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Physiological response differences between treadmill and pool running in college - aged females
(1989-05-19)
18 women (19 - 30) were studied to determine if running in a pool elicited similar physiological responses as treadmill running. Each Ss performed 2 VO2max tests, one in the pool (P) which consisted of simulating running ...
A study of institutional response to completed student suicide in the University of Wisconsin System
(1987-07)
This study identified the incidence of completed student suicide and the extent to which institutions within the University of Wisconsin System were responding to the needs of suicide survivors on their campuses. The ...
A Formula Developed for the Prediction of Residual Volume of Female Subjects While Immersed
(1989-05)
The closed-circuit oxygen dilution technique was used to measure residual volume (RV) in 100 female Ss, age 10 to 56, while seated on land (RV dry) and while immersed to the neck (RV wet). There was a significant difference ...
Trace metal concentrations in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and walleyes (Stizostedion vitreum vitreum) in the Upper Wisconsin River
(1984-05)
Mercury contamination has been a historical problem in the Upper Wisconsin River and was presumably caused by the use of phenyl mercuric acetate as a slimicide by the pulp and paper industry. Elevated levels of other n~tals ...
School phobia: causes and treatments
(1985-05-02)
This study examined the causes and treatments of school phobia from the behavioral, the psychodynamic, and the psychopharmacological perspectives. School phobia is the most commonly seen phobia in school age children. ...
The effects of a wellness education program and wellness locus of control upon wellness behaviors of middle school students
(1981-08)
This study examined change in wellness behavior among middle school students following a wellness education program. The Children's Wellness Behavior Inventory (CWBI) was designed to measure this change. Effects of wellness ...
Effects of a six-week structured stretching program on flexibility and body image in older adults aged 65-95
(1986-06-27)
This study examined the effects of a structured stretching program on flexibility measurements and body image (BI) in 15 volunteer residents aged 65-95 at Carroll Heights Apartment Complex, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Improvement ...
An assessment of adult learner needs and characteristics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(1981)
As part of a pilot study for the American College Testing (ACT) program, 119 adult learners over the age of 25 were surveyed concerning their personal and educational-related needs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ...
The effect of massed versus distributed practice on free throw shooting accuracy
(1980-05)
Fifth and sixth grade boys (N = 38) participated in the free throw study to examine the effects of massed and distributed practice during a 10-session experimental program. Ss were randomly assigned to two groups: a massed ...
Peer relationships -- neglected and rejected children
(1986-05-06)
Recent advances in knowledge of children with peer relationship problems is discussed. The discussion has three main focuses: (a) sociometric assessment of low status children, (b) behavioral correlates of peer rejection, ...