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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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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 …

Drinking And Student Understanding Of Alcohol And Alcoholism At The Utah State Industrial School, Elliot J. Anderson

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The Objectives of this investigation were to study the extent alcohol was used by students of Utah State Industrial School (SIS), determine the knowledge these students had of alcohol and alcoholism, and compare the data of the Industrial School with data obtained from selected public high schools in Utah.

Study results revealed a greater percentage of the SIS students had used alcoholic beverages and their first drinking experience occurred at an earlier age than for the high school students. Also, a greater percentage of the SIS students continued drinking after their first drinking experience. The percentage of SIS students having …

An Evaluation Of The Recreation Program At Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Neil J. Andrew

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The effectiveness of achieving pre-determined goals by a military recreation department was studied at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. "Evaluation of Community Recreation" was the evaluation tool that was used, It is published by the National Recreation and Parks Association and was validated by the Great Lakes District Program Standards Committee in 1965. This evaluation contains 35 standards of measure involving 125 criteria to determine program effectiveness. These standards are in the general areas of philosophy and goals; administration; personnel; programming; areas, facilities, and equipment; and evaluation.

The study indicated a high degree of performance for programming and areas, facilities, …

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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.

Health Education For The Elementary Grades, Mardelle Mohn, Malcolm Price Laboratory School (University Of Northern Iowa)

History of Education Book Gallery

No abstract provided.

The History Of Intramural Sports For Men At Eastern Illinois University From 1899 To 1966, Lawrence Edward Crociani

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

A Curriculum Analysis Of The Men's Physical Education Department At Eastern Illinois University, Verlon D. Myers

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

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

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

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 …

The Relationship Of Selected Grips To Pitching Velocity, Orville Leston Stewart

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the School of Education at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education by Orville Leston Stewart on August 2, 1967.

The Effectiveness Of Using Increased Increment Track And Field Scoring Tables With Female University Physical Education Students, Douglas Coghlan

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

There were two purposes involved in this study. The first objective was to construct increased increment scoring tables for selected track and field events based on the achievement of female physical education students at Rhodes University, South Africa, using the initial performances recorded by the students in each event during the years 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Secondly, the tables were used to test the effectiveness of the increased increment principle in predicting the improvement of the students in subsequent trials during the same period.

Financing The Athletic Program In The New High Schools In The State Of Washington, Gary H. Brines

All Master's Theses

This study was initiated in an effort to discover how the athletic program has been financed in new high schools in the state of Washington.

A Comparative Analysis Of The Academic Achievement Of The Athlete And Non-Athlete In The Junior High School, Burlan Richard Johnson

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this investigation to determine if there was a significant difference between the academic achievement of the athlete and the non-athlete at the junior high school level.

A Questionnaire Survey Of Physical Education Programs For Boys In The Public Schools Of The State Of Washington, Donald David Knowles

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to establish an evaluation of physical education programs for boys in the public schools of the state of Washington.

A Study Of The Effects Of Democratic Coaching Procedures Upon Members Of A High School Basketball Squad, Robert Abraham Moawad

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine whether certain attitudinal and behavioral changes would occur among players as a result of participation in a season of varsity basketball in which they were democratically involved in decision making.

The Effects Of A Progressive Weight Training Program Compared To A Non Weight Training Program On Performances In Track And Field Athletics, Larry W. Pope

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to compare a progressive weight training program with a non weight training program as conditioning methods for performances in track and field athletics.

A Comparison Of Isometric Exercises And Weight Training On The Development Of Leg Strength And Jumping Ability In Secondary School Boys, Larry Charles Pryse

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to determine the respective effectiveness of isometric and isotonic training in the development of leg strength; (2) to show the relationship of each of the two methods in leg strength development; (3) to investigate the improvement of jumping ability, as revealed through an experimental study; and (4) to compare both methods with the physical education exercises used at Davis High School.

A Study Of Non-Participation Excuses In Physical Education Classes, Stewart R. Crook

Graduate Student Research Papers

Basically speaking, it is important for pupils to attend school and to be present and to participate in ways in which the subject matter itself requires. The pride of every educational specialist in the secondary schools requires and expects such attendance and participation. None are so zealous, however, as to deny the pupil the innate necessity of excuse for legitimate reasons. It is a well documented fact that the field of education in the United States is committed to the preservation and care of student health. The problem of non-participation arises because of virtual intimidation of the public schools in …

Negligence And Liability In Physical Education, Wilmar Derrick

Graduate Student Research Papers

There is no other area in education that is more directly involved and has the potential for liability involvement than physical education. It is within this program that more accidents occur than in any other area within the school system. It becomes, therefore, very important for all physical education instructors to be aware of their legal situation. In recent years an increased number of court decisions have held that the physical education instructor is responsible for those injuries suffered by pupils under his instruction. Many excellent physical education programs have been ruined as a result of an instructor being found …

A Survey Of The Relative Merits Of All-Weather Tracks And Traditional Tracks, Elwood Paul Furseth

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the advantages and disadvantages of all-weather and traditional track surfaces. Factors to be considered are: (1) installation and maintenance costs; (2) need for repairs and projected life; (3) utilization of the track; (4) satisfaction with track surface; and (5) evaluation of tracks.

Wrestling Refereeing Illustrated: An Instructional Sound Filmstrip Designed For Use In The Physical Education Class, The Intramural Program, The Interschool Wrestling Team, And The Referees’ Association, Alfred Bourque

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to produce a sound filmstrip, in color, that will bring new knowledge and reinforce present knowledge of the operation of a wrestling match from the Referee's duties prior to the match until the final match is wrestled.

Junior High School Football Program, H. Keith Shahan

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to study the junior high school football program regarding organization, procedure, and format. This study will attempt to (1) show the basic needs of junior high school age boys, (2) discuss the advantages of the junior high school program, (3) discuss the disadvantages of the junior high school program, and (4) present recommendations for changes which could insure a better program.

The Suggested Activities For Use In The Development Of A Curriculum Guide For The Educable Mentally Retarded At The Primary, Intermediate, And Secondary Levels, James D. Sayah

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to suggest activities for use in a curriculum guide for the educable mentally retarded in physical education at the primary, intermediate, and secondary levels.

Factors To Consider In The Development Of A Junior High School Indoor Physical Education And Athletic Facility, Hal J. Williams

Graduate Student Research Papers

It is the purpose of this study: (1) to determine the recommended activity and service facility area needs for an indoor junior high school physical education and athletic facility; (2) to determine and present general building features to consider in the construction of an indoor physical education and athletic facility for a junior high school; (3) and to equip the writer with the necessary knowledge to enable him to effectively advise in the development of his school's indoor physical education and athletic area needs to the end that the facility will provide for a complete program for the school's immediate, …