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Validity Of A Linear Velocity Transducer For Measuring Peak Ground Reaction Force During A Countermovement Vertical Jump Test, Ethan Mitchell, Chinonye C. Agu-Udemba, Ahalee C. Cathey, Ty B. Palmer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

Linear velocity transducers offera portable and cost-effective means for quantifying peak ground reaction force (GRF) during a countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) test; however, their ability to provide valid vertical jump GRF measurements similar to those of a force plate (“gold standard”) remains unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences and relationship between force plate and linear velocity transducer measurements of peak GRF during a CMJ test. METHODS: Seventeen healthy, young females (age = 22 ± 3 years; mass = 61 ± 8 kg; height = 163 ± 7 cm) performed three CMJ …

Reliability And Relationship Between Ballistic Push-Up And Vertical Jump Peak Ground Reaction Force, Chinonye C. Agu-Udemba, Ethan Mitchell, Ahalee C. Cathey, Ty B. Palmer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Ballistic push-up (BPU) assessments are commonly used to evaluate athletic ability in young adults. It has been hypothesized that the peak ground reaction force (GRF) produced during a BPU may be an important predictor of upper-body strength and explosive performance capacities. However, limited data exist regarding the reliability of BPU GRF and how it relates to peak force values during a countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) test. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability of BPU GRF and its relationship with vertical jump GRF values. METHODS: Seventeen young, healthy females (age = 22 ± 3 …

The Effect Of Varying High-Intensity Interval Training Style Warm-Ups On Hemodynamic, Power, And Flexibility Responses, Nelson Wise, Orlando Cepeda, Klarissa Ybarra, Brenda Palma, Brianna Lopez, Manuel Nunez, Ezra Meza, Alexandria Hinojosa, Amanda Hankins, Murat Karabulut

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) style warm-up on hemodynamic, power, and flexibility responses. METHODS: Twelve male subjects (age: 24.15 ± 3.1 yr. & weight: 78.78 ± 16.83 kg) completed the study. On the first day, initial screening, anthropometric measures, and familiarization with testing procedures were completed. There were a total of 6 randomized testing sessions (separated by at least 48 hours.). The testing sessions were as follows: 3-min warm-up session with 20 sec work followed by 10 sec (C1), 3-min warm-up session with 30 sec work followed …

The Effect Of Aerobic And Resistance Training On Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Meta-Analytic Study, Ana Lopez, Frank Wyatt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Diabetes is a widely-spread disease among the whole population and can cause other complications in many organs if not treated correctly. Medications along with exercise and an appropriate diet are a key point in the management of type 2 diabetes. PURPOSE: to analyze the effects of aerobic, resistance, and combined training carefully on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: A meta-analysis review was conducted to investigate differences in glucose and HbA1c levels with aerobic and resistance training in type 2 diabetes patients. Data over training, HbA1c and daily glucose levels was collected from different studies for …

Mental Health Best Practices In Ncaa: The Bidirectional Relationship Between Mental Toughness And Self-Compassion, R. Noah Padgett, Jeffrey S. Forsse, Zacharias Papadakis, Paul J. Deal, Andreas Stamatis Dr.

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Based on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reports, student-athletes’ well-being is compromised by sub-clinical issues of mental health (MH) disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Preliminary data have shown a positive relationship between mental toughness (MT) and MH, self-compassion (SC) and MH, and SC and MT. To date, possible indirect causal relationships between these three constructs have not been investigated. PURPOSE: To confirm the three aforementioned relationships in NCAA athletes and explore the mediation role of MT and SC on the SC-MH and MT-MH relationships, respectively. Hypotheses: (1) MT will correlate positively with MH, (2) SC will correlate positively …

Muscle Glycogen Depletion And Replenishment: A Meta-Analytic Review, Ian Macklin, Frank Wyatt, Malaeni Ramos, Grant Ralston

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Muscle glycogen depletion and replenishment rates have been associated with sport performance, biomechanical movement and immune system alterations. PURPOSE: the purpose of this study is to determine, through a meta-analytic review, the mechanisms of muscle glycogen depletion and replenishment. METHODS: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis research design was utilized. Inclusion-exclusion criteria were the following: Glycogen depletion- replenishment studies; subjects in studies had no pathologies; human and animal studies were accepted; Studies with diet manipulation were accepted; articles accepted for coding were peer reviewed, original publications. Coded studies were summarized and statistically analyzed. Coded variables were presented as …

Renal Function Responses To Steady-State Moderate-Intensity And High-Intensity Interval Exercise In Mid-Spectrum Chronic Kidney Disease, Kathleen E. Adair, Jeffrey S. Forsse 4681817, Matthew Peterson, Zacharias Papadakis, Mitch Cholewinski, Peter Grandjean

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Efficacy of exercise to improve renal function remains understudied in adults with mid-spectrum chronic kidney disease (CKD). In addition, a comparison of steady-state exercise (SSE) and high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) may contribute clinically-relevant information for exercise-related augmentation of renal function in mid-spectrum CKD. PURPOSE: To determine the influence of SSE and a comparable amount of HIIE on indicators of post-exercise renal function in patients diagnosed with secondary Stage 3 or 4 CKD. METHODS: Twenty participants (n = 6 men; n = 14 women; age 62.0 + 9.9 yr; weight 80.9 + 16.2 kg; body fat 37.3 + 8.5% …

Predicting Vo2max From 1- And 1.5-Mile Runs, Cindy M. Trinh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

VO₂max is the gold standard to assess cardiovascular fitness, an important factor in the longevity of health. Consequently, not everyone can perform a maximal cardiovascular test. PURPOSE: To determine the accuracy of the 1-mile or 1.5-mile run to predict VO₂max. METHODS: Field runs were counterbalanced and performed on an outdoor, all-weather 400m oval track. Subjects (N=114) warmed up and stretched, then lined up single file and signaled to go in ten-second increments. At the end of the run, HR, RPE (Borg’s 6-20) and time was recorded. VO₂max: subjects were fitted with a …

Effect Of Partner And Individual Exercise On Motivation And Fitness, Kayla A. Swiantkiewicz

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Research has shown that motivation is a key component for exercise adherence. Some have reported that exercising with a partner is more effective to obtaining goals rather than working out individually. PURPOSE: To assess motivation and fitness levels between individual and partnered workouts after four weeks of training. METHODS: Sixteen participants (age: 24.3±2.2, height: 67.4±3.2, weight: 187.9±44.6) performed baseline testing, four weeks of circuit training, and post testing in either individual (IG) or partnered (PG) sessions. The participants were also given a motivation questionnaire pre and post tests. ANOVAs were used to determine differences in how long they …

Effect Of Pre-Workout Supplement On Vertical Jump And Anaerobic Power, Jonathon Martinez

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Pre-Workout (PW) supplements have been utilized to increase workout performance and efficiency. Its intended purpose is to facilitate strength gains, however, this study seeks to explore its effects on anaerobic power-output. PURPOSE: To determine the effects of a PW supplement on the Vertical Jump Test and the Wingate Test. METHODS: This was administered as a double-blind, counter-balanced study. Participant’s (age = 26.3±7.5 yrs., ht. = 168.5±10.4 cm, wt. = 73.9±19.2 kg., BMI = 25.4±5.2) resting HR was measured then they consumed either a PW supplement or a placebo (PL) and waited for 15 minutes, after which HR was …

Case Presentation For Peripheral Nerve Neuropraxia (Trauma), Maria C. Herrera, Tal Amasay, Matthew Santos- Vitorino

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: The patient is a 20 years old female collegiate rower who has been suffering a series of acute and chronic events for 15 months which began with pain in the left shoulder. The pain started at the vertebral border and superior angle of the scapula after rowing in the open water. She received one month of treatment for scapular dyskinesia. At this time, the patient suffered a second injury mechanism involving the subluxation of the rib heads of T4 through T6 with stress fractures in the corresponding ribs. The athlete went through four months without participating in sport …

Left Distal Biceps Tendon Avulsion, Alex Lotero, Zacharias Papadakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: Patient is a 31-year-old male who presented himself with a left distal biceps tendon rupture. Patient incurred the injury while performing a deadlifting exercise. PHYSICAL EXAM: Focused examination demonstrated intact skin, the absence of distal biceps, and a noticeable bulge in the upper part of the arm – “Popeye” sign. Swelling was apparent with a gap in the anterior portion of the elbow due to the absence of the tendon. Clinical screening revealed a positive hook test, and limited range of motion (ROM) (i.e., elbow flexion, and pronation and supination of the forearm). DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES: …

Pre- And In-Season Strength And Conditioning Training Changes In Leg Peak Power Performance In Collegiate Division Ii Women’S Basketball Team: A Case Study, Alexander B. Anderson, Cherise M. Key, Brandon K. Sanders, Zacharias Papadakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Basketball is a team sport that places emphasis on explosive movements. Leg peak power (PP) performance provides an advantage for successful basketball participation. Pre-season (PS) strength and conditioning training (SCT) sets the foundation for in-season (IS) success. However, determining the optimal duration, of PS and IS SCT to develop improvements in PP is still under investigation. PURPOSE: To describe the changes over time in PP during a 4 weeks of PS and 6 weeks of IS SCT in a collegiate Division II women’s basketball team. METHODS: Besides PS in-court sessions (4.5 hrs/wk), 14 female players completed 3 hrs/wk …

Shoulder Trauma And Humeral Avulsion Of The Glenohumeral Ligament (Hagl), Terri Stroud, Zacharias Papadakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: A 17-year-old right-hand dominant female presents with left shoulder pain. Pain has continued to worsen over time with continued participation in competitive cheerleading activities. Swelling occurred over the entire shoulder with pain having a burning sensation and a decrease in range of motion. Subject was given medication, however pain continued. Subject had no other shoulder injury and/or medical diagnoses. PHYSICAL EXAM: With all glenohumeral movement, pain persisted. Palpation also elicited painful results. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES: Rotator cuff tears are characterized by pain and weakness when lifting, lowering, and rotating the arm. SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and …

A Comparison Of Blood Viscosity, Hematocrit And Blood Pressure Between Yoga Practitioners And Sedentary Individuals, James Shadiow, Takashi Tarumi, Mandeep Dhindsa, Dr. Stacy D. Hunter

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Elevations in whole blood viscosity (WBV) and hematocrit (Hct) have been linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coexist with elevations in systolic blood pressure (SBP). Endurance training has been demonstrated to lower WBV and Hct; however, evidence supporting the efficacy of yoga on these measures is sparse. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted examining WBV, Hct and blood pressure among yoga practitioners with a minimum of 3 months of consistent practice and sedentary, healthy adults. Blood samples were collected from a total of 42 participants: 23 sedentary adults and 19 regular yoga practitioners. Brachial arterial blood pressure …

Survey And Adjourn, Kentucky Alfalfa And Stored Forages Conference

Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

No abstract provided.

Public Records Searching, Margaret Butler

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

Shared websites for searching and finding public records.

Effect Of An 8-Week Plyometric Training Program With Raised Forefoot Platforms On Agility And Vertical Jump Performance, Matthieu Pj Voisin, Mikaël Scohier

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 12(6): 491-504, 2019. Some athletes use solid rubber platforms strapped onto the forefoot during plyometric exercises in order to increase their explosive performance including vertical jump height and agility. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a plyometric training program realized with these ‘raised forefoot platforms,’ designed to keep the heels off the ground, to the same program conducted with regular shoes. Forty-nine subjects performed 2 sessions of plyometric training for eight weeks, either with raised forefoot platforms (n=20) or regular shoes (n=29). Countermovement jump (CMJ) height and agility test time …

Monitoring Changes Of Cardio-Respiratory Parameters During 2000m Rowing Performance, Arnab Das, Malay Mandal, Alak K. Syamal, Pralay Majumdar

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 12(2): 483-490, 2019. The purpose of this study was to characterize the kinetics of cardio-respiratory parameters of elite male rowers during 2000m rowing time trial. 16 lightweight category (LWC) and 11 open category (OC) elite male rowers attending National camp were included in the study. Pulmonary gas exchange and heart rate (HR) during 2000m rowing ergometer test was determined through breath-by-breath analysis, with a portable metabolic gas analyzer and HR monitor. Time to completion, HR, oxygen uptake (V̇O₂), minute ventilation (V̇E) and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) were recorded at 500m, 1000m, 1500m and …

How Good Is Our Kentucky Haylage? A Summary Of 2017-18 Farm Results, Jimmy C. Henning, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Levi Berg, April Wilhoit, Corinne Belton, Tommy R. Yankey

Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

The ability to harvest moist forage as hay gives Kentucky producers many advantages, including timely harvest, higher forage quality, and less weathering loss over hay systems. The baleage system allows producers to utilize commonly available forage equipment (mowers, rakes, balers) rather than requiring choppers and silo structures or bags. Making high quality baleage requires timely access to bale wrappers.

Georgia And State Research Resources, Pamela C. Brannon

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

Shares a variety of websites for gathering the state of Georgia and other state information from for legal research.

Microgrids: Legal And Regulatory Hurdles For A More Resilient Energy Infrastructure, Raquel Parks

Pace Environmental Law Review

Natural disasters and climate change have made it apparent that energy infrastructure needs to be modernized and microgrids are one type of technology that can help the electricity grid become more resilient, reliable, and efficient. Different states have begun developing microgrid pilot projects including California, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the first city to propose implementing “energy districts” of microgrids that will serve as critical infrastructure, in the first phase, and then expand to commercial and community settings. This large project involves many shareholders including public utilities, government agencies, and private entities. Utilizing microgrids …

The Time Has Come For A Universal Water Tribunal, Tarek Majzoub, Fabienne Quilleré-Majzoub

Pace Environmental Law Review

Since its inception in 1981, the International Water Tribunal has emerged as a non-governmental body with a multidisciplinary composition and a mandate based on conventional and customary international water law, which holds public hearings in order to address water-related complaints. This Article describes the historical background of the proposed Universal Water Tribunal (“UWT”) and significant difficulties on the horizon facing the proposed Tribunal (including political, practical, and legal-technical considerations). It then summarizes the key factors of such Tribunal and, finally, touches upon the proposed model based on an expanded concept of jurisdiction. The main underlying thesis is that, whereas the …

Law, Cultural Heritage, And Climate Change In The United States, Casey J. Snyder

Pace Environmental Law Review

Climate change is a reality. What happens climatically over the upcoming centuries is partially dependent on the comprehensiveness of a global response to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. However, within a century, forecasts predict a one-meter sea level rise that could have grave implications to our society: the loss of an incalculable extent of cultural heritage. This Article examines the threat climate change poses to physical cultural heritage, like archaeological sites and historic structures, and the current framework of law, regulation, and policy in the United States meant to protect these resources. This Article blends research and data from climate …

State Public Nuisance Claims And Climate Change Adaptation, Albert C. Lin, Michael Burger

Pace Environmental Law Review

This Article explores the potential for state public nuisance claims to facilitate adaptation, resource protection, and other climate change responses by coastal communities in California. The California public nuisance actions represent just the latest chapter in efforts to spur responses to climate change and attribute responsibility for climate change through the common law. Part II of this Article describes the California public nuisance lawsuits and situates them in the context of common law actions directed against climate change. Part III considers the preliminary defenses that defendants have raised and could raise in the California public nuisance lawsuits, including the existence …

Cleaning Up Our Toxic Coasts: A Precautionary And Human Health-Based Approach To Coastal Adaptation, Robin Kundis Craig

Pace Environmental Law Review

Hurricanes in the United States in 2005, 2012, and 2017 have all revealed an insidious problem for coastal climate change adaptation: toxic contamination in the coastal zone. As sea levels rise and violent coastal storms become increasingly frequent, this legacy of toxic pollution threatens immediate emergency response, longer term human health, and coastal ecosystems’ capacity to adapt to changing coastal conditions.

Focusing on Hurricane Harvey’s 2017 devastation of Houston, Texas, as its primary example, this Article first discusses the toxic legacy still present in many coastal environments. It then examines the existing laws available to clean up the coastal zone—CERCLA, …

Fit For Life- How “Lifetime Sports” Can Be The Best Route To A Longer, Happier, And Healthier Life, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

Fit for Life- How “lifetime sports” can be the best route to a longer, happier, and healthier life.

Health Style- A Self-Test, U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

No abstract provided.

Your Personal Guide To Better Health, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

A personal guide to better health.

12 Drinks Of Christmas, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

A pamphlet on 12 Drinks of Christmas.