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Showing 1 to 20 of 556 for “"Exercise science"”.
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Visualizing Interdisciplinary Collaborations within Exercise Science: A Pilot Study
<p>Exercise science is a growing field with sub-disciplines exploring various aspects of physical activity. Diverse perspectives allow the field to answer complex research questions, but little is known about the collaborative nature of exercise science today. Research practices have implications …
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Exercise science depression studies: A cultural, interpretive, and science studies perspective
… takes an interdisciplinary approach to exercise science research on depression, providing a cultural interpretive and science studies perspective. I locate this work at the intersections of multiple fields including kinesiology, sport sociology, disability studies, body studies, and …
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Physiological demands of prolonged exercise. Science of the Nijmegen Four Days Marches
Contains fulltext : 90833.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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A sleep behaviour intervention to improve cardiometabolic health in adults with overweight and obesity
… In 2009, Rob started with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Life Science with a minor in Exercise Science. For his undergraduate thesis in 2012, he moved to South Africa where he was introduced to chronobiology in exercise science. In 2013, Rob continued to study in South Africa …
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Physical Activity Initiatives: Implications for Physical Activity Promotion
The Exercise is Medicine (EiM) initiative and the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) are structured to promote an increase of physical activity at the population level. The primary vision of the EiM initiative is the assessment and prescription of exercise in a primary care clinical setting. …
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The development and evaluation of a wellness programme in an industrial worksite
… the causal relationship between physical exercise and psychological wellness. The aim-of the study is to increase awareness of the benefits of physical exercise as an adjunct to/or modality of treatment of mental illness. Further, the study aims to highlight the need for promotion of …
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Analysis Techniques for Identifying Light Touch in Human Gait
… from the Wake Forest University Health and Exercise Science Department, in order to assess the influence of light touch on stability during treadmill walking at a preferred pace. In this context, light touch refers to gently placing a hand on a nearby, stationary object while walking. Light …
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THE EFFECTS OF EXOGENOUS VIRILIZING TESTOSTERONE ON STRENGTH TRAINING AND SELF-COMPASSION IN TRANSGENDER NONBINARY INDIVIDUALS
<p>Previous exercise science research has excluded transgender nonbinary individuals from their studies. Exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as improve body composition. <strong>Purpose</strong>: Identify the impacts of exogenous testosterone on relative …
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Impact of Physical Activity and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption on Arterial Stiffness
… participants in this study were students in the Exercise Science major, so they may be more physically active than the general student population. College students also tend to walk as their main source of transportation to and from classes, potentially negating the impact of SSB on arterial …
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Efficacy of the Ionic Balance band to improve selected health and fitness parameters following a two week exposure intervention: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
… men and women, consisting primarily of sport and exercise science students, were randomly assigned to wear an Ionic Balance Band or a placebo control band for a two week period between pre- and post-test sessions. The test battery assessed physical performance parameters of; balance, lower and …
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A Place To Live, Learn, & Play: Increasing Childhood Physical Activity Through The Built Environment
… Miller, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science. The built environment is where human activity occurs in relation to buildings, other structures, and infrastructure within a given community. There has been increasing research examining the association between built environment, …
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AEROBIC FITNESS AND AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE IN ADOLESCENTS BORN WITH VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT
… Nixon, PhD., Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science and Pediatrics Prematurity, very low birth weight (VLBW), and lower aerobic fitness are associated with increased risk for developing hypertension. Adolescents born pre-term with VLBW have been shown to have higher resting and …
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Strength Training in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
… Department Chair and Professor of Health and Exercise Science The purpose of this study was to obtain pilot data comparing aerobic exercise to strength training exercise on measures of physical function in COPD patients. Participants included seven patients who participated in the REACT II …
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The Role of Executive Function in 400m Walk Performance
… A Katula, Ph.D., Department of Health and Exercise Science. Mobility disability (MD) is a critical aspect of an older individual’s capacity for independent living. Gait speed (GS) is a single measure used to quantify MD as well as being a powerful predictor of outcomes related to falls, …
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The Effects of Heat and Sports Massage on Resting Muscle and Connective Tissue Stiffness
Yahvah, Adrian, MS, May 2008 Major Exercise Science The Effects of Sports Massage and superficial Heat on Resting Muscle and Connective Tissue Stiffness. Chairperson: Dr. Valerie Rich Introduction: Massage is promoted to enhance sports performance by increasing tissue extensibility, increasing …
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