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Creator:: Whaley, Diane E.
Abstract:: In order to develop effective interventions designed to encourage more middle-aged individuals to engage in regular exercise, there is a need to further understand the mechanisms involved in the decision to exercise. One appropriate conceptual framework involves future-oriented self-conceptions, or possible selves (Markus & Nurius, 1986). Possible selves, both hoped-for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: E. Whaley A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Creator:: Blais, Robin E.
Abstract:: Given the high risk of relapse during the first year of exercise involvement, it is important to determine the processes of self-motivation which enable novice exercisers to become long-term maintainers. This study was designed to extend previous Stages of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983) research by comparing the Possible Selves...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: completed the Stage of Exercise Scale (SOES; Cardinal, 1995) and a self-administered form of the Possible

Creator:: Winters, Kerri M.
Abstract:: Low bone mineral density (BMD) and poor stability both contribute to increased risk of fractures associated with a fall. The aim of this dissertation was two-fold. The first study, a cross-sectional analysis, sought to determine the anthropometric and/or performance variables that best predicted BMD and postural stability in mature, premenopausal...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: fractures associated with a fall. The aim of this dissertation was two-fold. The first study, a cross

Creator:: Allison, Leslie K.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: identifying a need for therapeutic intervention. However, these types of tests do not provide guidance to

Creator:: Protiva, Karen W.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of long-term weighted vest exercise on hip bone mass, functional ability and static balance in elderly women. This was a within subject exercise intervention study and included a 6-month control period. Twenty-three subjects (age 85 ± 6) were recruited and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ability and static balance in elderly women. This was a within subject exercise intervention study and

Creator:: Becker, Susan L.
Abstract:: Current research on sport motivation has focused primarily on goal perspective approaches in an attempt to understand behavior in achievement situations (Ames, 1984; Nicholls, 1984). According to Nicholls' (1984) theory, the achievement goal orientation an individual develops may be influenced by both individual differences and situational factors. Relative to situational...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: like to give a special thank you to Terra O'Neil, Moira Stuart, Diane Whaley, and Karen Hand for

Creator:: Littrell, Tanya R.
Abstract:: Greater degrees of insulin resistance are associated with increased rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) progression. However, the specific behavioral determinants of insulin resistance are not well known in patients with CAD. Although abdominal obesity contributes to insulin resistance, the extent to which abdominal obesity may modify the relationship between...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: after physician referral yet prior to participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Greater

Creator:: Feddy, Beatrice Aku Dzifa
Abstract:: The aims of physical education in Ghana include developing personal qualities such as competence in students and generating interest in physical education and sports (Ghana Education Service, [GES], 1987). The GES has also reiterated the need to have competent teachers in the implementation of the school physical education syllabus; therefore...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract of The Thesis of Beatrice A. D. Feddy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance

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