Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport back issues from March 2003:
Sit-to-stand performance of older adults following strength training. (Biomechanics).
Mar 01, 2003; ... A group of healthy older adults completed an 8-week resistance-training program. For 38 participants (14 men, 24 women; ages 60-90 years; M mass = 73.2 kg, SD = 12.3;M height =1.65 m, SD = 0.08), pre- and post program sit-to-stand performance was analyzed (60 Hz video) focusing on center ...
Biomechanical consequences of impairment: a taxonomically valid basis for classification in a unified disability athletics system. (Biomechanics).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Developing a unified classification system to rep lace four of the systems currently used in disability athletics (i.e., track and field) has been widely advocated. The diverse impairments to be included in a unified system require several assessment methods, results of which cannot be ...
The end-state comfort effect in bimanual grip selection. (Motor Control and Learning).
Mar 01, 2003; ... During a unimanual grip selection task in which people pick up a lightweight dowel and place one end against targets at variable heights, the choice of hand grip (overhand vs. underhand) typically depends on the perception of how comfortable the arm will be at the end of the movement: an ...
Children's motivation in elementary physical education: an expectancy-value model of achievement choice. (Pedagogy).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This study examined children's motivation in elementary physical education within an expectancy-value model developed by Eccles and her colleagues. Four hundred fourteen students in second and fourth grades completed questionnaires assessing their expectancy-related beliefs, subjective ...
Influence of a motor skill intervention on fundamental motor skill development of disadvantaged preschool children. (Pedagogy).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The influence of a 12-week (24, 45-min motor sessions) motor skill intervention on fundamental motor skill (EMS) development of disadvantaged preschoolers was examined. Pre-and postintervention measures of the object control (OC) and locomotor subscales of the Test of Cross Motor ...
Chronic flexibility gains: effect of isometric contraction duration during proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching techniques. (Physiology).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The aim of this study was to assess the effect of two isometric contraction durations during proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on gains inflexion at the hip. Forty-three women (M age = 20.0 years, SD = 1.3) were assigned to one of three groups: 5-s isometric contraction ...
Training college-age women to perform the pull-up exercise. (Physiology).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of a combined strength and aerobic conditioning pro gram on the ability of college-age women to perform the pull-up exercise and to identify the characteristics of women successful in performing a pull-up at the end of the ...
Reflected appraisals and perceived importance of significant others' appraisals as predictors of college athletes' self-perceptions of competence. (Psychology).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This study examined the reflected appraisal process with college athletes (N = 325). Specifically, the study tested: (a) the relative influence of the reflected appraisals of mothers, fathers, coaches, and teammates (i.e., how athletes perceive these others view their ability) on athletes ...
Structure of expert players' activity during competitive interaction in table tennis. (Psychology).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This study analyzed the activity of expert table tennis players during a match, in reference to course of action theory (Theureau, 1992). Matches were videotaped, and the players' verbalizations as they viewed the tapes were collected a posteriori. The data was analyzed by (a) transcribing ...
Experiences of sexual harassment and abuse among norwegian elite female athletes and nonathletes. (Sociology and Cultural Anthropology).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This paper compares the prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse among 660 Norwegian elite female athletes and an age-matched control sample of nonathletes. It also explores differences in the prevalence of harassment and abuse in sport and work or school settings and compares harassment ...
Training perceptual skill in field hockey: is there transfer from the laboratory to the field? (Research Note--Motor Control and Learning).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Key words: anticipation, expertise, instruction, simulation During the past two decades a considerable amount of research has focused on expert performance in sport (e.g., see Ericsson, 1996; Starkes & Allard, 1993; Tenenbaum, 1999). This body of work indicates that expertise in ...
Effect of manual guidance on acquiring a new bimanual coordination pattern. (Research Note--Motor Control and Learning).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Key words: coordination task, motor learning, 90[degrees] relative phase, nonrisky situation Guidance is a procedure used to help learners experience a proprioceptive sensation arising from correct movements and preventing learners from being exposed to dangerous situations ....
Predicting maximum oxygen uptake from a modified 3-minute step test. (Research Note--Physiology).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Key words: bench height adjustment, exercise testing, fitness assessment, postexercise recovery heart rates Maximum oxygen uptake ([VO.sub.2]max) is considered the best indicator of aerobic fitness. However, because of the strenuous effort required by the participant, measuring ...
Preface.
Mar 01, 2003; ... Welcome to this special issue of the Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, which contains the Research Consortium program, reviewers, and abstracts for the 2008 annual American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance convention being held in Philadelphia, ...
Research consortium program.
Mar 01, 2003 ... 2003 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * Denotes Fellow status in the AAHPERD Research Consortium (as of December 2002). MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2003 2:00-6:00 p.m. Research Consortium Executive Board Meeting ...
2003 research consortium graduate student award winner: factors influencing physical activity among adults with physical disabilities.
Mar 01, 2003; ... The benefits of physical activity and/or exercise for individuals with disabilities have been reported by an abundance of studies and governmental agencies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999; Guthrie, 1999). Some of the benefits include increased health-related fitness, ...
The muscle activation of the erector spinae during hyperextension with and without the pelvis restrained. (Biomechanics).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Several researchers have reported that weak lumbar musculature may be a cause of low back pain (LBP) and others have demonstrated that strengthening the low back muscles can help relieve LBP. Although there is agreement that the back should be strengthened, isolating the back muscles is ...
A comparison of knee joint laxity among male and female collegiate soccer players and nonathletes. (Biomechanics).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Women athletes are two times as likely to sustain an ACL injury as a result of player contact and three times as likely to sustain an ACL injury through nonplayer contact than their male counterparts. The underlying cause of ACL injury is likely multifactorial. However, several researchers ...
Selected preperformance protocols and their effect on anaerobic power output. (Biomechanics).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Traditionally, static stretching (SS) and large muscle dynamic movement (DM) have been used as preperformance activities and have been reported to enhance performance. The current research supports the idea that static stretching will not improve performance and in some cases may actually ...
Contributions of the selected fundamental factors to basketball performance for paralympic wheelchair basketball players. (Biomechanics).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The movement dynamics and physical profile specifically related to handling a wheelchair, such as starting, sprinting, braking, turning and blocking are crucial to wheelchair basketball (WCB) performance. The movement dynamics and physical profile for WCB players are dependent on ...
Off the page: children's creative dance as a response to children's literature. (Dance).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This study was designed to observe, describe and analyze the creative process children used to create dances as a response to children's literature with minimal teacher intervention. The connection of children's dance with children's literature presents an active and aesthetic opportunity ...
The effect of teaching with mirrors on body image and locus of control in women college dancers: a pretest-posttest study. (Dance).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of mirrors in dance instruction on the body image and locus of control of women college students. Eight women enrolled in a beginning ballet class were taught using mirrors and a group of 13 women enrolled in a beginning ballet class were ...
Prediction of exercise stage from exercise identity and exercise efficacy among elderly black and white women. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Dishman (2001) has described the need to better understand the "natural history" of exercise patterns and how they are developed and maintained. To that end, this investigation examined the level of association of stage of exercise (Transtheoretical Model) with exercise identity and ...
Knowledge of college students enrolled in a general fitness course. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Many colleges and universities require a general fitness or wellness class as part of the general education degree program (Ermier, Kovar, Reinders, 1993). The purpose of this study was to determine precourse knowledge of basic fitness principles of both major and nonkinesiology major ...
The effects of increased duration of physical activity on body composition of high school physical education students. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Obesity continues to be a major health problem for children. Attempts by physical educators to reverse this trend have been only marginally successful. Traditional formats used for class scheduling may not allow for the duration of exercise necessary for significant, healthy body ...
Viability of pedometer use in the assessment of the activity levels in preschool children. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... The present study was designed to ascertain the viability of using pedometers (Walk4Life, Model NEO 2500) to document physical activity in young children. Currently, there are no documented studies involving pedometer use in children younger than the third-grade. Levin & Martin (2002) ...
Effects of a pedometer-based intervention on physical activity and BMI. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... There has been an increased emphasis on the development of "lifestyle" interventions to increase physical activity. Such interventions have been shown to be as effective as structured exercise programs in increasing physical activity levels and in reducing blood pressure (Dunn, et al., ...
Comparison of the modified push-up and the full body push-up for college-age women. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... With the recent emphasis on strength development in women for skeletal and postural health, many girls and women are using full body pushups (FBPU) to build upper body strength and endurance. Several test protocol used in physical education programs (e.g., the Presidential Physical Fitness ...
A comparison of four measures of body composition of university students. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to compare four methods of body composition measurements. All participants were volunteers at a university health fair, 20 men and 36 women. The four methods used in the study were: (a) step on scale and fat analyzer (TBF - 621 Body Monitor/Scale), (b) ...
Blood lipid response to training in functionally limited elders. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... There is a dearth of information available examining the effects of exercise training on lipoprotein levels for elderly populations. In younger populations, exercise training has been reported to both improve the lipoprotein profile and result in no change. However, since septuagenarian ...
Changes in physical activity after using a pedometer. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of a pedometer to increase physical activity in women ages 35-65 years of age that were not already enrolled in a formal exercise program. Fourteen women were recruited to participate in the 6-week study. Each participant wore a ...
Body fat estimation of persons with spinal cord injury using the skinfold technique. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... There are currently over 200,000 individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States, and approximately 14,000 new SCI occur each year. As with the overall population, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among individuals with SCI. Epidemiological research ...
Cross-cultural differences in self-reported activity levels, perceptions of fitness, self-efficacy, and fitness scores in fourth- and fifth-grade students. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Physical activity levels, which have a direct relationship to fitness levels and future morbidity and mortality, have been shown to differ based on ethnicity. White children report higher levels of physical activity than their African American or Hispanic counterparts. In previous ...
Ratings of perceived exertion in downhill versus level running. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to compare the metabolic ([VO.sub.2]) and cardiovascular (HR) responses between downhill and level running at the same perceived exertion (RPE) levels. Participants included 10 trained male runners from the Slippery Rock University Track Team (Mage = 21 +4 ...
Single-bout low-intensity exercise improves specific blood lipid levels in older women. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to determine the acute effect of a single low-intensity exercise session on the lipid profiles of older women. Participants were 14 White women, with a mean age = 67.4 [+ or -] 2.11 years, who were participants in a People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) ...
Comparing the relative effects of four training regimens on strength development. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Reports regarding the effects of multiple versus single-set strength training regimens are numerous and the general consensus is that the two regimens produce similar gains in strength. This project explored the issue by manipulating the sequence of exercises within the multiple set ...
Muscular fitness profile of collegiate cheerleaders. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Cheerleading involves the performance of skills requiring a high degree of muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and courage. Very little information, however, is available on the physiological characteristics of collegiate cheerleaders. The purpose of this study was to ...
Systematic circuit weight training slows physical aging by several years: a 10-year study. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The benefits of circuit weight training (GWT) for senior adults are well documented. Most studies, however, are of short duration (< 3 months) with no follow-up of the longer-term effects of CWT on physical fitness. Over how many years do the gains made from systematic CWT remain before ...
Generations exercising together (GET FIT): a pilot study to examine the effects of a home-based intervention on physical activity and fitness in three generations of women. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... We examined the effectiveness of a 6-month home-based program designed to increase physical activity and improve fitness in three generations of women (n = 35), organized as triads (n = 9) or quads (n = 2). Maternal grandmothers (M age = 62 years), mothers (M age = 37 years), and daughters ...
The predictability of children's attitudes toward physical activity and gender on cardiovascular endurance among Hispanic Youth. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... There has been much concern about the status of youth fitness. The Hispanic population is increasing and not much information is available pertaining to the fitness level of Hispanic youth. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine the predictability of children's attitude toward ...
Development of aerobic fitness goal-setting standards for adults. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Recent studies reveal many Americans are sedentary. Although the public is aware of the importance of exercise, few studies focus on the role or development of appropriate fitness goals for adults. Quite often, aerobic fitness goals are unrealistic and unattainable for adults. Few fitness ...
Determination of optimal muscular power development in individuals over age fifty. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The preservation of muscular power in older adults greatly decreases the risk of disability and enhances functional independence. Few studies have examined the impact that different training protocols have on muscular power in individuals over the age of 50 years. Therefore, the purpose of ...
Comparison of strength gains in shoulder external rotation between manual resistance and traditional free weight training programs. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Previous literature has reported that manual resistance benefits injury rehabilitation and athletic performance (Cramer, 1999; Scheele, 1991; Bang & Deyle, 2000). The purpose of this study was to examine strength gains (SG) in external rotation of the shoulder between manual resistance and ...
Comparison of popular body composition assessments for women. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(bioelectrical impedance, skinfold test, and body mass index)
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to compare the most commonly used methods for assessing body composition in women. Body composition measures were recorded for 20 women ages 18 to 64 years via calipers, hand-held bioelectrical impedance (BIA), standing BIA, and body mass index (BMI). To ...
Body composition and aerobic fitness profile of collegiate cheerleaders. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... There are over 1/4 million cheerleaders on high school and collegiate squads in the United States. Cheerleaders strive to maintain strictly regulated levels of body fatness and have a high degree of aerobic fitness. Even with these requirements, cheerleaders are not always considered to be ...
The contribution of muscular oxidative capacity to V[O.sub.2] max for college male runners. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to identify the limiting factors for V[O.sub.2]max and quantitatively estimate the contribution of those factors by the Regression model for trained runners and untrained students. Ten untrained male college students and 10 male collegiate distance runners ...
Effects of bee pollen on maximum oxygen consumption ([VO.sub.2]max), blood parameters, and recovery time of endurance athletes. (Exercise Physiology and Fitness).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Many dietary ergogenic aids are being used by athletes to have optimal performance amongst them bee pollen research has showed that it had positive effects on body functions and certain illness when used as a nutritional supplement (Williams, 1995), for muscular endurance and strength of ...
The influence of project SKILL on the motor skill development of young disadvantaged Hispanic children. (Grants).(Successful Kinesthetic Instruction for Lifelong Learning)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Healthy People 2010 has indicated that Hispanic and low-income populations need to be targeted for additional support and intervention as they demonstrate significant needs both as children and adults. Hispanics of all ages exhibit higher rates of obesity and diabetes compared to other ...
Quantifying physical activity time in first- through fourth-grade physical education via pedometry. (Grants).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this research was to determine criterion step per Minute (SPM) cut points that accurately quantify 10 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) within first-through fourth-grade physical education. Research objectives were to: (a) correlate physical activity ...
Relations of physical fitness, body image, locus of control, depression, and self-reported exercise in college women and men. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to assess the relations among physical fitness, self-reported physical exercise, body image, locus of control and depression. Two hundred fifty-eight college freshman students (122 Women; 136 men) enrolled in a health course completed the Hall Physical Fitness ...
Homocysteine and vascular access thrombosis in end-stage renal disease patients: a retrospective study. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... One of the most important aspects for successful maintenance of hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients is the integrity of the vascular access. Access dysfunction due to thrombosis is the most common cause of hospitalization among maintenance hemodialysis patients. This ...
Preventing waterborne illnesses: a behavioral intervention using stages of change. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This research addresses the public health importance of waterborne disease prevention and the effectiveness of prevention strategies in nonoutbreak settings. Because of the popularity of recreational water activities and the concern for the health of swimmers, this research promotes ...
Is environmental health emphasized at the graduate level in programs of public health and health education? (Health).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... As the national public health goals shift toward environmentally focused objectives, our programs in public health/health education need to follow so that the professionals of tomorrow will be prepared for the future. As health professionals, we need to further our understanding of the ...
Automated external defibrillator use and factors related to nonuse in high school athletic departments. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... In the United States, sudden cardiac arrest strikes nearly 1,000 people each day, and only 5% survive. However, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) could potentially prevent 100,000 deaths per year. The potential for cardiac arrest to occur in athletic settings is well ...
Health risks among migrant and seasonal farm workers in east Texas. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Over three million migrant and seasonal farm workers support a multibillion dollar U.S. agricultural industry. Yet, many farm workers work and live in isolated and unsanitary conditions with exposure to agricultural toxins that place them at great health risk. Lack of insurance and service ...
Effect of body composition on bone mineral density among college-aged women. (Health).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Osteoporosis is a disease without a cure, affecting over 25 million people in the United States, 85% of whom are women. Osteoporosis is responsible for more than 250,000 hip fractures per year resulting in excessive morbidity, suffering and dependency. The purpose of this study was to ...
Impact of a health-related fitness course on the stages of change for physically active behavior. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a health-related fitness course on the stages of change for physically active behavior among urban, commuter university students. A 106-item questionnaire containing questions adapted from Marcus et al., (1992) to determine the stage ...
Fat patterning estimation of persons with spinal cord injury using the skinfold technique. (Health).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... There are currently over 200,000 individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States, and approximately 14,000 new SCI occur each year. As with the overall population, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among individuals with SCI. Epidemiological research ...
Faith-based Cardiovascular Programs change behaviors. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... This 19-month African American, cardiovascular project is designed to decrease ethnic disparities. The community was: mobilized and resources coordinated to support effective/sustainable African American programs addressing illness (strokes, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, weight ...
Community support for a ban on smoking in public buildings. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of the study was to identify support for a local ordinance, which would ban smoking in public buildings. Smoking is the most important lifestyle risk factor for heart disease and the leading cause of cancer death. Research findings clearly show that risks are also substantially ...
College students' knowledge of basic nutrition information. (Health).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... The purpose of this study was to determine college students' knowledge of basic nutrition information at a midwestern university. A 26-question survey was comprised directly of nutrition content from a required Fitness for Living course was developed for use in this study. The survey was ...
Sale of alcohol in pharmacies: results and implications of an empirical study. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Alcohol misuse continues to be a major concern in the health care community. Within this community, pharmacists are ideally positioned to play a major role in preventive efforts in dealing with alcohol misuse. The objective of the study was to follow-up on important findings from a 1996 ...
Stress and social support among Hispanic dementia caregivers. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Informal caregivers of individuals suffering from dementia play a crucial role in the American healthcare system. With more than 50% of individuals suffering from dementia being cared for at home in the United Sates, the healthcare system is relieved from high economic and social costs ....
An examination of end-of-life decisions among older adults in the greater New Orleans area. (Health).
Mar 01, 2003; ... As the elderly population continues to grow, this group will utilize a larger percentage of medical care than ever before. Accordingly, communication between health care providers and health care receiversneeds to improve regarding end-of life decisions. An important document ...
Impact of TICS on intent to use and use of tobacco among K-6 students. (Health).(Tobacco-Less Curriculum Supplement Project )(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Significance: The purpose of the study was to determine if a consistent, clear "no tobacco use" message in the curriculum from grades K-6 prevents or postpones tobacco use or the intent to use tobacco. The Tobacco-Less Curriculum Supplement Project (TLCS) was initiated in 1998 to study the ...