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An Instructional Film Illustrating Leg Wrestling Moves, Counters, And Drills, Vernon Lyle Merkely

All Master's Theses

This study is concerned exclusively with offensive and defensive leg wrestling. The maneuvers included in such an instructional film should have a wide enough range to be used in a high school physical education program or in varsity college wrestling. The problems of this study were first, to determine the moves, counters, and drills used in effective leg wrestling that were taught by leading coaches, and second, to present these moves, counters, and drills in action film with a comprehensive printed description and analysis of these moves.

Effects Of Sodium Phosphate On The Performance Of Track Athletes On The 660-Yard Run, Charles L. Hall

All Master's Theses

The problem of investigation was to determine whether the use of sodium phosphate during training improved the performance of track athletes on the 660-yard run.

A Questionnaire Survey Of Physical Education Programs For Boys In The Public Schools Of The State Of Washington, Donald David Knowles

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to establish an evaluation of physical education programs for boys in the public schools of the state of Washington.

A Study Of The Effects Of Democratic Coaching Procedures Upon Members Of A High School Basketball Squad, Robert Abraham Moawad

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine whether certain attitudinal and behavioral changes would occur among players as a result of participation in a season of varsity basketball in which they were democratically involved in decision making.

A Comparison Of Isometric Exercises And Weight Training On The Development Of Leg Strength And Jumping Ability In Secondary School Boys, Larry Charles Pryse

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to determine the respective effectiveness of isometric and isotonic training in the development of leg strength; (2) to show the relationship of each of the two methods in leg strength development; (3) to investigate the improvement of jumping ability, as revealed through an experimental study; and (4) to compare both methods with the physical education exercises used at Davis High School.

Junior High School Football Program, H. Keith Shahan

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to study the junior high school football program regarding organization, procedure, and format. This study will attempt to (1) show the basic needs of junior high school age boys, (2) discuss the advantages of the junior high school program, (3) discuss the disadvantages of the junior high school program, and (4) present recommendations for changes which could insure a better program.

The Effects Of A Progressive Weight Training Program Compared To A Non Weight Training Program On Performances In Track And Field Athletics, Larry W. Pope

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to compare a progressive weight training program with a non weight training program as conditioning methods for performances in track and field athletics.

Wrestling Refereeing Illustrated: An Instructional Sound Filmstrip Designed For Use In The Physical Education Class, The Intramural Program, The Interschool Wrestling Team, And The Referees’ Association, Alfred Bourque

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to produce a sound filmstrip, in color, that will bring new knowledge and reinforce present knowledge of the operation of a wrestling match from the Referee's duties prior to the match until the final match is wrestled.

A Survey Of The Relative Merits Of All-Weather Tracks And Traditional Tracks, Elwood Paul Furseth

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the advantages and disadvantages of all-weather and traditional track surfaces. Factors to be considered are: (1) installation and maintenance costs; (2) need for repairs and projected life; (3) utilization of the track; (4) satisfaction with track surface; and (5) evaluation of tracks.

A Comparative Analysis Of The Academic Achievement Of The Athlete And Non-Athlete In The Junior High School, Burlan Richard Johnson

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this investigation to determine if there was a significant difference between the academic achievement of the athlete and the non-athlete at the junior high school level.

Financing The Athletic Program In The New High Schools In The State Of Washington, Gary H. Brines

All Master's Theses

This study was initiated in an effort to discover how the athletic program has been financed in new high schools in the state of Washington.

The Suggested Activities For Use In The Development Of A Curriculum Guide For The Educable Mentally Retarded At The Primary, Intermediate, And Secondary Levels, James D. Sayah

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to suggest activities for use in a curriculum guide for the educable mentally retarded in physical education at the primary, intermediate, and secondary levels.

An Evaluation Of The Physical Education Instructional Programs Of Selected Community Colleges In The State Of Washington, Hazel M. Leland

All Master's Theses

The specific problem dealt with in this study was the evaluation of existing physical education instructional programs at five community colleges in the State of Washington. The purposes of this study were to: (1) determine the present status of philosophy and objectives of physical education, (2) determine the role of administration in developing general principles and policies as they relate to the instructional program, (3) determine the instructional programs of physical education at the selected community colleges, and (4) determine the evaluation methods used at each of the community colleges as these methods relate to the instructional program of physical …

A Relationship Between Physical Fitness And Social And Academic Achievement Of Junior High School Girls, Shirley Mae Oakes

All Master's Theses

This study was made to determine the relationship between scores made on the Californis Physical Performance Test and the Academic Achievement of seventh grade girls in Springstowne Junior High School, Vallejo, California. A second purpose was to determine the relationship between the physical fitness test scores and social preference scores as indicated by a sociometric test.

The Effects Of Two Conditioning Programs On The Physical Fitness Level Of Ninth Grade Boys, Joseph H. Buckley

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two different methods of presenting conditioning programs on the physical fitness level of ninth grade boys at Lincoln Junior High School.

Isometric Exercise Versus Isotonic Exercise As A Means Of Building And Retaining Strength, Rodney L. Waddell

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to compare results from the selected isotonic exercises as recommended by Steinhaus, the selected isometric exercises as recommended by Karpovich, and a non-directed exercise program on the seventh and eighth grade male students of Monroe Junior High School as a means of building and retaining strength which was measured by the Roger's Strength Test.

The History Of Wrestling In The Yakima Valley High Schools, Theodore M. Stone

All Master's Theses

Studies have been made on different aspects of wrestling, but very little has been done on the history of wrestling in the Yakima Valley. Because wrestling is a young and growing sport in Washington state, information on the history was studied.

The Relationship Between Agility And Strength Tests And High School Football Ability, Herbert Jerome Richey

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a positive correlation between scores on a series of agility and general strength tests and the best prospective players in high school football.

The Effectiveness Of The Remedial Physical Education Program At Foster Junior-Senior High School, Werner Leonard Neudorf

All Master's Theses

The study was composed of three problems, as follows: 1. To determine the amount and significance of change in posture as a result of special posture training. 2 . To determine the amount and significance of change in physical fitness as a result of systematic training. 3. To determine the effect of the order of training upon posture scores.

The Effects Of Motor Ability Grouping In Physical Education On The Improvement Of Physical Fitness And Certain Game Skills, James D. Black

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to evaluate the effects of motor ability grouping in physical education on the improvement of physical fitness and certain game skills. The subjects were boys in the eighth and ninth grades at Baker Junior High School in Tacoma, Washington.

An Empirical Study Of Factors Associated With Physical Fitness Of Sixth Grade Students, Richard D. Cornwell

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine if there was a relationship between the scores achieved on the Elementary School Fitness Test and the following factors: (1) the economic level of the neighborhood in which the schools were located; (2) family size; (3) achievement scores on the Iowa Basic Skills Test; (4) absenteeism of the students; and (5) health history of students.

Changes In Social Concept Of Self As Related To Posture Improvement, Harvette C. (Polly) Brown

All Master's Theses

The purpose of the study was to determine whether or not improvement in posture would in turn cause an improvement in self-concept.

Evaluation Of Monroe Public School Children Grades One Through Five Using The Washington State Elementary Physical Fitness Test, Joseph Redfield

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was (1) to determine the physical fitness of the elementary students in Monroe Public Schools using the Washington State Elementary School Physical Fitness Test and (2) to enlighten administrators, teachers and parents as to the physical fitness of these students.

Little League Baseball, Gary Carlin Frederick

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to show (1) the basic needs of Little League age boys; (2) disadvantages of the Little League baseball program; (3) advantages of the Little League baseball program; and (4) to present recommendations for changes which could insure a better program.

Health Education In The Public Schools Of Hawaii, Thelma F. Atkins

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will trace the major developments in the field of health education in the public schools or the Territory of Hawaii from the beginnings made in 1009 to the present time. Some attention will be paid to developments on the Islands or Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai; but the greater emphasis will be placed on the work done on the Island of Oahu.

The public schools of the Territory of Hawaii are at present carrying on an extensive health program. The special health class work seems to be receiving more attention in the non-English standard schools. The need is more …