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Impact Of A Summer Nutrition And Physical Activity Intervention To Attenuate Obesity In Urban African-American Youth, Jermaine B. Mitchell, Antonio J. Gardner, Zachary Wahl-Alexander, Ben Schwamberger, Douglas Craddock Jr., Carol N. Agomo, Myia C. Lang

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Improved eating behaviors and daily participation in physical activity such as swimming might abate the likelihood of African American youth becoming obese. Yet many African American youth neither consume the recommended daily servings of nutritious foods nor know how to swim. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a culturally tailored multicomponent summer intervention to reduce obesity and unintentional drownings among underserved African American youth. Children (n = 145) participated in a three-hour, community-based intervention for four weeks. Measures of children’s attitudes perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms toward swimming, nutrition, and physical fitness were …

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2021-03-05, Bowling Green State University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The official meeting minutes of Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees.

Ray Browne Conference For Popular Culture Studies 2021 Program, Bowling Green State University

Ray Browne Conference on Cultural and Critical Studies (2015-2021)

No abstract provided.

Black Issues Conference 2020 Schedule, Bowling Green State University

Black Issues Conference (2019-2021)

No abstract provided.

This Way Or That? Par Ici Ou Par Là?”: Language In The Theme Park, Florian Freitag

Visions in Leisure and Business

Language and its multiple forms and functions in the theme park have only received scant attention in cultural and media studies-oriented theme park scholarship. In both written and oral form, however, language not only constitutes an integral part of the pluri- or multimedial mix that makes the theme park a hybrid, composite, or meta-medium, but also offers visitors a large variety of information on safety, park operations, and theming. Using examples from parks in both the U.S. and Europe and drawing on such theoretical concepts as paratextuality and "linguistic landscapes," this essay suggests a tripartite approach to studying the complex …

Tim O'Brien: Theme Park Perspective, Editorial Staff, Tim O’Brien

Visions in Leisure and Business

This is an interview with Tim O’Brien exploring his thoughts about some of the important issues that affect the theme park and attractions business. His reflection gives rise to issues that are important now and in the future. The insight that he has provided is a bridge from the old to the new. He is always on the cutting edge of new thoughts, yet with a focus on the past to develop continuity. It is important to note that some of the issues emphasize COVID-19, but most of the thoughts are dealing with future issues.

His thoughts are a guideline …

Bob Blundred, Editorial Staff

Visions in Leisure and Business

This manuscript is from a previous issue of Visions that focused upon an interview with Bob Blundred. The comments identified in this manuscript are ones that have relevance not only from history, but for theme parks today. The context focuses upon the structure and function of park operations. The larger perspective is theme parks and their relationship to society.

Marketing And Operations Impacts Of The Corona Virus Era In Tourism And Leisure Related Industries, Jack Samuels, Yawei Wang

Visions in Leisure and Business

This article explores the impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism, leisure, entertainment, sports, hospitality, and related industries. It focuses mostly on long-lasting impacts of the pandemic and has numerous ideas regarding the management and marketing of these interrelated industries in the wake of the crisis. It also looks at preparation for future crises in these industries.

Family Recreation And Theme Parks, Bob Lee, Lei Jin

Visions in Leisure and Business

Theme parks with its amazing infrastructure have been an ideal place for many families to take a day trip for celebration or have a family vacations. Established with an array of well-designed programs and tons of fun-driving attractions, a theme park could be a wonderful site for parents to allow their young kids to grow in many areas including but not limited to skill development, mental sharpening, aesthetic appreciation, social interaction, awareness of consciousness in ethics, and intellectual enrichment. This paper intends to highlight these elements collected from visiting theme parks that may lead more families to zoom into the …

A Comparison Of The Tourist Destinations Of Las Vegas And Orlando: A Cultural And Psychographic Approach, Yu Liu, Bob Lee, David L. Groves, Fan Du

Visions in Leisure and Business

There is a different of opinion about models for the development of tourism destinations. There are not any standard models. It must be recognized that the individual community must examine its historical background to identify the causal elements that influence events. What usually occurs in tourist development is that a successful model is found and it is transferred to another community without considering how the model has to be adapted and/or adjusted based upon the characteristics of the new community. In some cases, this transfer is successful and in other cases it is a complete failure. The purpose of this …

Fourth-Grade Students Sensemaking Of Word Problems, Gabriel T. Matney, Jonathan D. Bostic, Miranda Fox, Toni Sondergeld, Gregory Stone

School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to investigate fourth-grade students' sensemaking of a word problem. Sensemaking occurs when students connect their understanding of a situation with existing knowledge. We investigated students' sensemaking about a word problem by comparing students' strategy use. Inductive analysis was used to find themes about student sensemaking. Students exhibited one of three levels of sensemaking. Some problem-solving strategies, as a result of students' sensemaking, led to a greater frequency of correct results.

The Study On Stress, Spirituality, And Health (Sssh): Psychometric Evaluation And Initial Validation Of The Sssh Baseline Spirituality Survey, Erica T. Warner, Blake Victor Kent, Ying Zhang, M. Austin Argentieri, Wade C. Rowatt, Kenneth Pargament, Harold G. Koenig, Lynn Underwood, Shelley A. Cole, Martha L. Daviglus, Alka M. Kanaya, Julie R. Palmer, Tianyi Huang, Mark A. Blais, Alexandra E. Shields

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper describes the development and initial psychometric testing of the baseline Spirituality Survey (SS-1) from the Study on Stress, Spirituality, and Health (SSSH) which contained a mixture of items selected from validated existing scales and new items generated to measure important constructs not captured by existing instruments. The purpose was to establish the validity of new and existing measures in our racially/ethnically diverse sample. Psychometric properties of the SS-1 were evaluated using standard psychometric analyses in 4,634 SSSH participants. Predictive validity of SS-1 scales was assessed in relation to the physical and mental health component scores from the Short-Form …

The Bg News February 03, 2021, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. February 03, 2021. Volume 100-Issue 19.

Predicting Young Adults’ Intentions And Involvement In Alcohol-Influenced Aquatic Activity, Hannah L M Calverley, Lauren A. Petrass Ph.D., Jennifer D. Blitvich

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Globally, alcohol consumption is a public health issue and a risk factor for drownings among young adults. While studies have identified a prominence of alcohol in youth drownings, little is known about the factors that influence young adults’ involvement in alcohol-influenced aquatic activity. The current study aimed to identify the predictors of young adults’ intention to participate, and past participation, in alcohol-influenced aquatic activity. A reliable and valid survey, informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior, was distributed to young adults (aged 18-24 years) educated in the UK and Australia. Cumulative odds ordinal logistic regressions with proportional odds were …

Mel Byers, Editorial Staff

Visions in Leisure and Business

This is a compilation of some of Mel Byers thoughts on employee services from a previous issue of Visions. This represents the perspective of an individual who was a founding member of the employee service movement in the 1940’s. The ideas and issues identified represent important factors that are guiding principles for today’s professionals.

Uncertain Times: Emotional-Social Intelligence And Relational Leadership Practices: A Conceptual Framework, Bryan Cavins

Visions in Leisure and Business

Over the past year, our World has experienced vast and uncertain change due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. With this rise in uncertainty, all areas of our diverse society have felt emotional stress which has impacted how manage the daily stressors of life in a pandemic are managed. Research shows that increasing Emotional-Social Intelligence (ESI) improves an individual’s ability to adapt and adjust during uncertain and difficult times. One area that has been impacted significantly is work environments and cultures. Organizational and team leadership plays a significant role in the emotional climate in the workplace. Emotionally-Socially Intelligent leaders who apply relational …

Reflections: Work Place Services, David Groves

Visions in Leisure and Business

The profession of employee services was an outgrowth of an early recreation movement at the turn of the 20th century. This does not suggest that there were not programs before this date. It only indicates that the importance was recognized at this point in time.

It flourished through a professional organization that began in the 1940's and eventually saw its demise in the mid-2000. This does not suggest that this movement is not alive today. It only implies that the problems were organizational.

This manuscript is a reflection on past endeavors of the employee service and considerations of its present …

A Framework For Enhancing Critical Thinking Within Health Science Courses, Tim Brackenbury, Mary-Jon Ludy

Public and Allied Health Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Online Reviews Generated Through Product Testing: Can More Favorable Reviews Be Enticed With Free Products?, Ina Garnefeld, Tabea Krah, Eva Böhm, Dwayne D. Gremler

Marketing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Through The Eyes Of The Mentor: Understanding The Adolescent Developing Reader, Joanna C. Weaver, Cynthia D. Bertelsen, Timothy Murnen, Jessica N. Glanz

School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications

While some teacher candidates may believe reading instruction is the responsibility of English teachers, providing teacher candidates across all content areas with opportunities to develop skills working with developing readers may impact this misconception. Since some teacher candidates have limited experience, confidence, and/or reading strategies to instruct developing readers, this study examines the individual experiences of reading mentors at a midwestern university and the effect of their experience on developing readers. This mentoring experience revealed an impact both for the teacher candidates and developing readers. This opportunity proved to be rewarding while providing a glimpse of the reality of working …

Fp-21-16 Age Variation In The Divorce Rate, 1990 & 2019, Lisa Carlson

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.

The Test-Retest Reliability And Minimal Detectable Change Of The Fitlight Trainer™, Lauren Myers

Master of Education in Applied Human Development Graduate Projects

Reaction time is commonly used as an indicator of cognitive function post-concussion and is an important measurement in return-to-play protocols. Current post-concussion assessments lack evidence regarding their reliability and do not simulate real-world functional movement patterns and choice reactions that occur in sport performance. This study sought to establish the test-retest reliability of the FitLight Trainer™ a novel piece of equipment that can evaluate reaction time in a non-concussed, healthy population. Repeated measures. Twenty-six (14 males, 12 females) healthy individuals (age 20.5 ± 1.8 years, height 171.4 ± 7.5 cm, weight 71 ± 12.7 kg, hand dominance right-23, left-3) from …

Perceptions Of Athletic Trainers About The Climate For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer (Lgbtq+) Athletes, Rebecca Osan

Master of Education in Applied Human Development Graduate Projects

Background: There is little research done in the environment that the athletic trainer works professionally. It is expected that the findings of this study will contribute toward the dialogue around the importance of inclusion and acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender athlete in a traditional hostile space. Purpose: The purpose is to explore the climate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender athletes in the collegiate setting's athletic training facility. Methods: 96 certified athletic trainers were surveyed via email using the Campus Climate survey modified for the sports setting. The survey had 62 items across three sections: demographics, the …

Comparison Of Traditional Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs With Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs On Health Outcomes In Cardiac Patients, Julia Thatcher

Master of Education in Applied Human Development Graduate Projects

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease kills more than 850,000 people in the United States each year and includes numerous disorders such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure (American Heart Association, 2017; American Heart Association, 2020). Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs are used to treat and prevent further instances of cardiovascular disease by implementing exercise, nutrition counseling, psychological and social support, and stress management. Purpose: Improvements in cardiovascular health are often seen after participating in cardiac rehabilitation, but the extent of these improvements may depend on the intensity of the program. This paper reviewed current literature and compared traditional cardiac rehabilitation …

"Just Voting For The Side You Believe Without Understanding The Other Argument Does Nothing To Further Democracy": The Evolution Of Preservice Teachers' Conceptions Of Democracy, Dean P. Vesperman

The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal

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The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal Volume 1, Issue 2 Full Issue, Annie Mcmahon Whitlock, Linda Doornbos, Ericka Murdock, Kristy A. Brugar, Kathryn L. Roberts, Dana L. Haraway, Michelle D. Cude, Erin Adams, Kenneth Plont, Glssj Editors

The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal

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A Collaborative Space, A Critical Inquiry And A Call To Action: A Prospective Elementary Teacher And A Social Studies Educator Explore A Pedagogy Of Justice, Linda Doornbos, Ericka Murdock

The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal

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Transience, Rebekah Alviani

School of Art Graduate Exhibitions, Portfolios, and Theses

No abstract provided.

Author Bios

The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal

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Educator Corner: Tacking Academic Dishonesty In A Blended Social Studies Classroom, Kenneth Plont

The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal

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