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The accuracy of pedometers for adults with Down syndrome during controlled and free-walking conditions

Creator:: Pitchford, Edward Andrew
Abstract:: It has been demonstrated that walking is the most common form of physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities, including Down syndrome (DS). The pedometer is common measurement tool to quantify steps walked, yet there is little evidence of the psychometric properties for individuals with intellectual disabilities, particularly DS. Thus,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Conditions by Edward Andrew Pitchford A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Sources of variability in daily physical activity for secondary students with and without developmental disabilities

Creator:: Kim, So-Yeun
Abstract:: Generalizability theory was used to examine sources of variability in daily physical activity levels of secondary students with and without developmental disabilities (DD), and to determine minimum number of days required for monitoring their typical physical activity levels. Sixteen participants with DD (M = 16.7 years, SD = 2.7 years),...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: with the design and writing of dissertation, and Dr. Jeffrey McCubbin assisted in editing of the

Factors influencing physical educators' inclusion behaviors towards students with autism spectrum disorder

Creator:: Morgan, Jennifer A.
Abstract:: The inclusion of students with disabilities in general physical education (GPE) classes has become a concept and practice that is expected if not always understood. A review of inclusion in physical education literature suggested that GPE teachers possess less than favorable feelings towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: completion of this degree. I would also like to thank my committee members, Drs. Jeffrey McCubbin and

Roles of self-efficacy and social support on physical activity behavior in older adults with and without intellectual disabilities

Creator:: Dixon, Alicia M.
Abstract:: In order to increase life expectancy without long periods of morbidity, physical activity should be a component in every older adult's lifestyle. It is proven that regular physical activity can improve health and quality of life for older adults; however, the older population is one of the most sedentary populations...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: activity should be a component in every older adult’s lifestyle. It is proven that regular physical

The effect of various breathing maneuvers on measurement of lung volumes for hydrostatic weighing

Creator:: Zhu, Gaoyong
Abstract:: This study was to determine if an increase of PaC0₂, after breath-holding prior to full inspiration, could enable a person to reach the same FVC measured on land while submerged. Another purpose of this study was to explore the difference in Db and %BF between HW at RV, TLC and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: committee members Dr. Jeffrey McCubbin, Dr. Anthony Wilcox, Dr. Robert Houston and Dr. Howard L. Wilson

Descriptive study of current practices of hazardous waste management among identified small quantity generators in Benton County

Creator:: Gebrewold, Fetene
Abstract:: Current evidence suggests that development and industrialization has engendered the manufacture and use of chemical products which may harm human health and degrade the environment. One of the most pressing environmental needs since World War II is perhaps the issue of how society either manages or mismanages hazardous wastes. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: meetings; and Dr. Jeffrey McCubbin, Graduate School representative, for his punctuality and advice. Great

The relationship between optimal pedaling cadence and the isokinetic contractile properties of the quadriceps

Creator:: Chen, Kun-ning
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee members, Drs. Christian Zauner, Jeffrey McCubbin, Wayne Courtney, and Howard Wilson, for their

Enjoyment and physical activity levels of students with and without disabilities in physical education

Creator:: McClain, ZáNean D.
Abstract:: School Physical Education programs provide key opportunities to promote lifetime physical activity (PA) to students, while at the same time students can build a sense of enjoyment. The purpose of this study first sought to determine the effects of varying instructional approaches on the enjoyment and PA levels of students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Dr. Jeffrey McCubbin and Dr. Barbara Cusimano both provided guidance in the writing of this

Physical activity levels of students with and without a disability in inclusive and self contained physical education

Creator:: Sweeney, Kristin B.
Abstract:: As obesity rates of children and adolescents rise within the Unites States, physical activity becomes increasingly important for adolescents with and without a disability. As the trend toward increased obesity rates in adolescents continues, there are similiar increases in the percentage of children being educated in inclusive settings. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: presented on April 20, 2006. Title: Physical Activity Levels of Students with and without a Disability

Spatial and Temporal Variability of Heavy Metals (Lead, Copper, and Zinc) in Stormwater, Moss, and Street Dust in Portland, OR

Creator:: Bauer, Sophia O. A.
Abstract:: Lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are known to have detrimental effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and to human health both in rural and urban areas. Heavy metal contamination enters stormwater by atmospheric deposition and by the collection of surface particles during overland flow. Stormwater runoff in urban...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sophia O. A. Bauer for the degree of Master of Science in Water Resources

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The accuracy of pedometers for adults with Down syndrome during controlled and free-walking conditions

Sources of variability in daily physical activity for secondary students with and without developmental disabilities

Factors influencing physical educators' inclusion behaviors towards students with autism spectrum disorder

Roles of self-efficacy and social support on physical activity behavior in older adults with and without intellectual disabilities

The effect of various breathing maneuvers on measurement of lung volumes for hydrostatic weighing

Descriptive study of current practices of hazardous waste management among identified small quantity generators in Benton County

The relationship between optimal pedaling cadence and the isokinetic contractile properties of the quadriceps

Enjoyment and physical activity levels of students with and without disabilities in physical education

Physical activity levels of students with and without a disability in inclusive and self contained physical education

Spatial and Temporal Variability of Heavy Metals (Lead, Copper, and Zinc) in Stormwater, Moss, and Street Dust in Portland, OR

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