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Chest/breast protectors for female athletes : cushioning properties and effect on selected physiological and performance variables

Creator:: Lawson, LaJean
Abstract:: Female participation in high-contact sports has increased dramatically in the past two decades, raising concern regarding injury to the female breast and the need for protective equipment. While the use of chest/breast protectors by women is advocated, little is known of their efficacy and effect on athletic performance. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and Performance Variables Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Anthony Wilcox, dUsociate

The compared perceptions of a senior high school by teachers and students as measured by the Stern High school Characteristics Index

Creator:: Buhl, Anthony Joseph
Abstract:: Purpose: This investigation was conducted to determine whether or not teachers and students perceive the environmental press of a secondary school differently, and whether or not teacher groups and student groups vary in their perceptions. Conceptual Framework: "Press" i s a construct which expresses the assumption of elements in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: THESIS OF ANTHONY JOSEPH BUHL for the DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Name) (Degree) in Education,(Counseling

Differences between expectations of performance in beginning first graders and actual performance

Creator:: Garcia, Peter Anthony
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore under controlled conditions possible differences between teacher expectancy and child performance at the first grade level. The Beaverton Public Schools participated in the study with their first grade children and teachers, using an examination administered to a random sampling of children and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: beginning first graders and actual performance AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF PETER ANTHONY GARCIA for the

Impact of voluntary compliance and compliance inspection programs on experience rates among small employers in California

Creator:: Nave, Michael E.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to evaluate government intervention as an effective strategy for implementing accident prevention programs and reducing occupational injuries in the workplace. The central issue was to determine if participation in the California Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Small Employer Voluntary Compliance Program (SEVCP) or compliance inspections conducted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee. The committee was chaired by Dr. David Lawson and included Dr. Anthony Veltri, Dr. Tom Grigsby

Comparison of physical working capacity, body composition, and cholesterol concentration in trained as opposed to normally active children

Creator:: Chen, Kun-ning
Abstract:: The major purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences between well-trained pre- adolesents and untrained, but normally active counterparts in physical working capacity , body composition and blood lipids. The study hypotheses were that the trained subjects would have a lower mean body fat percentage, lower...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Drs. Anthony R. Wilcox, Margaret M. Smith, and Thomas A. Murphy, for their helpful advice and

An exploration of current specific morals, values and beliefs of parents, students and faculty at a church-related college

Creator:: Coles, Donald James
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to ascertain to what degree, if any, there was a difference of opinion among students, parents and faculty in regard to student behavior as that behavior pertained to general conduct, drug use, mischief, sex offenses, drinking, cheating and theft. The research study was conducted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to the other members of the committee: Dr. J. Franz Haun, Dr. Lloyd W. Klemke, Dr. Austin. F. Walter

Cardiorespiratory responses to circuit weight training as measured by a biokinetic swim-bench test and a treadmill run test

Creator:: Chiang, Jasson
Abstract:: The goal of this study was to determine if the cardiorespiratory adaptations to an eight-week circuit weight training program are better measured with a biokinetic swim-bench test versus a standard treadmill test. The working hypothesis of the study was that since standard circuit weight training programs stress the upper body...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the course of this study. Appreciation is also extended to my committee members, Dr. Richard F

The relationship between self-concept and school attendance

Creator:: Ogard, Ernest Maynard
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to seek evidence which might lead to the development of more effective ways of dealing with the problem of failure to attend school. Concept of self has long been considered worthy of consideration in evaluating behavior. It is known that significant experiences in life...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Curator of Mycological Herbarium; Dr. Edward F. Fuller, Assistant Professor of Education; and Dr. J

The relationship between tibial nerve conduction velocity and selected strength and power variables in college football linemen

Creator:: Elam, Reid P.
Abstract:: Twenty-seven male college football linemen from the Oregon State University football team served as subjects for the study to determine which variables in strength and power would be best suited for use in regression analysis with tibial nerve conduction velocity (TNCV). The purpose of the investigation was to determine whether...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: best variable according to the predetermined F value of 4.22. Linear regression analysis showed that

Phonological contrasts and word-decoding skills of the reader of English as a second language

Creator:: Morray, Marjorie Kuh
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the present study was to investigate the extent to which phoneme and grapheme-phoneme contrasts between English and Spanish influence the word-decoding skills of Spanish-speaking adults who are early readers of English. The major objectives of the research were to investigate: 1. The differences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: spelling the same sound (e.g., ph and f) on the ability of Spanish-speakers to decode English words

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Chest/breast protectors for female athletes : cushioning properties and effect on selected physiological and performance variables

The compared perceptions of a senior high school by teachers and students as measured by the Stern High school Characteristics Index

Differences between expectations of performance in beginning first graders and actual performance

Impact of voluntary compliance and compliance inspection programs on experience rates among small employers in California

Comparison of physical working capacity, body composition, and cholesterol concentration in trained as opposed to normally active children

An exploration of current specific morals, values and beliefs of parents, students and faculty at a church-related college

Cardiorespiratory responses to circuit weight training as measured by a biokinetic swim-bench test and a treadmill run test

The relationship between self-concept and school attendance

The relationship between tibial nerve conduction velocity and selected strength and power variables in college football linemen

Phonological contrasts and word-decoding skills of the reader of English as a second language

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