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Measuring Interventions’ Effects-Assessment of Perceived Barriers, Enjoyment, and Adherence of Physical Activity
No full textEffect of self selected music on affective responses and the subsequent running performance
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Physical activity and cognitive function outcomes in older adults
No full textThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and cognitive function in older adults Additionally, the study sought to determine if older adults adhering to ACSM PA guidelines would exhibit significantly better cognitive function than their less active peers. Thirty-five participants (M= 70.6 ± 4.6 years), 21 males and 14 females free of diagnosed cognitive disorders or prescribed psychotropic medications from the Muncie, IN. region were recruited for analysis. Resting heart rate, blood pressure, health history and basic body composition variables were evaluated to determine study eligibility. The Trail Making Task and Stroop Color and Word Test were used to assess cognitive function. Time spent in sedentary, light and moderate-vigorous PA (MVPA), energy expenditure and total steps were measured for a one-week period by accelerometry (ActiGraph GT3x) and questionnaire (International Physical Activity Questionairre). Weekly MVPA was found to correlate significantly with Stroop Word (W) (r =.446, p = 150 minutes of MVPA weekly perform better on Stroop W, C and CW (p = .003, p = .001, and p = .015, respectively) when compared to less active peers. Increased MVPA indicates improved cognitive performance outcomes in older adults when compared to less active peers.Thesis (M.S.)School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Scienc
Emotional intelligence and substance abuse amongst NCAA student-athletes : links and implications
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Gaining insight on physical activity behaviors from individuals returning from deployment
No full textAccess to thesis permanently restricted to Ball State community only.The present qualitative study explored the beliefs that military service members
hold in regards to their physical activity participation. Additionally, service members
(N=9) were asked about their perceptions of a potential physical activity based therapy
program that incorporates psychological skill training. This study took a
phenomenological approach and utilized a semi-structured interview guide. The
interviews were initially recorded and then transcribed by the researcher. Qualitative
analysis revealed nine domains throughout the interviews: 1) deployment and military
influence, 2) methods of stress relief, 3) perceived barriers to physical activity, 4)
physical activity participation and preferences, 5) motivation to be physically active, 6)
impact of physical activity, 7) psychological skills, 8) program expectations, and 9)
program preferences. These domains were used to code the interviews. Of these domains,
5 themes emerged: 1) participants indicated positive benefits resulting from physical
activity participation and negative consequences resulting from inactivity, 2) serving in
the military and being on deployment significantly influenced physical activity participation, 3) participants expressed interest in a potential physical activity program, 4)
participants anticipated some initial resistance from service members in regards to
participating in a potential physical activity program, and 5) most participants indicated a
preference for a mixed model program that would allow them to choose between
individual or group activities. Overall, results from this study indicate that service
members positively view their physical activity participation and recognize the potentials
of a physical activity program that incorporates psychological skills training. Designing
physical activity programs to meet the unique needs of service members remains
relatively unexplored. Important implications and evidence-based recommendations were
discussed.Thesis (M.S.
Toward a better peak : does a pre-workout warm-up improve the exercise affective experience? : implications for subsequent behavioral decision-making
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