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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Human Kinetics"”.
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What's out there? Kinesiology curriculum scan for physical activity and older adults in Ontario (Canada)
… for knowledge synthesis research. Results: Human Biomechanics and Psychomotor Learning/Neuroscience were offered in 100.0% of the undergraduate programs while 81.3% offered a course devoted to older adults and physical activity. Variability in the number of courses targeting older adults and …
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A Comparison of Brain Trauma Characteristics from Head Impacts for Lightweight and Heavyweight Fighters in Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Athletes competing in the unarmed combat sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) are at an increased risk for long-term neurological consequences due to repetitive head trauma. Mass differentials as well as reported differences in fight styles between Lightweight and Heavyweight fighters in MMA may …
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Evaluation of a vibration measurement tool as part of a whole-body vibration management program in underground hard-rock mining
Prolonged exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) experienced by mobile equipment operators requires routine measurement to manage the risk for numerous adverse health effects. The WBVpod is an affordable and purportedly accurate iPod application that could provide workers the means to regularly …
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(De)Constructing the American sport hero: a textual analysis of media representations of Vince Lombardi.
Using the concept of Hegemonic Masculinity, this study seeks to investigate how Vince Lombardi came to embody the values essential to American society during the Cold War. By performing a textual analysis on historic sports media documents taken from the Green Bay Press-Gazette, I argue that …
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The career developments of two world champion boxers: interpretive thematic analysis of media stories
Athlete development can be described through transitions that mark turning phases throughout athletes’ careers. Media data was utilized in this project to unpack the career developments of two prominent world champion boxers from their early lives to world championship status. Employing …
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Evaluating the impacts of an outdoor adventure leadership experience program in a rural aboriginal community
This research study stems from the findings and results of previous research conducted in collaboration with Laurentian University and Wikwemikong as it relates to youth and sport participation. An outdoor adventure leadership experience program was co-designed and implemented within the community …
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Muscle temperature influences oxygen uptake and blood flow during single leg isokinetic exercise.
Thermal changes in muscle tissues (i.e: cooling and heating) modulate local oxygen transport from the muscle and into the cell. Whether a change in skeletal muscle oxygen transport subsequently regulate oxygen consumption (V̇ O2m) and tissue oxygenation (%TSI) during exercise is unclear. The …
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The determinants of sleep quality in the mining industry
The purpose of this study was to determine the current state of self-reported sleep quality in workers of the mining industry and identify the factors that affect sleep in this sample. A large-scale questionnaire was administered to 2,224 workers of the mining industry with operations in Ontario. A …