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Evaluating the Effects of Visualization on Vertical Jump Performance in Varsity High School Athletes
No full textThis study examined the effects of guided visualization on vertical jump performance in high school varsity athletes. Twenty varsity athletes (ages 13–18) were randomly assigned to either a control group or a visualization group. Following baseline testing, participants completed seven sessions across three weeks. All sessions included a standardized dynamic warm-up. The control group engaged in passive rest prior to testing, while the experimental group completed a five-minute guided visualization exercise. Vertical jump height was measured using a Vertex Vertical Jump Trainer. A randomized controlled pretest–posttest design was employed. Data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests and two-way mixed factorial ANOVA, with statistical significance set at p \u3c .05. No significant differences in vertical jump performance were observed between groups (p = .171). Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed no significant main effects for time or group and no significant interactions between time and group or time and gender. A significant main effect of gender was observed (p = .047). Guided visualization did not significantly enhance vertical jump performance in this sample. However, visualization remains a relevant psychological skill in athletic preparation. These findings suggest that individualized visualization strategies may be more effective for improving explosive performance tasks, warranting further investigation
Episode 53: President Brian Friedrich: Strategic Plan 2030
No full textPresident Brian Friedrich joins the podcast to discuss CSP\u27s newest strategic plan, Strategic Plan 2030. In the interview, he shares about the importance of strategic planning, how CSP navigates the challenges within higher education to a place of strength, and how this plan benefits each student who chooses CSP
Episode 49: Kevin Hall: From CSP to Camp to CSP
No full textDr. Kevin Hall, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, joins this episode of One Heart to talk about coming to CSP as a transfer student, his ministry at a Lutheran camp, and his return to CSP as a faculty member and administrator
Episode 42: Jerrod Brown: Addressing Food Insecurity
No full textWith approximately 25% of undergraduate college students experiencing food insecurity nationwide, it\u27s incredibly important to identify and support students experiencing this issue so they can be successful. Dr. Jerrod Brown, the Director for the Master of Arts in Human Services program at CSP, shares what food insecurity is, how it affects college students, and what interventions can help alleviate this epidemic
Adolescent Athletes and Sport Specialization: A survey study of the determining factors in sport specialization in adolescent athletes
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My professional industry experience took place at Hill-Murray School. This is a Catholic middle school and high school that houses around 1000 total students in grades 6-12. During the experience I worked under the supervision of the school’s head athletic director, John Pohl. I served largely as middle school athletic director, but helped with high school athletics as needed. Being this was my first experience working in athletic administration, there were a number of goals I had in mind including leadership enhancement, facilities management, budget management, and professional ethics. Additionally, the research portion of the project centered around the negative effects of sport specialization and the determining factors of sport specialization. The reason for this topic is that our school has a high number of athletes that strictly play one sport. Once data was collected, we could use this data to attempt to deter athletes from specializing at Hill-Murray. . The experience allowed me to meet my goals of leadership enhancement, facilities management, budget management, and professional ethics to prepare myself to be a full time athletic director
Assessment of Deviation from the Optimal Residual Limb Length in Unilateral Transtibial Amputees on Energy Expenditure during Walking
No full textSeveral studies have found the optimal residual limb length for persons with transtibial amputations to be between five to seven inches in length; however, there is a lack of data determining how far that length can deviate from optimal length before energy expenditure during gait is negatively impacted. Fifty unilateral transtibial amputees performed a walking protocol at pre-determined walking speeds to assess their energy expenditure. Their limbs ranged from three to nine inches long, which provided a control group in the optimal length range and experimental group outside of the optimal length range. Heart rate, oxygen uptake (VO2), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were used to assess energy expenditure at each stage of the protocol and a one-way ANOVA with post-hoc tests were used to analyze the data. Understanding this range of deviationfrom optimal limb length could provide additional considerations when surgeons are choosing an amputation level and allow prosthetists to address expectations early when working with these patients
The Effects of Horseback Riding on Muscular Strength in Older Individuals
No full textHorseback riding is an incredibly fun, rewarding, and beneficial form of fitness for many people. It has grown in popularity but has not been researched from a health and fitness standpoint. There is a gap, particularly when it comes to the muscular effects of horseback riding. Since many older people ride horses, it is imperative to look at research that affects the muscular strength of individuals who ride. This study will examine how a 12-week horseback riding program, engaged in twice a week for 60 minutes, will affect older participants’ muscular strength and mass. This study will use a paired t-test to assess muscular strength using a 1-repetition maximum test in 3 core movements: the squat, calf raise, and adductor machine. This study will also assess data from an In-Body scan to see if participants have gained muscle mass throughout the program. The most important outcomes will include the analysis of muscle mass and any statistically significant increases in strength among participants. This study will help the fitness and horseback riding population understand the impacts of riding and how better to utilize their riding sessions to produce health benefits that will enhance their quality of life
Benefits of Coding in the Elementary Classroom
Get PDFThis capstone project focused on the potential benefits of coding, specifically for elementary-aged children. The literature review analyzed fifteen studies from around the world about benefits that could be gained from coding. Students coded with unplugged methods, block-based programs, and robots. Problem-solving was a common benefit found in research about elementary coding. Research also supported that specific content areas could be positively impacted through coding such as computational thinking and mathematical reasoning. Coding encouraged transferable life skills such as planning, collaboration, and creativity. (Arslan & Çelik, 2022; Murcia et al., 2020; O’Grady-Jones & Grant,2023;Wilson, 2020). Additionally, exposure to coding at a young age increased student interest in potentially lucrative STEM careers (Ogegbo & Aina, 2023; Ragusa & Leung, 2023). While more research was needed about which specific programs or resources had the greatest impact, all coding lessons led to increased skill-building for elementary students and would be a beneficial technology to increase student achievement
Short- Term Pilates Exercise Intervention and Its Impact on Functional Movement in Healthy Middle-Aged Adults
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine a short- term Pilates exercise intervention and its impact on
functional movement in healthy middle-aged adults. The research included 24 healthy, middle- aged adults from 40-59 years. Participants were divided into an experimental group (Pilates
Group= PG, n=17) to perform Pilates exercise four days a week and control group (CG, n=7). The video-based, 6-week Pilates intervention evaluated fundamental movement patterns using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) which is comprised of seven separate tests. Total FMS scores and scores of the seven tests were analyzed pre and post-intervention. Statistical analyses used the SPSS program. P values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. A mixed model ANOVA was selected to examine pre and post-FMS total scores between and within the PG and CG groups, and to evaluate between and within group differences in the seven FMS tests. The total FMS scores improved significantly for the PG group (mean: 12.12 to 15.71) and did not improve in the CG group (mean: 16.00 to 15.57). The seven tests for the PG group pre to post-test: Deep squat (mean: 1.65 to 2.12), hurdle step (mean: 1.47 to 2.06), inline lunge (mean: 1.94 to 2.47), shoulder mobility (mean: 1.29 to 1.88), active straight-leg raise (mean: 2.59 to 2.82), trunk stability push-up (mean: 1.88 to 2.47), and rotary stability (mean: 1.29 to 1.88). The present findings suggest that Pilates exercise is effective in improving fundamental movement patterns in healthy middle-aged adults
Prioritizing Belonging for PK-12 Families on Financial Assistance in Private Schools
Get PDFThis dissertation examined the experiences of 10 families of students in PK-12 private schools leveraging financial assistance (FA) to afford tuition and seven school FA staff who worked with families. Current literature is prominent in higher education but scant in the PK-12 milieu. Moreover, qualitative studies examining student experience in higher education have only recently begun unfolding. Drawing from a qualitative phenomenological study with an interpretivist, critical approach, this study discloses school belonging and marginalization sentiments vis a vis the power of school practices and policies to shape student and family experience. This study shares the vulnerability of private PK-12 families navigating tuition and extra fees that are vital to their student\u27s full participation in their school experience. This dissertation advances three themes: 1) fostering a climate of belonging should include policies and practices for financial assistance; 2) school leadership can strengthen bonds between the school and students of lower socioeconomic backgrounds by understanding the costs of attendance and aligning them to their mission; and 3) families feel most supported when policies are clear, proactively communicated, and see the school staff as advocates