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Examining the effect of "hands-on" experiences of volunteers in a physical activity program for children with disabilities

Creator:: Willoughby, Ryan, Pawlowski, Jill, and Beamer, Jennifer
Abstract:: This project’s first aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the IMPACT program on undergraduate volunteers’ acceptance and attitude towards working with children with disabilities. The second aim is identifying potential factors effecting the volunteers’ acceptance and attitude towards working with children with disabilities. The IMPACT program serves both as...
Resource Type:: Poster

The effects of multiple pathogens on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Romansic, John M.
Abstract:: The earth is undergoing a “biodiversity crisis” characterized by loss of populations, species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem services. Part of this crisis consists of population declines, extinctions, and increased incidence of deformities in amphibians. It is unknown whether deformities contribute to these declines. Many cases of population declines in amphibians...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Conrad Schoch, Ryan Kepler, and Cedar Hesse have been especially helpful. Cherie Briggs, the Briggs

A study to assess the knowledge about AIDS held by mental health counselors

Creator:: Turner, Micki
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were to assess mental health counselors' knowledge of AIDS and to determine the effect of various independent variables upon knowledge. The variables used were gender, professional contact with PWAs, personal contact with PWAs, age, sexual preference, AIDS training, and personal acquaintance with a person who...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: practice (Ryan, 1988). More and more, mental health counselors are being called on to assist patients and

A proposed method to analyze meso- and microplastic pollution on beaches in Oregon

Creator:: Losh, Sage
Abstract:: Meso- and microplastic debris is becoming a rising coastal issue as more research highlighting the detrimental impacts this material has on marine organisms and the environment is performed. This research, however, continues to be conducted in a non-standardized manner meaning that the data being collected cannot be compared spatially or...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Republic of Germany, 1986; Henderson et al., 1987; Johnson & Merrell, 1988; Willoughby, 1986) Ribic and

Enhancing social-emotional and character development for youths' success : a theoretical orientation and an evaluation using a cluster-randomized design

Creator:: Snyder, Frank J.
Abstract:: Interest in social-emotional and character development (SECD) programming has intensified in recent years. SECD-related programs often seek to enhance a variety of health-related outcomes by addressing multiple influences and embracing a comprehensive approach that includes youth, school personnel, families, and communities. Alongside a comprehensive approach arises the need for a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: & Peterson, 2009), positive youth development (Catalano, Berglund, Ryan, Lonczak, & Hawkins, 2004; Flay

Effects of two resistance training protocols on insulin-like growth factors, muscle strength and bone mass in older adults

Creator:: Maddalozzo, Gianni F.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: program in order to obtain optimal gains in strength and lean mass (Willoughby, 1993, Herrick and Stone

Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

Creator:: Dearden, Grace
Abstract:: In some legislative bodies, the use of terms like climate change and global warming is frequently seen as taboo. In the United States, voters who identify as right-leaning have reported little concern about the environment or climate change. This lack of interest is mirrored by Republican legislators who often publicly...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: and sustainability (Ryan, 2016). These states exemplify progressive environmental leadership in the

Contribution of physical education to the overall physical activity behavior of children

Creator:: Wilson, Wesley J.
Abstract:: The benefits of physical activity (PA) are well established (USDDHS, 2008). Concern over the high rate of childhood obesity, however, has highlighted the emphasis of PA. Yet, children and adolescents are not obtaining the recommended amount of PA (CDC, 2011). Physical education (PE) has been recognized as an important source...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Specifically, I want to recognized Laynie Case, Ryan Willoughby, Kristen Linck, and Kyle Robles for their

Effects of plant community characteristics on insect abundance : implications for sage-grouse brood-rearing habitat

Creator:: Ersch, Erica A.
Abstract:: A causative factor in declining greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations is reduced annual recruitment due to poor habitat quality. Sage-grouse population decline is concurrent with a decline in the extent and quality of the sagebrush (Artemisia sp.) biome. However, current research has shown a positive relationship between sage-grouse brood and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: technicians, all of whom I consider a friend: Ryan Leary, Sarah Noelle, Justin Feeman, and Jamie McCormack

Ocean Views: Characterizing Risk Perception, Uncertainty, and Decision-making Within the Ocean Condition Forecast System

Creator:: Kuonen, Jessica A.
Abstract:: Ocean users and marine scientists both have connections to the sea. This research explores how the nature of their connection to the sea leads to different perceptions of risk and comfort with uncertainty, and how these differences might be important to consider when one group has information another group needs....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Examining the effect of "hands-on" experiences of volunteers in a physical activity program for children with disabilities

The effects of multiple pathogens on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

A study to assess the knowledge about AIDS held by mental health counselors

A proposed method to analyze meso- and microplastic pollution on beaches in Oregon

Enhancing social-emotional and character development for youths' success : a theoretical orientation and an evaluation using a cluster-randomized design

Effects of two resistance training protocols on insulin-like growth factors, muscle strength and bone mass in older adults

Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

Contribution of physical education to the overall physical activity behavior of children

Effects of plant community characteristics on insect abundance : implications for sage-grouse brood-rearing habitat

Ocean Views: Characterizing Risk Perception, Uncertainty, and Decision-making Within the Ocean Condition Forecast System

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