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The Social Class Ratings Of Lettermen In Eight Varsity Sports At Six Colleges Or Universities:A Study Of Social Class Modility In Athletics., Bobby Dean Brayboy

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

This study was designed to determine social class differences between varsity athletes participating in eight sports at six colleges or universities. The schools were: University of Arizona, Eastern Washington State College, Sacramento State College, Temple University, Trinity University, and the University of New Mexico. The sample used in the study was returning lettermen in eight sports. All respondents had won a college or university varsity letter in one or more of the following sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, tennis, track, and wrestling. Social class was measured by the Warner Revised Index Status Characteristics Scale. Two hundred seventy questionnaires were …

Letter From Alice Dougherty Yohn To Eleanor Snell, Alice H. Dougherty

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Alice Dougherty Yohn, Ursinus College Class of 1942, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Sharon E. Thomas To Doris Abrams, Sharon E. Thomas

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Sharon Thomas, Ursinus College Class of 1969, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Carol Bentley Rafter To Eleanor Snell, Carol L. Bentley

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Carol Bentley, Ursinus College Class of 1961, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Doris Abrams To Eleanor Snell, Doris Harrington

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Doris M. Harrington, Ursinus College Class of 1943, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College and remarks on Eleanor's influence on her life.

Letter From Sue Leinbach To Eleanor Snell, Susan A. Leinbach

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Sue Leinbach, Ursinus College Class of 1950, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College and remarks on Eleanor's kindness, patience and sportsmanship.

Letter From Edith Calhoun Engle To Eleanor Snell, Edith M. Calhoun

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Edith "Bugs" Calhoun, Ursinus College Class of 1949, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Andy Daley To Eleanor Snell, Andy Daley

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This illustrated letter from Andy Daley congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Lee Phillips Grayson To Eleanor Snell, Alma Lee Phillips

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Alma Lee Phillips, Ursinus College Class of 1948, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Ricky Brewster To Eleanor Snell, Ruth G. Bauser

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Ruth "Ricky" Bauser, Ursinus College Class of 1956, congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College and remarks on Eleanor's patience and compassion.

Ursinus College Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball And Tennis Records, 1931-1970, Unknown

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

These Ursinus College field hockey, basketball, softball and tennis records cover the years 1931-1970 and were included in a scrapbook binder presented to Eleanor Snell at her testimonial retirement dinner in 1970. The records contain the number of wins, losses and ties for each year as well as the names of the team captains.

Messages To Eleanor Snell From The Class Of 1962, Anna C. Sansenbach, Joan Fry, Lynne Crosley, Lore Hamilton, Gloria Burgoon

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

These messages from the Ursinus College Class of 1962 congratulate Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College. They are written in ink on the back of gift wrapping paper.

A Measure Of Basketball Skill For Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, David Clair Moffitt

All Master's Theses

The purpose of establishing a basketball skills test for fifth and sixth grade boys was to recognize any talent already self-possessed, to determine the achievement level in skill, and to serve as an aid in diagnosing weaknesses. In addition, it would aid as a classifier of ability to assist in class division for team competition and the after-school athletic program. This skills test could also be used as a strong motivational device.

Effectiveness Of The Problem Solving Method In Coaching Junior High School Basketball, Robert Duane Pederson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare two methods of instruction in coaching selected eighth grade boys in selected basketball skills.

Effects Of Remedial Physical Education On Selected Migrant Children, Leon J. Middleton

All Master's Theses

This study was undertaken in order to: (1) determine the basic motor skill and physical fitness levels of both migrant and resident students enrolled in the Chief Kamiakin School and Outlook School located in Sunnyside District #201; and (2) apply this knowledge to their present physical education program. In addition the writer devised a curriculum of activities for the migrant students, designed to upgrade their physical capabilities. Numerous empirical judgments were formulated in an effort to determine the relative effect of this curriculum as compared to: (1) resident students of the same age and/or grade and sex; (2) each migrant …

Comparison Of A Barbell Weight Training Program To A Universal Gym Weight Training Program On The Development Of Leg Strength In Secondary School Boys, John F. Sim

All Master's Theses

In the United States over the past few years a great number of conditioning machines have been purchased by schools, clubs, hospitals and private citizens to supplement or replace barbell weight training equipment. Some reasons given for the recent popularity of the new weight training machines over the more conventional barbells are that they: provide greater safety, save time, and do the job as well or better than conventional barbells.

Studies showing strength increase involving barbell weight training, or isotonic training, as well as those involving isometric training have been quite popular. Yet despite the many studies there appears to …

Basic Educational Experiences Program Utilizing Individualized Instruction In Auditory And Visual Perception Phase Ii, Peggy L. Stapleton

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to develop Phase II in the Basic Educational Experiences Program, Phase I (6) of which was already in use in Yakima's Elementary Schools. Phase I was a minimal program in motor-sensory development. Phase II was a program in sequential perceptual activities contributing to and supporting the perceptual needs of the individual child through personal involvement in its activities.

The Effect Of Learning Set, Physical Work, And Physical Fitness On Auditory Retention, David Hugh Greenwood

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effect of learning set, physical work, and physical fitness on auditory retention. The learning set factor was controlled by randomly assigning three different set introductions to the experimental subjects. The introductions were designed to induce a positive, neutral, and diversionary set to listen. The physical work factor consisted of bench stepping in varying lengths of time and was randomly assigned. The factor contained four levels of work made up of (1) control (no bench stepping), (2) two minutes, (3) four minutes, and (4) six minutes of bench stepping. Physical fitness levels …

An Evaluation Of Two Methods Of Introducing The Two Hands Snatch For The Purpose Of Determining A Preferred Method For Beginners In Weightlifting, James Mcintosh

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to determine if either of these two methods of snatching is preferable for the beginning weightlifter.

A Comparison Of The Exer-Genie As A Physical Conditioning Device To Traditional Methods Of Exercise, Robert E. Parsons

All Master's Theses

This study was composed of two problems as follows 1. To compare the Exer-Genie with a traditional developmental physical education program and a typical physical education program for developing physical fitness in elementary school boys. 2. To compare the development of specific muscular strengths in a program using the Exer-Genie with the development of the same specific muscular strengths in a traditional developmental program.

A Cross-Comparison Of The Contributions Of Obstacle Course Training And Extended Motor Ability Development To Physical Fitness And Motor Ability, Arthur K. Ellis

All Master's Theses

This study measured the changes in physical fitness and motor ability that occurred among comparable groups who participated in two different physical education programs. Specifically the study determined what changes in physical fitness and motor ability development occurred among sophomore boys at Central Kitsap High School who participated in two different programs.

A Pilot Study On The Comparison Of The Effect Of A Traditional Physical Education Program And A Movement Exploration Program On The Self Concept Of The Special Education Student, Sherrie Ann Chrysler

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this pilot study, which was exploratory in nature, was to determine if the type of physical education program a special education student experiences affects his self concept.

A Discriminative Study Of Girls’ Physical Education In High Schools Of The Big Eight Athletic Conference, Carol A. Finney

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the status of physical education in schools of the Big Eight Athletic Conference. Test results and statistical information compiled from the LaPorte Score Card, Elder P (M) F Test, McCloy GMA Test, Stradtman Test of Physical Fitness Knowledge, and the Kneer Attitude and Diagnostic Inventory reflected the status of physical education in the eight schools studied.

An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Instructional Television As Applied To Learning Beginning Golf Skills, Everett Lowayne Brewer

All Master's Theses

This study compares the golf skills of a class viewing its own videotape replays to those of a class who was videotaped but did not view the replays. All other relevant variables were equalized between the two groups. In addition, a test was made of the attitudes of the experimental group toward videotape as a learning aid, and finally, an attempt was made to reduce the number of trials necessary in the post-test, in order to make the test more functional.

Flexibility Change In Students Of Dance As Compared To Students In Other Physical Education Activity Classes, Betty J. Allen

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine flexibility changes in women students enrolled in a modern dance class as compared to flexibility changes in women students enrolled in badminton, golf, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and bowling classes, as measured by the bend and reach test.

A Discriminative Study Of Boys’ Physical Education In High Schools Of The Big Eight Athletic Conference, Burdon R. Daugherty

All Master's Theses

As in any other part of the curriculum, physical education requires equipment, facilities, and personnel in order to help assure a successful program. The degree of attainment of this success will be shown by the opinions of those whose judgments are considered valid. In contrast with this will be the performance capabilities of the students who take part in the program in terms of physical fitness performance, physical fitness knowledge, and neuromuscular skills. Finally, attitudes about physical education are also held to be important and should also be judged.

Comparison Of A Movement Exploration Program To A Traditional Physical Education Program Using Junior High School Special Education Students, Dale W. Lanegan

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not a scheduled program of Movement Exploration would show an effective means of improving the physical fitness and motor skill abilities of a group of junior high school special education students. For means of analyses, the Movement program was compared to a traditional program of physical education for a Control group of junior high school special education students.

Effects Of Equal Periods Of Massed Exposure Versus Distributed Exposure To Systematic Exercises On The Physical Fitness Of Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, Michael L. Nolan

All Master's Theses

It was the intent of this study to investigate the effect of varied proportions of physical exercise equated in type and duration, on two equated groups of fifth and sixth grade boys.

The Major Factors That Have Affected The Game Of Basketball Since Its Inception, Robert Charles Werner

All Master's Theses

There are five major factors that have affected this game of basketball since it had its beginning back in 1891 and the writer will attempt to cover these in the next five chapters of this publication .

The Study Of An Attempt To Improve Motor Abilities Of Kindergarten Children In The Pasco Public Schools, Elaine Keller Banks

All Master's Theses

The results of the study lead to the conclusion that if motor activity of some kind underlies all behavior, including higher thought processes, then educators must be more vigorous in the approach to the physical education programs of children at an early age.