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Long-term Fuel Succession in the Sagebrush-steppe

Creator:: Reis, Schyler Ainsworth
Abstract:: Historically fire has been the primary disturbance factor in the sagebrush-steppe. The settlement of the West by Euro-Americans, grazing by domestic livestock, and the concomitant spread of invasive species have altered the historical fire regime. Understanding the long-term vegetation structure and fuel succession of the various sagebrush-dominated communities of this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Schyler Ainsworth Reis for the degree of Master of Science in Wildlife Science presented

Ecosystem Analysis of Wetland and Riparian Zone restoration at the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge over Twenty Years

Creator:: Reis, Schyler Ainsworth
Abstract:: Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge (HMNAR) established in 1936, is 101,000 ha in area. The refuge was grazed by domestic livestock from the 1870s until their exclusion in 1990. Just prior to removal of livestock, photopoints were taken at various riparian and wetland locations throughout the refuge to document riparian...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation

Construct validation of self-report with assistance to measure physical activity behavior in adults with intellectual disabilities

Creator:: Johnson, Marquell J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the evidence of construct validity for self-report with assistance from a secondary source as a measure of physical activity (PA) in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) in free-living environments. Thirty-seven participants (21 females, 16 males) with mild to moderate ID aged 19-74...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2000; Tudor-Locke, Ainsworth, Thompson, & Matthews, 22 2002; Tudor-Locke, Williams, Reis

Assessing the accuracy of common methods used in measuring physical activity with pedometers

Creator:: Elliott, Caitlyn A.
Abstract:: Monitoring physical activity has been a dominant topic of research for many years. Being physically active has been shown to decrease health related issues, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death. Multiple researchers have studied monitoring physical activity, but the actual method of measuring physical activity in a free-living...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ; Tudor- Locke, Williams, Reis, & Pluto, 2002) They have become increasingly popular due to a

Community Readiness for Adopting a Physical Activity Program for People With Arthritis in West Virginia

Creator:: Jones, Dina L., Settipalli, Srilakshmi, Goodman, Jeanne M., Hootman, Jennifer M., and Goins, R. Turner
Abstract:: Introduction: The health benefits of physical activity are well established in older adults with arthritis. Despite these benefits, many older adults with arthritis are not active enough to maintain health; therefore, increasing physical activity in adults with arthritis is a public health priority. The purpose of this study was to...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: the United States. J Epidemiol Community Health 2003;57(1):29-35. 23. Reis JP, Bowles HR

Adolescent sexual initiation : a predictor of adult female romantic attachment?

Creator:: Waggoner, April R.
Abstract:: There is a knowledge gap concerning the outcomes of early adolescent sexual initiation (ASI). In particular, the influence of early ASI upon adult attachment is unknown. A multiple regression study was conducted to address this knowledge gap. Adult partner/spouse attachment was the criterion variable, and the predictor variables included both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and environmental factors (Ainsworth, Blehard, Waters, & Wall, 1978; Crowell & Treboux, 1995

Physical education's contribution to the total daily physical activity levels of middle school students

Creator:: Wegis, Heidi M.
Abstract:: Our nation's schools are in a key position to promote regular physical activity through participation in quality physical education programs (Sallis & McKenzie, 1991). The ultimate long-term demonstration of each program's impact is the students' maintenance of an active lifestyle. Physical educators are consistently attempting to find different ways to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Wearable Device Users with and without Disabilities and their Physical Activity Behaviors

Creator:: Leung, Willie C.
Abstract:: The importance of physical activity is well documented (Haskell et al., 2009a; McReynolds & Rossen, 2004; Steinbeck, 2001). Despite physical activity’s benefits, many individuals are not meeting current weekly physical activity guidelines recommending ≥ 150 minutes of moderate or ≥ 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic physical activity and 2 or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Hilgenkamp, T. I. M., Reis, D., van Wijck, R., & Evenhuis, H. M. (2012). Physical activity levels in older

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

Creator:: Lee, Hyo
Abstract:: Eliminating physical activity disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S. is important. Cultural differences have been found to be plausible contributing factors associated with such disparities. Therefore it is important to investigate and understand the mechanisms by which diverse aspects of cultural experiences affect physical activity participation among ethnic minorities,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , D. A., Ainsworth, B. E., Reis, J. P., Levy, S. S., & Macera, C. A. (2007). Race/ethnicity, social

The Phenomenological Experience of Shame in the Context of Physical Activity

Creator:: Rogers, Kim A.
Abstract:: Not all experiences in physical activity, exercise, and sport are positive. Losing, getting injured, making a mistake, and not measuring up can all elicit a variety of highly negative emotions, including shame. To make matters worse, individuals often cope with shame in maladaptive ways––magnifying, suppressing, or ignoring the experience––which can...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: physical activity (Dumith, Hallal, Reis, & Kohl, 2011; Kohl et al., 2012; Lee et al., 2012; Sato, Du

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Long-term Fuel Succession in the Sagebrush-steppe

Ecosystem Analysis of Wetland and Riparian Zone restoration at the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge over Twenty Years

Construct validation of self-report with assistance to measure physical activity behavior in adults with intellectual disabilities

Assessing the accuracy of common methods used in measuring physical activity with pedometers

Community Readiness for Adopting a Physical Activity Program for People With Arthritis in West Virginia

Adolescent sexual initiation : a predictor of adult female romantic attachment?

Physical education's contribution to the total daily physical activity levels of middle school students

Wearable Device Users with and without Disabilities and their Physical Activity Behaviors

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

The Phenomenological Experience of Shame in the Context of Physical Activity

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