with the presence of a third-position cyclist compared to the absence of a third-position cyclist, and that this decreased power requirement would be magnified during the faster trials. Twelve trained cyclists served as second-position subjects. Subjects completed 12 total trials each: 2 solo trials at a moderate speed (MS), 2 solo trials at a high speed (HS), 2 MS trials …

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Knowledge And Understanding Of Gluten And The Gluten-Free Diet By Students At James Madison University, Jessica Grace Bissinger May 2012

Knowledge And Understanding Of Gluten And The Gluten-Free Diet By Students At James Madison University, Jessica Grace Bissinger

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore public awareness and knowledge of gluten and the Gluten-Free Diet (GFD) with the intent to discover a difference between knowledge of gluten and related topics, and willingness to engage in the GFD fad. Methods: A Qualtrics survey was distributed to students at James Madison University. Answers to an educational quiz were used to calculate an overall score, which were divided into tertiles identified as Low Knowledge (LK), Moderate Knowledge (MK), and High Knowledge (HK). Tertiles were compared against the question, “Have you considered using a gluten-free diet?” Results: Data was analyzed …

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Effects Of Soccer Headgear On Cognitive Function Immediately Following Heading, Maegan Renae Michalik May 2012

Effects Of Soccer Headgear On Cognitive Function Immediately Following Heading, Maegan Renae Michalik

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Concussion awareness and knowledge has increased and, as a consequence, protective equipment has been developed in an attempt to protect the athletes from sustaining a concussion. The manufacturers market the equipment as a tool to prevent concussions, yet few studies have systematically tested this hypothesis. This study investigated the Full90 Headgear to determine if performance on the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2 (SCAT 2) is impacted by the presence of headgear. Subjects performed two trials, each consisting of four different heading drills both with and without the Full90 Headgear. Subjects were evaluated prior to the heading drills with the SCAT …

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