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Multiple Regression Models Of Successful Tennis Service Performance, Susan D. Girard

Student Dissertations & Theses

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The Effects Of Three Stretching Techniques On Flexibility, Mark Edward Wortman

Student Work

According to deVries (11), flexibility is defined as the range of possible movement in a joint or series of joints. The assessment of flexibility is a concern for both physical education and. the medical professions·. Apparently, an adequate amount of flexibility is essential for rehabilitation from injury,.prevention of injury and superior athletic performance (2, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 25, 31, 37, 43, 45). Presently, three stretching techniques are available: 1) static or slow sustained; 2) ballistic or bounce; 3) pro­-prioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). However, there appears to be no uniform agreement as to the best technique for …

The Ingestion Of Garlic And Its Effect On Cardiovascular Endurance, Thomas G. Blackwelder

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of garlic oil on cardiovascular endurance. The subjects were ten male students enrolled at Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus in Riverside, California. The subjects exercised to their maximal heart rate while being tested on the treadmill. A pre-test was given to match the subjects equally into the control and experimental groups. The experimental group took garlic oil capsules for four weeks. After two weeks the groups were given an intermediate test and at the end of four weeks a post-test was given.

The data indicated that the experimental group improved in …

A Comparison Of Performance, Learning, And Retention Of A Motor Skill By Mentally Retarded And Normal Children, Max E. Ford

Student Dissertations & Theses

The purpose o£ the study was to determine if there is any significant difference in the performance, learning, and retention of a motor skill between mentally retarded and normal children of similar chronological or mental age. Subjects were categorized into one of three groups. One group (MR) consisted of 10 mentally retarded subjects. Another group (MA) consisted of 10 who were matched to the MR group on mental age. The third group (CA) consisted of 10 subjects matched to the MR group on chronological age. Each subject received twelve, 20 second trials with a 30 second rest interval between each …

#46 - Emergency First Aid, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Stay Calm

- Four Conditions

- First-Aid Kit

- Four Basic Wounds

- Bleeding

- Tourniquet?

- Pressure Bandage

- Artificial Respiration

- Poisoning

- Antidotes

- Aspirin Poisoning

- Home Accidents

- Shock

- Snakebite

- You May Save A Life

- Quiz

#09 - What Parents Should Know About Drugs, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Drug Abuse

- Why Are Drugs So Attractive?

- Scare Tactics

- Effects of Smoking

- Intoxicating Beverages

- Is Beer Intoxicating?

- Long Range Effects of Alcohol

- Alcoholic Beverages

- Caffeine

- Pills and Drugs

- Aspirin

- Sleeping Pills

- A Drug-Oriented Society

- "It's OK Not To Drink!"

- Quiz

#01 - What You Can Do About Cancer, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- How Does Cancer Begin?

- Smoking and Cancer

- Reducing Animal Fat

- Obesity

- Dietary Fiber

- Breast Cancer

- Cervical Cancer

- Lung Cancer

- Danger Signs

- Treatment

- Quiz

#05 - Heart Attack: Are You A Candidate?, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- The Heart

- Are You a Candidate?

- The Effects of Stress

- High Blood Pressure

- Exercise

- Nutrition

- Diet and Heart Disease as Reported by the Select Committee on Nutrition

- Quiz

#11 - Simple Home Treatments, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Versatility

- Effects of Heat

- Effects of Cold

- Hot and Cold Together

- Medicated Steam

- Hot Foot Bath

- Hot Water Bottle

- Heating Compress

- Fomentations

- Ice Packs

- Fever

- Congestion

- Wet-Sheet Pack

- Cold-Mitten Friction

- One of Nature's Doctors

- Quiz

#19 - Stress And Disease, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Stress and Health

- Quiz

#37 - Resolving Stress, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Stress and Exercise

- The Great Body Equalizer

- Quiz

#29 - Is Your Child Physically Fit?, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Younger People see Less Need of Change

- How Healthy is Your Child . . . or Grandchild?

- Physical and Dental Exams

- Quiz

#12 - "None Of These Diseases", Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- What is Total Health?

- The Beginning of Disease

- After the Fall

- After the Flood

- Quiz

#44 - Cooking For Health, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Meal Planning

- Eggs

- Milk and Milk Products

- Grain Products

- Fruits

- Vegetables

- Summary

- Quiz

#48 - Being An Effective Parent, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Your Attitude

- Your Knowledge

- Your Skills

- Quiz

#56 - Wild Edible Plants, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

No abstract provided.

#52 - How To Cope With Stress, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Effects of Stress

- Quiz

#50 - Help For Arthritis, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Types of Arthitis

- Rheumatoid Arthritis

- Exercise To The Rescue

- A Total Health Approach

- Outlook

- Osteoarthritis

- Gout

- Treatment

- Quack Cures

- Ancient Greek Treatment

- Quiz

#54 - Tips On Gardening, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- What to Grow

- Limited Space

- Seeding

- Harvesting

- Winter Gardens

- Organic Farming

- Compost

- Chemical Fertilizer

- Unfounded Claims

- Health in a Garden

- Quiz

#60 - Eat And Drink To His Glory, Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Tobacco

- Quiz #1

- Quiz #2

#62 - Certificate Of Award (Detached), Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Certificate of Award in Health Lessons

#62 - Certificate Of Award (Attached), Department Of Health Education

Keys to Total Health

- Certificate of Award in Health Lessons

- Certificate of Award in Bible Lessons

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

All Master's Theses

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.

Health Curriculum: Kindergarten Through Tenth Grade, Linda Kay Niendiek

Masters Theses

Objectives

The purpose of this field study was to develop a health curriculum for grades kindergarten through tenth grade of Teutopolis Community Unit School District #50. The reasons for developing this health curriculum were:

1. To assure a continuous program of health instruction throughout the Teutopolis School System.
2. To assure a program of instruction that follows a logical continuum rather than a repetitious one.
3. To assure that students are familiar with the physical, mental, and social aspects of health.

Procedures

Teachers in the elementary grades met on several occasions, in small groups, with the health education teacher to discuss what health …

The Effects Of Four Strength Maintenance Programs On The Dynamic Strength Retention Of Football Players During The In-Season, Randy S. Whited

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study are (1) to determine whether strength training during the in-season is beneficial for dynamic strength retention purposes, and (2) to determine which type of strength training program is most effective in maintaining dynamic strength levels acquired during the off-season as determined by the 1-BM scores from the bench press.

Dr. John Milton Strahl: His Life And Professional Contributions To Physical Education And Athletics At Greenville College, John Andrew Holak

Masters Theses

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to collect and arrange information leading to a compiled history that would accurately record the life and professional contributions of Dr. John M. Strahl to physical education and athletics at Greenville College. Another intent of the thesis was to bring into focus the significant effect of one man on an institution of higher education, a national organization, and numerous students and colleagues.

Procedure: The historical method of research was used to compile the biographical information necessary to complete the study. The primary source of information was Strahl; however, extensive use …

A Survey Of Selected Illinois High School Girls’ Track And Field Programs, Sally J. Smith

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to assess the current status of the high school girls' track and field programs in Illinois. Track and field for Illinois high school girls' has been in existence for seven years and is recognized as a growing sport. Coaches throughout the state were selected to participate in the study and a questionnaire was used to gather information. Information was gathered concerning the initial organization of the girls' track and field program in each school, the percentage of male and female coaches, their educational and coaching background, teaching loads, other coaching duties, number of participants …