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Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

1998 WKU football media guide.

Ua19/16/1 1998-99 Hilltopper Basketball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

1998-99 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Ways Of Seeing: Evaluating Sport Sociology - Nasss Conference Program 1998, North American Society For The Sociology Of Sport

North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at unidentified function in Russellville, Kentucky.

Team Cohesion, Performance Outcome And Player Satisfaction In State League Netball, Angelique Jane Wilson

Theses : Honours

Team cohesion repeatedly has been emphasised as important in the development of performance success. This research examined the importance of team cohesion as a multidimensional construct through three inter-related studies with elite netball players. The first study examined differences between successful and unsuccessful teams on (a) overall team cohesion. (b) overall task cohesion including attraction to group-task (ATG-T) and group integration-task (GI-T) components, and (c) social cohesion including attraction to group-social (ATG-S ), and group integration-social (GI-S) components. The second study examined the multidimensional nature of cohesion in relation to player satisfaction. Finally, study investigated the relationship between pcrfom1ancc outcome …

Expectations Of Job Responsibilities Of Recreation And Sports Managers, Jennifer Y. Mak

Management Faculty Research

The purpose of this study was to identify whether there were differences in the expectations of job responsibilities between different levels of recreation and sports managers towards the same post. The problem was divided into two sub-problems: (l) to determine the relationship in the perceived importance of entry-level managers' job responsibilities between entry-level managers and middle-level managers; and (2) to determine the relationship in the perceived importance of middle-level managers job responsibilities between middle-level managers and top-level managers. Several items were found to have significant difference in the perceptions among the subjects.

Women's Basketball Media Guide 1998-1999, Indiana State University

Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Factors Influencing Continuation And Withdrawal From Coaching Youth Football In Metropolitan Western Australia, James T. K. Milne

Theses : Honours

It is inevitable that at some stage of his career. a coach will withdraw. This qualitative study explored the various reasons why coaches of youth football (between the ages of 13 and 17 years) choose to continue or withdraw their involvement with the sport. It was the first part of a two phase larger study into this topic involving: (a) in depth interviews with current and former youth football coaches: and (b) the uses of themes from the interview data to develop a questionnaire for distribution to a larger sample of youth football coaches at a later stage. Perceptions and …

The Effect Of Sinoaortic Deafferentation On Renal Wrap Hypertension, J. Mark Van Ness, Teresa Craig, Carmen Hinojosa-Laborde, Joseph R. Haywood

College of the Pacific Faculty Articles

The purpose of this study was to determine whether sinoaortic deafferentation (SAD) alters the severity of hypertension or sympathoadrenal contribution to mean blood pressure (MAP) during renal wrap hypertension. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were implanted with radiotelemetry transmitters for 24-hour recording of MAP and heart rate. All rats underwent either SAD or sham SAD (Intact) surgery and were allowed to recover for 10 to 14 days. The rats were then assigned to a normotensive (Sham) group or a hypertensive (Wrap) group in which 1-kidney figure-8 renal wrap was performed. SAD increased the acute MAP response to renal wrap (Intact-Sham=5+/-1 mm Hg, …

Performance Indices For Multivariate Ice Hockey Statistics, William (Bill) H. Williams, David A. Williams

Publications and Research

A Review of the Use of Performance Indices in Ice Hockey

The Female Sport Experience: History, Development, And Psychological Implications, Dawn A. Whittington

Masters Theses

This paper reviews the literature related to women in athletics with a focus on the psychological perspective. The paper is divided into three major parts.

Chapter I traces the historical antecedents with specific emphasis on the development of sports psychology and women's gradual integration into amateur and professional athletics. Chapter II reviews literature devoted to the psychosocial issues related to the female athlete. These issues include personality traits and patterns, psychosocial problems associated with women entering and maintaining status in athletics, stereotypes, homophobia, socialization issues and the incidence and etiology of eating disorders among female athletes. Chapter III addresses the …

Training Variables Of Male And Female Collegiate Cross Country Runners, Kori J. Stoffregen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The primary purpose of the study was to describe training variables of the individuals and teams that participated in the 1995 Men's and Women's NCAA Division 1,11,111 Cross Country Championships. Subproblems in this study were (a) to determine the relationship between weekly mileage and training intensity and performance within and across all divisions and (b) to determine if the differences exist between selected training variables by performance tiers and divisions. A questionnaire developed by the investigator was used to gather information regarding weekly mileage, intensity, and duration the months of August, September, October, and November. The questionnaire was sent to …

Who Won The 1996 Nhl Plus-Minus Award?, William (Bill) H. Williams, David A. Williams

Publications and Research

Point total, goals plus assists, is an NHL player’s most important individual statistic; it is the best predictor of salary. However, an individual player's goals and assists are only indirectly important to his team because the team objective is to win games and not necessarily to watch individual players run up their point totals. Unfortunately, sometimes opposition teams score easy goals against a team's best goal scorers because these players do not always play well defensively.vAs a result of this conflict, hockey uses a statistic called the "plus/minus," (P/M), which purports to measure a player's offensive versus defensive ability.

An Investigation Of Women’S Motivational Factors To Run A Marathon, Michelle Roland

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to begin to understand what motivates women to participate in marathons. Twenty-seven Caucasian women enrolled in the "Seminar in Fitness and Mental Health" at a Midwest university answered the questionnaire (Motivations of Marathoners Scale Questionnaire). After participants completed the questionnaire a focus group interview was conducted with six participants. The Motivations of Marathoners Questionnaire was used to identify the participants' motives to run a marathon. The questionnaire contained 56 items distributed across nine scales. The scales included the following areas: health orientation, weight concern, self-esteem, life meaning, psychological coping, affiliation, recognition, competition, and personal …

Coaching Philosophy Differences Among Ncaa Division Iii Head Men’S Basketball Coaches, Mark J. Franzen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to describe the coaching philosophies of men's head basketball coaches at the NCAA Division III level in three areas: (a) coach's expectation of the athlete, (b) coach's role in the overall development of the athlete, and ( c) conditions believed essential to maximize team performance. All of the coaches in this study were from private institutions. A modified questionnaire from Eitzen and Pratt (1989) was used as the instrument in this study. The questionnaire pertained to three areas of coaching philosophy and was divided into three sections: ( a) coach's expectation of the athlete, …

Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Eating Behaviors, And Eating Attitudes Among Female Collegiate Swimmers, Melissa Ann Fey

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between self-esteem and eating behaviors/attitudes among female collegiate swimmers. Specifically, the relationship between self-esteem as measured by the Rosenburg Self-Esteem Scale (1965) and eating behaviors/attitudes as measured by the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) (Gamer, Olmstead. Bohr. & Garfinkle. 1982) was determined for a purposive sample of female collegiate swimmers at the University of Northern Iowa. A total of 24 subjects completed self-report measures on self-esteem and eating behaviors/attitudes. Subjects' Body Mass Index was also assessed. Pearson product-moment correlation was used to examine the relationship among the scores on the Rosenburg …

The Predictive Effectiveness Of Previous Offensive Play Selections On Future Play Selections In College Football, Ross Michael Els

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The popularity of college football is indisputable. In 1987, over 350 million people attended NCAA football contests which pushed the three year attendance figure from 1985 to 1987 to over one billion. Because of this popularity, however, intense pressure to win has been placed on players, coaches and administrators. To confound the problem, offenses have grown in complexity since the early years of college football. To assist teams in preparing for upcoming opponents, coaching staffs view films of the opponent's previous games. The coaches gather information from the films and develop tendencies in hopes that the upcoming opponent will repeat …

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Stamper, John. Gary Ransdell Shuffles Top Jobs
• Olmsted, Miki. On a Cold Winter’s Night – Red Shield Lodge, Homeless
• Back, Shannon. University Receives Negative Critique – Institutional Review
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell, Consultant Had Prior Discussions – James Fisher
• Moore, Leigh. Applied Physics Institute Project to Help Keep Air Clean – Coal
• Stamper, John. Five Programs Remain on List – Programs of Distinction
• Deck the Hill with Christmas Gifts
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Christmas Gifts
• Hensley, Fred. Editorial Misrepresents WKU Foundation
• People Poll: What Do You Want for Christmas? …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Stamper, John. Western Narrowing Field of Top Programs – Programs of Distinction
• Back, Shannon. Adult Day Care Center Seeking Private Partner
• Lynn, Kelley. Wish Lists: Gifts They Never Got – Christmas Presents
• Father to Face Murder Charge – Richard Figgs, Evan Figgs
• Beauties Prepare for Pageant – Black & Gold Beauty Pageant, Alpha Phi Alpha
• Phonathon Exceeds Goal – Institutional Advancement
• Back, Shannon. Ruling Called Censorship – College Heights Herald, Freedom of the Press
• Mains, Brian. Dorm Fire Leaves Students Sleepless – Poland Hall
• Back, Shannon. Regents to Hear …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Travis. Western to Face Eastern in Playoff Bout – Football
• Back, Shannon. Paul Patton to Address Fall Graduates – Commencement
• Siria, Stephanie. Student Showcases Passion for Car Audio – Heather Henderson
• Lanter, Charlie. Nursing Grade Policy Changes After Protest
• Professor Pleads Not Guilty – Steve Boilard
• Free Football Tickets Available
• Stamper, John & Leigh Moore. Teachers Disagree About Internet Use in Classes
• Back, Shannon. Cyperstudy: Virtual Campus Planned Here – Southern Regional Education Board
• Student Government Association Should Focus on Dorm Problems – Housing & Residence Life
• Harlow, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Faculty Hopeful About Gary Ransdell
• Frazier, Stephan. Flashbacks – Shenanigans
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Seeks Money for Off-Campus Rent
• Harper, Molly. Incentives Lacking for Pep Band Members – Music
• No Classes Wednesday – Thanksgiving
• Adopt-A-Child Needs Volunteers
• Thanksgiving Dance Tonight – Delta Sigma Theta
• Lanter, Charlie. University Center Board Can Spend Big
• Karen, Matthias. Historian Compares U.S., Russian Education Systems – Ludmilla Zelezmeva
• Batcheldor, Matt. Post Office Adds Services
• WKU Foundation Should Open Records to Public
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Secrecy
• People Poll: What …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Batcheldor, Matt. Building Upkeep Among Worst – Capital Construction Institutional Requests, Banks Report
• Harper, Molly. Seeking Refuge – Bosnians, Amela Dijab, Refugees, Mutual Assistance Center
• Stamper, John. Private Gifts Key to Growth – Endowments, WKU Foundation
• Theatre Production Begins Tonight – ATE Shorts, Theatre & Dance
• Lanter, Charlie. Housing Measure Up for Vote – Student Government Association, Scholarships, Apartments
• Students Reports Rape
• Mains, Brian. State, City Police Target 31-W – Traffic Violations
• Western Should Do More to Promote Teams
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Support Athletics
• Hyde, Jason. Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Sober Drivers Get Free Drinks – Alcohol, Student Government Association
• Back, Shannon. Western Greets New President – Gary Ransdell
• Mains, Brian. Local Bar Sold At Auction for $70,000 – Baker Street Café
• Police to Set Up Road Checks – Drunk Driving, Alcohol
• Kentucky Poet to Speak – Richard Taylor
• Jimmie Price Leaving Women’s Studies
• Lynn, Kelley. New Support Group Offers Help for Depression – Depressed Anonymous
• Solve Pedestrian Safety Problem Now – University Boulevard, Skywalk
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon University Boulevard Unsafe
• Martz, Michele. Professor Deserved Extension …

Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Robinson, George. Nothing But Hard Work
• Robinson, George. Challenge Ahead for Tops’ Lone Senior – Steven Bides
• Abrell, Chris. Melvin Adams Changes Focus, Ready to Help Toppers
• Abrell, Chris. Hilltoppers’ Junior Center Learns from Experience – Ravon Farris
• Mayo, Travis. Joe Harney Leading Toppers With Hard Work
• Christian, Jenny. Junior Pursues Lifelong Dream – Kyle Chapman
• Robinson, George. Vince Edwards’ Quickness, Focus to Ease Topper Transition
• Christian, Jenny. Guard Deepens Position – Monty Latimer
• Robinson, George. Forward in Father’s Shadow – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
• Sisco, Scott. Versatility Lee Lampley’s Strength
• Ramsey, Sarah. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. Skywalk Proposal Delayed – University Boulevard
• Mayo, Travis. Especially Sweet – Football
• Back, Shannon. University Debates Tenure Review
• Millennium Bug to Be Discussed – Y2K, Year 2000 Date Conversion (Computer Systems), Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Delayed Tuition Brings Student Tax Break
• Batcheldor, Matt. Old Radon Tests Inaccurate; More Planned
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Football
• Hilltoppers Are Back in the Ball Game – Football
• People Poll: How Important Is a Good Football Program to Western?
• Hawkins, Angelia. Give to Those Who Are Really in Need of Gifts – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Lanter, Charlie. City, State to Help Search for Skywalk Money – University Boulevard
• Back, Shannon. Gary Ransdell to Take Helm Monday
• Moore, Leigh. Computer Literacy Class Considered – Information Technology
• Stamper, John. Taking the Gift of Money – WKU Foundation
• Reception for Gary Ransdell Planned
• WKYU-FM Fund Drive Raises $105,000
• Englert, Jennifer. Fitness Workshop in Preston Health & Activities Center Sunday, FiTOUR
• Computer Literacy Essential Part of Life – Information Technology
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Computer Literacy
• People Poll: Would A Computer Literacy Requirement Be Helpful to Students?
• Enyart, …

Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Brewer, Jerry. Team Ready for New Start After Soured Season
• Brewer, Jerry. Team Feels Like a Family
• Brewer, Jerry. Guard’s Game Like Poetry – Laurie Townsend
• Brewer, Jerry. Leslie Johnson Seeking Old Form
• Finch, Mike. Senior’s Up-Tempo Style Key to Lady Tops Defense – Sha’Ronda Allen
• Brewer, Jerry. Silence Sends Big Message – Danielle McCulley
• Mayo, Travis. Crowd Favorite Sparks Lady Topper Teammates – Kristi Hartley
• Ramsey, Sarah. Jennifer McGinnis Gets Chance
• Abrell, Chris. Shea Lunsford Called Most Improved
• Sisco, Scott. Speed, Defense Make Katashia Witcher Hard to Handle
• Mayo, Travis. Junior …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Back, Shannon. Regents Approve Gary Ransdell Contract
• Siria, Stephanie. Festivities Bring Toppers Together – Homecoming
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Oks Journalism, Mass Media & Technology Building
• Stamper, John. Tuition Increase Rate Holds Steady
• Thomas Meredith Wins Alumni Award
• Scholarships Available – Multiple Sclerosis Association
• Regents Back Skywalk Plan – University Boulevard
• Stamper, John. Program Expectations Set – Journalism, Programs of Excellence
• Stamper, John. Commission Kills Landlord, Tenant Act – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, URLTA
• New Law Would Help Prevent Hazing Problem – Fraternities and Sororities …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Institutional Review, James L. Fisher, Ltd.

WKU Administration Documents

Institutional review conducted during Barbara Burch's interim presidency of WKU and presidential search.

Western Kentucky is a good university essentially trapped in time and therefore unable to change significantly. Until these constraints are eliminated or modified, the University will not be able to effectively address major issues of focus, enrollment, organization, personnel, curriculum, governance, athletics, planning and increased public and private support. Rather, it will continue to drift with occasional peripheral and cosmetic changes, none of which will be sufficient to successfully relate to Kentucky's new plan for post-secondary education.

The problems that prevent significant institutional transformation are several, but …