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Training, Diet And Supplement Regimen Of An Elite Female Standup Paddler In Preparation For An Ultra-Distance Event: A Case Study, Victoria Burgess, Pete Bommarito, Jose Antonio Ph.D., Fnsca, Fissn, Cscs

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

PURPOSE: Standup paddleboard (SUP) racing is the quintessential power-endurance sport that requires a combination of skill, aerobic power as well as muscular strength and endurance. The purpose of this case study was to examine the training, diet and supplement regimen of an elite paddler in preparation for an ultra-distance Standup paddleboard race (i.e., Molokai to Oahu [M2O) 32-mile open ocean SUP race).

METHODS: The physical characteristics of the paddler are as follows: 32-year old female, 167.6 cm height, 62.7 kg weight and 19% body fat (Bod Pod®). During the six-month training program, the athlete's daily average intake of …

Communication Sciences And Disorders Graduate Students' Strengths And Vulnerabilities Related To Resilience: A Survey Of Graduate Programs, Janet Tilstra, Megan Coffman, Teresa Gonia, Caroline Koziol, Ellen Liebe

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Burnout in health care professionals may pose a threat to the quality of care provided in any setting. The purpose of this project was to examine dimensions related to future resilience in CSD graduate students. METHODS: In this project, 146 master’s degree students from Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) programs in the Midwest completed an online survey regarding lifestyle stresses affecting resilience, and patterns in five areas correlated with resilience. RESULTS: Top lifestyle stresses affecting academics were general stress, maintaining mental health, and sleep difficulties. Notably, more than half of the participants reported feeling rested three or fewer days …

Impact Of Social Support On Saudi Women With Type Ii Diabetes Living In Saudi Arabia, Fatimah Al-Khidhr

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to describe the impact of social support on Saudi women with Type II Diabetes. This study describes the different types of social support (emotional, instrumental/tangible, informational, and appraisal) offered to Saudi women who have Type II Diabetes living in Qatif City, Saudi Arabia. Lastly, this study aims to assess the types of social support that Saudi women receive from others (i.e. spouse, family members and friends, and peers) in order to improve the quality of life. A qualitative design, semi-structured interview technique was used. The data was collected by using a screening questionnaire and …