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The pacing landscape : comparison of relative power output in hypoxia and normoxia
(2013-12)Power output (PO) is systematically decreased at higher altitude; but, in air resisted activities the reduction in power losses to air friction is larger than the decreases in aerobic PO and result in a better performance ... -
Papanicolaou screening awareness and involvement by Hmong American women aged 18 to 64 years in La Crosse, Wisconsin
(2011-05-04)The investigator in this study sought to determine the Pap test coverage for Hmong American women aged 18 to 64 in La Crosse County, and also to determine the reasons (particularly socioeconomic, demographic, and cultural ... -
Parasite survey of fathead minnows, golden shiners, and white suckers used as bait in Wisconsin
(2011-05)The purpose of this study was to identify and describe parasites species in three Wisconsin baitfish species from five different baitfish sources. Baitfish examined were fathead minnow (Pimephales pramelas), golden shiner ... -
Parasites of catostomid fishes from navigation pools 8 and 9 of the upper Mississippi River (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin) and the lower Missouri National Recreational River (Nebraska, South Dakota)
(2007-05)The Mississippi River System has undergone severe alterations for navigation and flood control, and has suffered from point and non-point source pollution throughout modern times. Though parasite communities can be important ... -
Parent goals for school-sponsored adapted participation for students with disabilities
(2015-08)School-sponsored adapted sport (AS) programs are increasing in school districts. With recent clarifications of legislation regarding extracurricular activities for students with disabilities (SWD), more schools are ... -
Parent perceptions of extracurricular sport programs for high school students with disabilities
(2017-10-24)Although federal laws require equal opportunities for all students, few high school students with disabilities (SWD) participate in school-sponsored extracurricular sport. Recently, more school-sponsored adapted sport ... -
Parent, teacher, and self perceptions of gifted student social skills
(2011-05)Social skills competency appears to be critical to the development of positive interpersonal relationships and may serve to increase social connectedness and psychological well-being (Merrell, 1999; Ross, Shochet, & Bellair, ... -
Parental decision making process and perceptions of outdoor pursuit facilitators for their child with disabilities
(2021-08)In striving to reach the World Health Organization’s definition of health, physical activity (PA) that influences the mental and social aspects of health should be employed. One of the most efficient ways we can achieve ... -
Patterns of artificial tanning use and the perceived risk of skin cancer by high school students in a midwestern city
(1996)This prospective prevalence study was designed to identify patterns of artificial tanning use and determine the perceived risk of skin cancer among adolescents at two high schools. Four hundred and sixty subjects completed ... -
Perceived barriers in accessing adequate nutrition among food insecure households within a food desert
(2013-12)The United States Department of Agriculture identifies low-income neighborhoods with low access to a grocery store as food deserts. The purpose of this study is to determine the barriers households face in accessing ... -
Perceived body image : selected lifestyle practices and their relationship to physical self-esteem
(1993)This study examined physical self-esteem in 302 college age females with special attention to the perceived physical appearance subdomain. Further investigation addressed body image and nutritional and exercise practices ... -
Perceived body image : selected lifestyle practices and their relationship to physical self-esteem
(1993-07-26)5203 This study examined physical self-esteem in 302 college age females with special attention to the perceived physical appearance subdomain. Further investigation addressed body image and nutritional and exercise practices ... -
Perceived compliance and knowledge of Title IX in physical education and athletics
(1981-07-31)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of sex and professional role on perceived compliance with and actual knowledge of Title IX in physical education and athletics. Administrators (Title IX coordinators, ... -
Perceived compliance and knowledge of Title IX in physical education and athletics
(1981-07-23)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of sex and professional role on perceived compliance with and actual knowledge of Title IX in physical education and athletics. Administrators (Title IX coordinators, ... -
The perceived importance of a leisure education component in outpatient weight management programs serving adult women
(1994)Previous research has cited the need for new and additional programming for effective long term weight management treatment. This study sought to determine the extent to which health care professionals perceive leisure ... -
Perceived professional development needs of general and adapted physical education teachers
(2011-12)Students with disabilities should receive adapted physical education (APE) services from a qualified APE and! or a general physical education (GPE) teacher. Current research, however, has shown that many teachers of students ... -
Perceived readiness of young adults with type 1 diabetes and their parents/guardians to transition from pediatric care to adult care
(2011-08)The purpose of the study is to assess perceived readiness of young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus who will transition from pediatric diabetes care to adult diabetes care. An additional objective is to gather information ...