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Quality of learning in primary care : a social systems inquiry

Creator:: Kailin, David C.
Abstract:: What constitutes quality of learning in primary care? A social systems view of that central question regards the relationships between dimensions of learning, purposes of primary care, and quality of practice. The question of learning quality was approached in three ways. First, perceptions of learning quality were elicited through recorded...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: out as golden moments in my life There is nothing quite as satisfying as thinking together. Dr. Jeff

The effect of running speed and turning direction on lower extremity joint moment

Creator:: Lee, Ki-Kwang
Abstract:: Fast medio-lateral movements, frequent in a number of sports activities, are associated with lower extremity injuries. These injuries may occur as a result of excessive musculoskeletal stresses on the joints and their associate structures. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of running speed and turning movement...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: increased with running speed (p < .05). At the knee joint, flexion/extension and abduction/adduction

Practices of physical educators regarding out-of-school physical activity promotion

Creator:: Thom, Stephen (Stephen Crawford)
Abstract:: The role of schools and physical education curriculum in the promotion of physical activity (PA) has been widely recognized in recent years and schools have been identified as an appropriate setting for the promotion of PA (Cale, 2000). Physical educators have the unique role of working with children in a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: all that you have done for me. I would also like to thank Dr. Jeff McCubbin and Dr. Heidi Weigis

Nurse practitioners views on menopause : attitudes and prescribing practices

Creator:: Deprey, Teresa Mona
Abstract:: Menopause is a critical life-cycle transition for women, and is associated with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, leading causes of morbidity and mortality in US women. Efforts to curb symptoms of menopause include HRT and ERT, although conflicting evidence exists linking ERT and HRT with the risk of breast cancer. Physicians...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: "condemned to witness 3 the death of their womanhood" (cited in McCrea, p. 113). Since the publication

Psychometric properties of two systematic observation techniques for assessing physical activity levels in children with mental retardation

Creator:: Taylor, Christina Anne
Abstract:: Psychometric properties of two systematic observation tools, the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) and the Children's Activity Rating Scale (CARS), were examined for use with individuals with mental retardation (MR). Eleven children with MR were videotaped while participating in gym-based physical activity. Accelerometer data were collected and synchronized...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: representative. To Dr. Jeff McCubbin for accepting me into this program and providing me with so many

A survey of physical education teachers' attitudes and knowledge about working with Mexican Americans

Creator:: Tabb, James Kirk
Abstract:: Attitude and knowledge levels of physical education teachers about working with Mexican American students and families were measured using Doyle and Chng's (1994) Mexican American Attitude and Knowledge Scale (MAAKS). Multicultural training, adapted physical education training, and other relative experiences that might affect attitude and knowledge levels were analyzed. Participants...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members, Dr. Jeff McCubbin, Dr. Sharon Rosenkoetter, and Dr. Elizabeth Sulzman for their support and

Effects of disability awareness activities on acceptance and knowledge of secondary level students

Creator:: Frese, Erin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a disability awareness unit implemented into secondary level physical education curricula, on acceptance and knowledge of students without disabilities. One hundred twelve students in the 7th and 8th grades participated in this study. Predetermined classes of students were randomly...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Yun and Dr. Jeff McCubbin for giving me this wonderful opportunity to attend graduate school in the

A comparative investigation on the efficacy of integrated and segregated physical education settings for students with disabilities

Creator:: Perkins, Jennifer L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effectiveness of integrated and segregated settings in elementary physical education. The efficacy of each setting was measured by the quantity of opportunities to respond (OTR) and the quality of those responses. This study examined the frequency and motor appropriateness of OTRs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and my educational experience. Dr. Jeff McCubbin made it possible for me to attend Oregon State

Examining the role of relationship characteristics and dynamics on sexual risk behavior among gay male couples

Creator:: Mitchell, Jason W.
Abstract:: Recent estimates indicate that over 50% of gay men acquire HIV from their main sexual partners while in their relationship (Sullivan et al., 2009). Despite this statistic, the majority of research has focused on individual factors as predictors of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and not on relationship factors. The few...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank my committee members, Marie Harvey, Donna Champeau, Alan Acock, Becky Donatelle, and Jeff

Organizational responses to drug use in the workplace : a study of Oregon manufacturing companies

Creator:: Thayer, Brock E.
Abstract:: This study investigated the prevalence of workplace drug prevention programs with regards to employee drug policies, drug testing, and employee assistance programs in a sample of Oregon manufacturing companies. The objectives of the study included: 1) identifying the contributing factors that supported the decision to implement or not implement a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Jeff McCubbin, Assistant Professor with the Department of Exercise and Sports Sci- ence, for serving

Sensory integration during balance in individuals with differing degrees of Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type

Creator:: Dickin, D. Clark (Douglas Clark)
Abstract:: Individuals with Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (SDAT) are up to four times more likely to sustain an accidental fall than their non-demented peers. The cause(s) of this elevated risk, however, has not been determined. Prior to the design of balance retraining programs, researchers need to uncover the nature...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Factors influencing individual attitudes toward environmental health communications

Creator:: Lenz, Holly Hanson
Abstract:: The likelihood of achieving an effective environmental health communications program increases with a knowledge of the target audience's attitudes toward their environmental health concerns, source credibility, preferred channels of communication, and desire to participate in environmental issues. With this in mind, the purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: stories; and, Dr. Jeff McCubbin...for his kindness. Thank you all for your valuable input and support of

Effects of restricted ankle range of motion on human walking : an application to transtibial amputee gait patterns

Creator:: Silverman, Susan R. (Susan Rebecca)
Abstract:: Alterations in gait patterns are commonly observed in individuals with transtibial amputation (TTA) who use a prosthesis. Current commercially available ankle-foot prostheses (AFP) offer very little range of motion (ROM) at the ankle joint. Previous researchers have hypothesized that lack of ankle ROM significantly contributes to alterations in TTA gait...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thinking, and my committee members Jeff McCubbin, PhD and Eric Hansen, PhD for their input and

Competencies for adapted physical educators in Thailand

Creator:: Suphawibul, Mayuree
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify competencies which are perceived as important by Thai adapted physical educators, to determine the differences that exist in the way physical education professors and adapted physical educators judge the level of each competency, and to recommend a set of competencies for adapted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the committee, Dr. Jeff McCubbin for his listening, and support throughout my program of study, Dr

Breast cancer survivorship : contributing factors for special populations

Creator:: Jabson, Jennifer M.
Abstract:: More women than ever before survive breast cancer with 89% of those diagnosed becoming survivors (NCI, 2008). However, according to the National Cancer Institute (2005) some groups of women bear a greater burden of difficulty in survivorship. Sexual minority women (SMW), or women who partner with other women in romantic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The effects of three knowledge interventions on novice volunteer tutors' teaching performance with children with developmental disabilities in a motor development lab setting

Creator:: Tindall, Daniel William Sanchez
Abstract:: According to Block (1999), the greatest problem with inclusion in physical education is the lack of personnel support. Most help comes in the form of teacher assistants such as peer-tutors and paraprofessional who receive very little, if any, direction from the general physical education teacher. However, what remains unknown are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: I would like to thank committee members, Dr. Barbara Cusimano, Dr. Jeff McCubbin, Dr. Luana Beeson

The nature and extent of the problems experienced by international students enrolled in an English language program

Creator:: Sonari, Alateme Jesse
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Jeff McCubbin, the graduate representative and the only surviving member of the first committee who

Understanding physical activity behavior in inclusive physical education

Creator:: Jin, Jooyeon
Abstract:: Physical education is important to promote physical activity of adolescents with and without disabilities, but many adolescents are not active during physical education classes. Innovative instructional strategies are imperative to change this phenomenon, but it will be challenging to develop effective instructional strategies without thorough understanding of students' physical activity...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: this wonderful process. I would also like to thank my committee members, Drs. Jeff McCubbin, Brad

Evaluation of a measurement system for evidence-based physical education

Creator:: Jin, Jooyeon
Abstract:: The methods to educate students with disabilities in physical education contexts vary greatly due to their unique characteristics and special needs, requiring different teaching methods on an individual basis. In order to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities in physical education settings, teachers should employ evidence-based practice (EBP). However,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . I would also like to thank Dr. Jeff McCubbin for his support and encouragement during this study

The effect of trained hearing peer tutors on the physical activity levels of deaf students in inclusive elementary school physical education classes

Creator:: Lieberman, Lauren J., 1965-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of trained hearing peer tutors on the physical activity levels of deaf students in integrated elementary physical education classes. This study utilized a single subject multiple baseline design across subjects. Eight deaf 4th and 5th grade students and eight hearing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: would not be what it is today. Dr. Jeff McCubbin gave me constant positive feedback and helped me

Factors affecting farmworkers' injuries due to use of pesticides in the United States and their relation to reentry time intervals

Creator:: Nemati, Gholam Reza
Abstract:: More than 2.3 billion pounds of pesticides with a value of $4.1 billions are applied by farmworkers to agricultural crops each year. These chemicals applied to farm lands lead not only to acute and chronic health effects, they also enter the groundwater and food chain of populations. In recent years...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: faculty advisor, Dr. Annette M. Rossignol, and the members of my committee, Drs. Ian J. Tinsley, Jeff

Perceived medical discrimination in American Indian women : effect on health care decisions, cancer screening, diabetes services and diabetes management

Creator:: Gonzales, Kelly L.
Abstract:: American Indians and Alaska Natives have disproportionately high rates of diabetes, and it is not known if perceived medical discrimination is associated with diabetes health measures and poorer health for this population. This study examined the effect of perceived medical discrimination (PMD) in American Indian women on health care decisions,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Matthew Carlson, Joe Finkbonner, Brian Flay, Anna Harding, Bill Lambert and Jeff McCubbin who provided

The influence of selected factors on dentists’ delivery of a set of 5A-like intervention strategies for eating disorders in Oregon

Creator:: Elliott, Karen Marlene
Abstract:: Each year an estimated one million young women in the United States develop an eating disorder. Without early recognition of symptoms and early intervention/treatment, these eating disorders can lead to a host of chronic and debilitating illnesses. Tooth erosion is one of the first signs of an eating disorder, providing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Patti Watkins, and Dr. Jeff McCubbin for their interest in my topic. I would also like to thank Dr

In my own words, a study of faith as articulated by adults with developmental disabilities

Creator:: Pickett-Cooper, Patricia K.
Abstract:: This qualitative study considered faith as a part of the lifespan development of adults with developmental disabilities between the ages of 30 and 67 years. Ten individuals who participated attended an adapted liturgy and/or fellowship group hosted by two Roman Catholic faith formation groups. The data were gathered through individual,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: has ‘”interactive complementarity” resonates with the field of human development (Parker, 2006, p

Effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes

Creator:: Houston-Wilson, Cathy
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes. This study utilized a single subject delayed multiple baseline design across subjects. Six elementary age students with developmental disabilities and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: experience and I thank them for their time and efforts. Dr. Jeff McCubbin provided me with encouragement

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