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The Effect Of Exercise On Basel Metabolic Rate As Related To Changes In Active Tissue Mass, Arnold Garth Fisher

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

Nineteen men between the ages of twenty-four and thirty-seven were trained for eight weeks to determine the effect of improved cardio-respiratory fitness on basal metabolic rate and body composition. The hypothesis was that a change in active tissue mass brought about by exercise would not be accompanied by a change in basal metabolic rate. Two measurements of body composition were made, lean body mass and fat-free weight. Lean body mass was estimated by the potassium-40 technique at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Fat-free weight was estimated by hydrostatic weighing. The total lung volume of each subject …

The Effect Of Video Feedback On Learning A Motor Skill, J. W. Sanders

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of videotape feedback on the ability to learn a motor skill.

For the most effective learning experience, a combination of sensory impressions is essential. It was hypothesized that videotape replay would help the learner to form a clear perception of performance requirements, and it seemed advisable to study the impact that the medium of television replay might have on learning a motor skill. This study was one approximation toward this end.

A Comparison Of Specific Aspects Of Personality Of Selected White Varsity Athletes And Nonathletes With Specific Aspects Of Personality Of Selected Negro Varsity Athletes And Nonathletes At The College Level Utilizing The Gordon Personal Profile, David Herbert Hunt

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This study was primarily concerned with the relationship among ethnic groups--athletes and nonathletes--and personality differences. Six hypotheses, all stated in the null form, were used in comparing white varsity athletes and nonathletes; Negro varsity athletes and nonathletes; Negro and white varsity athletes; Negro and white nonathletes; Negro varsity athletes and white nonathletes; and white varsity athletes and Negro nonathletes. This study was done at the University of New Mexico during the academic school year, 1967-1968. Negro and white varsity athletes selected for this study were those male undergraduate students who had earned varsity letter awards at the college level and …

Turmoil And Triumph: A Narrative History Of Intercollegiate Athletics At The University Of New Mexico And Its Implication In The Social History Of Albuquerque - 1889-1950, Robert Knight Barney

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The tradition of sports and games in the United States has been one of paramount importance when viewing the social history of the country. The nation's colleges and universities and their respective athletic programs have contributed to this tradition. The University of New Mexico, although a relatively late arrival on the scene of regional and national prominence in athletics, currently finds itself enjoying the reputation as the administrator of one of the decidedly superior intercollegiate athletic programs in the western part of the United States; and some isolated aspects of its overall program compare favorably with the very best to …

An Analysis Of Advisory Board Role Performance, Robert Thurman Gregory

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The problem of this research was: what has been the role of the City of Pocatello, Idaho, Advisory Parks and Recreation Board? This problem was divided into five hypotheses:

1. Special interest group influences have operated through individual board members in the decision making process of the Pocatello Parks and Recreation Board.

2. Board member social interaction patterns have not included the power structure of the Pocatello community.

3. Board membership has not been representative of the total Pocatello community in terms of the geographic distribution of that membership.

4. There has been disproportionate distribution of recreational services along social …

The Effect Of Combinations Of Mental Practice And Physical Practice On The Performance Of A Motor Skill., Ronald Milton Schaefer

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The purpose of this study was to compare combinations of physical and mental practice methods in learning a motor skill. An experiment was conducted at the University of New Mexico to test the hypothesis that combinations of mental and physical practice would be just as affective learning methods as would the use of total physical practice. Thirty-nine male university students, selected from physical education activity classes, were put into one of four groups by a method of random selection. The four groups used in the experiment were: control, physical, and two combination groups. The two combination groups practiced the motor …

A Plan For Programming Sequential Integrated Dance And Rhythmic Activities For The Elementary School Level, Utilizing The Medium Of Television., Betty Bryant Benison

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It was the purpose of this study to design a tele­class (with related materials) providing an effective team teaching collab0ration by the television teacher and the classroom teacher to make practicable the inclusion of dance and rhythmic concepts at the fourth grade level, and with implications for continuing through grades five and six.

An Energy Expenditure Comparison Between Treadmill And Track Running, Peter John Maud

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This research was undertaken in order to examine the relationship between the energy cost of running on the treadmill with running on the track at the same speed, for the same length of time and at the same grade. The running speed was 7.5 miles per hour, the grade zero and the duration of the run five minutes. The data used for the comparison between the two methods of running were collected over the last thirty seconds of the run. The two measures used in the comparison were oxygen uptake and heart rate, A. special apparatus was constructed for the …

A Comparative Study Of The Effects Of Pre-Test And Mental Practice On The Ability Of Athletes And Non-Athletes On The To Perform A Post Test Of A Motor Skill., Andrew Glen Conly

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People involved in education are becoming increasingly aware of the problem created by the increased amount of knowledge to be learned on the one hand and the lack of time in which to teach on the other. This is a problem which faces all educators generally and which includes the teacher of physical education and the ath­letic coach.

A Proposed Course Outline In Dance For Recreation Majors, Shelagh Nagira Swinson

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Statement of the Purpose

It is the purpose of this thesis to propose a course outline in dance for recreation majors so that they will be more fully qualified to serve the public and so that they may incorporate dance more fully into recreation programs.

Procedures

In searching out materials for a dance course outline the following procedures were used:

A. Review of the Literature: The review of the literature consists of a survey of dance books which should serve as texts and reference materials for the proposed course.

B. Informal Interviews: Discussions were held with people who are related …

Estimation Of The Energy Cost Of The Roving Player Position In Women's Basketball, Gladys L. Ziemer

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The energy cost of sports is an area of interest to many physical educators. Awareness of the energy cost to a participant during activity is potentially useful information in attempting to determine the maximum amount of time that the participant be recommended for participation in a particular sport.

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

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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

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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; …

A Syllabus Of Brush Ranch Camps For Boys And Girls, Gene A. Templeton

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The organization and administration of the modern private-resident camp has become an important and complex responsibility. Camp directors and others who share the responsibilities of administration for the modern camp have been dependent upon a combination of practices adapted from fields related to camping and those acquired directly from camping experiences. The camp director and administrator should have developed some sound basis for his specific camp operation and the methods employed to accomplish the goals of the camp.

A History Of Physical Education At Northwestern (Oklahoma) State College, 1897-1965., Herbert G. Bridgewater

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Through the efforts of the Commercial Club and citizens of Alva, Oklahoma, a Normal School was founded in that town by the Legislative Assembly of 1897. Athletic interest sprang up with the organization of the school. Physical culture was considered important enough to become a required element in the curriculum of the Preparatory Department. Intramurals were established in 1899, consisting of competition between two organizations, the Occidents and the Orients, from which few students were exempt.

A degree in physical education was offered beginning in 1930 by Northwestern State Teachers College. Since that time, many changes have occurred in the …

The Effects Of Mental Practice On The Development Of A Specific Motor Skill., Charles B. Corbin

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The idea that long and arduous physical practice is the way to improve motor skill performance has long been a premise on which physical educators have based programs for the development of motor skill. More recently physical educators and athletic coaches have recognized the importance of mental practicing or mind rehearsing in the development of motor skill. The idea that “imaginary practice” of a motor skill facilitates development of that motor skill has brought acclaim from athletes and performance of many types including golfers, bowlers, and many others.

A Study Of The Relationship Between Intelligence Quotients And Physical Fitness Scores., Lewis Dale Caton

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the intelligence quotients, as measured by the California Short-Form Test of Mental Maturity, Junior High Level, and the physical fitness ratings as measured by the physical fitness tests recommended by the President’s Council on Youth Fitness, of ninth grade boys in physical education classes at Carlsbad Mid-High School, Carlsbad New Mexico.

A Study Of The Effects Of Social Stratification Upon Leisure Activities Of Junior High School Students In A Selected Albuquerque Area, John Robert Schuster

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Leisure is embraced by all class levels. Whereas total leisure was once an indicator of aristocratic position, as it was in Athens during the Golden Age of Greece, or that of the bum who shirks social responsibility, leisure has become increasingly significant in all levels of social stratification. Though leisure is no longer an indicator of class position, the recreation activities in which people indulge during their leisure may exhibit lines of social stratification.

A Comparative Study Of The Scholastic Achievements Of Athletes And Non-Athletes And Athletic Teams At The University Of New Mexico, Andrew Glen Conly

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The purpose of this study was (1) to compare the scholastic achievements of athletes and non-athletes in various selected colleges, at the University of New Mexico; (2) to compare the scholastic achievements of the different varsity athletic teams; and (3) to compare the scholastic achievements of athletes in team sports with those in individual sports.

Specific Objectives

How to athletes compare scholastically to non-athletes in the various selected colleges?

How do athletes in the various selected colleges compare scholastically?

How do non-athletes in the various selected colleges compare scholastically?

How do athletes on the various varsity athletic teams compare scholastically? …

A Study Of Junior High School Boys' Physical Fitness Scores As Related To The Families' Socioeconomic Status, Size, And Types Of Occupation, John Lee Stockdill

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The physical fitness of the youth of the United States has been widely deplored in recent years. Kraus and Hirschland conducted a study which involved a comparison of the physical fitness of European children with the physical fitness of American children. Their study showed that 57.9% of the Americans tested failed the test as compared to only 8.7% of the Europeans. This discovery was one of the factors which prompted the creation of the President’s Council on Youth Fitness on September 6, 1956.

The Relationship Between Physical Fitness And Selected Personality Traits, Kenneth Gene Tillman

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The relationship of physique and personality has long challenged psychologists, physicians, and more recently, physical educators. Many studies, such as those by Sheldon, have attempted to determine correlations which might exist between a physique type and personality. However, it seems that a related area which is very important to the physical education profession has failed to receive sufficient investigation. Comparatively little research has been carried out to determine the relationship between an individual's state of physical fitness and his personality characteristics. Interest in this area leads to an even more intriguing question. Is an improvement in physical fitness accompanied by …

Old Iron Head: A Short Biography Of Roy William Johnson, Dean Of New Mexico's Physical Education And Athletics, Robert K. Barney

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It was the purpose of this study to accurately trace Roy Johnson's career in order to distinguish fact from fiction pertaining to stories and happenings attached to his name and his career; to further determine how various individuals regarded and affected him; and finally, to provide the archives of the University of New Mexico, and interested scholars, with a permanent historical record of the life of an individual who most undoubtedly has been substantially instrumental in the evolution of the University's Physical Education and Varsity Athletic programs.

The Effects Of Two Training Programs On Middle Distance Swimming Speed, Robert James Grindey

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It was the purpose of this study to determine the effect of two different training programs upon the swimming speed of high school boys in the 200-yard crawl stroke event.

A Study Of The Aahper Youth Fitness Test Ratings Of Three Groups Of College Men Before And After A Semester Of Flickerball, Weight Training, And Physical Fitness Training, Respectively, Mary Cowan

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If a state of physical fitness is desirable and therefore is being emphasized, what then is the best means of obtaining this state? This necessitates physical educators' evaluating closely and objectively their activity courses in order to determine what contribution their courses have made to this objective of physical fitness. Little such evaluation has been made. This study helps to evaluate the contribution of three activities toward the development of physical fitness.

A Comparison Of Certain Sports Groups Through The Air Force Physical Fitness Rating Test, Paul F. Arata Iii

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It was the purpose of this study to compare performance of Air Force athletes participating in eleven different sports as measured by the United States Air Force Physical Fitness Rating Tests to determine which sport or sports contributed the greatest amount of fitness and to rank each of the sports on the basis of the test results.

A Survey Of The Public School Administrators' Attitudes Toward Physical Education, Patrick A. Tabor

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It is the purpose of this study to identify certain attitudes of the administrators of the public schools in the state of New Mexico. It is the further purpose of this study to determine the incidence of particular attitudes.

Hypothesis: The administrators of the state schools hold certain adverse opinions about physical education.

An attempt to measure an attitude is an attempt to measure an intangible. THe use of the questionnaire method of determining attitudes is limited by the response a person can give.

This study is limited to the public school administrators of the state of New Mexico.

A Comparison Of Performance Tests Of Balance Of Children With And Without Auditory Handicaps, Joanne Baker Overman

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The purposes of this study were to compare the differences in performances in static and dynamic balance tests between: (1) deaf children and hearing children; (2) deaf girls and hearing girls; (3) deaf boys and hearing boys; (4) deaf girls and hearing boys; (5) deaf boys and hearing girls; (6) deaf and hearing boys by age groups; (7) deaf and hearing girls by age groups; (8) the congenital deaf and the infectious deaf; (9) deaf boys and deaf girls; and (10) hearing boys and hearing girls.

The Relation Of Flexibility And Anthropometric Measurements To Speed And Agility, Betty Jean Farrell

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It was the purpose of this study to determine; (1) the relation between flexibility and speed, (2) the relation between flexibility and agility, (3) the relation between certain anthropometric measures and speed and agility, and (4) the differences between seventh, eighth, and ninth grade girls in flexibility, speed, and agility measures.

Survey Of The Incidence Of Football Knee Injuries In New Mexico And An Evaluation Of The Conditioning Techniques Employed By The Coaches, Gene Michall Durbin

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The writer had tentatively accepted the hypothesis that conditioning exercises, which include the deep knee bend, duck walk, frog hop, jeep, jumping jack, and Russian are harmful to the ligaments and supporting structures of the knee, and contribute to a greater frequency of knee injuries among football players.

The Relation Of Flexibility And Power As Measured By The Standing Broad Jump And Basketball Throw Of Junior High School Girls, Helen Currier Dobell

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The purposes of this study were (1) to determine the relation between flexibility and two measures of power; and (2) to determine the significance of the differences between seventh, eighth, and ninth grade girls in their performances in two power events.