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Perceptions of parents of high school-aged students with Down syndrome regarding school-sponsored extracurricular sport programs.
(2017-08)
Like all students, those with disabilities are recommended to be physically active for 60 minutes a day, at least three days week. However, few students with disabilities (SWD) achieve this level of activity in school or ...
Safety and efficacy of a multi-ingredient thermogenic pre-workout supplement during low-intensity running in females
(2017-05)
The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of a thermogenic pre-workout supplement on oxygen uptake (V02), pulmonary ventilation (\TE), carbon dioxide output (VC02), respiratory exchange rate (RER), energy ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
Effects of a maximal-effort interval workout on perceived mental toughness and salivary hormones in collegiate female swimmers
(2017-05)
The relationship between hormonal responses to maximal-effort training and mental toughness has not been thoroughly defined through previous research. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore relationships between ...
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 ...
Effects of attentional focus on dynamic whole-body movements as a function of skill level
(2019-05)
Focusing attention on an external cue (EF), as opposed to an internal focus of attention (IF), has been shown to improve reaction time (RT) for track and field athletes during a sprint start (Kovacs et al., 2018). The track ...
The energy expenditure and relative exercise intensity of BODYJAM
(2019-12)
Purpose: To determine the energy expenditure and relative exercise intensity during a BODYJAM session. Methods: Nineteen female (age 20.1 ± 1.14 years) subjects completed a maximal treadmill test and a 55-minute BODYJAM ...
The effects of short-term L-citrulline supplementation on arterial stiffness in prediabetic and healthy adults
(2019-05)
Background: Prediabetes is marked by elevated levels of plasma glucose. Chronic hyperglycemia may induce thickening of the arteries, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction, a primary cause for cardiovascular disease. ...