Browsing UW-L Theses & Dissertations by Subject "Kinesiology"
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Ability of the LeanScreen to accurately assess waist-to-hip ratio and percent of body fat in comparison to laboratory tested procedures
(2017-09-28)Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and percent body fat (%BF) are commonly used in wellness and clinical settings, and while there is only one commonly used method for measuring WHR, %BF can be determined in many ways. However, the ... -
The accuracy of heart rate and energy expenditure measurements using the Polar M430 watch
(2020-12)This study was designed to assess the accuracy of the Polar M430 fitness watch to measure heart rate (HR) and energy expenditure (EE) during low, moderate, and high intensity treadmill exercise. Twenty subjects (12 males, ... -
Accuracy of heart rate-based zone training using predicted versus measured maximal heart rate
(2017-12)Predicted maximal heart rate (PMHR) equations are used in a variety of settings for exercise prescription. However, their efficacy is often questioned in the literature. The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy ... -
The acute effect of foam rolling on range of motion, flexibility, agility, and vertical jump height
(2019-12)This study was designed to evaluate the acute effects of foam rolling (FR) on range of motion, flexibility, agility, and vertical jump height. Nineteen subjects (8 male, 11 female) completed a 15-minute FR session and a ... -
The acute effects of a caffeine containing supplement on anaerobic power and subjective measurements of fatigue in recreationally active males
(2016-09-07)The consumption of caffeinated beverages to enhance performance is common in young adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of a caffeine containing supplement on anaerobic power (AP) and subjective ... -
The Acute effects of a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement on markers of clinical health and exercise performance in active females
(2016-09-12)Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements (MIPS) are consumed with the belief of enhancing exercise performance, but research has primarily dealt with male subjects. The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects ... -
Blood lactate clearance as a measure of recovery using NormaTec boots
(2020-12)The NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Recovery System is a recovery modality that has gained popularity amongst athletes recently. The purpose of this research was to compare blood lactate (BLa) clearance with the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 ... -
Can the talk test identify maximal lactate steady state?
(2016-09-14)Introduction: The Talk Test (TT) has been shown to be an effective sun·ogate of standard methods of prescribing exercise training intensity. This study was designed to evaluate if the talk test can identify MLSS. Methods: ... -
Can the talk test indentify the respiratory compensation threshold?
(2016-09-12)Introduction: The Talk Test has shown to be an effective way of determining prescribed exercise intensity and its responsiveness to physiological markers such as ventilatory threshold (VT) and respiratory compensation ... -
Coaches' perceived benefits of school-sponsored adapted sport for students with disabilities
(2017-02-07)Although laws require equal opportunities for all students, few students with disabilities (SWD) participate in school-sponsored extracurricular sport compared to nondisabled peers. Recently, more school-sponsored adapted ... -
A comparison of blood lactate vs muscle oxygenation
(2021-01)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare blood lactate threshold along with muscle deoxygenation threshold on 3 different modalities. Methods: Seven male healthy volunteers aged 22 to 25 years completed a maximum ... -
Comparison of non-maximal tests for exercise prescription and outcome assessment
(2017-12)This study examined the accuracy of non-maximal tests: the Talk Test (TT), Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) extrapolation, Rockport Walking Test (RWT) and non-exercise VO2max prediction equation for predicting exercise ... -
Core muscle activation during stand-up paddleboarding in comparison to treadmill running
(2016-09-12)The main purpose of this study was to determine if the core muscles are sufficiently activated to provide strength benefit during stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). A secondary purpose was to compare activation of the core ... -
The development, implementation, and evaluation of the Logan Strides, an eighth-grade after-school program at Logan Middle School, La Crosse, WI
(2017-08)This graduate project details the development, implementation, and evaluation of a sixweek Logan Strides program, for the Logan Middle School in La Crosse, WI. The program was borne out of adolescent and community need. ... -
The effect of acute beet root juice supplementation on anaerobic power in females
(2021-12)Beet root juice (BRJ) contains a high concentration of inorganic nitrates, previously shown to improve blood flow to skeletal muscle. Recent studies in males have found that acute BRJ supplementation can improve anaerobic ... -
The effect of blood donation on the talk test responses in recreationally active men
(2020-04)The Talk Test (TT) is a valid method of evaluating exercise intensity as well as exercise prescription. It has been widely studied as surrogate to the ventilatory threshold (VT). Blood donation highly effects exercise ... -
The effect of progressive fatigue on session RPE
(2017-09-29)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of progressive fatigue from continuous workouts on Session Rating of Perceived Exertion (sRPE). Methods: Twelve moderately fit college age students who were ... -
The effect of task complexity on selected kinematic measures of the hopping patterns of five-year-old children
(1983)This study was designed to determine if task complexity would have any effects on selected kinematic measures: (a) vertical displacement of total body center of gravity (COG), @) angular displacements of the support leg ... -
The effect of training using talk test vs. traditional heart rate reserve guidelines on exercise enjoyability
(2016-09-14)Enjoyment is a strong predictor of exercise adherence and is a key variable to consider when prescribing exercise. Purpose: To investigate enjoyment levels during weekly cycle ergometer exercise training sessions between ... -
Effectiveness of a 12-month diabetes prevention program in reducing cardiovascular disease risk in prediabetics
(2020-12)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular biomarkers in physically active prediabetic participants who completed 12 months of the DPP. The obesity paradox was also ...