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Mechanics Of Ball Striking, Kylie Ameres, Kayla Curatolo, Jordan Vitale Oct 2018

Mechanics Of Ball Striking, Kylie Ameres, Kayla Curatolo, Jordan Vitale

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

No abstract provided.


A Correlational Study Of Resting Metabolic Rate, Kylie Ameres, Savannah Hollifield, Courtney Kanetzke, Jordan Vitale, Lindsey Wright Oct 2018

A Correlational Study Of Resting Metabolic Rate, Kylie Ameres, Savannah Hollifield, Courtney Kanetzke, Jordan Vitale, Lindsey Wright

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

In this experiment, four young adults with various anthropometric measurements completed RMR tests. The purpose of this experiment is to find to what extent RMR increases in relation to FFM, BMI, height and weight. It is hypothesized that a higher RMR is associated with a higher FFM, and RMR will not indicate a strong correlation with the other variables.


Analysis Of The Volleyball Jump Serve, Molly Landry, Brandon Shull, Kaylee Wacaster Oct 2018

Analysis Of The Volleyball Jump Serve, Molly Landry, Brandon Shull, Kaylee Wacaster

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The purpose of the analysis is to provide feedback from volleyball experts and statistics to the athlete performing a dynamic jump serve.


Layout Movement Analysis, Lauren Bishop, Chris Clary, Anna Henderson Oct 2018

Layout Movement Analysis, Lauren Bishop, Chris Clary, Anna Henderson

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

No abstract provided.


Alternative Therapies For People With Special Needs: An Emphasis On Animal-Assisted Therapies, Emily Hamilton Jan 2017

Alternative Therapies For People With Special Needs: An Emphasis On Animal-Assisted Therapies, Emily Hamilton

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This paper contains research examining the effectiveness of alternative therapies - play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, horticulture therapy, and animal-assisted therapies – in helping various special needs populations. The focus of this research was on animal-assisted therapies that utilized therapy dogs or horses. These therapies provide a plethora of benefits physically, mentally, and psychologically. 11 interviews were conducted with counselors, psychologists, therapy dog owners, and an equine therapy director to further examine the effectiveness of these alternative therapy programs. Each interview presented unique evidence of the positive impact these therapies are having on various populations. All research into these …