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An Investigation Of The Effects Of A 12-Week Exercise Programme For People With Diabetes, Olive Fanning
An Investigation Of The Effects Of A 12-Week Exercise Programme For People With Diabetes, Olive Fanning
Theses
To determine and examine the effects of a 12-week exercise programme for people with diabetes on their blood glucose control, physiological components and psychological well-being.
The purpose of the study was to examine a wide variety of physiological components including assessment of aerobic capacity, body composition, lung, function, flexibility and blood glucose control (HbAlc levels). Psychological well-being was also assessed which includes sub scales for depression, anxiety, energy and positive well being. This had the purpose of identifying exact levels of these variables so as to compare these to the general public norms. It additionally had the benefit of being …
An Examination Of The Relationship Between Lung Function And Aerobic Capacity In People With Asthma., Pat Flanagan
An Examination Of The Relationship Between Lung Function And Aerobic Capacity In People With Asthma., Pat Flanagan
Theses
The prevalence of asthma is rapidly increasing throughout the world. Many developed countries have reported a greater incidence and severity of asthma in both adults and children (Woolcock and Peat, 1997). Up to 90% of those diagnosed with asthma will experience some asthma symptoms during or after exercise. This condition is known as Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA). The severity of the bout of EIA depends mainly on the type, intensity and duration of the exercise session. Environmental conditions, medication and possibly the level of fitness of the individual may also influence EIA (Storms and Joyner, 1999; Guill, 1996; Weiler, 1996).
The …