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Single Sport Specialization: Ncaa Di Collegiate Student Athlete Perceptions, Jordyn Blood Jan 2020

Single Sport Specialization: Ncaa Di Collegiate Student Athlete Perceptions, Jordyn Blood

Masters Theses

This study seeks to understand the experience and perception of current, NCAA DI athletes with regard to sport specialization. By learning more about their level of specialization prior to their life as an NCAA DI athlete, as well as their perception on the importance of specialization, this study seeks to contribute to the growing body of literature in sport specialization. Specifically, this study will help inform aspiring athletes, coaches and parents about the role and perceptions of sport specialization in today's elite level athlete. Using paper surveys, the perceptions of 138 current 2019-2020 season NCAA DI athletes at a mid-major …


The Effects Of Two Different Sports Drinks On Rpe And Finishing Speed Of An Endurance Run In Highly Trained Distance Runners, Matthew J. Feldhake Jan 2018

The Effects Of Two Different Sports Drinks On Rpe And Finishing Speed Of An Endurance Run In Highly Trained Distance Runners, Matthew J. Feldhake

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a protein-containing sport drink with a traditional non-protein sport drink has on ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and finishing speed of an half marathon. Of the possible factors that would support including protein in a sport drink the primary one was its inhibitory effect on serotonin release in the brain. This could help attenuate perceived exertion, thus allowing individuals to compete at a higher level for longer durations (Davis, Alderson, & Welsh, 2000).

This study was conducted using nine members of the Eastern Illinois University Men's Cross Country team. …


A Survey Of Injuries Related To Physical Education Activities At Eastern Illinois University From 1960 Through 1966, Fred Arnold Richardi Jan 1971

A Survey Of Injuries Related To Physical Education Activities At Eastern Illinois University From 1960 Through 1966, Fred Arnold Richardi

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Of Reaction Time To Success In High School Wrestling, Herbert A. Spyke Jan 1968

The Relationship Of Reaction Time To Success In High School Wrestling, Herbert A. Spyke

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Grip Strength In Relation To Success In High School Wrestling, John L. Cutlip Jan 1967

The Effect Of Grip Strength In Relation To Success In High School Wrestling, John L. Cutlip

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Overload On The Accuracy Of Throwing A Football, Richard Hopek Jan 1967

Effect Of Overload On The Accuracy Of Throwing A Football, Richard Hopek

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of General Athletic Ability Of Four Groups Of College Athletes As Measured By Cozens' Test Of General Athletic Ability For College Men, Theodore James Schmitz Jan 1967

Comparison Of General Athletic Ability Of Four Groups Of College Athletes As Measured By Cozens' Test Of General Athletic Ability For College Men, Theodore James Schmitz

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study To Determine The Effects Of Extraneous Visual Cues On The Accuracy Of Shooting A Basketball, William L. Geurin Jan 1966

A Study To Determine The Effects Of Extraneous Visual Cues On The Accuracy Of Shooting A Basketball, William L. Geurin

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of The Relationship Between Running Speed And Agility, Stephen Thomas Jan 1966

A Comparison Of The Relationship Between Running Speed And Agility, Stephen Thomas

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


A Study Of Interscholastic Wrestling Injuries In The State Of Missouri During The 1965-66 Season, Glennon J. Acksel Jan 1966

A Study Of Interscholastic Wrestling Injuries In The State Of Missouri During The 1965-66 Season, Glennon J. Acksel

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Gymnastic Routines On Blood Pressure And Pulse Rate, Robert Ferguson Jan 1964

The Effect Of Gymnastic Routines On Blood Pressure And Pulse Rate, Robert Ferguson

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.