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The Effect Of Circadian Rhythm On Cortisol And Perceived Stress Correlations, Adam Bender
The Effect Of Circadian Rhythm On Cortisol And Perceived Stress Correlations, Adam Bender
Honors Theses
Stress is a known trigger of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis which leads to the production and secretion of the catabolic steroid cortisol by the adrenal gland. Since cortisol production is affected by stress, it follows that a high self-perception of stress would be correlated with high blood and saliva cortisol levels. Literature generally shows a gap in identifying this correlation, perhaps because of the interconnected nature of endocrine pathways. New experimental methods that control for the effects of circadian rhythm have shown limited success in demonstrating this correlation. Our purpose is to continue exploring the relationship between cortisol, perceived stress, …
Outline Plan For A Student-Involved Fitness Assessment Program At Western Michigan University, Joanna Gangwisch
Outline Plan For A Student-Involved Fitness Assessment Program At Western Michigan University, Joanna Gangwisch
Honors Theses
This research was aimed at developing a fitness assessment program that would provide undergraduate exercise science students at Western Michigan University (WMU) with hands on experience that would successfully prepare them for their internships and future careers as well as benefiting the campus community at large. Data for this research was obtained by examining the student recreation center websites and sending out an email/phone questionnaire to WMU’s 10 peer institutions. Direct comparisons were made and evaluated. On the basis of the results of this research, it can be concluded that WMU’s exercise science department and student recreation center together could …