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Proposition 48: Knowledge, Attitude And Appreciation In High School Student-Athletes, Robin Salters
Proposition 48: Knowledge, Attitude And Appreciation In High School Student-Athletes, Robin Salters
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude, and appreciation of high school student-athletes toward National Collegiate Athletics Association bylaw 14.3, commonly known as Proposition 48. The subjects completed a questionnaire inquiring about their knowledge of Proposition 48 as well as knowledge of its qualifying criteria. Those subjects that acknowledged having heard of the bylaw were then asked questions pertaining to their attitude towards Proposition 48 as a standard for intercollegiate athletics eligibility and the effect of their knowledge of Proposition 48 on their study habits in preparing for the pressures of being an intercollegiate athlete.
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Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright
Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright
Masters Theses
Plyometric exercises blend speed and strength training and are often used to help an athlete reach his or her ultimate power potential. Specifically, plyometric training is a technique that enhances neuromuscular excitability, which may in tum increase the ability to achieve a greater work output.
The purpose of this study was to examine the temporal and EMG differences between two different jumping techniques: a vertical jump and depth jumps of varying heights. The study consisted of 20 female physical education majors grouped as skilled or unskilled. Temporal and EMG data were collected for (a) the duration of time spent in …