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An Account of the controversy surrounding the denial of University recognition to the chapter of the Students for a Democratic Society at Wisconsin State University - La Crosse
(1970)In Deccmber of 1966, Samuel G. Gates, President of Wisconsin State University -La Crosse, denied university recognition to the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). This action provoked a heated public controversy and ... -
Accreditation self-study report, Spring 2006
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Accuracy of exercise prescription methods compared to the ventilatory threshold
(2002-12)Many exercise professionals use non-invasive methods to determine exercise prescription. These methods have the risk of prescribing exercise intensities that are below and above the ventilatory threshold (VT). This study ... -
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 ... -
Accuracy of various activity trackers in estimating steps taken and energy expenditure
(2013-12)This study was designed to assess the accuracy of various activity trackers in estimating steps taken and energy expenditure. The activity trackers included the Nike Fuelband, Jawbone UP, BodyMedia FIT Core, Adidas MiCoach, ... -
Acorns and camas : plant utilization and subsistence along the Northwest Coast
(2009-05)The Northwest Coast region of North America has long been reported as relying heavily on a marine subsistence base with little if any exploitation of plant resources. This is one of the few areas of the world where culturally ... -
Acoustic analysis as a surrogate for gas exchange
(2013-05)Measurement of ventilatory (VT) and respiratory compensation (RCT) threshold is a standard practice during exercise testing with measurement of respiratory gas exchange (RGE). Previous work suggested the feasibility that ... -
Activities for gifted learners
(1986-05-13)This action learning activity contains an overview of the history of giftedness from the mid 19th century to the present which outlines the achievements of gifted students. Since many districts have no gifted programs, ... -
Activities for kinesthetic/tactual, auditory, and visual learners
(1988-04-12)This action learning project contains an overview of the literature pertaining to the Kinesthetic/Tactual, Auditory, and Visual learning styles. Since students may learn in various modes, it is the responsibility of the ... -
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 effect of LifeMoves� on blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and perceived stress
(2012-12)Chronic stress is a prevalent problem; stress management techniques such as yoga and meditation are advocated to reduce the detrimental effects of stress. LifeMoves�, a novel stress management technique, guides the participant ... -
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 ... -
The acute effects of dynamic exercise and nutritional supplementation on blood pressure in hypertensive patients
(2001-05)Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease. This study evaluated the reduction in blood pressure (BP) in response to sub-maximal cycling and nutritional supplementation with the active ingredient ... -
Acute effects of mild exercise on postprandial glucose and unsulin responses
(2001-12)Purpose: Hyperinsulinemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Chronic exercise is established as an anti-hyperinsulinemic factor. The purpose of this study was to determine if a postprandial exercise bout (20 min ... -
Acute metabolic effects of Bulletproof Coffee
(2016-12)Bulletproof Coffee, a modified coffee, is rapidly gaining popularity due to its purpoted metabolic claims. The coffee is marketed as a fat burning ergogenic aid, containing medium chain triglyceride (MCT) Oil and grass fed ... -
Acute physiological effects of interval versus steady-state exercise
(2010-05-24)This study was designed to evaluate the exercise intensity and energy expenditure of interval exercise compared to steady-state exercise on a cycle ergometer. Fourteen subjects completed a VO2max test on a cycle ergometer ... -
Acute physiological responses during high intensity interval training and continuous exercise training
(2014-12)The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between improvements in aerobic and anaerobic power with various acute physiological responses, including blood lactate accumulation (HLa), percent heart rate reserve ...