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Changes In Swim Performance And Perceived Stress And Recovery In Female Collegiate Swimmers Across A Competitive Season, Jacquelyn Zera, James Mcmillan, Barry Munkasy, A. Joyner, Stephen Rossi

Exercise Science and Sports Studies

Optimal sport performance involves balancing the accumulation of training stress with adequate recovery (Budgett, 2000; Hollander & Meyers, 1995). Continuous evaluation of an athlete's performance levels, stress levels, and recovery states during a competitive season is important in determining an athlete's readiness for competition. Limited examination of these three factors appears for collegiate athletes; thus this study's purpose was to examine effects of training load on psychological and performance variables among collegiate female athletes across a competitive season. Nineteen NCAA Division I female swimmers completed monthly testing including six tethered swim tests and seven Recovery-Stress Questionnaires (RESTQ-76), yielding mean force …

Church Pew Exercise Integrated With Conventional Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (Tka): Case Report, Randell Gonzales, Jerome V. Danoff

Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Background and Purpose: Physical therapy treatment following Total knee Arthroplasty (TKA) consists of a combination of strengthening and range of motion exercises. The exercise technique, church pew exercise (CPE), has been proposed to enhance quadriceps facilitation and improve function. This is a technique that has the patient standing and rocking forward/back. The backward motion is arrested by engagement of the upper calf against a solid object, creating a sudden flexion torque at the knee and a sudden extension torque at the hip. The combination of CPE with standard physical therapy is claimed to provide better quadriceps control and faster walking …

Lower Limb Coordination During A Land-Cut Task Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction And Rehabilitation, Sarah B. Clarke, Ian Kenny, Andrew Harrison

Conference Presentations

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Physical Education Teaching Assistant Perceptions On Classroom Management And Teaching Effectiveness, Minhyun Kim, Mike Stocz

Kinesiology

This research examined graduate students in physical education TA (teaching assistant) positions instructing lower level classes, and how classroom management skills prior to student teaching may improve the quality of TA classroom instruction. A survey was conducted with TA graduate students instructing lower level classes and an examination of their opinions and open mindedness as to the idea of education in leadership methods and class management to improve the quality of TA instruction. The following questions were examined in the survey: comparative importance between classroom management and mastery of skills, having detailed knowledge of a subject to teach entry level …

The Impact Of Parents' Categorization Of Their Own Weight And Their Child's Weight On Healthy Lifestyle Promoting Beliefs And Practices, Allison C. Sylvetsky-Meni, Scott Gillespie, Trisha Hardy, Jean A. Welsh

Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Objective. To evaluate parents’ beliefs and practices related to childhood obesity and determine if these are influenced by parent’s perception of their own weight or their child’s weight.

Methods. Parents of obese (n = 689) or normal weight (n = 1122) children 4–15 years in Georgia, USA, were randomly selected to complete a telephone survey. Frequency of child obesity-related perceptions, beliefs, and practices were assessed, stratified by parent-perceived self-weight and child weight status, and compared using Chi-squared tests and multivariate logistic regression.

Results. Most parents, regardless of perceived child weight, agreed that child overweight/obesity can cause serious illness …

The Effects Of Different Cuff Widths On Arterial Occlusion In The Upper Body, Matthew Brian Jessee

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects three cuff widths (5 cm, 10 cm, 12 cm) have on arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) in the arm. A secondary purpose was to determine if arm circumference, blood pressure, arm length, and sex should be accounted for when applying these cuff widths. Two hundred and forty-nine participants visited the laboratory one time to measure arm length, arm circumference, brachial systolic (bSBP) and diastolic blood pressure (bDBP) folloby assessment of standing AOP as determined by a Doppler probe. One way repeated measure ANOVAs were used to examine differences between cuff widths …

Examination Of Accelerometer Reactivity Among Children, Adolescents, And Adults: Implications For Influencing Physical Activity Estimates, Proportion Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines, And Associations With Health Outcomes, Robert Eugene Davis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The health benefits of regular Physical activity (PA) have been rigorously documented and continue to be investigated from the standpoint of prevention, as well as, treatment of a multitude of adverse health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, obesity, sleep disorders, depressive symptomatology and countless others. In order to minimize subjectivity and more accurately measure PA behavior, researchers often use accelerometers. Although this method is considered valid and reliable a methodological issue that has rarely been addressed is the potential “reactivity” effect of measuring PA with an objective measure, such as accelerometry. Reactivity is a behavior change by the participant due to …

The Association Of Gender And Socioeconomic Position With Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Adolescents, Quentin Oliphant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This meta-analysis investigated the association of gender and socioeconomic position with cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents. Public health professionals know the importance of physical activity level as a modifiable behavior; however, the literature has revealed that more research is needed on the association of sociodemographic variables like gender and socioeconomic position with cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents. Using the physical fitness and health outcomes conceptual model as a guide, the overall effect sizes across studies were assessed as well as the moderators of study design, sample size, age, and country. A systematic review of literature identified a total of 18 peer-reviewed studies …

Submaximal Exercise Capacity Between Beet Juice And Caffeine, Andrew Ballard

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

Both caffeine and beet juice have been used by athletes and trainers around the world in order to help boost their energy levels and perform longer. Beet juice is used because it contains healthy and natural substances that are essential for the body. However, the main one that athletes are looking for in beet juice is nitrate, because it causes vasodilation in the blood vessels. Caffeine, on the other hand, is the most common substance used by athletes. It is used by athletes because it is an ergogenic aid, which is through to give athletes enhanced energy levels for improved …

An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Axonal Injury, Biomarker Expression And Mechanical Response In A Rodent Head Impact Acceleration Model, Yan Li

Wayne State University Dissertations

In the United States 1.4 million people sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, resulting in 235,000 hospitalizations and 50,000 fatalities annually. Traumatic axonal injury (TAI) is a serious outcome of TBI that accounts for 40-50% of hospitalizations due to head injury and one third of the mortality due to TBI, and it is difficult to diagnose and evaluate. The purpose of this dissertation is to determine mechanical injury predictors for TAI and identify potential biomarkers to evaluate TAI.

In this dissertation, a modified Marmarou impact acceleration injury model was developed to allow the monitoring of velocity of the impactor …

The Cardiorespiratory Responses In Lap Swimmers And Zumba Dancers, Natalie Villanueva

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

Cardiorespiratory responses can be evaluated by measuring the workload, heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) in a submaximal test. Although it is often used to determine an exercise prescription, it also evaluates the aerobic fitness of an individual. There are many aerobic activities that benefit health/fitness. Swimming has been one of most popular fitness activities. Swimming is a non-weight bearing exercise that allows individuals who have joint problems or arthritis to exercise. Although, swimming has been ranked second to walking, dancing has become increasingly popular. Zumba is a weight bearing exercise that consists of …

A Comparison Of Median Nerve Compression Symptoms Between First-Year And Fourth-Year Kinesiology Students, R. Hamilton

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

A COMPARISON OF MEDIAN NERVE COMPRESSION SYMPTOMS BETWEEN FIRST-YEAR AND FOURTH-YEAR KINESIOLOGY STUDENTS R. Hamilton Department of Kinesiology. The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington Texas 76019 BACKGROUND The median nerve is one of three nerves that control the intrinsic muscles of the hand. The median nerve may become compressed within the carpal tunnel of the wrist, the most common manifestation being carpal tunnel syndrome. Causes of median nerve compression (MNC) or carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) include pathological and habitual factors. Repetition and vibration seem to be prominent work-related risk factors in the development of CTS, however, more research is …

The Effects Of Passive, Active, And Beta-Alanine Supplemented Recovery On Blood Lactate During Anaerobic Exercise, Tracey Hampshire

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

INTRODUCTION: It is widely shown through experimentation and knowledge of human physiology that an active recovery following high-intensity exercise removes lactic acid (BLa) more quickly than passive recovery. Some research suggests that Beta-Alanine (BA) supplementation can decrease BLa levels following supramaximal exercise. PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to assess whether passive, active, or Beta-Alanine supplemented recovery is more effective at lowering blood lactate accumulation following supramaximal anaerobic exercise. METHODS: Five male (M, 21.2 ±1.48 yrs, 178.25 ±6.36 cm, 85.59 ±10.30 kg) and three female subjects (F, 22 ±1.73 yrs, 164.23 ±1.50 cm, 70.9 ±12.56 kgs) at UTA volunteered …

Effects Of C4 On Maximum Testing During Bruce Protocol, Darshan Patel

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

INTRODUCTION: The Bruce Protocol is a commonly used test for determining maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). The VO2maxvalue is a measure of an athlete’s aerobic endurance. VO2maxcan be reported in absolute terms (L/min) or it can be reported in relative terms (ml/kg/min). C4 is one of the most popular pre-workout supplements on the market. Research has showed that C4 can improve an athletes’ anaerobic power and endurance, but not much research has been done on how C4 can affect aerobic endurance. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects that C4 had on subjects during maximal exercise testing …

The Effects Of Zumba On Fitness Levels As Determined By The Ymca Submaximal Exercise Test, Victor Ngwanah

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

Introduction: Zumba is a dance fitness exercise with Latin rhythm including dance movements such as salsa, rumba, and merengue. Previous studies have shown that aerobic dance training programs do not necessarily produce the same aerobic adaptation responses in cardiorespiratory capacity as running, however exercise intensity can be assessed in different ways: blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and Borg’s rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Zumba on fitness levels during YMCA graded exercises testing in a two week period Methods: Three women (W; age 40.0 + 4.16 yrs) and …

Effects Of Upper Body Exercise On Physiological Variables In Men And Women, Kreshun Neal

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

Introduction: Monitoring exercise intensity during an exercise bout is important to provide feedback. Monitoring heart rate, blood lactate, and rate of perceived exertion provide useful information that give feedback to the exerciser. Research has suggested that rate of perceived exertion is more of an appropriate measure of exercise intensity than individual physiological variables and that RPE can be correlated with other physiological measures such as heart rate and blood lactate. With the pain scale (VAS) research has shown that it tends to restrict the rating behavior into a linear regression whereas the RPE has an incremental curve because it is …

Effects Of Five-Hour Energy Supplement During Maximal Exercise Testing, Nancy Ofoegbu

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

Six women (W; age 20.8 ±1.46 yrs.) of the UTA Kinesiology department, volunteered to participate in this study. Each subject was asked to consume either Five-Hour Energy or a control (Splenda mixed with water) and perform a maximal exercise test on the treadmill with increasing speed and elevation until exhaustion. The maximal exercise test was conducted as follows: A heart rate monitor was attached to the chest of the participant upon arrival to the lab. This was to allow measurement of heart rate. This signal was sent to a watch and the heart rate was read from there. The subject …

Predicting Wingate Power From Lung Volumes, Ashley Deam

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

INTRODUCTION: Two different measurements, static lung volume and dynamic lung volume are used to report lung size, volume, and contractility. Spirometric Respiratory Tests are one way to measure these different lung values. Anaerobic Power is used for short bursts of high intensity power and is mainly measured using the Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT). The relationship between lung function and anaerobic power in healthy individuals is not completely understood. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if lung volumes could be used to predict Wingate power. METHODS: Six women (W; age 24.7 ± 4.8 yrs.) and five men (M; …

A Comparison Of Continuous And Intermittent Exercise Effect On Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (Epoc), Kelly Tran

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

INTRODUCTION: As individuals conduct exercise, the body’s oxygen consumption rate is elevated to provide the increase oxygen demanded by the working muscles. During recovery, oxygen consumption declines but remains elevated above pre-exercising resting levels. The length of time that oxygen consumption remains elevated is dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise, as well as the fitness level of the individual. The oxygen that is consumed above resting levels during recovery is referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption between …

Impact Of Diminished Visual Feedback On Postural Control, Kripa Thomas

Kinesiology Student Research - Archive

INTRODUCTION: Sensory systems are an integral key to efficient postural control. Out of all the sensory systems, visual has shown to be the most heavily relied on. With the progression of age there is a decline with not only this sensory system but also postural control. The vestibular sensory system contributes to equilibrium, balance, and spatial orientation. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate postural control when visual feedback was diminished in an unstable support surface. METHODS: Twelve women (age 75 +10.0 yrs), of the Center of Healthy Living and Longevity, volunteered to participate in this study. Each …