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Eating And Exercise Habits Among College Students, Cameron Peirce

Honors College

This study examines the eating and exercise habits of undergraduate college students (N=204) in order to determine which populations among the sample show the highest rates of disordered eating and disordered exercise behaviors. Participants answered a multipart questionnaire regarding their eating and exercise habits, perfectionistic tendencies, and individual demographic characteristics. Results show Honors and female students had among the highest levels of disordered eating. Student athletes and male students showed the highest levels of disordered exercise. Implications for further research and early intervention for college students with maladaptive eating and exercise habits are discussed.

Efficacy Of The Fifa 11+ Injury Prevention Program In Maine High School Soccer, Meg Lander

Honors College

The purpose of this thesis was to assess the efficacy of the FIFA 11+ injury prevention program when used over the course of one soccer season in Maine high school athletics when compared to a standard warm-up approach. Every year, nearly two million injuries are sustained by high school athletes, and the FIFA 11+ program was developed to mitigate the risk of lower body injuries in soccer players. It has been shown to reduce the incidence of injury by one third or more in teenage and older athletes. Participants were randomly allocated into the FIFA 11+ group and the control …

Pacing Variability And Performance In A 100 Mile Ultra Marathon, Brendan Gilpatrick

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between pacing variability and performance during a 100 mile trail race with significant changes in elevation. Changes in pace throughout an endurance event of this length could lead to insight into the relationship of early pacing on overall performance and placing among finishers. Due to variables like changes in terrain or weather it could prove difficult to construct a way to analyze data from these races. Race data from a loop style course with significant elevation change was used to determine if 1). There were significant changes in pace per …

The Correlation Of Biometrics And Game Performance In Division I Collegiate Women's Soccer Team, Finn Ducker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In competitive sports, the ultimate goal is to win as many matches, competitions, or games as possible. In an attempt to optimize this goal, the use of data analytics has risen. Soccer, a particularly popular sport across the globe, has been using data analytics for this optimization for multiple decades. One common practice for this data collection is the use of heart rate monitors paired with GPS tracking in order to collect data. Some of the data collected includes training load, total distance, sprints, and time spent in various heart rate percentage zones. Additionally, InStat Index has been used to …

The Long-Term Behavioral Effects Of Concussions And Post-Concussion Syndrome, Hannah Belleville

Honors College

The focus of this thesis is to examine the effects of concussions on college athletes, specifically their social activity and behavioral changes. Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) that occur after receiving a blow to the head or a whiplash injury that causes an altered state of consciousness, including but not limited to, being unconscious. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reports that in the past five years college athletes have suffered 10,500 concussions. Unlike professional athletes, who have the luxury of being able to rest until fully healed, college student athletes have the demands of academics often rushing …

Recreation Center_ Opening Update, Kristie Deschesne

Recreation Center

Email updates from Kristie Deschesne, University of Maine Recreation Center regarding the Center's plans to remain closed through June 30, 2020 in compliance with guidance and directives from the State of Maine and the Chancellor.

Recreation Center_ Virtual Run/Walk Challenge Email, Thad Dwyer

Recreation Center

Email from Thad Dwyer, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports New Balance Recreation Center regarding a virtual run/walk challenge in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation Center_ Recreation Movement Updates, Kristie Deschesne

Recreation Center

Email updates from Kristie Deschesne, University of Maine Recreation Center regarding the University of Maine's participation in the Spring 2020 National Recreation Movement, which was a virtual contest during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation Center_ Covid Update, University Of Maine Recreation Center

Recreation Center

Screenshot from University of Maine Recreation Center webpages announcing the closure of the Center as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation Center_ Covid Update, University Of Maine Recreation Center

Recreation Center

Screenshot from University of Maine Recreation Center webpages regarding the Center, at that stage, remaining open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physical Activity Levels And Health Of Passamaquoddy Tribe At Indian Township, Michael R. Best

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study focuses on reporting the occupational, household, transportation and leisure time physical activity of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township. This study also focuses on health measures and the presence of chronic disease and how they are affected by physical activity, risk factors, and other health related measures.

An interview-administered questionnaire, developed by the CDC, was given to participants age 25-44 years old, with one small change. The original Intertribal Heart Project (ITHP) questionnaire used a shortened version of the WHO’s Monica Optional Study of Physical Activity (MOSPA), in order to reduce the time it takes to administer the …

Improving Running Performance Using Non-Running Tasks, Darien Lewis

Honors College

For decades researchers and runners have endeavored to improve endurance running performance. Recent evidence suggests that adding resistance training to a running program can improve running performance. Our purpose was to determine if 6wks of resistance exercise via negative eccentrically-induced work (RENEW), an exercise that increases muscle size, strength, and stiffness, could serve as an effective “non-running” modality for improving running performance. Recreational runners were assigned to a: RENEW (n=7), plyometric (PLYO, n=7), or control (CON, n=7) group. RENEW trained on an eccentric ergometer (3x/wk, 10-30min, 54-66% of peak heart rate) while the PLYO performed …

Concussion Management, Education And Diagnosis In Eastern Maine High School Football, Sarah K. Lockhart

Honors College

Recent evidence has shown that concussions are more serious than previously anticipated, particularly in young adults. Football is one of the sports in which concussions are most commonly seen. It is important for high schools to educate, diagnose and manage concussions correctly to prevent the occurrence of potentially catastrophic events like second impact syndrome. Through interviews and observations of practices and games, three Eastern Maine high schools were assessed to evaluate their concussion policies. Administrators, coaches and medical personnel were interviewed regarding their concussion awareness. Through a qualitative coding process, themes were found and assessed. Themes found included: honesty; misconceptions; …