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Is There A Difference In Acute Memory Retention Between Maximal Treadmill Exercise And Maximal Ergometer Exercise?, Elizabeth Jumbo

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INTRODUCTION: Physical activity can have positive effects on the proper functioning of the brain. A single bout of exercise may stimulate plasticity within the cortex, a portion of the brain with a unique applicability to reconstruct memory. There are a couple key components of the physiological effects of exercise on the brain that may control the improvements in memory. During a single bout of exercise, heart rate and stroke volume increase to pump more oxygenated blood throughout the body. Elevated cardiac output results in increased cerebral blood flow, which stimulates elevated electrical activity within the brain. A rise in frequencies …

Il-15 Mediates Mitochondrial Activity Through A Ppar𝛿-Dependent-Ppar𝛼-Independent Mechanism In Skeletal Muscle Cells, Shantaé M. Thornton, James E. Krolopp, Marcia J. Abbott

Health Sciences and Kinesiology Faculty Articles

Molecular mediators of metabolic processes, to increase energy expenditure, have become a focus for therapies of obesity. The discovery of cytokines secreted from the skeletal muscle (SKM), termed “myokines,” has garnered attention due to their positive effects on metabolic processes. Interleukin-15 (IL-15) is a myokine that has numerous positive metabolic effects and is linked to the PPAR family of mitochondrial regulators. Here, we aimed to determine the importance of PPAR𝛼 and/or PPAR𝛿 as targets of IL-15 signaling. C2C12 SKM cells were differentiated for 6 days and treated every other day with IL-15 (100 ng/mL), a PPAR𝛼 inhibitor (GW-6471), a PPAR𝛿 …

Relationships And Sports: Mechanisms In Relational Motivation And Its Impact On Athletic Performance, Alexandra Szarabajko

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Relationally-Autonomous Reasons (RARs) for pursuing goals are motives that take one’s own personal needs and the needs and desires of close others into account. These relational reasons motivate people in pursing health, school, or sports goals. The purpose of this study was to identify what mechanisms drive relational motivation that in turn affects athletic performance. Participants (n = 156) in this study were student-athletes from various sports, who completed a questionnaire. Athletic performance was obtained and standardized through each athlete’s performance statistics within their sport. The results of the study revealed that closeness, support, accountability, and shared values predicted relational …

The Effects Of Music On A Submaximal Exercise Performance, Ashley Gonzales, Sabrina Garcia

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INTRODUCTION: Individuals who work out several times a week often use music as a motivation or a distraction. However, will listening to music actually help the individual workout harder and longer or is it just a distraction affecting the intensity of the exercise. It has been suggested that music is more beneficial for longer distances and improves performance by “distracting” the individual who is exercising. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of music on a 30-minute submaximal exercise test on the cycle ergometer. METHODS: Five males (age 21.4 ±1.62 yrs) of the UTA Kinesiology department, …

The Effects Of Body Weight Assistance On Maximal Aerobic Capacity In College Age Women, Sabino Rojas, Max Tosaw

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Maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2max is the maximal capacity for the body to deliver and utilize oxygen during an intense exercise. VO2max can be expressed as an absolute value in liters of oxygen per minute (L/min) or in a relative value as milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml/kg/min). Body weight assistance (BWA) is often used within the rehabilitation setting as a reliable resource to provide patients the ability to perform a walking motion at a reduced body weight. The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill utilizes the Differential Air Pressure technology to alleviate the individual’s weight. Research has …

The Relationship Between Rpe And Blood Lactate Concentrations During A Vo2max Test On A Cycle Ergometer, Edith Torres, James Nguyen

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INTRODUCTION: Lactate (La) is produced by the body’s muscles in response to exercise through anaerobic glycolysis. During exercise, most of the lactate produced enters the heart and slow twitch muscle fibers by traveling within the blood throughout the body. The lactate diffused into the blood is referred to asblood lactate. Blood lactate (BLa) is used as a measurement of exercise intensity since there is a strong relationship between the two. With increasing blood lactate and intensity there is also an increase in exertion. This exertion during exercise is measured through the rate of perceived exertion scale (RPE). The Borg RPE …

The Effects Of Caffeine On Maximal Exercise, Amber D. Rey, Brenda Romero

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Caffeine is classified as an ergogenic and central nervous system stimulant. Research shows that there are benefits of consuming caffeine. These include increased mental alertness, decreased fatigue and increased delay to the onset of fatigue, decreased reaction time and increased use of muscle triglycerides. Research has also shown that ingesting caffeine prior to exercise significantly elevates plasma levels of free fatty acids (FFA) and glycerol. It is known that the accumulation of FFA reduces the rate of glycolysis via the inhibition of phosphofructokinase. Therefore, ingestion of caffeine is expected to alter carbohydrate metabolism and the rate of lactate production.

The Effects Of Rhodiola Rosea On Submaximal Exercise, Diana Ayala, Brenda Riofrio

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Introduction: Rhodiola Rosea is a traditional medical herb that grows in mountainous regions. It has been used to enhance mental and physical performance and treat psychological stress and fatigue. Some research studies have shown that Rhodiola Rosea has anti-inflammatory properties and t it has also been shown to improve aerobic endurance.

The Effects Of Arginine On The Rate Of Blood Lactate Removal Following Multiple Wingate Tests, Robert Loflin, Nathan Mcewen

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INTRODUCTION: During the first few minutes of high intensity exercise, the body relies on the glycolytic system for energy. Abyproduct of this system is lactic acid, or blood lactate. As blood lactate levels increase in the muscles, muscle contraction and energy output decreases as a result ofoverall elevated acidity. Therefore, an athlete in successive high intensity events may be interested in supplementation that could rid the body more quickly of blood lactate. Onesupplement that might be beneficial in this task is Arginine, a common pre-workout vasodilator. PURPOSE: To determine what effects Arginine, a vasodilator, had on blood lactate removal after …

Medical Claims At Ncaa Institutions: The Athletic Trainer's Role, Tyler P. Killinger

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Context: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) institutions are required to certify insurance coverage of medical expenses that result from athletically related injuries sustained while partaking in an NCAA event. This means that the student-athlete must be covered either by their parent’s/guardian’s insurance, their own personal insurance coverage, and/or the institution’s insurance program. Institutions assign this role to a variety of employees, including head athletic trainers (ATs), assistant ATs, athletic administrators, business managers, secretaries, or other institution employees. In 1994 Street, Yates, Lavery, and Lavery observed that the head AT was responsible for administering medical insurance/claims payment at 51% of the …

Comparison Of Isokinetic And Jumping Knee Torques, Synyoung Li

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INTRODUCTION: Isokinetic movements occur at a fixed angular velocity, regardless of torque applied by the subject. Isokinetic testing has been correlated with field tests and clinical predictions such as recovery from surgery. Peak torque at a given angular velocity is the most commonly measured variable. Although isokinetic tests are correlated with field tests such as the vertical jump, there is little research comparing the same variables. Three-dimensional motion capture systems can accurately model a subject’s movement. Software then models virtual skeletons based on the anatomical markers captured by the camera system. The virtual reconstruction of the subject provides kinetic and …

Effects Of The Creatine Monohydrate Supplement On Power Output As Measured By The Wingate Anaerobic Power Test (Want), Angel Do

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Introduction: The Wingate Anaerobic Power Test (WAnT) has been a popular method for assessment of anaerobic power. Anaerobic power is determined when the adenosine triphosphate and phosphocreatine (ATP-PCr) energy pathways are used to as the energy source to generate mechanical work. Creatine monohydrate has been a staple supplement because it’s inexpensive, safe and natural. Creatine is found and stored in our skeletal muscles as phosphocreatine which is associated with power output.

The Aerobic Capacity Of Physically Disabled College Basketball Athletes, Kelsea Bruton

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INTRODUCTION: Aerobic Capacity, otherwise known as maximal oxygen consumption, is the highest amount of oxygen consumed during maximal exercise in activities that use the large muscle groups in the legs or arms and legs combined. This occurs because as the heart becomes conditioned to breathing harder and more often, the heart muscle begins to hypertrophy. As the heart muscle hypertrophies, the muscle becomes stronger, allowing more oxygen to be transported to the lungs for gas exchange. A high VO2max is beneficial for fitness because the more oxygen you can take in, the more oxygen gets delivered to working muscles (Devillard, …

Physiological Responses During A Modified Bruce Max Test In The Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Lucy Kang

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INTRODUCTION: Physical activity can be difficult or painful for the obese, disabled, or those recovering from injury or surgery. For all populations, regular physical activity is a necessity for overall health, increased mobility, and reduction of all-cause mortality rates. Lower body positive pressure (LBPP) treadmills offer a way to unweigh users in an effort to reduce reaction forces that may inhibit physical activity and are less painful than traditional harness systems. To address this, the physiological responses in the AlterG© Anti-Gravity treadmill were measured, while performing a modified Bruce max test. The measurements take were the RPE, absolute and relative …

The Comparison Of Muscle Activation And Performance In A Neutral And Supinated Grip Bicep Curl, Peter Lam

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BACKGROUND: When performing a bicep curl, there are many muscles that must activate in order to achieve this motion much like any other body part. Changing the hand formation from a supinated to a neutral grip can change the biomechanics of the arm during elbow flexion. For this study, the brachioradialis was compared to determine whether or not it was more involved during the initial 40 degrees of elbow flexion during a neutral grip bicep curl compared to a supinated grip bicep curl. According to the literature, most studies found no significant difference in performance and muscle activity between a …

The Effect Of Caffeine As An Ergogenic Aid During A Short-Duration, High Intensity Exercise, Efosa Agbonmamwen

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INTRODUCTION: Many athlete use caffeine as an ergogenic aid to improve performance. The world anti doping agency (WADA) currently monitors the pattern caffeine is being used during competition among athletes. Evidence from the literature indicates that caffeine ingestion may improve exercise performance by reducing fatigue and increasing concentration and alertness. However, the evidence for caffeine as an ergogenic aid on short-duration and high-intensity activity has been controversial. These conflicting conclusions can be attributed to testing protocol, dose of caffeine, fitness level of subjects, nutrition and subject collaboration. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of caffeine …

The Effects Of Music On Physiological Responses During Submaximal Exercise, Adrian Benna

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INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown that music can have psychological effects on a person. It can affect a person’s emotions and stress levels. Other variables that can be affected by music are heart rate and rate of perceived exertion (RPE). RPE is used as a way to measure workout intensity subjectively and is usually presented in the form of Borg’s scale. Heart rate is also a good indicator of the intensity of the workout. During exercise, there is an increase in sympathetic activity because of the body’s demand for more oxygen which also increases HR. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study …

The Effects Of Creatine Supplementation On The Upper And Lower Body Muscular Strength And Endurance, Luis J. Anaya Niño

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BACKGROUND: Since its discovery, many studies have been done on creatine (Cr) and it is an ergogenic supplement that increases short term, high intensity exercise performance. Most of the total Cr (95%) in humans is located in the skeletal muscle, in which 60% is phosphocreatine and the remainder is free Cr (1,2). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 7 – days of oral creatine supplementation during upper and lower body strength and endurance measurements. METHODS: Students at UTA and the Kinesiology department volunteered to participate in this study, five men (M; age 24 + 3.03 …

A Comparison In Physiological Responses Between Cycle Ergometer And Elliptical Submaximal Exercise, Julio Jaramillo

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BACKGROUND: The specific purpose of this research was to determine if there were any physiological differences in cycle ergometer and elliptical submaximal exercises in terms of oxygen consumption, fat and carbohydrate metabolism, blood lactate production, and the amount of kilocalories metabolized. The cycle ergometer and the elliptical are both valid pieces of exercise equipment to use when pursuing submaximal exercise. The difference in how the human body consumes oxygen, metabolizes fats, carbohydrates, and kilocalories from doing a submaximal exercise using both a cycle ergometer and an elliptical on separate occasions are to be questioned. It was hypothesized that there would …

Effects Of Advocare Spark Supplementation On Submaximal Cycling Test, Matt Mclean

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EFFECTS OF ADVOCARE SPARK SUPPLEMENTATION ON SUBMAXIMAL CYCLING TEST Author: Matt McLean Faculty Sponsor: J.R. Wilson, Ph.D., Brad Heddins, M.S. INTRODUCTION: Submaximal Exercise is one of the most common forms of physical activity and is prevalent in both the advanced athlete’s training regimen as well as the everyday exerciser. Utilizing the consumption of different pre-workout drinks in order to optimize submaximal exercise has been studied for years. It is well documented that the caffeine in pre-workout beverages effect physiological responses to exercise. There has also been many studies showing the effects of vitamin and nutrient supplementation on submaximal exercise. Advocare …

A Comparison Between The Wingate Anaerobic Test And Right Knee Extension Power, Sarah Beckman

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INTRODUCTION: Anaerobic power is maximal power developed during utmost, short term physical effort. Anaerobic activities use energy that is stored in muscles and that can be accessed without the use of oxygen. Power is measured in watts (W) and relative power is measured by watts per kilogram of body weight (W/kg). Research shows that there are correlations between Wingate power and other anaerobic activities such as field tests, vertical jumping, and cycling tests. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences and similarities of the Wingate anaerobic power test (WAnT) and right knee extension power as measured …

Comparing Unilateral Transfer Of Mucsle Activity For Reaction Time For Right And Left Handed Individuals, Adam Grillo

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INTRODUCTION: Fitts’ law is a descriptive model of human movement that states the time required to rapidly move to a target areas is a function of the ratio between the distance to the target and the width of the target. This means for simple tasks such as a simple bicep curl, the distance and targeted area are short and easy to hit. If one side of the body goes through this simple task, the opposite side will have a better idea of what to expect through what is called bilateral transfer. However unilateral transfer of muscle activity, were someone works …

Effects Of Beta-Alanine Supplementation On Blood Lactate Levels On Maximal Exercise, Yovany Servin

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INTRODUCTION: A physiological measure of ten used to detect metabolic changes during exercise is measurement of blood lactate concentration. Lactate is produced by working muscle and is the end-product of an aerobic glycolysis. Some of it diffuses into the blood, and during exercise, heart fibers and ST fibers in working muscle take up most of the lactate and convert it back into pyruvate, which then enters the Krebs cycle (aerobic system). During exercise recovery, however, most of the lactate is removed from blood by the liver. Certainly, blood lactate concentrations reflect exercise intensity. However, the rapid accumulation of lactate in …

Enhancing Muscular Performance In Men: Traditional Resistance Training Compounded With Plyometric Training In A 6-Week Training Program, Tanner Houston

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INTRODUCTION: In-season training for athletes is a tricky time when it comes to maintaining performance on the field. They spend all off-season training their bodies to perform at peak performance when the game is on the line, but during the season training can be a totally different story. The combination of games, practices, and workouts during a season can lead to an early onset of fatigue that can decrease performance prematurely either late in games or throughout an entire prolonged season, so training regimens are bolstered to decrease the intensity during the season to where players can last the entire …

The Effects Of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation On Maximal Exercise Performance, Zachary Blankenship

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INTRODUCTION: Beet juice has recently become a growing dietary supplement used by athletes to improve exercise performance. Beet juice is high in dietary nitrates which is absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The nitrate is then converted into nitrite which is further reduced to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide regulates muscle blood flow via vasodilation and mitochondrial respiration. Research shows that dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of submaximal exercise for the same workload. This results in more mechanical efficiency of muscle contraction. PURPOSE: The purpose of this experiment was to determine if dietary nitrate improves aerobic exercise performance. METHODS: …

Effects Of Varying Load During A Wingate Test, Bobbie Cooks

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Effects of Varying Load During A Wingate Test Author: Bobbie Cooks Faculty Sponsor: J.R. Wilson, Ph.D. INTRODUCTION: The Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) also known as Wingate test is used for athletes to assess peak anaerobic power, anaerobic fatigue, and total anaerobic capacity. It is crucial in determining physiological profiles, training programs, and assessing human muscle capacity. The test requires the subject to pedal a mechanically braked bicycle ergometer for 30 seconds at an “all out” pace. They are advised to complete a 3-5 minute warm-up followed by a 1-2 minute cool down. Research shows that, depending on the study, and …

Effects Of Caffeine On Blood Lactate During Submaximal Exercise In Women, Kyle P. Morone

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INTRODUCTION: Blood Lactate is the buildup of the byproduct lactic acid (LA) in the blood. LA is present at rest, but is increased during exercise. The rate of clearance of LA is an indication of fitness levels. Research shows that a pre-exercise caffeine supplementation further increases the accumulation of blood lactate.

Effectiveness Of Recovery Methods On Clearance Of Blood Lactate After Strenuous Exercise On Jiu-Jitus Athletes, Jordan Shepler

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Introduction: Blood lactate is one of the most measured parameters during performance testing of athletes. With high intensity training comes an increased level of blood lactate. If not properly cleared, elevated blood lactate levels are associated with impaired muscle function as well as reduced exercise performance. Previous studies have demonstrated that active recovery (AR), performing low intensity aerobic exercise post exercise is more effective at clearing lactate than rest/ passive recovery (PR). Whole-body Cryotherapy (WBC) has recently gained popularity for improving recovery after strenuous exercise as an alternative to traditional ice-water therapy. Subjects enter a specially designed cabin in which …

A Phenomenological Investigation Of Cheerleaders' Lived Experiences Of Mental Blocks, Erin M. Lawrence

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A mental block is a phenomenon in which an athlete’s mind no longer allows them to perform a physical skill that was previously well-learned and automatic. This phenomenon has received attention in gymnastics and trampoline but the literature is lacking an investigation of this phenomenon in all-star cheerleading. The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon of mental blocks by obtaining it from the first-person perspective of cheerleaders themselves. A purposeful sample of 8 all-star cheerleader participants was interviewed and transcriptions were analyzed utilizing qualitative analysis. Four main themes were found: 1) specific to backwards moving skills, 2) …

A Qualitative Analysis Of Barriers To And Facilitators Of Successful Weight Loss, Alyson Drooger

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Background: Along with the United States obesity epidemic comes extensive weight loss attempts. One way people are attempting to lose weight is through meal replacement programs. Much work has been done to study strategies of structured weight loss programs and examine their success. Limited work has been done to study the specific barriers and facilitators of the real life participants who join weight loss programs. The purpose of this study is to identify, through qualitative research methods, the barriers to and facilitators of weight loss while participating in a meal replacement program.

Methods: Twenty-nine members of a meal replacement program …