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Microvascular Function Is Reduced In Normotensive Salt-Sensitive Individuals Independent Of Dietary Sodium Intake, J. J. Dupont, J. L. Greaney, E. M. Matthews, S. L. Lennon-Edwards, W. B. Farquhar, D. G. Edwards

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Interval Training: Its Effects On Resting Fat Oxidation And Body Composition In Recreationally Active College-Aged Females, A. Downs, E. J. Sauers, Shala Davis, C. A. Witmer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Kinematics Comparison Between Dominant And Non-Dominant Lower Limbs In Thai Boxing, William Trial

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing, is Thailand's national sport, and it involves athletes using different stand-up striking and clinching techniques. There are a limited number of research studies that have examined Thai Boxing skills and specifically none have examined the kinematics of the dominant and non-dominant legs while in a double collar or double underhook clinching position. The purpose of the study was to investigate the kinematics of the dominant (right) and non-dominant leg (left) between the double collar and double underhook Thai Boxing clinching positions. Participants executed six continuous knee strikes with the dominant leg and non-dominant …

Effects Of Weight Loss And Exercise In Older Adults With Apnea, D. A. Dobrosielski, D. Desai, S. Patil, A. Schwartz, K. J. Stewart

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Effects Of Load Carriage On The Ground Reaction Force Loading Rates And Physiological Responses Of Soldiers, D. Bennett, G. Moir, Shala Davis, G. Dwyer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Low-Density Lipoprotiens, Body Mass Index, And The Female Sex Are Predictors Of Reduced Cutaenous Reactive Hyperemia In Human Skin, D. Craighead, J. Dahmus, W. Larry Kenney, L. Alexander-Holowatz

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Adolescent Strength And Body Composition Changes One Year Post Gastric-Band Surgery, B. Couper, L. Falini, G. Datto, K. Reichard, M. Reed

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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A Novel Method For Assessing Cutaneous Reactive Hyperemia With Laser Speckle Contrast Imagery, C. C. Conlon, A. E. Stanhewicz, B. J. Wong, L. Alexander-Holowatz

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Rapid Onset Pressor Response During Isometric Exercise In Postmenopausal Hypertensive Women, K. T. Colodner, J. L. Greaney, M. M. Wenner, W. B. Farquhar

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Implementation Of The Exercise Is Medicine (Eim)™ Referral System At Slippery Rock University, A. Carothers, S. Veltre, C. Winters, J. Urda, Kimberly A. Smith Dr., J. Lynn

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Modified Strength Testing Protocol For Use In Subjects With Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction, J. Cady, J. Noffey, C. Neville

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Nintendo Wii Free Run Vs. Treadmill Running: A Comparison Of Physiological And Metabolic Data, C. E. Brightbill, J. M. Smoliga, A. J. Fradkin

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Comparison Of Maximal And Supramaximal Verification Tests, K. Bly, K. Dolan, S. Simonovich, K. Corrigan, T. Swensen

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Psychological And Physiological Effects Of Music On Athletic Performance, C. Baughman, R. Maize, B. Malloy, S. Paulson, C. Zientek, W. A. Braun

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Dynamic Balance In Children: Performance Comparison Between Two Testing Devices, J. Bagley, S. Boise, N. Ratamess, J. Kang, Anne C. Farrell, G. Myer, Avery Faigenbaum

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Vascular Function Following A High Fat Meal With Resistance Exercise, J. Augustine, B. Tarzia, A. Kasprowicz, K. Heffernan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Relationship Of Anthropometric Measures To Vertical Jump Height., R. C. Kerns

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The capability to perform your best is an important aspect in the sport of soccer. The relationship between anthropometric measures to vertical jump height among NCAA Division I Women’s soccer players is a subject lacking sufficient scientific research. Purpose: To analyze this relationship, body mass and %body fat was correlated with un-weighted countermovement jump height to determine the strength of this relationship in NCAA DI female soccer players. Methods: Data from an ongoing athlete monitoring program from fourteen NCAA D1 female soccer players in the year 2007 was analyzed. Air Displacement Plethysmography (ADP) via a BOD POD (Life Measurement, Inc., …

Kinematic Analysis Of Hip And Knee Joints Between Barefoot And Shod Treadmill Running, Stephanie E. Lloyd

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Running shoes have recently been designed to mimic barefoot walking or running, and they are marketed with promises that runners will benefit from the effects of barefoot running. Studying gait analysis with particular running shoes is extremely important because the ankle and foot serve as the foundation of structural balance, support, and propulsion. In this study, the knee and hip joint motions will be addressed while wearing Vibram FiveFinger and Nike Free Run shoes, which are designed to imitate barefoot running while providing protection from the elements. The purpose of this current study was to investigate the movement kinematics in …

Early Influences On The Development Of Food Preferences, Alison K. Ventura, John Worobey

Kinesiology and Public Health

The ability to perceive flavors begins in utero with the development and early functioning of the gustatory and olfactory systems. Because both amniotic fluid and breast milk contain molecules derived from the mother’s diet, learning about flavors in foods begins in the womb and during early infancy. This early experience serves as the foundation for the continuing development of food preferences across the lifespan, and is shaped by the interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors. Shortly after birth, young infants show characteristic taste preferences: sweet and umami elicit positive responses; bitter and sour elicit negative responses. These taste preferences …

The Ergogenic Effects Of Glucose And Fructose Coingestion During Prolonged Cycling, Daniel A. Baur

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of glucose and fructose coingestion on cycling time trial performance and physiological responses to exercise. Eight trained male cyclists (age: 25 ± 6.2 yrs, height: 180.2 ± 4.3 cm, weight: 76.9 ± 9.2 kg, and VO2max: 61.9 ± 6.2 mL∙kg-1∙min-1) completed the study. Subjects ingested either an artificially-sweetened placebo (PL), a moderate-glucose beverage (MG: 1.0 g•min-1), a high-glucose beverage (HG: 1.5 g•min-1), or a glucose and fructose beverage (GF: 1.5 g•min-1; 2:1 ratio) during ~3 hrs of exercise; consisting of 2 hours of constant load cycling (55% Wmax, 195 ± …

Association Of Habitual Snoring With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness In Young Men, Sarah C. Jacoby

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Purpose: The primary aims of this study are to: 1) compare carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) of young males who are habitual snorers compared to those who do not snore; 2) to compare CIMT between snorers and non-snorers to the intima media thickness (IMT) of the brachial artery, the control, that is not exposed to the vibrations from snoring; and 3) to determine the risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in snorers compared to non-snorers through the use of validated questionnaires. Methods: Subjects were classified as snorers (n=17) or non-snorers (n=6) according to the prescreening questionnaire. Height, weight, neck …

Cycling Time Trial Performance Is Not Enhanced By Either Whey Protein Or L-Alanine Intake During Prolonged Exercise, Adam B. Schroer

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Previous studies have reported that adding protein (PRO) to a carbohydrate (CHO) solution can enhance endurance performance. This ergogenic effect may be a function of additional calories from supplemental protein/amino acids, but this thesis has not been directly examined. Additionally, L-alanine (ALA) is readily oxidized when provided during exercise; the impact that this has on metabolism and prolonged endurance performance is unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to assess performance and various cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes during prolonged cycling, to independently gauge the efficacy of whey PRO hydrolysate and ALA supplementation. Eight trained male and female cyclists (age: 22.3±2.0 …

Arterial Adaptations To Training Among First Time Marathoners, Nicole Hafner

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Increased arterial wall thickness has been positively related to cardiovascular disease. Exercise has been found to favorably alter arterial anatomy in the trained limbs, but its effects on untrained limbs and the carotid artery are unclear. Thus, brachial (non-trained limb), popliteal (trained limb) and carotid, wall thickness (WT), wall to lumen diameter ratios (W:L), intima-media thickness (IMT) and lumen diameters (LD) were compared between recreationally active (n=14) and untrained (n=11) subjects before and after, the active subjects participated in 12 weeks of marathon run training. Arterial dimensions were measured with B-mode ultrasonography. Pre and post-training VO2max and running speed at …

The Implications Of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea On Resting Hemodynamic Variables In Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients, Brooke Marie Shafer

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

The primary objective of this study was to examine the effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on resting hemodynamic variables pre- and post-cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Subjects were screened for OSA using an at-home screening device. Subjects were then divided into two design groups: subjects with likely OSA (OSA) and subjects without OSA (non-OSA). All patients had resting hemodynamic measurements recorded and performed a 6-minute walk test. Resting hemodynamics and 6-minute walk test were performed pre- and post-CR. The study was conducted at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA and Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital in Roanoke, VA where subjects completed standard …

Effects Of Carbohydrate + Protein Co-Ingestion During And Following Exercise On Cardiovascular Adaptations And Exercise Tolerance During Intensified Cycle Training, Justin Faller

Masters Theses, 2010-2019

Introduction: This study investigated the effects of carbohydrate and protein (CHO+Pro) supplementation during intensified training on cardiovascular adaptations and cycling performance. Methods: Five cyclists (VO2peak = 62.6 ± 10.7 ml/kg/min) performed two 27-day training protocols while receiving either CHO or CHO+Pro supplements. The exercise protocols consisted of 7 days of normal training (NT), 10 days of intensified cycle training (ICT; 100% increase in average training duration versus NT), and 10 days of reduced volume training (RVT; reduction in training duration to 60% of NT). Performance was assessed by a 30-km time trial following 120 min of constant-load cycling and VO2peak …

The Acute Effects Of Yoga On Executive Function, Neha Gothe, Matthew B. Pontifex, Charles Hillman, Edward Mcauley

Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies

Despite an increase in the prevalence of yoga exercise, research focusing on the relationship between yoga exercise and cognition is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an acute yoga exercise session, relative to aerobic exercise, on cognitive performance. Methods: A repeated measures design was employed where 30 female college-aged participants (Mean age = 20.07, SD = 1.95) completed 3 counterbalanced testing sessions: a yoga exercise session, an aerobic exercise session, and a baseline assessment. The flanker and n-back tasks were used to measure cognitive performance. Results: Results showed that cognitive performance after the yoga …

Concussion Management, Education, And Return-To-Play Policies In High Schools: A Survey Of Athletic Directors, Athletic Trainers, And Coaches, Amanda Esquivel, Sadiq Haque, Patrick Keating, Stephanie Marsh, Stephen Lemos

Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies

Background: Concussions represent 8.9% to 13.2% of all high school athletic injuries. How these injuries are managed is currently unknown.

Hypothesis: There are differences in concussion management and awareness between boys football, boys ice hockey, and boys and girls soccer.

Study Design: Descriptive epidemiologic study.

Methods: High school athletic directors were contacted via email and asked to complete an online survey with four separate sections for athletic directors, head coaches, team physicians, or certified athletic trainers.

Results: According to coaches, concussion awareness education was provided for football (97%), hockey (65%), and boys and girls soccer …

The Effect Of Skeletal Muscle Mass On Basal Metabolic Rate In College-Age Males 2013, Chase Vaughn

Master's Theses

There are many misconceptions within the fitness community. One such misconception is that an increase in muscle mass will have a large increase in basal metabolic rate, yet this may not be the best way for successful weight loss. The purpose of this study was to determine the strength of the correlation between skeletal muscle mass and basal metabolic rate. The hypothesis tested was that basal metabolic rate is strongly correlated with skeletal muscle mass. The participants were college-aged males (n =17). Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) was estimated using the skin-fold circumference model (SFCM): SMM (kg) = Ht (0.00744 CAG2 …

The Influence Of Respiratory Muscle Training On Exercise Endurance 2013, Justin Vanderbeck

Master's Theses

Exercise endurance in multiple populations has been shown to increase after bouts of respiratory muscle training (RMT) (Bailey, Romer, Kelly, Wilkerson, Dimenna & Jones, 2010; Brown, Sharpe, Graham & Johnson, 2008; Griffiths & McConnell, 2007; Kilding, Brown & McConnell, 2007; Laoutaris et al., 2012; Markov, Spengler, Stuessi, Boutellier & Knöpfli-Lenzin, 2001; Spengler & Boutellier, 2000; Stuessi, Spengler, Knöpfli-Lenzin, Markov & Boutellier, 2001; Volianitis et al., 2000). The use of resistance via respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) has been shown to produce greater increases in endurance than with no resistance, but the method of RMST that produces the greatest increases in …

Resistance Training Behaviors In College-Aged Women 2013, Melanie Kornblatt

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of women’s training behavior in the weight room. A secondary purpose was to determine what their beliefs and perceptions were in regards to lifting weights. Participants were college-aged females ranging in age from 17-29 years. Observations of weight lifting activities were conducted during peak hours of operation (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3- 6pm) in the fitness facility. A total of 60 hours of observations were conducted over a period of four weeks. In addition to observations, two focus groups were conducted. Participants were divided into two specific groups: I …