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The Physiologic Responses Of College-Age Women To Hand-Weighted Walking, Mark M. Muehl

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The purpose of this study was to determine the physiologic responses of college-age women to walking with hand weights (HW). The physiologic variables were: oxygen consumption (VO2), ventilation (VE), heart rate (HR), and blood pressure (BP). There were 27 female volunteers from the University of Northern Iowa physical activity classes. The average age of the subjects was 20.9 (19-27) and the average weight was 60.6 Kg (45.5-86.4). A randomized block design was used for the testing conditions. The testing conditions were: walking without HW (Condition A), walking with HW with a normal arm swing (Condition B), and walking with HW …

Health Knowledge And Health Behavior Of Deaf Adults In Black Hawk County, Iowa, Leslie Ellen Smith

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The primary purpose of this study was to determine the present health knowledge and health behavior of deaf adults in Black Hawk County, Iowa. In addition, the relationship between knowledge and behavior was examined. It was hypothesized that health knowledge and health behavior would be positively correlated.

A list of deaf adults was compiled through contacts with public and private agencies serving the deaf. Subjects received an introductory letter and response form by mail with subsequent telephone follow-up. Twenty-three deaf adults participated in the study representing 21% of the known, non-institutionalized deaf adults in the county. Participants were interviewed with …

A Survey Of The Pre-Season Conditioning Program Of Men’S Basketball Programs At Selected Ncaa Division I Universities, Scott Richard Williams

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The purpose of this study was to describe the different components of the pre-season conditioning program of men's basketball programs at selected NCAA Division I universities in the United States. The universities chosen for this study included the top 100 ranked teams in the final 1988 Dunkel computer basketball rankings. The average won-loss record of the participating universities in this study for the 1988 season was 23-10.

A questionnaire was constructed that included sections on general background information, conditioning and running components, strength conditioning components, and flexibility conditioning components. This questionnaire was used as the tool for collecting data. Of …

The Long Term Effects Of A Conceptual Physical Education Program On Current Exercise Habits, Jane Ellen Hildebrand

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the current exercise habits of those Luther College alumni who participated in "Fitness For Life" (FFL) as compared to those students who participated in the activity-based (AB) physical education classes. Inherent sub-problems investigated included the following: 1. The effect of length of time since graduation on current exercise habits. 2. A description of the incidence of participation in selected aerobic activities, strength and/or conditioning activities, and recreational activities. 3. The identification of reasons that contribute to one's decision to continue or discontinue regular exercise habits. The Luther College Physical Education Skills Class …

A Case Study Of The Effect Of Aids On The Physical, Social, Emotional, Sexual, And Spiritual Health Of One Person With Aids, Nancy D. Galloway

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This research is a case study of a former IV drug user, male, aged 37, who was diagnosed with AIDS two years previous to the beginning of the study. The subject and five individuals from his family and close circle were interviewed to investigate, assess, and evaluate how the experience of contracting AIDS had impacted his physical, social, emotional, sexual, and spiritual health. Open-ended interviews covering the five dimensions of health were conducted, and a 10-point Likert scale was employed from a before-and-after AIDS perspective. Results of analysis of statistical data showed a significant decrease (< .0005) in physical health of the subject and a significant increase (< .005) in his spiritual health. Sexual health was reported to have the greatest standard deviation. Qualitative analysis of the interview data indicated the subject had experienced growth in the social and emotional dimensions of health, but this was not confirmed by analysis of statistical data.

Physical Self-Concept Of Female Body Builders, Female Athletes, And Female Non-Athletes, Kathryn Mary Geiger

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The purpose of this study was to determine whether a difference In physical self-concept exists among female body builders, female athletes, and female non-athletes. It was hypothesized that the female body builders would possess a significantly higher physical self-concept than the female athletes and female non-athletes. The Physical Self-Concept Subscale of the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale was administered to female body builders, female athletes, and female non-athletes (N = 73). A one-way analysis of variance was used to determine differences among the three groups. The body builders (n = 15) were found to possess a significantly ( p < .01) higher physical self-concept than the athletes and the non-athletes. The female athletes possessed a slightly but non-significantly higher (p > .05) physical self-concept …

The Effect Of An Aerobic Physical Fitness Program On Self-Motivation Of College Students, Susan Lynn Anderson

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an aerobic physical fitness program on self-motivation of college students. It was hypothesized that participation in an aerobic physical fitness program would result in an increase in self-motivation of college students. One hundred five college students enrolled in activity classes at the University of Northern Iowa were selected for participation in the study. An exercise information questionnaire was used to select the subjects. Fifty-two subjects who participated in aerobic activity classes were specified as the experimental group. Fifty-three subjects enrolled in non-aerobic activity classes served as the control group. …

Professional Preventive Health Behaviors And Personal Health Behaviors Of Dental Hygienists, Joan Rottinghaus Gilpin

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between dental hygienists' professional preventive behaviors and their personal health behaviors. It was hypothesized that there would be a positive correlation between the professional and personal preventive behaviors of dental hygienists . The subjects of this study were 141 dental hygienists who were randomly selected from a list of licensed dental hygienists in Iowa. A questionnaire was designed by the researcher to be used to determine the extent to which dental hygienists practice selected personal health behaviors and professional preventive behaviors. After a review of the questionnaire by a panel …

The Effect Of Varying Depth Jump Height On Power Generated During Rebound Jumping, Jay T. Clark

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Power training has become a widely used activity in striving for optimal athletic performances. Plyometric training has been one of the most widely used of these power training programs. Plyometric training, specifically depth jumping, is practiced in an attempt to elicit an involuntary stretch reflex which, in conjunction with the concentric contraction of the rebound jump, develops a more powerful muscular contraction than the individual could voluntarily generate. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of controlling all but one of the depth jumping variables, platform height, to determine the significance of this variable on power generation …

Differences In Body Density And Perceived Exertion Determined By Hydrostatic Weighing At Three Selected Lung Volumes, Holly Ann Grenier

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Body density (DB) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were determined from hydrostatic weighing (HW) performed at residual volume (RV), total lung capacity (TLC), and peak inspiratory tidal volume (PITV). Subjects were 31 females with a mean age of 23.4 ± 4.7 years. RV was measured on land by using a simplified method of oxygen dilution. VC was measured by spirometer with the subject submerged to the neck in water. PITV was measured with the subject completely submerged at the time of weighing. DB was 1.045 ± .010, 1 . 050 ± .010, and 1.046 ± .010 for HW at …

A Study Of Adapted Physical Education Programs In Iowa’S Area Education Agencies, Dean Alan Becker

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The purpose of this study was to describe the current status of adapted physical education in the 15 Area Education Agencies (AEAs) in the state of Iowa. AEAs are intermediate educational units which aid school districts in the provision of special education and special education services in Iowa. A mail questionnaire was directed to a designated contact person at each of the 15 AEAs. Information on the availability of adapted physical education programs from the AEAs, organization and scope of the programs, methods of delivery, categories of handicapped students served, staffing and personnel, and use of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) …

An Electromyographic Comparison Of Straight-Leg Raising Exercises From Sitting And Supine Positions, Marchelle Marie Cuppett

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The prevention of quadriceps atrophy during prolonged knee immobilization is of concern to the athletic trainer or the physical therapist. Several exercises have been used in the past for rehabilitation during this period of immobilization. Selection of an exercise which produces the greatest amount of muscular activity is beneficial as it would produce a greater training effect on the muscles and prevent extensive atrophy from occurring. The most common exercise used in rehabilitation of the quadriceps during this period of immobilization is the supine straight-leg raising exercise. This exercise, however, has some shortcomings in producing an increased amount of muscular …

The Effects Of Different Modes Of Warm-Up On Oxygen Debt And Deficit In Trained Females, Barbara Ann Donovan

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Coaches and teachers of physical education have advocated warm-up before performance in sports with the intention of producing optimal work performance and prevention of injury. It was the purpose of this study to determine the effects of static stretching and continuous warm-up on oxygen debt and deficit in trained females whose ages ranged from 15 to 31 years of age. Twenty trained subjects ran on a treadmill at 7 mph for 10 minutes following each mode of warm-up on two occasions. Oxygen debt and deficit was determined under both conditions. It was hypothesized that the mode utilizing continuous warm-up would …

The Effects Of Two Color Conditions On Muscular Strength In Trained And Untrained College Males And Females, Mary Jane Asimus

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of three color conditions on handgrip strength and shoulder abduction strength in trained and untrained college males and females. It has been suggested that differences in electromagnetic properities [sic] under exposure to visual stimuli (color) may affect muscular strength throughout the body. Subjects consisted of forty male and forty female volunteers from the University of Northern Iowa. Six different treatments were administered to all subjects. Maximal strength exertion under all conditions (normal, blue and pink) was measured with a cable tensiometer. Statistical analysis revealed significant main effects on the SEX …

The Effects Of Speeds On Contraction In Isokinetic Exercise On Strength And Hypertrophy Of Thigh Musculature In Male College Students, Wayne William Johnson

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During the past two decades the emergence of isokinetic exercise has had a great influence on muscular strengthening and conditioning. This influence has shifted the emphasis of type of exercise away from isotonic and isometric programs. With the increased interest in isokinetic exercise has come interest in fast speeds of isokinetic exercise. The ability of isokinetic devices to regulate the speed of exercise and prevent acceleration at these speeds has made it possible to effectively exercise at fast speeds. The present study examined the effect of speed of isokinetic exercise on muscular strength (as tested at six different speeds of …

Effects Of The Approach Path On The Displacement Of The Center Of Gravity During A Vertical Jump, Joyce Ann Davis

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Many sport activities require the use of the vertical jump in some manner. An approach run to a vertical jump is desirable because it enables a jumper to convert the horizontal momentum that is built up during the preliminary steps into vertical momentum for the jump. Cinematographical analysis was utilized to study what effects the approach path has on the displacement of the body's center of gravity during a vertical jump. Nine college-aged female subjects were filmed with a high speed camera while performing a vertical jump from both a curved and straight approach path. All subjects used a three …

The Effects Of A Required Physical Fitness Unit On College Women’S Attitudes Toward Physical Fitness, Christine Faust

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Statement of the Problem The problem of this study was to examine the effects of a required core physical fitness unit upon college women's attitudes toward physical fitness. The study compared attitudes before and after the unit, and the post-unit attitude scores were compared to a fitness unit evaluation form used by the Women's Physical Education Department. A sub-problem of the study was to construct and validate an attitude questionnaire to measure attitudes toward physical fitness. Procedure The subjects used in this study were seventy-seven college women enrolled in four sections of the required 39:001 general education activity courses taught …

Knowledge And Attitudes Pertaining To Sex Education Courses : A Survey Of A Selected Group Of High School Students, Rebecca Sue Barrionuevo

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The purpose of this study was to investigate high school students' knowledge and attitudes pertaining to sex education courses. Specifically, the following questions were posed relative to the student's sex and his/her sex education background (in school):

1. How accurately will senior high school students match a given list of eleven sex topics with their respective standard definitions as stated in The Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior? 2. Given a list of sex topics and a second list of possible sources of information, what "first" sources of sex information will most frequently be identified by senior high school students? 3. To …

An Analysis Of Personality Characteristics And Attitudes Of High School Girls Filing Excuses From Physical Education, Jo Ann Catherine Kramer

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Physical educators are concerned with the attitudes held by their students toward physical education as a class activity. One main reason for this concern is that activities learned in high school physical education class are hopefully carried over into adult life to aid the individual in maintaining hie level of total fitness. In order to obtain the full benefits of a comprehensive physical education program a student must actively participate in the program. A negative attitude toward physical education activity or toward the class can affect an individual's degree of participation. Physical educators usually feel that an individual who does …