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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Psychology of Movement"”.
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The Effects of Mindful Meditation on Body Image in Female Collegiate Athletes During the Late Luteal and Early Follicular Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
… is a gap in research with the consideration of body image changes during the phases of the menstrual cycle. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a mindful meditation intervention on body image during the late luteal and early follicular phases of the menstrual cycle in …
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The Effects of Movement on Literacy.
<p>The purpose of this study was to extend the knowledge of the relationship between movement and cognition by examining the impact of a sensory-motor program on the literacy skills of first grade learners from one elementary school in East Tennessee.</p><p>Literacy skills were evaluated using five …
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Relationships between throwing velocity and selected kinematics in youth baseball players
… (2D) motion analysis. The purpose of this study was to investigate these relationships using 2D motion analysis and compare these results to those reported in the literature using 3D analysis. Thirteen baseball players (15.31 ± 1.25 yrs., 72.29 ± 10.79 kg and 177.09 ± 5.59 cm tall) …
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Investigation of C-Reactive Protein and Leptin as Biomarkers of Obesity with Potential Clinical Utility
… to a temporary disease state. The purpose of this study was to examine biomarkers associated with obesity (CRP and Leptin) before and after continuous and intermittent bouts of exercise in an obese but otherwise healthy sample vs. a healthy, non-obese sample. This investigation focused on …
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Perceptions on the Ethical Use of Technology for Sport Psychology Service Delivery among AASP Certified Consultants
… members (AASP, 2012). As the Sport and Exercise Psychology profession develops so to must its ethics code, in 2012 AASP added a technology use standard to guide the best practice of technology use within the field. Unfortunately, because technology is developing at such a rapid rate it becomes …
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Determination of Repetitive Jumping Intensity Relative to Measured VO<sub>2max</sub>
… a very strenuous exercise. Therefore the purpose of this study was to determine the steady state metabolic cost of repetitive jumping on the Digi-Jump machine, and to determine if exercise on this device is more or less strenuous than similar exercise with a jump rope. We also evaluated relative …
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The effects of yoga on children’s self-perceived stress and coping abilities
… level, stress coping skills, and perception of yoga was measured. The current study found no significant change in the participants’ self-perceived stress level or stress coping skills after the yoga implementation. There was a significant change in student perceptions of yoga as both …
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A Longitudinal Examination of Flow as a Predictor of Recreational Exercise
<p>Flow state is a valued psychological state of enjoyment and well-being. It is characterized by feelings of intrinsic self-reward and marked by nine dimensions theorized to contribute to flow state. Flow has been studied mostly in elite athletes, whom report highly lucid flow experiences; to a …
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Positive, Active, Older But Youthful Women & 'FitDance:' Uplifting Motivation and Adherence in Community Dance Exercise
… and Drug Abuse Community Alliance, with a goal of lowering alcoholism and addiction in senior adults. FitDance has been shown to actively contribute to members’ and their families’ health and well-being by providing effective aerobic dance-exercise training, enjoyment, and community. FitDance …
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Deception of Resistance and the Effects on Muscular Fitness and Perceived Exertion
… that has been rarely researched is the deception of resistance during exercise, which is assumed to increase performances in all aspects of muscular fitness and improvements in perceived effort. Inconsistent results have been concluded from previous studies that have examined the same topic. …
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Motives for Physical Activity and Physiological Variables as Predictors of Exercise Intentions Following a High Intensity Interval Training Protocol in College-Age Females
… In fact, HIIT has been shown to induce many of the same physiological changes as moderate intensity training with less training time. It is possible that college-aged females may benefit from HIIT and its inherent time-saving qualities. To test this hypothesis, this study sought to determine …
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Self-Regulation and Physical Activity in WKU Employees
… do not engage in the recommended amount of physical activity, and thus do not receive the potential physical and mental health benefits from physical activity. Stage of change is a model that categorizes individuals into one of five stages based on behavior and intentions for future …
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Recursive Behavior Recording: Complex Motor Stereotypies and Anatomical Behavior Descriptions
… time data without degradation in the complexity of whole body movement in CMS. The absence of etiological explanation of complex motor stereotypies warrants the aggregation of a core CMS dataset to compare regulation of repetitive behaviors in the time domain. A set of visual formalisms trap …
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Effects of Resistance Training Volume and Variety on Dietary Intake and Mood State in Untrained Subject
… While there is research on the effects of aerobic training on various aspects of mood state and nutrient intake, little is known of the effect of resistance training on these variables.</p> <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> To examine the effects of resistance training (RT) volume and variety …
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An Examination of Behavioral and Temporal Consistency Of Pre-Performance Routines In NCAA Division I Basketball Free Throw Shooting – A Naturalist Observational Investigation
… routines positively influence performance of closed and self-paced skills (Boutcher & Crews, 1987; Cohn, 1990; Otto et al., 2011). Boutcher and Crews (1987) suggested that pre-performance routines improve performance by helping reduce anxiety along with helping athletes’ retain mental …
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An Examination Between High and Low Optimistic NCAA Division I Student-Athletes' Perceptions of Preferred Leadership Behavior in Sport: A Qualitative Investigation
… might influence student-athlete perceptions of preferred leadership behaviors. The purpose of the present study was to examine views of leadership in light of certain personality dispositions. This research examined the potential influence of optimism (Abramson, et al, 2000) on qualitative …