http://minds.wisconsin.edu:80 MINDS@UW is designed to gather, distribute, and preserve digital materials related to the University of Wisconsin’s research and instructional mission. http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37976 Nurtrient intake in female collegiate track and field athletes Benson, Marni The purpose of this study was first, to determine if Division III female track and field athletes met the nutrient recommendations and second, to identify barriers the athletes faced trying to receive adequate nutrient intake. Twenty-six females were tested once during their competitive season for an interview and basic background information. The testing session included discussion of a twenty-four hour eating behavior journal (EBJ), eating habits, physical activity record, and background questionnaire. An ANOVA was used to determine any differences that occurred in nutrients between events. Frequencies of participants meeting the nutritional requirements were used to determine if athletes fell above or below recommendations. Frequency tests were also conducted on the questionnaire to determine barriers to healthy eating. The dietary intake of Division III female track and field athletes was found insufficient for an active athletic population. Frequencies revealed that being rushed during meal time was the main encountered barrier. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37974 Special education teachers' personal time and money Tewalt, Brandon Because of state and federal budget deficits. teachers are using thcir own time and rnoney to meet student nceds. This research seeks to determine the amount of time and money spent on work related duties. Specific research questions include: How much personal time and money are Wisconsin's K-12 speclal educators using to meet expectations, and what do they purchase? Three hundred fourteen Wisconsin K- 1 2 special educators across four CESAs (#I, #4, # 8, and +I 2) completed a survey regarding their personal time and money spcnt on work-related expenditures. The majority of special educator's participation indicated they did spend pcrsonal time and money on work-related duties, supplies and professional development. Special educators indicate TEPs consume the largest portion of personal time, while classroom supplies deplete the largcst portion persona1 money spent on work-related supplies. The majority (31%-54% of respondents) of special educators reported spending personal money on professional development. However, the majority (63%-78% of respondents) of spccial educators reported the NCLB was not the reason for spending personal time and money on workrelated activitres and expenditures. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37972 Diagnosis, prevalence, and prevention of the spread of the parasite Heterosporis sp. (Microsporida: Pleistophoridae) in yellow perch (Perca flavescens) and other freshwater fish in northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and in Lake Ontario Miller, Peggy A previously unknown microsporidian parasite that severely degrades muscle of yellow perch (Perca flavescens) from lakes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Lake Ontario was identified as belonging to the genus Heterosporis. This parasite is characterized by pyriform-shaped spores that are contained in sporophorocysts. In the wild, yellow perch, burbot (Lota lota), mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdi), trout-perch (Percopsis omiscomaycus), pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), northern pike (Esox lucius), walleye (Sander vitreus) and rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris) harbor Heterosporis naturally, but laboratory studies showed that 12 other fish species are susceptible to infection. In laboratory trials, smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) consumed significantly more fathead minnows infected with Heterosporis sp. than uninfected. Microscopically, Heterosporis sp. infection can be detected in the muscle of fish two weeks after exposure, and visually identified after seven weeks. To confirm infection, a PCR diagnostic assay was developed. Heterosporis spores are rendered noninfective by freezing, desiccation for 24 h, exposure to 2,200 mg/L bleach, and aging in air-exposed water for six months. This parasite can infect a wide range of fish species which can lead to devastating losses in commercial and sport fishing; however, there are preventative measures that may limit the spread of the parasite. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37970 Prevalence of the components of the female athlete triad in college aged females Davis, Jessica The purpose of this study was to observe if any component or combination of components of the Female Athlete Triad existed in active college aged females. Thirtyfive college aged females who were moderately active and not using any oral contraceptives participated in this study. All participants recorded their physical activity for three days and nutrient intake for 24 hours in order to obtain energy expenditure and intake. In addition, questions concerning their menstrual cycle history were also asked. Finally, a DEXA scan was used to obtain bone mineral density and body composition. Frequencies of each component of the triad were tallied and showed none of the participants met the criteria for all three of the components. Only one participant showed signs for low energy availability and irregular menstrual cycles. In addition, no other combination of the components existed. Overall, our results do not suggest that physically active college aged females are at risk for the Female Athlete Triad. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37968 Differences in resilience among African-American, inner city students with and without severe disruptive behaviors Carlson, Sarah Students labeled as EBD have the poorest academic and life outcomes of any category of special education students, due to inappropriate, problematic behaviors and lack of social skills and problem-solving skills. The current study examined differences in resilience between African American inner city students placed in EBD/MRP classrooms due to severe behavior problems and African American inner city students in regular education to see if lower self-ratings in resilience (social bonding, personal competence, and /or social competence) to deal with the life stresses and risk factors might account in part for students being placed in EBD/MRP classrooms. Data was collected through self-ratings on the Individual Protective Factors Index: A measure of adolescent resilience and results for the samples were compared using an independent samples t-test. No significant differences were found between the two samples on the domains of Social Bonding, Personal Competence, and Social Bonding. A statistically significant difference was found between Personal Competence as compared to Social Competence and Social Bonding for the combined sample, with Personal Competence being significantly higher. Strategies for schools, teachers, and school psychologists to increase positive outcomes for students labeled as EBD as well as suggestions for promoting resilience among all students were discussed. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37966 Athletic-care for coaches: providing appropriate prevention, recognition, and management of athletic-related injuries and conditions Fall, Stephanie Millions of student-athletes of all age ranges participate in a variety of athletic activities each year in the United States. Participating in athletic activities offers a wide range of health benefits, including physical, social, and psychological, but is accompanied by athletic-related injuries and conditions. Injury potential indicates the need for implementation of effective prevention strategies and increased care quality available to student-athletes. In the absence of certified athletic trainers, coaches assume the responsibility to provide appropriate healthcare. Coaches need the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the care for which they are held responsible. The Athletic-Care for Coaches clinic presents knowledge, develops skills, and builds understanding of basic first-aid care for athletic-related injuries and conditions, providing an opportunity for continued advancement in care by coaches. Topics presented in the clinic remain within scope of practice of a basic first-aid provider and include: a coach's role; injury prevention, recognition, and management; return-to-play criteria; universal precautions; lighting safety; equipment; and emergency action plan development. The purpose of the clinic is to assist coaches in making safe, objective decisions regarding the care of student-athletes. After completion, coaches should be able to implement prevention strategies, and recognize and manage athletic-related injuries and conditions. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37964 The effect of an educational unit on the knowledge and breakfast eating behavior of college students Roe, Donna V. This study used 45 University of Wisconsin - Stout students, ages 18 to 25, enrolled in two Health Survey 366-101 classes. The design used was the pretest, posttest control design. One class, the treatment group, received a 3-day educational unit in nutrition. Each class completed a pretest and a posttest knowledge questionnaire and at the same time recorded their food intake for the previous 24-hour periods. The results were used to assess breakfast eating behavior. Knowledge increase was significant (p< .05). Adequate breakfast eating behavior, defined as meeting one-fourth of the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances of the National Academy of Sciences, did not show any improvement. There was no correlation between the level of knowledge and breakfast eating behavior following this educational unit. Sun, 29 Oct 1978 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37962 The effects of an adventure education unit versus a traditional sport unit on self-esteem in middle school boys and girls Nielson, Bret M. This study examined the effects of adventure education and a traditional sport unit on self-esteem in middle school boys and girls. The study also examined the correlation between Hellison's levels of responsibility and self-esteem. Hellison's levels of responsibility is a performance grade each subject gave himself/herself on their perceived level of responsibility for each class period. The sample included 53 male and female students from St. Mary's school. The subjects were randomly placed into one of two groups. The treatment group (N = 27) participated in a ten-class period adventure education unit. The control group (N = 26) participated in a ten-class period floor hockey unit. Subjects completed a pre/post test questionnaire measuring their perceived self-esteem. This instrument was a modified version of Rosenberg's 40-point Likert scale. An independent samples t-test yielded no significant difference between group means (p = .091). A change in self-esteem was measured by subtracting the posttest score from the pretest score. The t-test yielded no significant difference in self-esteem from either group. A one-way ANCOVA test indicated no significant difference between groups (p=.148). A Pearson Product Moment-Correlation Coefficient test found no significant relationship between Hellison's levels of responsibility and self-esteem. The treatment group yielded an (r = .789) and documented high levels; of self-esteem and social responsibility, but is unclear as to the extent of the correlation between self-esteem and the student's level of responsibility. The results of this study indicate no significant difference in self-esteem from an adventure education unit or a traditional sport unit. It also found no significant correlation between self-esteem and Hellison's levels of responsibility. Mon, 29 Oct 2001 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37960 Age, growth, and food habits of catostomidae in pool 8 of the Upper Mississippi River Bur, Michael Thomas Age, growth, and food habits of ten catostomids from Pool 8 of of the Upper Mississippi River were determined. The catostomids studied were the bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus Valenciennes), small-mouth buffalo (Ictiobus bubalus Rafinesque), river carpsucker (Carpiodes velifer Rafinesque), quillback carpsucker (Carpiodes syprinus Lesueuer), spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops Rafinesque), Shorthead redhorse (Moxostoma macrolepidotum Lesueur), silver redhorse (Moxostoma anisurum Rafinesque), golden redhorse (Moxostoma erythrurum Rafinesque), and white sucker (Catostomus commersoni Lacepede). Thirty-eight ecotypes were investigated from June through August, 1975. Catostomids were collected from the main channel and backwater areas by use of gillnets, hoopnets, frame nets, seine nets and a boomhocker. Four species (spotted sucker, shorthead, silver and golden redhorse) comprised 94.2% of the catostomids collected from Pool 8. The shorthead redhorse was the most abundant catostomid collected. The shorthead redhorse consisted of eight age groups (0-VII). The period of greatest growth occurred during their second year when they increased their size by 106.4 mm. The most important food item was Tendipedidae larvae by both number (75.8%) and volume (41.2%). There were 10 age groups of silver redhorse collected (0-IX), of which 60.4% were represented by age groups IV-VI. The greatest increase during the second year of growth (l33.0 mm). The most important food items were Tendipedidae larvae (73.3% by number), and was Sphaeriidae (59.5% by volume). The golden redhorse exhibited seven age groups (0-V and VII), with 68.0% belonging to age groups III and IV. The greatest mean annual increment was 108.4 mm, which occurred. during the third year of growth. Food items of importance for golden redhorse included Tendipedidae larvae, Trichoptera larvae, and Ephemeroptera larvae. The spotted sucker was represented by seven age groups (0-VI), of which 38.5% belonged to the IV age class. The greatest mean annual 1ncrement was 105.1 mm and occurred during the second year of growth. Crustaceans were the principle food consumed (98.5% by volume). The remaining members of the Family Catostomidae comprised 5.8% of the individuals collected. The true relative abundance of these groups was perhaps not determined because of sampling only in selected areas and the use of gear that was selective for movements by fish. Wed, 29 Oct 1975 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37958 Growth potential, host mortality and size trends of the parasitic-phase of the sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, in Lake Superior Jorgensen, Jeffrey Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37956 Off the Shelf: McIntyre Library Newsletter Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37954 The Catastrophic Flood of Glacial Lake Wisconsin Coyne, Jamie Konz, Ross Jahnz, James The formation of Glacial Lake Wisconsin begins during the Wisconsin Glaciation approximately 30,000 years ago. As the Laurentide Ice Sheet moved south from Canada into Wisconsin it encountered a high, hard outcropping of rock known as the Niagara Escarpment. It rises 50-200 meters and runs from Lake Winnebago all the way to Niagara Falls. This hard escarpment split the Laurentide Ice Sheet into two lobes called the Lake Michigan lobe and the Green Bay lobe. It is the Green Bay lobe that is responsible for shaping much of Eastern Wisconsin and also for forming Glacial Lake Wisconsin. Includes color maps, photographs, charts, air photos. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37952 Historic German and Norwegian Settlement: Ethnicity and Agriculture in the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Snover, Ross Klinge, Jessica Husfeldt, Amy The Lower Wisconsin Scenic Riverway is home to many of Wisconsin's geological, cultural, and historic treasures. Deemed an important historical asset, the Wisconsin government took measures to protect this area of the Wisconsin River and the surrounding scenery in 1989, in attempts to preserve the area's diverse resources for future generations. European immigration and American-born migration and settlement have heavily influenced this region of Wisconsin, an impact that is still felt within the region today. As a group, we plan to assess the immigration of German and Norwegian peoples to the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. We will discuss their origins, settlement locations within the region, and finally, focus on the evolution of the two groups' agricultural practices throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Additionally, we hope to explore a relationship between ethnicity and type of agricultural development and production within the counties, and certain ethnic settlements, along the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. Includes color charts, maps. Mon, 11 May 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37950 Signs, Built Environments, and the Communication of Place: The Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Spaier, Ben Schaad, Genevieve Gunddacker, Rachel Gadbois, Jon The authors of this paper employed their backgrounds in Human Geography to examine a theoretical aspect of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway with regards to signage, built environment and the perception of space and place. Our aim for this paper is to examine how humans have demarcated the Lower Wisconsin Riverway as ecologically protected and significant through signage and the built environment. The principal impetus which prompted this choice of topic stemmed from the book Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience, written by the immensely influential geographer Yi-Fu Tuan. His work explores the experience of place and how it is created by the lived, personal experiences of everyday life. We therefore chose to focus primarily on signs and maps that attempt to denote the Riverway as a place of importance that is worth protecting because they are aspects of the landscape that are mostly unchanging and are viewed daily by residents and visitors alike. The signage created by both the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are clearly the most authoritative examples of place-making found along the Riverway. Throughout this project we hope to show the successes and failures of these organizations' attempts to portray the region as a "quasi-protected scenic area." Includes color photographs, maps. Mon, 11 May 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/37948 Uncovering the Effects of Conservation Efforts along the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Desotell, Pamela Kollenbroich, Tyler Colwin, Matt Rehberg, Nate In this paper we hope to uncover the changes that have occurred in the area due to the passing of the legislation that created the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. More specifically we will look at how land use regulations aimed at preserving the natural landscape on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway (LWR) have impacted the ways the land is utilized. Additionally, we plan to gauge how these land use changes have affected the local population. Includes color photograph, map, chart. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:58:59 GMT