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There's 'No Place Like Home' For Una Lions, Jeff Hodges

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News article in The Florence Times-Tri-Cities Daily on the impact Flowers Hall has for the UNA Lions and their at home win ratio.

Hall Of Fame- Hal Self (Induction Class Of 1990), University Of North Alabama

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Hal Self-- Hall of Fame Class induction of 1990. The Flowers Hall Annex, now known as the UNA Athletics Offices, was renamed in honor of Self (Self Field House)

Flowers Hall To Undergo Updates For Division I Move, Jacob Cole

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Updates to Flowers Hall to compete in Division I athletics--The Flor-Ala

Flowers Hall Annex Construction Begins At University Of N. Alabama, East Lauderdale News

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Groundbreaking on the new Flowers Hall Annex in 1983

Flowers Fought Long And Hard For Athletics, Ronald Thomas

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News article from The Flor-Ala on Eddie Flowers and Flowers Hall

Una Announces Open House For New Facilities, East Lauderdale News

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The official open house for Flowers Annex Hall and the expanded and updated Collier Library in 1984

Bulletin Of The State Normal School-Student Activities, State Normal School

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Quarterly Publication for State Normal School- Student activities and Campus Life

A History Of Athletics At The University Of North Alabama, Una Sports Information Department

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A pdf of excerpts from A History of Athletics at the University of North Alabama, a catalog compiled by the Sports Information Department depicting various athletic achievements throughout UNA’s history. The selected documents range from 1993 to 2003 with information dating back to the university’s founding as LaGrange College in 1830. The document also includes earlier mascot depictions and relevant iconography. Additional information outside of the provided excerpts is available via an in-person appointment at the archives.

University Of North Alabama: Athletics Year In Review, Una Sports Information Department

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A pdf compiled of excerpts from the University of North Alabama: Athletics Year in Review. The included pages provide information on various awards attained by UNA athletic teams within the given year they represent, as well as final statistics and results. Available years include: 1992-1993, 1994-1995, 1995-1996, 1996, 1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2004-2005. Additional information and full review access are available upon request via an in-person appointment at the archives.

"Rise And Roar - University Of North Alabama Move To Division I", University Of North Alabama

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“Rise and Roar: University of North Alabama Move to Division I” is a booklet of information concerning the transitional period of UNA athletics within the NCAA Atlantic Sun Conference. The booklet offers photographs and insight into the reasoning and benefit of the transition both in the university and the larger community.

The Effect Of Chronic Caffeine Use On Sporting Performance In Division I Collegiate Baseball Players, Travis Foster, Leslee Funderburk, Mary C. Pickler, Leroy Bolden, Katherine M. Lee, Andrew Gallucci

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Caffeine is a commonly used ergogenic aid and has been shown to improve acute athletic performance, such as speed, strength, and endurance. However, research exploring the effects of chronic caffeine use on sporting performance is limited, especially in Division I (DI) collegiate baseball players.  PURPOSE: This is an observational study exploring the patterns of caffeine use among collegiate baseball players and analyzing how chronic caffeine intake affects specific measures of baseball performance. METHODS: A caffeine-focused food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was completed at the end of the season and indicated caffeine use over the final four weeks of the …

Addressing Mental Health In College Athletics: Developing A Mindfulness-Centered Curricular Intervention For Student-Athletes And Coaches, Douglas W. Lampman

Electronic Theses & Dissertations (2024 - present)

Rising rates of mental health concerns among collegiate student-athletes have intensified calls for a more holistic approach to athlete development and well-being.  While student-athletes regularly interact with coaches and educators, few curricular interventions explicitly address mental and emotional wellness in the athletic context.

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the development, implementation, and perceived impact of a mindfulness-centered approach and curriculum.  This curriculum is designed explicitly for collegiate student-athletes and coaches.  Grounded in mindfulness-based pedagogy, the curriculum addressed stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, performance anxiety, and personal growth.

Using a multi-tiered qualitative design, data were collected …

Built Different: Place, Identity, And The Holistic Well-Being Of Female Student Athletes, Jaye Mack

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This research furthers the conversation surrounding holistic female student-athlete wellness, recognizing that their experiences can be inequitable – influenced by the intersectionality of race, gender, and athletic identity (Armstrong et al., 2018; Druckman et al., 2018; Neeley et al., 2021). This research accredits the physical environments where athletes train, recover, and connect as an underexplored factor in holistic well-being.

The Indivisible Self Model of Wellness (IS-WEL) was used to (1) explore the influence of physical design features on female student athletes' holistic well-being and (2) understand how their identity shapes how they experience and attach meaning to their team environments. …

Open House Celebration, The University Of North Alabama

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Invitation for open house of Flowers Hall Annex, the renovated Collier Library Facility, and the new Computer Center at UNA

Profile: More Is Morris, Communications And Marketing

Profile (1996-)

In this Issue: New Name and New Director for the AgCountry Challenge ; Salute to Scholarships ; Gift to Not Only Enhance Cougar Sports Center But Entire Community ; Lucy Imholte's Lasting Legacy Honored Through Sculpture ; From Dining Hall to Third Floor Behmler: Rodriguez '87 is Eighth Chancellor ; Partnership Pilots New Energy Storage Technology on Campus ; Faculty and Staff Awards ; Van Wey Named Fulbright Finalist ; UMN Morris Receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification ; Public Lecture, Telescope Viewing Part of SCOPES Conference ; UMN Morris Adds $165.3 Million to Minnesota's Economy Each Year ; PBS Documentary …

Vitality: Wellness For Female Collegiate Athletes, Kristin Beach

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Vitality is a wellness center for female collegiate athletes. It is rooted in female oriented design strategies for comfort, recovery, and wellbeing. This project aims to provide an inclusive environment in which women within the VCU athletics department can come and support their health and wellbeing.  Spaces include physical therapy, academic support, movement studios, gathering lounge, locker room, private therapy, and grab and go food options. This program aims to provide spaces that support the busy schedule of a collegiate athlete, while using design strategies that enhance social, mental, and physical wellbeing while visiting. Located in a historic sauers building, …

Athletic Participation Among Students And Its Correlation To Increased Outcomes In Academic Performance, Benjamin Carl Anderson

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative study investigated the correlation between student participation in athletic-based extracurricular activities and academic performance among high school students in rural Indiana. The research sought to determine whether athletic involvement contributes to academic success indicators such as PSAT and SAT scores, and school attendance. The study looked at how athletics can serve as a lever for improving academic outcomes and supporting students in meeting the criteria for postsecondary readiness. Key research questions explored the influence of gender, ethnicity, grade level, and attendance on academic performance within the subset of students participating in athletics. A review of the literature supported …

A Study On Mechanical Changes During The Middle Phase Of The Long Jump Approach Run, Ankur Jyoti Phukon, Krishnendu Dhar

ISBS Proceedings Archive

This study investigated the mechanical adjustments made by elite long jumpers during the middle phase of the approach run. Kinematic data from the 5 senior Indian national level long jumpers (Personal Best:7.83±0.63m) with five high speed cameras (at resolution 1920s1080 with 120 frame per second). Further all the motion were quantified with Quintic (v.33). It was revealed that athletes maintained consistent step lengths while introducing subtle variations to manage velocity effectively. Study observed, some changes in torso touch-down angles; especially at 4LS were observed, indicating conscious efforts to optimize control without sacrificing step length. Contact duration (CD) varied across individuals, …

Biomechanical Analysis Of Elite Javelin Thrower Of Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir Nazeer Dr, Muhammad Ahmad Tahir, Rabia Walee

ISBS Proceedings Archive

This study investigated the biomechanical factors influencing javelin throwing performance among elite Pakistani athletes. Eight national-level male throwers were analyzed using 3D motion capture during the 2024 National Athletics Championships. Key variables included release velocity components, approach run velocity, pull distance, and phase durations. Results showed that vertical release velocity and approach run velocity at right foot touchdown (R-on) were significantly correlated with throwing distance (r = 0.672, p < .05 and r = 0.596, p < .05, respectively). No significant correlations were observed for pull distance, step length, or phase durations. Findings suggest that elite performance relies on maximizing vertical release while maintaining sufficient horizontal speed, emphasizing the importance of individualized technical training in Pakistan’s javelin development programs.

Development Of Sprint Running Performance Over 4 Years: A Case Study, Ryu Nagahara, Masataka Yamashita

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to identify changes in the kinematics and kinetics of sprinting through the development of sprint performance in a male sprinter over four years. In the experiment, a male sprinter performed a 60-m sprint during which ground reaction forces and running motion were measured using a long force platform system and a motion capture system, respectively. The participant improved his 200-m personal record by 1.17 s over the four years. The characteristics of changes in the kinematics and kinetics of sprinting varied across the years. A decrease in knee extension torque during the support phase …

Differences In Trunk And Hip Isokinetic Strength Performance Among Cheerleaders With Varying Somersault Technical Levels, Yi-Zhu Liao, Shih-Chung Cheng, Wen-Tzu Tang

ISBS Proceedings Archive

啦啦隊中的站立後空翻 (SBTS) 需要精確的速度控制和軀幹-臀部協調，並依靠特定肌肉的力量。雖然 SBTS 通常可以實現，但更高級的站立全空翻 (SF) 需要更大的力量。這項研究評估了 17 名啦啦隊在 3 種不同速度（軀幹：30-120°/s；臀部：60-300°/s）下的軀幹和臀部等速力量。參與者根據技能分組：僅 SBTS（NSF，n = 9）和同時進行 SBTS 和 SF（SF，n = 8）。雙向變異數分析顯示 SF 組的髖部屈曲峰值扭矩明顯較大（p < .05）。髖部伸展的顯著交互作用顯示 NSF 中 300°/s 和 180°/s 時的扭矩下降（p < .05），而在 SF 中沒有觀察到。研究結果強調了強大的髖屈肌和保持高速髖伸展對於空翻動作的重要性，為有針對性的啦啦隊訓練提供了指導。

A Pilot Study To Evaluate Sagittal Kinematic Variables In Accelerated Run Using Openpose Markerless Motion Capture System, Mizuki Kitamura, Mitsuo Otsuka

ISBS Proceedings Archive

This study evaluated the agreement between OpenPose markerless and marker-based methods in analyzing sprint start performance. Four male students performed ten sprint starts. The Bland-Altman test for average center of mass (COM) horizontal velocity from the beginning motion to 1-m position of the OpenPose markerless method showed a fixed bias of -0.02 m/s, 95% limits of agreement (LoA) from −0.10 to 0.06 m/s, and a proportional bias of r = −0.47. For the 1-m running time, fixed bias was −0.00 s, 95% LoA ranged from −0.09 to 0.09 s, and proportional bias was r = 0.39. In the calculation of …

Can A New Rule Adapted Takeoff Zone Improve Approach-Run And Takeoff Motions In Long Jump?, Yosuke Kido, Mizuki Kitamura, Fumiaki Kobayashi, Mitsuo Otsuka

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of implementing the new long-jump rule with a takeoff zone, which is currently proposed by World Athletics, on the approach-run and takeoff movements. Ten male collegiate jumpers specializing in horizontal jumping events participated in the experiment. The main finding was no significant difference of effective distances was observed between the proposed and conventional trials. This may due to the fact that no significant differences of maximal horizontal center of mass (COM) velocity, horizontal COM velocity at the landing of takeoff, and takoff angle were observed between the proposed and conventional …

Changes In Arm And Leg Swing During A 400 M Sprint, Ryo Iwasaki, Sakie Nobuoka

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The present study aimed to clarify the changes in arm and leg swing between the early and late phases of a 400 m sprint. Nine male and eight female sprinters performed a 400 m sprint at maximum effort. Inertial measurement units were attached to the distal thighs and forearms to quantify arm and leg swing. Segmental angular data were analysed and compared between the early and late phases of the sprint. Leg swing amplitude was significantly reduced in the late phase compared to the early phase (average %Δ = -48.8), whereas arm swing amplitude increased (average %Δ = +160.8), and …

Neuromuscular And Muscle Morphological Advantage Of Power-Trained Athletes Improves Hip Extension Torque At High Velocities, Andras Hegyi, Luca Mezei, Fabien Leboeuf, Annamaria Peter, Aurélie Sarcher, Antoine Nordez, Giuseppe Rabita, Gaël Guilhem, Lilian Lacourpaille

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to examine the intermuscular distribution of hamstring muscle volume, muscle excitation, and torque production capacity of hip extensors in power-trained (sprint-based) athletes compared to a strength-trained control group. We found higher semitendinosus volume in the power-trained group. The electromyography activity increased with increasing contraction velocity only in the power-trained group, with significant between-group differences observed in the semitendinosus and biceps femoris at high velocity hip extension. Power-trained athletes were stronger during concentric contractions, particularly at high contraction velocities. These results explain possible morphological and neuromuscular mechanisms to increase propulsive force in high-speed running, which …

Spatiotemporal Sprint Parameters Of Adults With Achondroplasia During The World Dwarf Games 2023 – Preliminary Results, Johannes Funken, Bennet Brüsehof, Jan-Peter Goldmann, Carola Birk, Svea Lüdorff, Aleksei Ratnikov, Oliver Semler

ISBS Proceedings Archive

Spatiotemporal sprint parameters play a crucial role in analyzing and optimizing sprint performance. While well-documented in average-height athletes, little research exists on individuals with dwarfism. This study examines sprint kinematics in adults with achondroplasia during the World Dwarf Games 2023, providing new insights into their biomechanical adaptations. The analysis explores key relationships between kinematic variables, revealing that athletes with achondroplasia rely more on step frequency, likely compensating for shorter limb lengths, compared to average-height sprinters. This research offers initial reference values for sprint performance in this population and will inform training and rehabilitation programs tailored to their specific biomechanical needs.

Characterization Of Shoulder Moments And Force Application In Static And Dynamic Campus Exercises, Juliana Exel Phd, Judith Satzinger, Willi Koller, Arnold Baca, Hans Kainz

ISBS Proceedings Archive

This study aimed to characterize shoulder joint moments and force application patterns in static and dynamic campus exercises. Campus exercises are upper-body plyometric movements performed on a ladder-like training board, where climbers ascend using only their arms, without foot support. Twenty advanced/elite climbers performed five trials of each exercise on an instrumented two-rung campus board. Shoulder joint moments on the 3 planes of motion and vertical forces for each limb were computed across the exercise cycles and time series were compared. Results showed that dynamic campus exercises elicited higher shoulder joint moments in the sagittal and frontal planes, particularly during …

Development And Validation Of A Running Drill Test Battery To Predict 5 M And 20 M Sprint Performance, Paula Matijašević, Josip Maleš, Luka Cikojević, Frane Žuvela, Goran Kuvačić

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(8): 1269-1285, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70252/LYKE8231 This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and predictive validity of specific athletic running drills: A-skip, B-skip, bounding step, and jumps, in relation to sprint performance over 5 m and 20 m distances. Sixty-three young males (mean age: 21.3 ± 2.1 years; body height: 183 ± 6.5 cm; body weight: 77 ± 9.3 kg) were enrolled in the study. Running drill performance was recorded on an athletics track using high-speed cameras and evaluated based on predefined criteria and a scoring system. Reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and coefficients …

Sports Evangelism On Wheels: An Evaluation Of The Efficacy And Development Of Athletic Evangelism, Keira B. Martin

History Senior Capstone

This thesis includes how sports evangelism operates and develops conceptually, evaluating the program Wandering Wheels as a qualitative case study. Wandering Wheels was a cycling program that began in Upland, IN in 1964 to illustrate the toughness of the Christian life. Drawing on oral histories, archival records, and documentary material, it argues that community, activism, athletic maturation, and personal spiritual growth were pivotal to Wandering Wheels' model. This evaluation demonstrates the extent to which this program exemplified the concept of sports evangelism.

Black Belt Football Players' Perceptions Of Their Football And Academic Environments, Paul David Kadle Jr.

College of Education

The achievement gap between rural and non-rural schools is persistent. This study examines the achievement gap problem by analyzing two groups of rural schools to better understand their ecologies and the inner workings of rural schools. Ecological Systems Theory is the framework from which this study operates while looking at the mesosystemic relationship between the microsystems of high school football teams and classrooms in the Black Belt and otherwise rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. A non-experimental quantitative survey design was used to answer research questions that focused on the achievement gap between Black Belt and non-Black Belt rural schools …