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Cliques and Cohesion Among a College Soccer Team
Get PDFThe relationship between cohesion and performance has been demonstrated many times. Many factors that are linked to cohesion may also be linked to performance. This study investigates the relationship between cliques and cohesion among intercollegiate soccer teams across the course of a competition season. Through quantitative methods, results showed the number of cliques identified on the women’s team did not differ from the men’s team, and this number did not change over the course of the season or vary by gender. Results also indicated a difference in the relationship between cliques and cohesion between the men’s and women’s teams
Sex & Sexuality Module I: Research Collections from the Kinsey Institute Library & Special Collections
No full textSex & Sexuality, Module I: Research Collections from the Kinsey Institute Library & Special Collections published by Adam Matthew Digital is a collection of digitized primary sources obtained exclusively from the Kinsey Institute Library & Special Collections dedicated to the study of human sexuality throughout the twentieth century. The documents and images in the collection have been meticulously digitized by Adam Matthew Digital making them discoverable, visually appealing, and adjustable. The proprietary interface is intuitive to navigate with the product being compatible with a range of browsers and electronic devices. Users seeking more current research on gender and women's studies may find ProQuest's GenderWatch a more suitable choice, while those seeking information on sexuality from the sixteenth to mid-twentieth centuries may prefer Part III of Gale's Archives of Sexuality & Gender with both resources providing access to a range of sources beyond that of the Kinsey Institute
The Effect of Aquatic Therapy on Balance and Quality of Life
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of aquatic therapy on balance and quality of life in geriatric populations. Aquatic therapy has been a method of therapeutic exercise that benefits the older adult population that suffer from fear of falling. The measures used were Fall Efficacy scale and Quality of Life Assessment for Physical Activity and Health Promotion. The Fall Efficacy scale primarily measures confidence in balance while performing activities of daily living. The Quality of Life Assessment measured social, spiritual, cognitive, emotional, integrated, and activities of daily living on individual life satisfaction. A sample of 38 participants, who were 65 years or older and participated in aquatic exercise, completed the Demographic questionnaire, Fall Efficacy, and Quality of Life assessment for Physical Activity and Health Promotion. The results of the study indicate that a six-week intervention with adults 65 years or older has no effect on improving confidence in balance and quality of life. In conclusion, many articles in this study support the effects of aquatics therapy on confidence in balance and quality of life. However, this study was short-term and fails to support the claims
The Role of Critical, Enabling and Empowering Pedagogies in the Field of Emotional and Social Learning in Schools
Get PDFMany systematic assessments and interventions dominate the field of emotional and social learning in schools. These include behavior-orientation, evidence based practices, and school-wide models based on a response-to-intervention structure, as well as data-driven instruction. Social technologies allow the management, control, and governance of large school systems. Yet, critical educators must also think about our idea of man, our concept and notion of society, and about the significance of freedom, autonomy, individuality, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equality. Constricted by a control apparatus that becomes powerful and well-functioning, these values are often affected. Examination of the landscapes of education in theory and practice in North America provides us with critical, enabling, and empowering pedagogies. These approaches often focus on Student Participation, Student Voice, Teaching for Social Justice, Hip Hop and Rap Pedagogies, or Citizenship Education. These highly valued models and approaches impact the emotional and social learning in schools and the development of inclusive school cultures. The debate cannot only be about the effectiveness of our educational systems and the means and institutional functioning of our schools, but must include our educational and social ideals and utopias, especially those that center around equality , solidarity, social inclusion, cultural diversity, sustainability, and a just world worth living for everyone. Pro-social behaviors most naturally occur when learners participate together in developmentally appropriate positive environments that promote relevant activities reflecting life situations and recognizing cultural backgrounds. When students help craft the learning experiences and sense their value as individuals, they feel visible in their relationship with the global whole and many pro-social behaviors arise naturally
Travel to Receive Required Pharmaceuticals: A Look into Insulin Pricing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Get PDFInsulin is crucial to human life. Without it, one would not be able to survive. When insulin is not produced, diabetes occurs. This is caused by a decrease in beta cell production, cells that specifically aid in the creation of insulin. Diabetes is prevalent in the United States and there is an increased need for insulin to be manufactured and affordable at lower prices for all individuals. An oligopoly of insulin manufacturers account for the majority of the world’s insulin production. Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi establish a strong competitive biopharmaceutical market for the production of insulin. Due to strong competition, insulin prices continue to rise with no relief in sight. While insulin is created in the same manner, packaged in the same vial and distributed by pharmacies, the price mark-up continues to skyrocket. Consequently, there is a strong locational impact regarding the purchase price of insulin among other pharmaceuticals for people with diabetes oftentimes resulting in individuals traveling to countries contingent to the United States in order to receive cheaper alternatives. It is noted that insulin prices in Canada and Mexico is cheaper and can be purchased without prescription. The insulin industry is heavily affected by these prices and continues to increase despite the growing need for reduced prices
Influence of Vertical Jump Kinetics on Change of Direction Ability
Get PDFPURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between a female athlete’s vertical jump and her ability to change direction. METHODS: Sixty Division II female athletes (mean±SD; age= 19.40±1.32; mass= 68.42±11.63kg; height= 169.95±8.67cm) completed body composition testing on the InBody 770© bioelectrical impedance device, performed a countermovement jump (CMJ) and static jump (SJ) on dual force plates, then participated in the 5-0-5 agility test and T-Test, respectively. RESULTS: A strong negative correlation was found between the 5-0-5 agility test and countermovement jump (r= -.421) and the t-test (r= -.557). The static jump and 5-0-5 test also produced a negative correlation r= (-.463) as well as the static jump and t-test (r= -.580). Further, participants exemplified a positive correlation between percent body fat and times for the 5-0-5 (r= .429) and t-test (r= .443). CONCLUSIONS: Those who produced the most power and had the highest vertical jump were also the fastest sprinters in this study when presented with change-of-direction tasks. Lower body power is the best predictor of vertical jump height and change-of-direction speed. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: One important finding is the significant negative correlation between jump height and change-of-direction speed. The results suggest that athletes who produce more power in the vertical direction will also change direction faster. Athletes may look to improve their power output by using strength training exercises such as the squat, deadlift, clean, lunge, etc
Poverty, Philanthropy and Social Conditions in Victorian Britain
Get PDFPoverty, Philanthropy and Social Conditions in Victorian Britain published by Adam Matthew Digital is comprised of primary digital materials culled from three major archives in Britain and the UK focused on the experience of poverty in Victorian Britain and efforts involving economic, government, and social reform such as the Poor Law, workhouses, settlement houses, and philanthropic initiatives. Content is derived from the National Archives at Kew, British Library, and Senate House Library and includes pamphlets, correspondence, newspaper clippings, books, and other resources. Content is currently heavily derived from one archive, the Senate House Library, with pamphlets from this source making up nearly half of the total holdings. Users seeking access to a more extensive collection of similar material may prefer subscribing to JSTOR which includes JSTOR 19th Century British Pamphlets with over 26,000 pamphlets along with secondary scholarly journals and eBooks on the Victorian era. While not providing the primary sources of Poverty, Philanthropy and Social Conditions in Victorian Britain or JSTOR, Historical Abstracts may be an alternative resource in providing access to notable scholarly resources on the period
Reported Caffeine Consumption Behaviors, Beliefs, and Perceptions of NCAA Division II College Athletes
Get PDFCaffeine is a naturally occurring substance that acts as a stimulant, and is consumed frequently in the daily diets of many individuals. Research supports the ergogenic benefits of caffeine during exercise, most effectively during endurance activities. It is important to consider the extent of caffeine and supplement use in modern collegiate athletics because of their effects on performance. The purpose of this study was to examine reported caffeine consumption behaviors, beliefs, and perceptions of NCAA division II college athletes. Two hundred seventy-two NCAA division II student-athletes from various sports completed a survey that inquired about their caffeine consumption and behaviors, and their perceptions of benefits or adverse effects of consuming caffeine. The results revealed that the highest reported weekly frequency of caffeine consumption among the participants was daily (26.5%), and the common reported uses of caffeinated substances was to wake up in the morning (71.9%) and to stay awake (78.6%). Participants also reported believing caffeine could be harmful to their health (69%) and that caffeine was not banned by the NCAA (60%). Future research should pose similar questions to student-athletes at other NCAA institutions and their non-athlete peers to compare reported caffeine consumption and perceptions
PsycBOOKS
No full textPsycBOOKS is a subscription e-book collection produced by the American Psychological Association (APA) containing over 4,000 titles and 48,000 chapters covering psychology and its related disciplines. In addition to its holdings of classic titles from as early as 1597 and the latest releases from APA Books, PsycBOOKS also provides access to the APA Handbooks in Psychology Series and the Encyclopedia of Psychology. PsycBOOKS is integrated with the APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms for more exact index searching. The PsycNET interface is intuitive and comparable to that of similar databases. The majority of the collection dates from 1597 to 1999, which indicates that while still valuable at the undergraduate level, PsycBOOKS is a notable repository for classic psychological titles and may be best suited for graduate level students and faculty. While a valuable database for those seeking classic titles in psychology and precision of index searching, the relatively low percentage of titles published in the last five years and the limitation to publications from APA Books may decrease its appeal for institutions seeking more current content from a variety of scholarly publishers
Bringing the Student's Life into the Classroom? Genesis, Scientific Status and Development of the »Lifeworld-oriented Didactics« for Children and Youth with Emotional, Social, and Behavioral Needs
Get PDFCo authored with Joachim Broecher and Julia M. Siebert; Available through DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15256.96002/1 Affiliation: Europa-Universität Flensburg; Project: Life-World and Didactics: Connecting Curricular Learning with the Reflection of Students‘ Life ExperiencesThe model »Lifeworld-oriented Didactics« (in German: »Lebensweltorientierte Didaktik«) has been developed by Joachim Broecher, through his own educational practice as a classroom teacher during the 1990s while teaching in West Germany in both urban and rural specialized schools for children and youth with emotional, social, and behavioral needs. Active with participation and dialogue, this educational and didactic approach encourages the students to share their social, cultural and biographical experiences