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1. AN EXAMINATION INTO THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS ON CONSTITUENT BEHAVIORS UNDERLYING ACADEMIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES: A PILOT STUDY

Open Access
Author:
Forsythe, Philip
Title:
AN EXAMINATION INTO THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS ON CONSTITUENT BEHAVIORS UNDERLYING ACADEMIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES: A PILOT STUDY
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Melissa Jean Bopp, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

2. A Comprehensive Comparison of Kinematic, EMG, and Ground Reaction Force Activity During 5 Different Lunging Techniques

Open Access
Author:
Kirlin, Lindsay E
Title:
A Comprehensive Comparison of Kinematic, EMG, and Ground Reaction Force Activity During 5 Different Lunging Techniques
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Thesis Supervisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Honors Advisor

3. A Diagnostic Ultrasound Study of Collegiate Women's Gymnasts

Open Access
Author:
Chambers, Morgan
Title:
A Diagnostic Ultrasound Study of Collegiate Women's Gymnasts
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Sayers John Miller, III, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jonas Rubenson, Honors Advisor

4. A Study of the Intrinsic Muscle Properties of the Gastrocnemius in Ice Hockey Players

Open Access
Author:
Leonard, Cameron
Title:
A Study of the Intrinsic Muscle Properties of the Gastrocnemius in Ice Hockey Players
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • John Henry Challis, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jonas Rubenson, Honors Advisor

5. A comparative examination of illicit doping practices in baseball

Open Access
Author:
Kowalski, Patrick Kane
Title:
A comparative examination of illicit doping practices in baseball
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jessica Lynn Schultz, Honors Advisor

6. AGE-RELATED WHITE MATTER CHANGES MEDIATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGE AND SPEED OF PROCESSING

Open Access
Author:
Ryan, Casey Aileen
Title:
AGE-RELATED WHITE MATTER CHANGES MEDIATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGE AND SPEED OF PROCESSING
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Nancy Anne Coulter Dennis, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

7. Adolescent Clumsiness and the Haptic Perceptual System

Open Access
Author:
Koppel, Rachael Vera
Title:
Adolescent Clumsiness and the Haptic Perceptual System
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Karl Maxim Newell, Thesis Supervisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Honors Advisor

8. Amenorrhea in Exercising Women Results in Adaptations in vBMD, Bone Geometry, and Estimated Bone Strength

Open Access
Author:
Southmayd, Emily Anne
Title:
Amenorrhea in Exercising Women Results in Adaptations in vBMD, Bone Geometry, and Estimated Bone Strength
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor

9. An Ethical Analysis of Doping in the Amateur Bodybuilding Community

Open Access
Author:
Mason, Ryan Daniel
Title:
An Ethical Analysis of Doping in the Amateur Bodybuilding Community
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Francisco Javier Lopez Frias, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor

10. An Examination Into the Relationship Between Occupational Physical Activity and Behavioral Outcomes

Open Access
Author:
Gladysiewski, Mya Sophia
Title:
An Examination Into the Relationship Between Occupational Physical Activity and Behavioral Outcomes
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Melissa Jean Bopp, Thesis Supervisor
  • Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

11. An Examination of the Impact of College Level Physical Activity Classes by Race and Ethnicity

Open Access
Author:
Shields, Samantha N
Title:
An Examination of the Impact of College Level Physical Activity Classes by Race and Ethnicity
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Melissa Jean Bopp, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

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

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:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Melissa Jean Bopp, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jonas Rubenson, Honors Advisor

13. An evaluation of controlled ankle movement (CAM) boot mechanics during locomotive changes in elevation

Open Access
Author:
Sedlock, Martin
Title:
An evaluation of controlled ankle movement (CAM) boot mechanics during locomotive changes in elevation
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • John Henry Challis, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor

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

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Author:
Faust, Abigail
Title:
Associations Between Smartphone Screen Time, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity in Young Adults
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • David E Conroy, Thesis Supervisor
  • Lacy Marie Alexander, Honors Advisor

15. Baroreflex Function During Orthostatic Stress with Administration of a Somatostatin Analog

Open Access
Author:
Leone, David Michael
Title:
Baroreflex Function During Orthostatic Stress with Administration of a Somatostatin Analog
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor
  • Karl Maxim Newell, Faculty Reader

16. CHANGES IN BODY COMPOSITION AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN RESPONSE TO A HIGH PROTEIN DIET

Open Access
Author:
Woll, Abbigail Kathleen
Title:
CHANGES IN BODY COMPOSITION AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN RESPONSE TO A HIGH PROTEIN DIET
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Faculty Reader

17. CONTRIBUTIONS OF MOVEMENT VARIABILITY TO AVOIDING IMPINGEMENT IN TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

Open Access
Author:
Minniti, Melissa Carolyn
Title:
CONTRIBUTIONS OF MOVEMENT VARIABILITY TO AVOIDING IMPINGEMENT IN TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jessica Lynn Schultz, Honors Advisor

18. Changes in Center of Pressure, Alpha Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury Discriminan Scores Before and After a Sports-related Concussion

Open Access
Author:
Johnson, Molly Lee
Title:
Changes in Center of Pressure, Alpha Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury Discriminan Scores Before and After a Sports-related Concussion
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Semyon Slobounov, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

19. Changes in Energetic Factors and Performance Following a Competitive Season in Female Distance Runners

Open Access
Author:
Mctavish, Mitchell Scott
Title:
Changes in Energetic Factors and Performance Following a Competitive Season in Female Distance Runners
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor

20. Changes in Recruitment Strategy for Varying Joint Angle

Open Access
Author:
Doyle, Kathleen Anne
Title:
Changes in Recruitment Strategy for Varying Joint Angle
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Benjamin William Infantolino, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Sandy Feinstein, Honors Advisor

21. Changes in kinematics, electromyography, and metabolic cost with asymmetrical walking in healthy young adults

Open Access
Author:
Barno, Eileen Margaret
Title:
Changes in kinematics, electromyography, and metabolic cost with asymmetrical walking in healthy young adults
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

22. Characterization of H2S as a vasodilator in human cutaneous vasculature

Open Access
Author:
Davin, Marikah I
Title:
Characterization of H2S as a vasodilator in human cutaneous vasculature
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Lacy Alexander Holowatz, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor
  • William Lawrence Kenney Jr., Faculty Reader

23. Comparative Dynamic Balance, Pain and Neuromuscular Responses Among Therapeutic Patellofemoral Taping Techniques

Open Access
Author:
Poole, Katherine L
Title:
Comparative Dynamic Balance, Pain and Neuromuscular Responses Among Therapeutic Patellofemoral Taping Techniques
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. John Miller, Thesis Supervisor
  • Sayers John Miller III, Thesis Supervisor

24. Comparative Immediate Lower Extremity Performance Outcomes Among Cryotherapeutic Interventions at the Ankle

Open Access
Author:
Williams, Emily Elizabeth
Title:
Comparative Immediate Lower Extremity Performance Outcomes Among Cryotherapeutic Interventions at the Ankle
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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25. Comparative Study Of Postural Control And Functional Performance Between Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey And Soccer Athletes

Open Access
Author:
Song, Han Sol
Title:
Comparative Study Of Postural Control And Functional Performance Between Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey And Soccer Athletes
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • William E Buckley, Thesis Supervisor
  • Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor

26. Comparative Study of Competitive Ankle Supports and their Effects on Blanace and Functional Performance.

Open Access
Author:
Capuzzi, Mark Joseph
Title:
Comparative Study of Competitive Ankle Supports and their Effects on Blanace and Functional Performance.
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Sayers John Miller III, Thesis Supervisor
  • Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Thesis Supervisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Honors Advisor

27. Comparative Study of Diverse Ankle Supports and Related Effects on Functional Performance

Open Access
Author:
Mcfadden, Megan Elizabeth
Title:
Comparative Study of Diverse Ankle Supports and Related Effects on Functional Performance
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • William E Buckley, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor
  • Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Faculty Reader

28. Comparison of Continuous and Intermittent Ice Treatments After Muscle Contusion Injury Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Open Access
Author:
Fontaine, Eric Thomas
Title:
Comparison of Continuous and Intermittent Ice Treatments After Muscle Contusion Injury Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Sayers John Miller III, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Nicole M Mc Brier, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor
  • Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Faculty Reader

29. Confronting Obesity in Youth: A Holistic Approach for Physical Educatores

Open Access
Author:
Heck, Lindsey Anne
Title:
Confronting Obesity in Youth: A Holistic Approach for Physical Educatores
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Robert Scott Kretchmar, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor
  • Karl Maxim Newell, Faculty Reader

30. Core Strength and its Relation to Static and Dynamic Balance

Open Access
Author:
Fisler, Anne Elizabeth
Title:
Core Strength and its Relation to Static and Dynamic Balance
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Sayers John Miller III, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor
  • Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Faculty Reader

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

Open Access
Author:
Arnold, John
Title:
DEVELOPING A PREDICTIVE MODEL TO IMPROVE ROWING PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT A SEASON
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

32. DIET AND EXERCISE STRATEGIES OF POST-PARTUM WOMEN INTENDING TO LOSE OR MAINTAIN WEIGHT

Open Access
Author:
Julius, Nicholas John
Title:
DIET AND EXERCISE STRATEGIES OF POST-PARTUM WOMEN INTENDING TO LOSE OR MAINTAIN WEIGHT
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Cynthia J Bartok, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor
  • Jennifer Savage Williams, Faculty Reader

33. Daily Activity and Inactivity are Associated with Daily Executive Function

Open Access
Author:
Fitzsimmons, Patrick Thomas
Title:
Daily Activity and Inactivity are Associated with Daily Executive Function
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • David E Conroy, Thesis Supervisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Honors Advisor

34. Dietary Strategies to Maintain Low Body Weight Include Consumption of Low Energy Dense Foods in Women with Menstrual Disturbances

Open Access
Author:
Bowell, Jessica Lynn
Title:
Dietary Strategies to Maintain Low Body Weight Include Consumption of Low Energy Dense Foods in Women with Menstrual Disturbances
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Nancy I. Williams, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

35. Differential Integration of Visual and Proprioceptive Representations for Perception Versus Action

Open Access
Author:
Patterson, Jacqueline Rose
Title:
Differential Integration of Visual and Proprioceptive Representations for Perception Versus Action
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Robert L Sainburg, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jessica Lynn Schultz, Honors Advisor

36. Distinguishing Bone Characteristics in Female Athletes with and without Stress Fractures Using Sector Analysis of 3D Tibia Images

Open Access
Author:
Yannarell, Katie Marie
Title:
Distinguishing Bone Characteristics in Female Athletes with and without Stress Fractures Using Sector Analysis of 3D Tibia Images
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor
  • Nancy I. Williams, Faculty Reader

37. Do center of pressure measures derived from force platforms correlate to alpha % changes derived from EEG measures in athletes suffering from concussions?

Open Access
Author:
Kealey, Kimberly Ann
Title:
Do center of pressure measures derived from force platforms correlate to alpha % changes derived from EEG measures in athletes suffering from concussions?
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Semyon Slobounov, Thesis Supervisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Honors Advisor

38. Dorothy Anderson and Women in Sport: An In-Depth Study

Open Access
Author:
Slotcavage, Thomas John
Title:
Dorothy Anderson and Women in Sport: An In-Depth Study
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Mark Dyreson, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

39. EVALUATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION USING PULSE TRANSIT TIME DURING CHANGES IN PHYSIOLOGICAL STATUS

Open Access
Author:
Sklarsky, Amanda Nicole
Title:
EVALUATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION USING PULSE TRANSIT TIME DURING CHANGES IN PHYSIOLOGICAL STATUS
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

40. Effect of Bed Rest on the Response of Human Limbs to Adrenergic Agonists

Open Access
Author:
Reitz, Nathan Robert
Title:
Effect of Bed Rest on the Response of Human Limbs to Adrenergic Agonists
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. James Anthony Pawelczyk, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

41. Effect of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vascular Responses

Open Access
Author:
Bundschuh, Mark Austin
Title:
Effect of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vascular Responses
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • David Nathan Proctor, Thesis Supervisor
  • Steriani Elavsky, Honors Advisor

42. Effect of Fatigue Of Ankle Dorsiflexors On Muscle Synergies During Body Sway

Open Access
Author:
Basith, Mohammed A
Title:
Effect of Fatigue Of Ankle Dorsiflexors On Muscle Synergies During Body Sway
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Mark Latash, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

43. Effects of Different Patellofemoral Joint Taping Techniques on Perceived Pain and Knee Neuromuscular Performance in Patellofemoral Joint Dysfunction Patients

Open Access
Author:
Boss, Zachary Thomas
Title:
Effects of Different Patellofemoral Joint Taping Techniques on Perceived Pain and Knee Neuromuscular Performance in Patellofemoral Joint Dysfunction Patients
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Sayers John Miller III, Thesis Supervisor
  • Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

44. Effects of Shoe Type Sole on Kinematics, Electromyography and Metabolic Activity

Open Access
Author:
Davidson, Kiley Nicole
Title:
Effects of Shoe Type Sole on Kinematics, Electromyography and Metabolic Activity
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

45. Evaluating the Relationship Between Team Cohesion and Mental Health in NCAA Athletes

Open Access
Author:
Rothacker, Janelle
Title:
Evaluating the Relationship Between Team Cohesion and Mental Health in NCAA Athletes
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Michael Blair Evans, Thesis Supervisor
  • Jinger S. Gottschall, Honors Advisor

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

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:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor
  • David E Conroy, Thesis Supervisor

47. Examination of Physical Activity Mode and Intensity Among Pregnant Women of Different Activity Levels

Open Access
Author:
Sustakoski, Ashley Nicole
Title:
Examination of Physical Activity Mode and Intensity Among Pregnant Women of Different Activity Levels
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Danielle Symons Downs, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

48. Hermeneutics of the Female Athletic Body

Open Access
Author:
Remillard, Joshua Davis
Title:
Hermeneutics of the Female Athletic Body
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Francisco Javier Lopez Frias, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Honors Advisor

49. High Dietary Cognitive Restraint, Independent of Disinhibition, is Associated with Lower Energy Availability in Exercising Women

Open Access
Author:
Rickard, Ashley Deanna
Title:
High Dietary Cognitive Restraint, Independent of Disinhibition, is Associated with Lower Energy Availability in Exercising Women
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Nancy I. Williams, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor

50. In vivo analysis of cell death with age and estrogen deficiency in the female rat heart

Open Access
Author:
Eldred, Stephanie
Title:
In vivo analysis of cell death with age and estrogen deficiency in the female rat heart
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
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Thesis Supervisors:
  • Donna Hope Korzick, Thesis Supervisor
  • Dr. Donna Hope Korzick, Thesis Supervisor
  • Stephen Jacob Piazza, Honors Advisor