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University of New Mexico

1967

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A Cinematographical Analysis Of The Mechanical Differences Between Running On A Motor-Driven Threadmill And A Stationary Surface., Joseph C. Bowman Aug 1967

A Cinematographical Analysis Of The Mechanical Differences Between Running On A Motor-Driven Threadmill And A Stationary Surface., Joseph C. Bowman

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

It was the purpose of this study to determine, through a cinematographical analysis, if running on a treadmill produced a change in running style or form by-comparing eleven measurements including body lean, various angles of the extremities, length of stride, and. vertical body movement.

An investigation of the literature revealed that little had been done to analyze the true mechanics of running on a treadmill. There has been a large amount of research and experimentation using treadmills in universities and industry to produce a controlled situation for physiological and kinesiological studies.

The major research method used in conducting this study …


A Discriminative Study Of Four Methods Of Preventing Blisters., Terry Edward Frank May 1967

A Discriminative Study Of Four Methods Of Preventing Blisters., Terry Edward Frank

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

Chapter I

THE PROBLEM AND DEFINATIONS OF TERMS USED

For many years the coach in the public school system has had to face the problem of pre-season blisters. This problem takes away valuable conditioning and skill development time from the athlete and also presents a problem to the coach-in his effort to build a well-conditioned team to represent the school.

I. THE PROBLEM

Statement of the problem. It is the purpose of this study to examine the hypothesis that there is no significant difference among four methods for the prevention of blisters: (1) two pairs of me ·um weight socks; …