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Full-Text Articles in Kinesiology
Occam's Razor Vol. 1 - Full (2011)
The Effects Of A Goal Setting Program On The Exercise Commitment And Fitness Levels Of University Students, Rahmin Buckman
The Effects Of A Goal Setting Program On The Exercise Commitment And Fitness Levels Of University Students, Rahmin Buckman
WWU Graduate School Collection
The purpose of the current study was to examine the effects a goal setting program had on exercise commitment and aerobic fitness among university students. Obesity and a lack of sufficient physical activity continue to be a problematic and increasing epidemic in the United States. Some theorists have utilized goal setting as an intervention to increase commitment effectiveness of exercise participants. In the current study, a two-way between-within experimental design was utilized involving two separate physical education activity classes (beginning jogging) at Western Washington University. One of the classes (experimental group) underwent a goal setting program consisting of educational, constructive, …
Postactivation Potentiation: Predictors In Ncaa Division Ii Varsity Track And Field Power Athletes, Alexander Harrison
Postactivation Potentiation: Predictors In Ncaa Division Ii Varsity Track And Field Power Athletes, Alexander Harrison
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Postactivation potentiation (PAP) is the phenomenon in which a highly trained power athlete may be able to obtain a higher rate of force development (RFD) and greater power performance following a heavy muscular loading stimulus. Research on the mechanisms of PAP indicate that it may be caused by myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation due to intramuscular calcium saturation during intense contraction. For PAP to be used effectively in actual performances, guidelines for its use need to be developed. This study examined the predictors of PAP, hypothesized as relative strength (REL), absolute strength (ABS), initial reactive strength index (PreRSI), and initial …
The Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Anaerobic Power In Trained Cyclists, Courtenay Mcfadden
The Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Anaerobic Power In Trained Cyclists, Courtenay Mcfadden
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The current study was conducted to determine if inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has an effect on anaerobic power during the final sprint phase of a time trial in trained cyclists. Twenty three trained cyclists were included in the data and were randomly assigned to one of two groups, a training or placebo group. Each group performed IMT, but the training group performed at 85% of their maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) while the placebo group trained at 15%. MIP was measured pre and post training. One 15 km time trial was performed pre and post IMT. Heart rate (HR), ratings of …
Leadership Characteristics Of Successful Ncaa Division I Track And Field Head Coaches, Brian M. (Brian Matthew) Zuleger
Leadership Characteristics Of Successful Ncaa Division I Track And Field Head Coaches, Brian M. (Brian Matthew) Zuleger
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the leadership characteristics of successful NCAA Division I track and field head coaches through specific elements of leadership and coaching. The elements include integrity, communication, understanding of human behavior, knowledge of sport, commitment, styles, team building, team cohesion, and gender differences and the role they play in contributing to the development of a student-athlete's athletic and academic performance. This study utilized an inductive content analysis of coach case interviews. The in-depth interviews of 10 successful NCAA Division I track and field head coaches consisted of probing questions regarding the coaches' perception, insights, …
The Effects Of A Life Skills Program On The Social And Academic Performance Of Freshman Student-Athletes, Catherine N. (Catherine Nicole) Rasnack
The Effects Of A Life Skills Program On The Social And Academic Performance Of Freshman Student-Athletes, Catherine N. (Catherine Nicole) Rasnack
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of participation in a Life Skills program for freshman student-athletes on academic and social performance. Subjects (n = 38) were freshman student-athletes participating in varsity athletics at Western Washington University during Fall Quarter 2010. The treatment group (n = 21) met for one hour, twice a week and completed a Life Skills Seminar Course (LSSC) designed and taught by the researcher. Subjects completed both the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) and the College Self-Efficacy Inventory (CSEI) at the beginning and conclusion of the course. A two-way ANOVA between-within was …
The Influence Of Mental Toughness On The Performance Of Elite Intercollegiate Athletes, Kelly A. Jones
The Influence Of Mental Toughness On The Performance Of Elite Intercollegiate Athletes, Kelly A. Jones
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Research on mental toughness has gained momentum in the past decade, yet there is still a need for exploration of the topic and definition, especially from a developmental perspective. This study explored the influence of mental toughness on the performance of elite intercollegiate athletes by considering the mental skills athletes used to achieve success in their sport; consideration was also paid to the developmental aspects of the athletes. This study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 NCAA Division II All-American athletes using pre-determined questions related to the following content categories: developmental aspects, peak performance …
The Effect Of Core Strength On Long Distance Running Performance, Megan A. Cleveland
The Effect Of Core Strength On Long Distance Running Performance, Megan A. Cleveland
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Training the core has become a topic of interest to athletes, health professionals, coaches and researchers. Core training may be an important supplementation to exercise programs. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an eight week core exercise program on core function and half marathon run time in long distance runners. METHODS: Twenty-four well-trained distance runners were recruited from local running clubs to participate in this training study. Participants ran an average of 20 miles per week and were randomly assigned to the treatment group, receiving core exercises or the control group. McGill's four core …