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Effectiveness Of Preschool Lessons For Active Youngsters (Play) Curriculum On The Gross Motor Development And Physical Activity Level Of Preschool Children, Karyn K. Finn

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Presumably, energy balance can help to stabilize and ultimately reverse the rising rates of childhood obesity. Research findings generally point to a positive association between preschool children’s motor skill competence and their level of physical activity. This study was conducted as part of Project PLAY (Preschool Lessons for Active Youngsters) to objectively evaluate Project PLAY curriculum in order to provide childcare centers with an outcome-based curriculum that can improve motor skill development and positively affect physical activity level. This study used a quasi-experimental, cross over design with pre-mid-post assessment of motor skills and physical activity. The study was conducted with …

Relationship Between Weight-Related Teasing And Levels Of Physical Activity, Piroska Boros

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Weight-related teasing is associated with predictors of physical activity such as self-efficacy and social support. It is possible that more frequent weight-related teasing is directly associated with engagement in physical activity.

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between weight-related teasing and engagement in physical activity, body composition and physical activity enjoyment among female college students. This study also investigated the possibility that physical activity enjoyment mediates the relationship between weight-related teasing and physical activity.

Fifty-seven female college students participated in the study. Participants completed the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale to measure how much they enjoyed participating …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 21, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, December 12, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

Csbs Kudos, December 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Bye, Bye, Baker Hall
-- CSBS News: In Celebration of Creativity
-- Geography Welcomes Guest
-- Legacy Family
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- The Semester in Pictures

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, November 18, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, November 15, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Uni Grad Student News, V9n2, November/December 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Seventh Annual UNI Graduate Student Symposium
-- Graduate Student Profile: Katherine Beane
-- Graduate Student Profile: Hayley Thomas
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Nathan Green
-- Graduate Alumni Profile: Darius Robinson
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Dr. Eric Hiris
-- Graduate Faculty Profile: Leisl Carr Childers
-- Tips to Prepare for the 2014 Spring Semester
-- Update Your Resume and CV
-- Communication Studies Student Attends and Presents at the 36th Annual Global Studies Conference
-- Elementary Education Graduate Presents at the 2013 Iowa Council for Social Studies Conference
-- Graduate Student Advisory …

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, November 1, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 28, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

The Varieties Of Individual Engagement (Vie) Scales: Confirmatory Factor Analyses Across Two Samples And Contexts, Jayme L. Renfro, Lisa M. Pytlikzillig, Myiah J. Hutchens, Peter Muhlberger, Shiyuan Wang, Rabecca Harris

Faculty Publications

The field of public engagement, participation and deliberation is fraught with conflicting results that are difficult to interpret due to the very different methods and measures used. Theory advancement and consistent operationalization and assessment of key public deliberation and engagement variables will benefit considerably from standardized measures of constructs and the ability to compare across studies. In this article, drawing from social and educational psychology, we describe the theoretical bases for scales assessing eight varieties of participant engagement that may be experienced during participation activities: Active learning, conscientious, uninterested, creative, open-minded, closed-minded, angry, and social engagement. We describe our development …

Minutes Of Graduate College Curriculum Committee, October 18, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Today, V96n3 [V97n2], Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:

-- All for a Cause
-- Bucking the Trend
-- 80 years of Pinning Tradition
-- The Power of A
-- All Signs Point to Panther Pride
-- Tackling a New Stage
-- Shh - collaboration at work!
-- $2 million grant creates new center
-- Scholarships enhance opportunities
-- A grand adventure
-- Bridging two worlds
-- A family united
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of alumni events

Uni Grad Student News, V9n1, October 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- May 2013 Commencement Speaker: Darrina Bledsoe
-- Graduate Student Profile: Michelle Czarnecki
-- Graduate Student Profile: Steve Przymus
-- Graduate College Graduate Assistant Profile: Anthony Roth, Scotti Hagensick and Raeann Swanson
-- Seventh Annual Graduate Student Symposium
-- UNI MBA Teams Provide Valuable Work to Area Companies
-- 7th Annual Graduate Student Research in the Humanities Symposium
-- Graduate Student Information Meeting
-- Psychology Department Student Updates
-- Thinking About Graduate School (TAGS)
-- Thinking About Doctoral Studies (TADS)
-- Graduate Student Advisory Board
-- New Look for the Graduate College …

Academic Affairs Report, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of The Provost And Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs Update

Inside this issue:

-- UNI: New Beginnings on a Strong Foundation
-- New Faces at UNI
-- Re-Envisioning Rod Library
-- Information Technology Services
-- Lippens Joins Office of Executive Vice President and Provost
-- Office of Academic Affairs Initiatives: Communication
-- Lamberti Appointed Administrative Fellow
-- Office of Academic Affairs Initiatives: Diversity
-- The Return of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
-- Office of Academic Affairs Initiatives: Funding
-- SEEDing the Future
-- The National Coalition Building Institute
-- Bridging American Indians and Taiwan's Indigenous Tribes
-- Award-Winning Innovations in Teaching, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

The Link, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of School Library Studies.

The Link: A School Library Studies Alumni Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Welcome to The Link!
-- Program Review
-- Research: Critical Literacy
-- Research: College Preparedness
-- AASL/IASL Leadership Academy
-- Fall Scholarships
-- ILA Member of the Year
-- Ann Orsini, Current School Library Studies Student
-- In Memoriam
-- Alumna Feature: Heather Hope

Coe Acclaim, Fall 2013, Issue 7, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

COE Acclaim

Inside This Issue:
--CDC Gains Reaccreditation
--Immersive Field Experience Gives Students Unique Opportunity
--Fortgang Named to Honorary Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter of KDP
--Edgington Named Legend in His Field
--TEE Room Gives 21st Century Space
--COE Connects With IASB
--Conferences Offer Opportunities for COE Faculty, Students, Community
--COE Faculty Present at AERA
--COE Visit Day Garners High Numbers

Csbs Kudos, October 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
-- CSBS News: New CSBS Center Opens
-- 2013 State of the College
-- Staying Connected...
-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- Panther Open House

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Research.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Statistical report showing the number of faculty that are tenured, on the tenure track, or not on the tenure track, broken down by college, department, gender, minority status, and if full or part time.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, September 26, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

What Would My Avatar Do? Gaming, Pathology, And Risky Decision Making, Kira Bailey, Robert West, Judson Kuffel

Faculty Publications

Recent work has revealed a relationship between pathological video game use and increased impulsivity among children and adolescents. A few studies have also demonstrated increased risk-taking outside of the video game environment following game play, but this work has largely focused on one genre of video games (i.e., racing). Motivated by these findings, the aim of the current study was to examine the relationship between pathological and non-pathological video game use, impulsivity, and risky decision making. The current study also investigated the relationship between experience with two of the most popular genres of video games [i.e., first-person shooter (FPS) and …

Student Affairs Newsletter, August 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Reminder – Faculty and Staff Welcome Back Picnic
-- Professional development “Lunch and Learn” scheduled
-- Opportunities available for student involvement
-- National College Health Assessment results reported
-- Counseling Center staff receive training on working with vets
-- Connolly named Rising Star
-- Thank you to the Iowa State Fair volunteers!

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2013, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, June 24, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Postville Making Progress 5 Years After Immigration Raid

Postville Project Documents

An editorial in the May 12, 2013, Courier, a Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa newspaper, about the progress the town of Postville, Iowa, has made five years after the Postville Immigration Raid of 2008.

Csbs Kudos, May 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Student Research Conference Held in April
-- Alumni on Campus

-- 2013 Distinguished Alumni Day

-- Psychology welcomes alumnus from Australia

-- Faculty & Staff Kudos
-- Center for Social & Behavioral Research news
-- CSBS Retirements & Farewells
-- In memoriam: Ruth Bluford Anderson, Thomas G. Ryan
-- Student Kudos
-- Alumni Kudos
-- The Year in Pictures

Is Higher Education The Key To Unlock The Door Of Fortune? A Study Of Students' Occupational Aspirations, Daiyue Sun

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study focuses on the relationship between students' social backgrounds and their occupational aspirations (in terms of becoming an authority, financial success and recognition in the workplace). By applying the status attainment theory and segmented assimilation theory, this study examines the significance of parental socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, and social capital in predicting college freshmen's occupational aspirations using multivariate analysis. Interaction effects between the main predictors as well as control variables such as immigrant status, gender, school performance, motivations and skills are tested in the analysis. Results suggest that socioeconomic status is not statistical significance in predicting individuals' occupational aspirations in …

Twentieth Annual Uni Csbs Student Research Conference [Program] April 27, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.