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The Impact of Increased Physical Activity on Academic Achievement
Get PDFThe purpose of this synthesis was to examine the existing body of knowledge regarding the impact of physical activity on academic achievement. Previous research identified several factors that contribute to the increased academic achievement in school aged students as a result of fitness level and physical activity. The studies reviewed within the critical mass yielded themes that contributed to the understanding of how physical activity (PA) impacts academics. The types of PA interventions, who was impacted, and how they were impacted were noted as factors which affected academic achievement (AA). PA is being drastically undervalued in schools. It is important to find ways to increase PA within a student’s academic day. While previous research notes that increased PA has positive impacts academics further research is needed to understand which types of PA directly result in positive AA. Future research should study the effects of intervention recommendations on AA in student
Dissenting Voices Volume 8 Issue 1 (Spring 2019) Complete Issue
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Background Cover Design by Kalynda Culek ‘19Cover People drawn by Jenna Bygall ‘19
The journal cover portrays an artistic rendition of each author holding a sign that communicates their feminist activism. Their words rise up from their signs to frame the sun. Pause and watch closely for their cues. And listen carefully to their voices. If walking near or around this progressively-minded group, you might hear the adage, “When Pigs Fly,” the “when” in reference to what is seemingly impossible. For the authors here, that impossibility is no longer impossible. Because pigs are flying, offering us hope in the face of despair and belief that we can amend even the most broken systems of inequality (Note from the Editor).
Table of Contents
All Voices
- Our Voices. Mackenzie April, Jenna Bygall, Jasmine Kamal-Mohamed, Christina Karapinar, Allie Knapp, Kelsie Kupiec, Angelica Whitehorne, Kayla Sorenson, p. i.
- Note from the Editor (Barbara LeSavoy), p. iii.
Opening Voices
- The Abortion Fight: Neither Worn nor Won. Angelica Whitehorne, p. 1.
- Treatment of Female Politicians and Impact on Voter Perception in the U.S. Jenna Bygall, p. 13.
More Voices
- Why are there No Great, Female, and Egyptian Scholars? Jasmine Mohamed, p. 27.
- The Pretty Pink Box. Allie Knapp, p. 39.
- Readying the Rape Rack: Feminism and the Exploitation of Non-Human Reproductive Systems. Mackenzie April, p. 51.
- Growing up a Witness. Kayla Sorenson, p. 65.
Closing Voices
- Missing from Research: Exposing the Deficit in Research and Knowledge of Endometriosis and Women’s Health. Kelsie Kupiec, p. 79.
- The Comfort Women’s Activism through the Arts. Christina Karapinar, p. 93.
- WMS 421 Spring 2019 Activism Photo Essay, p. 111
The Achiever September 2019
Get PDFStudent Spotlight…pg. 2 Important Reminders…pg. 3 Hispanic Heritage Month….pg.3 Financial Aid Report…pg. 4 Study Abroad Information…pg. 5 EOP Facebook Info/Alumni Page...pg. 5 Athletic Support Group…pg.6 Career Service Info & Opportunities..pg. 6 EOP Student Tutoring Sessions...pg. 8 Nursing Support Group…pg. 9 Nursing Support Group Continued...pg. 9 EOP Writing Specialist...p. 9 Spooky SZN Tips….pg. 10 Student Recognition ...pg.11 Hispanic Heritage Month….Back Covehttps://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/eop_news/1039/thumbnail.jp
Plastics Come of Age
Get PDFExplaining the growth of the plastic industry and modern environmental movement
Where Has All the Plastic Gone? Disposal, Recycling and Pollution
Get PDFThis is what happens to the plastic after we are done with it
Chemical Interactions
Get PDFHow the different chemical structure of plastics each affect differently
Risk Management Practices for Local Governments in New York State
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PETE Course Retake Limitation Policy
No full textProposal is to implement a policy that a student will not be allowed to continue in the PETE major if they do not pass a methods class with a grade of C or better after 3 attempts. The classes in question include: PEP 441 Instructional Design, PEP 442 Secondary Methods, PEP 443 Assessment, PEP 444 Elementary Methods, PEP 445 Adapted, PEP 451 Diversity in PE, PEP 483 Early Childhood, PEP 301 Fitness Education for Teachers, PEP 310 Curriculum Models & PEP 342 Elementary Activities
Revising Business Administration Major to Add Specialty Tracks
No full textChange the Business Admin. major from the current one track design to a 4-track design by adding three new tracks, including Business Analytics, Mgt Information System, and Human Resource Mgt in addition to the original Management track