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102. Evaluating the Theoretical Fidelity and Message Quality for Use in a Physical Activity Text Message Intervention

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Open Access
Author:
Holt, Erin Theresa
Title:
Evaluating the Theoretical Fidelity and Message Quality for Use in a Physical Activity Text Message Intervention
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
physical activity intervention
theoretical fidelity
behavior change
File:
Download Holt_FinalThesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor
David E Conroy, Thesis Supervisor

106. The Impact of Estrogen vs Energy Status on Bone Balance and Bone Turnover Rate in Young Exercising Women

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Open Access
Author:
Oneglia, Andrew Philip
Title:
The Impact of Estrogen vs Energy Status on Bone Balance and Bone Turnover Rate in Young Exercising Women
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Energy
Estrogen
Female Athlete Triad
Bone Health
File:
Download Oneglia_Andrew_Thesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor
Jinger S. Gottschall, Faculty Reader

107. DEVELOPING A PREDICTIVE MODEL TO IMPROVE ROWING PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT A SEASON

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Open Access
Author:
Arnold, John
Title:
DEVELOPING A PREDICTIVE MODEL TO IMPROVE ROWING PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT A SEASON
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Performance Model
Rowing
Critical Power
Performance Determinants
Performance Score
Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology
Seasonal Changes
Systematic Review
File:
Download Arnold_John_DevelopingAPredictiveModel.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor

109. The Role of Physical Therapists in Physical Activity Promotion

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Open Access
Author:
Corey, Jacob
Title:
The Role of Physical Therapists in Physical Activity Promotion
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Physical therapists
physical disability
physical activity
community recreation program
community sport programs
File:
Download Corey_Jacob_Physical_Therapists_Role_in_Physical_Activity_Promotion.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michael Blair Evans, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor

110. Near Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Mitochondrial Capacity is Associated with Normalized Clinical Assessments of Muscular Performance for the Vastus Lateralis in Young Healthy Physically Active Adults

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Open Access
Author:
Demalis, Alaina
Title:
Near Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Mitochondrial Capacity is Associated with Normalized Clinical Assessments of Muscular Performance for the Vastus Lateralis in Young Healthy Physically Active Adults
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Mitochondrial Capacity
vastus lateralis
Endurance
File:
Download FINAL_DRAFT_THESIS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Thesis Supervisor
Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor

112. Associations Between Smartphone Screen Time, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity in Young Adults

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Open Access
Author:
Faust, Abigail
Title:
Associations Between Smartphone Screen Time, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity in Young Adults
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
smartphones
physical activity
sedentary behavior
screen time
File:
Download Faust_Abigail_Associations_Between_Smartphone_Screen_Time__Sedentary_Behavior__and_Physical_Activity_in_Young_Adults.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
David E Conroy, Thesis Supervisor
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Honors Advisor

113. Scott_Jordan_Hemispheric lateralization and interhemispheric transfer asymmetries in manual stereognosis

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Open Access
Author:
Scott, Jordan
Title:
Scott_Jordan_Hemispheric lateralization and interhemispheric transfer asymmetries in manual stereognosis
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
stereognosis
hemisphere
hemispheric
tactile
interhemispheric
transfer
Jordan
Scott
lateralization
motor control
ipsilateral
contralateral
File:
Download Scott_Jordan_Hemispheric_lateralization_and_interhemispheric_transfer_asymmetries_in_manual_stereognosis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert L Sainburg, Thesis Supervisor
Jonas Rubenson, Thesis Honors Advisor

114. Physical Activity and Microvascular Endothelial Dysfunction After SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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Open Access
Author:
Swanger, Faith
Title:
Physical Activity and Microvascular Endothelial Dysfunction After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
physical activity
microvascular function
COVID-19
File:
Download Faith_Swanger_Thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Supervisor
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Honors Advisor
William Lawrence Kenney, Jr., Faculty Reader

115. An Examination of the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Physical Activity, and Mental Health of College Students

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Open Access
Author:
Race, Lucy
Title:
An Examination of the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Physical Activity, and Mental Health of College Students
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
physical activity
adverse childhood experiences
mental health
college students
File:
Download Race_Lucy_SchreyerThesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Melissa Jean Bopp, Thesis Supervisor
Jonas Rubenson, Thesis Honors Advisor

118. Treating Non-Dystrophic Myotonias: A Review Guiding the Design of Nav 1.4-Selective Sodium Channel Inhibitors

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Open Access
Author:
Nerz, Kyle
Title:
Treating Non-Dystrophic Myotonias: A Review Guiding the Design of Nav 1.4-Selective Sodium Channel Inhibitors
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Non-dystrophic myotonias
Voltage-gated sodium ion channels
Sodium channel blockers
Movement disorders
Drug design
File:
Download Nerz_Kyle_Treating_NonDystrophic_Myotonias_A_Review_Guiding_the_Design_of_Nav1.4Selective_Sodium_Channel_Inhibitors.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Tarkeshwar Singh, Thesis Supervisor
Jonas Rubenson, Thesis Honors Advisor

120. sipIT Mini Worksite Study: Measuring the feasibility of the mini sipIT intervention on office worker sedentary behavior

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Open Access
Author:
Kuzmich, Madison
Title:
sipIT Mini Worksite Study: Measuring the feasibility of the mini sipIT intervention on office worker sedentary behavior
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Sedentary behavior
office workers
fluid intervention
stealth intervention
File:
Download Madison_Kuzmich_-_Final_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
David E Conroy, Thesis Supervisor
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Honors Advisor

124. Effect of patella button design on modulating rotating hinge knee implant biomechanics

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Open Access
Author:
Gonzalez, Rebecca
Title:
Effect of patella button design on modulating rotating hinge knee implant biomechanics
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
total knee arthroplasty
patellar resurfacing
patella
anatomical patellar implant
spherical patellar implant
knee joint biomechanics
File:
Download RSGfinal_thesis_draft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Stephen Piazza, Thesis Supervisor
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Honors Advisor

126. Nitric Oxide Dependence Calculations: Determining Nitric Oxide Contributions for 39°C and 42°C Local Heating Protocols

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Open Access
Author:
Erdal, Melisa
Title:
Nitric Oxide Dependence Calculations: Determining Nitric Oxide Contributions for 39°C and 42°C Local Heating Protocols
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
endothelial microvascular function
local heating
skin blood flow
nitric oxide
microdialysis
laser-Doppler flowmetry
Vasoconstriction
Vasodilation
nitric oxide mediated vasodilation
endothelial microvascular function
local heating
skin blood flow
nitric oxide
microdialysis
laser-Doppler flowmetry
vasoconstriction
vasodilation
nitric oxide mediated vasodilation
File:
Download Melisa_Erdal_Thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Supervisor
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Honors Advisor
William E Buckley, Faculty Reader

127. Agility and Soccer Performance of Soccer Athletes Following Short-Term Balance Training with AMTI Force Platform

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Open Access
Author:
Alt, Ryan
Title:
Agility and Soccer Performance of Soccer Athletes Following Short-Term Balance Training with AMTI Force Platform
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Postural Stability
Agility
Agility T-Test
505 Agility Test
AMTI Force Platform
File:
Download Ryan_Alt_Schreyer_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Supervisor
James R Wilkes, Jr., Faculty Reader

128. Effects of Smooth Pursuit and Saccadic Eye Movements on Whole Body Postural Responses During Upright Perturbed Reaching Movements

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Open Access
Author:
Albenze, Eliza
Title:
Effects of Smooth Pursuit and Saccadic Eye Movements on Whole Body Postural Responses During Upright Perturbed Reaching Movements
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
motor control
EMG
visuomotor
posture stability
File:
Download Albenze_Final_Thesis_Spring_2023.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Tarkeshwar Singh, Thesis Supervisor
Lacy Marie Alexander, Thesis Honors Advisor

131. Energy Availability and Sleep Quality on Training Responses and Sport Performance in Collegiate Division I Swimmers

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Open Access
Author:
Conklin, Megan
Title:
Energy Availability and Sleep Quality on Training Responses and Sport Performance in Collegiate Division I Swimmers
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
energy availability
sleep
sport performance
athletic performance
slow-wave sleep
REM sleep
sleep quality
training response
File:
Download MeganEConklinHonorsThesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Nancy Williams, Thesis Supervisor
Mark Dyreson, Thesis Honors Advisor

132. EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOMETRIC INVENTORIES THAT ASSESS EATING BEHAVIORS AND ENERGY DEFICIENCY IN MALE ATHLETES

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Author:
Ware, Jessica
Title:
EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOMETRIC INVENTORIES THAT ASSESS EATING BEHAVIORS AND ENERGY DEFICIENCY IN MALE ATHLETES
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
energy deficiency
disordered eating
eating disorders
energy availability
exercising men
male athletes
File:
Download Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Supervisor
Mark Dyreson, Thesis Honors Advisor
Ana Carla Salamunes, Thesis Supervisor

134. Racing in the 21st Century: A Longitudinal Analysis of Stroke Choices, Underwater Strategies, and Pacing Strategies at the United States Olympic Swimming Trials (2000-2021)

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Author:
Doyle, Ben
Title:
Racing in the 21st Century: A Longitudinal Analysis of Stroke Choices, Underwater Strategies, and Pacing Strategies at the United States Olympic Swimming Trials (2000-2021)
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Swimming
Performance Trends
Stroke choices
Racing Strategy
Underwater Strategy
Pacing
File:
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Thesis Supervisors:
Jim Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
Mark Dyreson, Thesis Honors Advisor

135. Hair Cortisol as a Reflection of Metabolic, Physical, and Psychological Stress in Male and Female Collegiate Athletes at Different Phases of a Competitive Season

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Open Access
Author:
Tooke, Anna
Title:
Hair Cortisol as a Reflection of Metabolic, Physical, and Psychological Stress in Male and Female Collegiate Athletes at Different Phases of a Competitive Season
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Cortisol
Stress
Energy Deficiency
Metabolism
Training load
psychological stress
hair cortisol
File:
Download Tooke_Anna_Hair_Cortisol_Thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Nancy Williams, Thesis Supervisor
Mark Dyreson, Thesis Honors Advisor