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The Effects Of Nutrition Education On Third And Fifth Grade Students’ Fruit And Vegetable Knowledge, Preference, And Consumption, Alexandra Epstein-Solfield

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Regular consumption of fruit and vegetables (F/V) may reduce the risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases, yet most American school children fail to meet recommended intakes. One proposed method for reducing childhood obesity is implementing school-based nutrition education programs aimed at increasing F/V intake. This repeated measures study examined the effectiveness of an eight-week F/V-targeted nutrition education intervention on elementary-school students’ nutrition knowledge, F/V preference, and salad bar consumption. A convenience sample of third- and fifth-grade students (n = 149) participated in the study. Surveys were administered pre- and post-intervention to assess F/V knowledge and preference. Pre- and post-plate waste …

Graduate Assistant Coaches' Transition To Becoming Effective Head Coaches: An Exploratory Study, Hillary Franks

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The purpose of the study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the necessary experiences graduate assistant coaches must experience before becoming a head coach. Data were obtained through phone interviews with eight Division I Women's Soccer Coaches in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho State. Results indicated there are a number of different experiences and situations that must happen collectively in order to have a positive transition from an assistant coach or graduate assistant coach to a head coach at the division I level. These results represent one of the first empirical accounts of the graduate assistant coaches' experiences in the …

A Measure Of Student Attitude Toward Physical Activity At Central Washington University, Timothy D. Clark

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The attitudes of students who were involved in service courses offered by the Physical Education Department of Central Washington University during the Winter Quarter of 1984 were given G. S. Kenyon's Attitude Toward Physical Activity inventory. The results showed that attitudes for male and female tested were similar within the six domains of the inventory, even though a wide variation of response was obtained in the individual domains by each sex group.

Analysis Of Some Variations In Method Of Performing The Push-Up Among College Women, Clifford T. Mito

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This study utilized 90 college women from Central Washington University to determine if there are significant differences in strength scores between Rowney Knees-on Push-up Method and three body position variations and cadences. The main outcome of this research reflected two significant differences between Rowney's method and body position and cadences. No significant differences were found between experimental body position variations and cadences. The results of this study confirm the hypothesis that changes in push-up technique may produce significant differences in strength scores.

Acquisition Of Physical Fitness Knowledge By Central Washington University Physical Education Activity Students, Diana Dawne Rector

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The purpose of this study was to determine what effect participation in activity classes has on the acquisition of physical fitness knowledge. No significant difference was found between activity and non-activity students. The performance of Central Washington University students did not differ significantly from national percentile norms. Certain topics of physical fitness knowledge were difficult than others. found to be significantly more A renewed effort in the construction and use of standardized knowledge tests in physical education was recommended.

The Effect Of Bench Jump Training On The Leg Strength And On The Vertical Jumping Ability Of The Student, Michael Milo Mcguire

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The effect of bench jump training on the development of leg strength and on the vertical jump of the student was studied. Twenty-eight junior and senior boys in a physical education class were divided into two equated groups with the experimental group participating in the bench jump training. The results supported both null hypotheses, that bench jump training will not significantly increase the leg strength of the student or significantly increase the vertical jumping ability of the student.

A Survey Of Girls Grade 7, 8, And 9 Of Intermediate School Districts 102, 103, 104, And 105, To Determine The Competitive Activities, Number Of Days In A Week, And The Total Weeks Of Participation Offered To Girls Outside Of The Physical Education Class During The School Year 1972-1973, Cheryl Boatman

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This paper presents a survey of schools in Southeastern Washington housing girls grades 7, 8, and 9. The questionnaire asked the respondent to indicate the activities in which their girls participated, competitive basis of the activity, the number of girls participating, number of days per week, and the total number of days per week, and the total number of weeks for the fall, winter, and spring. The evaluation of the data was compile by chi square analysis with explanation of the statistics following.

A recommendation of shortening and revising the questionnaire was suggested. Also the duplication of this questionnaire in …

Extension Of Age - And Performance-Applicability Of The Ohio State University Submaximal Cardiovascular Step Test, Richard A. Mirosh

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Sixty subjects from three scholastic levels were administered the O.S.U Step Test and the Cameron Heartometer test.

The principal purpose of the study was: (1) to extend the step test beyond its normal limit and (2) to reduce the bench height for the younger subjects.

The t-test, analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance were used to compare the data.

In conclusion, the lowered bench height over-compensated for the younger subjects and the extensions of the innings were adequate.

A Comparison Of Functional Fitness Among High School Students As Shown By Selected Cardiovascular Variables, Steven L. Smith

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The purposes of this study were to test the signifi­cance of difference within and between four high school groups, cross country, physical education, wrestling and basketball, in eleven cardiovascular variables.

Virtually no significant differences were found between any sports groups but the physical education group was significantly inferior to most of the sports groups in most of the variables.

A Study Of State Athletic Associations On Participation Limitations For Interscholastic Wrestling, Wilbur Eugene Conrad

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This study presents the investigation and description of the rules and regulations of the fifty state associations limiting participation of the interscholastic wrestler. The research conducted by a questionnaire, dealt with the conditions for the 1966-67 and 1972-73 seasons and the apparent innovative trends between the two seasons.

The association increased participation in all five categories investigated: (1) weight classes used for competition, (2) in-season meets, (3) post-season tournaments, (4) out-of-season activities, and (5) cultural exchange programs.

An Evaluation Of The Value Of Physical Education In Helping The Slow Learner To Achieve, Donald B. Eldred

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This study investigated the effects of daily and bi-weekly physical education on physical fitness and development of motor skills in mentally retarded boys. It also investigated the relationship of physical education and improvement in reading ability.

Twenty boys were selected from children attending special classes whose chronological ages ranged from nine to twelve and whose grade level was classified as fourth grade.

Analysis of the data indicated that the experimental group made significant gains over the control group in the Washington State Physical Fitness Test and Johnson's Fundamental Motor Skill Test for Elementary Children. The gains on the Informal Reading …

An Investigation Of The Influence Of Wrist Restriction In Shot Putting Among Selected Grade Levels Of Male And Female Subjects, Mary E. Delay

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This paper presents an investigation of wrist flexion in the shot put by utilizing a device that restricts wrist flexion. Males and females from various grades acting as their own controls each put the shot six times with the wrist restricted and six times without the wrist restricted. Evaluation of the data was by the Fisher t test. Significance of difference occurred for some groups.

Recommendations included the same study repeated using only well skilled shot putters and subjects involved in a specific routine of resistance exercises for strengthening the wrist.

A Comparison Of Intelligence And Motivation With Basketball Ability, David Carl Klovdahl

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This study attempted to determine if a correlation existed between intelligence, motivation and basketball ability of fifteen high school varsity basketball players. Intelligence quotients from the Lorge Thorndike Intelligence Scale, and scores from the Motivation Inventory Test were correlated with basketball ability (determined by a subjective rating system).

The results indicated there was no significant correlation between intelligence, motivation and basketball ability.

The Effect Of Flexibility On Injury Prevention In Wrestling, Lamoin R. Merkley

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This study investigates flexibility (range of joint motion) as a potential attributer or deterrent of injury prevention in wrestling. College wrestlers were measured for flexibility of nineteen joint motions with the Leighton Flexometer. Injuries were recorded and correlations were calculated between flexibility and number of injuries and between flexibility and severity of injuries.

It appears that wrestlers with high range of flexibility will have fewer injuries.

Effects Of Physical Conditioning And Body Weight Changes Among College Wrestlers As Shown By Selected Cardiovascular Variables, Fred M. Andrew

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Five cardiovascular tests were conducted at monthly intervals on varying numbers of Central Washington State College Wrestlers during the 1971-1972 season.

Results showed the wrestling group to be no different from a criterion population at the outset, but many significant differences were noted at subsequent test periods between wrestlers and the criterion population. No systematic association was found between percentage of weight loss and cardiovascular performance during the competitive season. A logical explanation for such lack of association was postulated.

The Effect On Perception Of Viewing A Videotape Replay Of A Selected Gymnastic Skill, Carol G. Dendurent

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One group of seventh grade girls learned a balance beam routine by videotape replay and another by traditional instructor-critique method. The difference between means was found to be not significant. The hypothesis was rejected that those performers judged highest and lowest would score significantly better in perception than those whose performance was judged as mid-range. Six of eight items of an attitudinal questionnaire revealed that attitudes toward being videotaped were significantly positive.

Comparison Of Health Characteristics Found Among Six Selected Migrant Groups In Primary Grades, Jill D. Land

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Two hundred twelve migrant students in Chelan and Douglas County schools were screened in reference to fifty-two characteristics within seven health categories. A chi square analysis by contingency coefficient was made for each characteristic to compare differences between six selected groups in kindergarten and first grade and second and third grades. Significant differences between groups were found for two health characteristics in kindergarten and first grade and five health characteristics in second and third grades.

A Survey Study Of The Amount And Techniques Of Scouting Used In Preparation For Dual Meet And, Or Tournament Competition In High School Wrestling, Larry G. Brown

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This paper presents a survey study of the present status of scouting in Washington, Class AA, high school wrestling. The study through the use of a questionnaire and personal interview, was designed to reveal the experience level of coaches, the use of scouting, and the method of scouting in Washington State. Complex chi square was used to evaluate the relationship between coaching experience and the use of scouting. The relationship did not prove significant at the five percent level.

The Effects Of Physical Education Specialists On The Attitudes Of Elementary School Teachers, Don E. Riggs

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The purpose of this study is to compare the attitudes of self-directed teachers toward the teaching of physical education in the elementary school as compared to teachers with the assistance of a physical education specialist.

Fifty-four teachers randomly selected from three schools were used in the study. The personal interview method was used to gather data, which included various areas that were assigned empirically into four categories. These included physical education values (comparative and philosophical), physical education teaching, planning and organizing, attitudes toward program responsibility and adequacy of professional materials and course.

An analysis of the data indicated that teachers …

The Effects Of Weight Change On Muscular Strength And Cardiovascular Endurance In High School Wrestlers, Donald R. Wilkins

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Four cable tension strength and eight Cameron Heartometer measures were taken on fifteen members of the 1970-71 varsity wrestling team at Walla Walla High School to determine the effects of weight change on muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. The wrestlers were grouped by three methods for analysis of data by the analysis of variance technique. Significant improvements in cardio-vascular endurance were found in three groups of wrestlers.

A Comparison Of The Bank And Rim Shots And Various Combinations From Selected Shooting Angles For College Students, Sam Willard

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Twenty-three male college students were placed into one of four groups based upon a three minute shooting test. Each group had a specific shooting assignment and the students shot only those shots assigned. Group one consisted of seven shooting bank shots; group two, six shooting rim shots; group three, five shooting bank and rim shots; group four, five shooting bank or rim shots indiscriminately. All shots were taken from six designated angles and fifteen feet from the backboard.

The Influence Of Selected Individuals On The Acquisition Of Fundamental Motor Skills Of Girls, Laura Susan Clapp

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The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of selected individuals on the acquisition of fundamental motor skills of girls. Specific problems were: 1. To develop a device for measuring influences exerted by selected individuals. 2. To measure fundamental motor skills. This study was limited to all ninth grade girls attending Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California. This study was limited to one administration of the questionnaire and one administration of the motor ability test per girl.

A Comparison Of A Traditional Physical Educcation Program To A Movement Exploration Program Involving Junior High School Socially Maladjusted And Emotionally Disturbed Students, Edward F, Cowles

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Educators have a responsibility to provide a physical education program for the socially maladjusted and emotionally disturbed. Some authorities recognize the problems and special handicaps of the socially maladjusted and emotionally disturbed students and recommend experimental variations in teaching methods from traditional methodology. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not a planned program of movement exploration would show an efficient way of improving the physical fitness and motor abilities of an experimental group of junior high school socially maladjusted and emotionally disturbed students. The experimental movement program was compared to a traditional program of physical education …

A Study Of The Status And Leadership Of Girls' Athletics And The Attitudes Of Teachers Of Girls' Physical Education Toward Girls' Athletics In The State Of Idaho, Connie M. Thorngren

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In 1969 a questionnaire was sent to all Idaho high schools concerning girls’ athletic programs and the attitudes of girls’ physical education teachers toward athletics. Eighty-seven percent of the questionnaires were returned, an indication of high interest in the subject area. Results showed moderate participation in most team sports and low participation in most individual sports. Teachers demonstrated favorable attitudes toward girls’ interscholastic athletics and indicated a need for enlarged programs. Money, facilities, and qualified coaches and officials were viewed as major concerns of girls’ programs.

A Study Designed To Establish Norms For The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test Utilizing Somatotypes, Dean A. Blevins

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The purpose of this study is to develop norms for the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test in each somatotype classification as determined by the Heath-Carter anthropometric measurement. At the present time, norms exist only for the group as a whole which is comprised mainly of mesomorphs. This, of course, results in a great many endomorphs who score poorly, or not at all, and some ectomorphs who also do poorly. It is proposed that endomorphs, ectomorphs, and mesomorphs should each have their own norms.

Competitive Team Sports For Women In Lae, New Guinea, Marilyn A. Moore

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What has taken place through the years that brought organized team sports for women to the present popular position in Lae, New Guinea cannot be known until historical happenings that led to the situation are compiled. A documentation of women's team sports in Lae may provide general information for a greater understanding of the connection between sport and culture as well as specific information relating to women's sports and culture in Lae. This study will add another facet to the history of sports for women. Without such a record it is probable that this information would be irretrievably lost. It …

Development Of A School Nurses' Guide For Teaching Family Life And Sex Education To Parents And Teachers Of Madrona Middle School, Seattle, Washington, Muriel Grace Softli

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The purpose of this study was to develop a family life and sex education guide for nurses, parents, and school faculty.

The Grading Of Men’S Physical Education Activities In The Small Four-Year Colleges Of Oregon, Washington And California, John A. Beck

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What grading method of activity courses in small colleges is best meeting the needs of the students involved? What is the most prevalent method used? Is grading outmoded -- a thing of the past? These are the basic questions to be answered by this study.

Greco-Roman Wrestling: Moves, Counters And Drills With A 16mm Instructional Film Suppliment, Darren Lee Sipe

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The purpose of this study was to develop an Instructional 16 mm color film on Greco-Roman wrestling moves, counters, and drills which would benefit those on all levels interested in the use of upperbody wrestling techniques. To achieve this objective it was necessary to determine the moves, counters and drills which are most successfully used in Greco-Roman wrestling. This was accomplished by means of a questionnaire and by personal interviews with nationally and internationally known coaches and competitors. The results of the questionnaires and interviews formed the basis for the 16 mm color film and for the explanations used to …

The Effect Of Circuit Training On The Physical Fitness Of Fourth Grade Boys And Girls Compared To Traditionally Accepted Calisthenics, Larry J. Mataya

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It was the purpose of this study: (1) To compare the regular physical education program of the fourth grade with an experimental physical education program of the fourth grade; and (2) to compare physical fitness of boys and girls of the two groups before and after the study.