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An Examination of The Status of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies In Recreation Therapy
(2020-08)Equine assisted activities and therapies are becoming a popular form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the field of recreation therapy (RT). Equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) is a term that ... -
The Effects of Lower Extremity Fatigue on Postural Control with Perturbations Over Time in Physically Active Males and Females
(2010-08)Context: Research has shown that fatigue adversely effects postural control but little research has been done using the sophistication of computerized dynamic posturography. Objective: The ... -
Determinants of Intention to Engage in Flood Mitigation Behaviors: An Analysis of Student Response at Texas State University
(2020-08)No abstract prepared. -
The Accuracy of Polar "OwnCal" in Estimating Energy Expenditure During Aerobic Dance Bench Stepping
(2008-12)This study examined the accuracy of the Polar F6 heart rate monitor (HRM) in estimating energy expenditure (EE) using one's predicted maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and maximal heart rate (HRmax) (PHRM), and also ... -
Joint Proprioception and Injury Incidence in Female Softball Players
(2001-05)Previous research has failed to determine whether proprioceptive ability is related to the incidence of lower-extremity (LE) joint injury. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship among measures of ... -
The Effect of Caffeine on Athletic Agility
(2004-08)Studies have shown that caffeine can improve exercise performance and reaction time. In this study, 16 subjects participated in a randomized, double-blind experiment to determine caffeine's effects on agility. Subjects ... -
Vestibular Dysfunction Associated with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury in Amateur Rugby Players
(2005-05)No abstract prepared. -
Comparing the Physiological Characteristics of High School Football Players Based on Age and Position Played
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The Effect of Dietary Polyphenolics on Peroxide Induced Stress in Lumbricus terrestris
(2008-12)No abstract prepared. -
The Effects of Ankle Taping on Dynamic Postural Control after Acute Ankle Sprains
(2010-05)No abstract prepared. -
Electromyography Analysis of Lower Body Muscle Mechanics During Maximal Vertical Jumps on a Rigid and Sand Surface
(2010-08)Objective: Design and Setting: All data were collected in the Jowers Center Biomechanics Supplemental Research Lab, Texas State University-San Marcos. Subjects: Sixteen healthy, physically active males and ten ... -
The Relationship Between Cohesion and Performance in Individually Competing Sport Teams
(2002-05)Sports cohesion studies have failed to investigate the relationship between cohesion and performance within teams where members compete as individuals. Research has shown a positive relationship within coacting and ... -
Role of Dynamic Postural Control Using Functional Movement Assessments in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Systematic Review and Matched Case-control Study
(2020-05)Context: Worldwide, more than 700,000 individuals sprain their ankle each day, with instability and recurrent ankle sprains reported in 40% to 70% of patients. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a term that describes ... -
Impact of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Metabolic Responses to Exercise and Postprandial Oxidative Stress
(2020-05)No abstract prepared. -
The Effects of Tai chi on Simple and Choice Reaction Time in Older Adults
(2003-08)Regular exercise can reduce the impact of aging on physical health and may also have cognitive benefits. This study investigated the effects of 8 weeks of Tai Chi on static balance, simple reaction time (SRT), and choice ... -
The Influence of Body Mass and Body Size on Performance of the Air Force Physical Fitness Test
(2009-08)No abstract prepared.
