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Music Genre Selection on Enjoyment and Performance in CrossFit Athletes
No full textHigh intensity interval training (HIIT) has become one of the most popular fitness trends across the world and CrossFit is considered an alternative HIIT workout. There are studies that have shown that enjoyment and participation in exercise decrease during HIIT sessions. Music has been shown that when played during exercise, it can prompt positive emotions and heighten compliance. The objective of this study is to compare two music genres, electronic dance music (EDM) and hard rock, and if they positively influence enjoyment and performance. Fifteen experienced CrossFit athletes will be recruited to participate in two exercise sessions. One session would play EDM and the second session would play hard rock. Performance will be measured with the Borg Modified 11-point RPE Scale and the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) will be used to measure enjoyment. Results should show that either or both music genres positively improved performance and/or enjoyment, negatively improved performance and/or enjoyment, or does not affect either variable. This study can help facilitate group CrossFit classes by improving their athletes’ mood and performance based on the type of music that is played during each session.
Keywords: CrossFit, music genre, high-intensity interval training, hard rock, ED
Jessica Ward-Denison
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Jessica Ward-Denison is a Caucasian female born on June 1, 1971. She was born into a family of her mother, father, and younger brother. Ward-Denison grew up in the West Seventh neighborhood in Saint Paul. She was not raised in a particular faith or attended church growing up. Ward-Denison does not practice any religion. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Ward-Denison begins her interview by explaining her living situation. She grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by family members and recalls having her cousins as her first friends. Ward-Denison raved about her father\u27s sunfish as her favorite meal and eating vegetables from her granddad\u27s garden. When asked about leisure time, she explains how bowling and softball were a massive part of her family. Ward-Denison concluded her interview by discussing several local and global issues that occurred during her adolescence such as the energy crisis during the 1970s, the Iran-Iraq War, high suicide rate in her neighborhood, and the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling in 1989.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/1085/thumbnail.jp
Episode 22: Dr. Laura Wangsness Willemsen: Fulbright Scholar
No full textDr. Laura Wangsness Willemsen, associate professor in CSP\u27s doctor of education program, shares about her research in Tanzania about the effects of climate change and how she received a Fulbright Scholarship to support this work. Laura also explains how she connects her own scholarship to her pedagogical work with CSP students
Gender-Responsive Supervision Six Guiding Principles, Barriers, and Benefits of Implementation
Get PDFOver the years, the goals of probation have remained the same: to increase community safety and reduce recidivism; however, as the world changes, the needs of offenders have changed. Evidence-based practices are used in probation to determine risk levels and create targeted case plans. The criminal justice system has seen an increase in female offenders, which has brought up valid questions of evaluation tools and supervision practices. The quest to provide the most effective services to all offenders brings innovation, research, and change. Gender-responsive supervision is the answer to how to best serve female offenders. Change is a natural evolution, but with change comes challenges. Gender-responsive supervision has its own unique set of challenges, such as assessing readiness for change, identifying quality leadership, creating buy-in from both internal and external stakeholders, understanding and identifying the unique pathways females have into the system, and molding those areas of need into case plans supported by cognitive skills and interventions as well as identifying potential ethical dilemmas. Gender-responsive supervision adheres to evidence-based practices with programming modeled around six guiding principles. Current, validated, evidence-based tools are utilized with the addition of supplemental assessments that target female-specific risk areas, also known as pathways, effectively creating a more comprehensive case plan
Recruitment and Retention of Millennials and Generation Z in the Criminal Justice Field: How Do We Replenish the Ranks?
Get PDFThe Criminal Justice field is, and has been, experiencing a drastic decrease in the number of individuals willing to take on this unique calling. This decline can be attributed to several factors, primarily concerns about safety, the current political and social environment, work schedules, and personal life influences. The purpose of this paper and research is to examine the causes of the ongoing hiring crisis in the field of Criminal Justice and propose potential solutions. Through research, several contributing factors have been identified that can help agencies at various levels recruit and retain Criminal Justice candidates. This is an ongoing area of study, as the hiring issues are just beginning to emerge, requiring further research and investigation. Law Enforcement agencies and government will have to work together to present multiple viable options for the continued recruitment and retainment of Millennials and Generation Z in the Criminal Justice field. This paper will present some of those options while delivering other possibilities that have yet to be discussed or decided on
Effects of Barbell Deadlifting on Manual Labor Workers with Low Back Pain
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Low back pain is a widespread problem that most people will experience in their life. It has been found that manual labor workers experience high rates of low back pain but lack time to dedicate to exercise training programs targeting low back pain. Therefore, there is a need to find the optimal exercise for reducing low back pain in a limited amount of time. This study is designed to help determine if a deadlift can reduce low back pain and improve function in manual labor employees with chronic low back pain. Twice a week, 40 participants will perform a 12-week deadlift program that is approximately 30 minutes long. The participants will fill out the Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire at baseline and at Weeks 4, 8, and 12. By the end of the 12-week program, it is predicted that pain based of the Visual Analog Scale and disability based off of the Oswestry Disability Index will be decreased, indicating that the participants may be more resistant to injury due to being stronger in performing their jobs. The study will help determine guidelines for treating people with chronic low back pain and identify if deadlifts may be implemented as a rehabilitation treatment for low back pain.
Keywords: Back Pain, Deadlift, Rehabilitatio
Rebecca Bauer
Get PDFBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Rebecca Bauer is a white female born December 3, 1965. Bauer grew up in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis. She had a younger brother. Her mother was a Registered Nurse (RN) and her dad was a teacher. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Bauer remembers growing up very conservatively and being active in her church. She followed suit with this upbringing and raised her own kids this way as well, sending them to Christian private schools in the area. Bauer remembers a childhood of fun and excitement. Her family took trips our west. She remembers playing all day outside during the summer months, playing games or going to lakes around the area with the other neighborhood kids. She remembers how safe the neighborhood was, being able to walk and bike everywhere without fear or trouble. Bauer also reflects on bands and television shows that she watched growing up, such as The Beatles, Peter Frampton, and the Wonderful World of Disney. She also reflects on two wonderful teachers that had a positive, lasting impact. Finally, Bauer reflects on some of the issues that impacted her neighborhood, including the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Civil Rights era.https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_mpls/1010/thumbnail.jp
Gender Impact on Trauma-Exposed Populations
Get PDFGender differences in trauma exposure have been well-established in published research. This paper explored the relationship between gender and its impact on exposure to traumatic events and the outcomes within trauma-exposed populations. Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on physical, mental, social, and behavioral well-being. The literature review identified gender differences in exposure to trauma types, PTSD prevalence and symptomatology, other mental health disorders, behavioral outcomes, and differences in physical health. Additionally, it explored the role of support systems, coping mechanisms, and risk factors for particular trauma-related outcomes. Furthermore, this paper examined the implications of the findings for professional practice and future research. The problem has been significant in the field of education as teachers need to understand the effects of trauma and how to meet the needs of students to help them recover and learn. Through thorough analysis of existing research, there has been an overwhelming disparity of studies on trauma-exposed women. The synthesis of this collection of research created a better understanding of the outlined differences in trauma exposure and outcomes by gender but also highlighted the need for gender-sensitive approaches to research and professional practice. The insights gained from the studies emphasized the need to create interventions and policies to mitigate the effects of trauma differences by gender.
Keywords: trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), outcomes, gender differences, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs
Fostering Self-Efficacy and Autonomous Motivation to Aid in Mastering High-Order Writing Skills
Get PDFStudents need to be able to write to be successful in school, personal life, and professional settings. In upper elementary, fourth- through fifth-grades, students shift from basic to high-order writing skills. The increased cognitive load can overwhelm students and even lead to task avoidance. Self-efficacy and autonomous motivation assist students in engaging and sustaining complex tasks. This literature evaluated fifteen primary research studies on how teachers may foster these constructs to aid in students’ development of high-order writing skills. Three strands were revealed. The first strand explored the state of writing instruction - the influence of standards-based educational systems and teacher preparation - according to the researchers. The second strand described the sociodemographic makeup of student groups found in the research, predominantly gender, achievement level, and grade. The third strand revealed best practices for fostering autonomous motivation and self-efficacy within the classroom: relationship building and classroom environment, explicit instruction and peer assistance, choice and creativity, and integration. However, the research had limitations. While most researchers recorded socioeconomic status, ELL status, and special needs, these categories were rarely mentioned as the other student sociodemographics for written instruction. Another limitation was the lack of practical advice on implementing best practices within a standards-based education system. These limitations provided opportunities for future research. In conclusion, this literature review encouraged teachers to foster autonomous motivation and self-efficacy to aid in the mastery of high-order writing skills
Episode 16: Regan McAthie: Serving Student-Athletes
No full textGo Golden Bears! Director of Athletics Regan McAthie Joins the podcast to talk about her journey into this role, how CSP serves student athletes, and some of the hot topics around intercollegiate athletics