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A Study To Determine The Effects Of Extraneous Visual Cues On The Accuracy Of Shooting A Basketball, William L. Geurin Jan 1966

A Study To Determine The Effects Of Extraneous Visual Cues On The Accuracy Of Shooting A Basketball, William L. Geurin

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Coaching And Training Of Junior College Distance Runners, Eldon Claude Odle Aug 1964

Coaching And Training Of Junior College Distance Runners, Eldon Claude Odle

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the theories, techniques, and methods of training and coaching of distance runners. To do this, the ideas advanced by the leading authorities in the field will be investigated and an attempt will be made to formulate a usable program for the development of college freshman and sophomore distance runners.


The Effect Of Gymnastic Routines On Blood Pressure And Pulse Rate, Robert Ferguson Jan 1964

The Effect Of Gymnastic Routines On Blood Pressure And Pulse Rate, Robert Ferguson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Overload Warm-Up On The Accuracy Of Throwing A Twelve-Inch Softball, Ronald Eugene Creek Jan 1964

The Effect Of Overload Warm-Up On The Accuracy Of Throwing A Twelve-Inch Softball, Ronald Eugene Creek

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Influence Of Dance On Ability To Jump In Basketball, Neveta Salmons Jan 1964

The Influence Of Dance On Ability To Jump In Basketball, Neveta Salmons

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


An Investigation Of Motor Ability Tests With Application To The Battery Used By The Department Of Physical Education For Women At Eastern Illinois University, Lois Ann Loveland Jan 1964

An Investigation Of Motor Ability Tests With Application To The Battery Used By The Department Of Physical Education For Women At Eastern Illinois University, Lois Ann Loveland

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Training And Conditioning Program For The High School Baseball Pitcher, Orville E. Johnson Aug 1963

A Training And Conditioning Program For The High School Baseball Pitcher, Orville E. Johnson

Graduate Student Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to present in a clear and concise form the rudimentary mechanics of the game and an adaptable conditioning program for the high school baseball pitcher. While organizing the paper, the author hoped to gain further insight into the complexities of improving the young pitcher during the high school's short spring season.


An Investigation Of The Effect Of Isometric Contraction Exercises On The Development Of Strength, Talmadge Glynn Moore Aug 1962

An Investigation Of The Effect Of Isometric Contraction Exercises On The Development Of Strength, Talmadge Glynn Moore

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study to investigate the pros and cons of a new-and-old form of exercise called isometric contraction and to determine its place in the realm of athletics and physical fitness. Through research the paper will attempt to reach a conclusion as to the predicted success of isometric contraction upon strength1 a component of physical fitness. It will attempt to show the advantages and disadvantages of isometric contraction as a means of attaining, maintaining, and improving strength.


A Study Comparing Two Isometric Contraction Training Methods For Increasing Strength, William Ray Bockwitz Jan 1962

A Study Comparing Two Isometric Contraction Training Methods For Increasing Strength, William Ray Bockwitz

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Comparative Analysis Of Specific Training And Conditioning Methods Pertaining To Competitive Swimming, Donald Dean Oberg Jan 1962

Comparative Analysis Of Specific Training And Conditioning Methods Pertaining To Competitive Swimming, Donald Dean Oberg

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Survey Of Physical Education; Athletics; Health And Intra-Murals In The Ohio Valley Conference With A Suggested Program For Western Kentucky State College, Frank Griffin Jan 1958

A Survey Of Physical Education; Athletics; Health And Intra-Murals In The Ohio Valley Conference With A Suggested Program For Western Kentucky State College, Frank Griffin

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The writer of this thesis with the counsel of Dr. Lee F. Jones of the Education Department, and Dr. E. Kelly Thompson, President of Western, decided to make a survey of the status of physical education in the Ohio Valley Conference by means of a questionnaire and through personal interviews. With the materials obtained from the questionnaire and personal interviews with the Directors of Physical Education of the various colleges a proposed program of physical education was organized for Western Kentucky State College.


Physical Fitness And Health Status, Jack Robert Howell Jan 1956

Physical Fitness And Health Status, Jack Robert Howell

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Test Construction Study Of Sport-Type Motor Educability For College Men., Arthur R. Adams Jan 1954

A Test Construction Study Of Sport-Type Motor Educability For College Men., Arthur R. Adams

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of The Relationship Of Performance In Certain Generally Accepted Tests Of Physical Fitness To Circulatory - Respiratory Capacity Of Normal College Men., Walter L. Russell Jan 1953

A Study Of The Relationship Of Performance In Certain Generally Accepted Tests Of Physical Fitness To Circulatory - Respiratory Capacity Of Normal College Men., Walter L. Russell

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of Interscholastic Sports Officiating In The United States, John Martel May 1952

A Study Of Interscholastic Sports Officiating In The United States, John Martel

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the interscholastic football and basketball sports officiating practices in the United States by (1) determining to what extent the various states certify officials, (2) what the requirements are for certification, (3) the methods of selecting officials for athletic contests, (4) the types of control the state athletic associations exert over officials regarding officials' appeals, conduct of officials, penalties for violations and settlement of disputes, (5) how the officials and the schools are rated, (6) the fees paid to the officials, (7) and the preparation made by officials who officiate interscholastic athletic contests.


Basketball A Scientific Study Of Marquette Squads 1931-1934, Adolph L. Gorychka May 1934

Basketball A Scientific Study Of Marquette Squads 1931-1934, Adolph L. Gorychka

Bachelors’ Theses

Basketball was invented by Dr. Naismith at the Springfield Y.M.C.A Training School in 1892. Since its invention, the sport has made great progress which now has the same seasonal appeal during the winter as football in the fall and baseball in the Spring.