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  • Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Creator:
    Tyler, Kiley J.
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    Background. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social-communicative deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities (APA, 2013). While current estimates suggest 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD, more alarming statistics indicate 1 in 50 school-aged children live with the disorder (Blumberg, Bramlett, Kogan,...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    minute accumulated over 4 days of wear time) and components of health-related physical fitness

  • A 60 Second Exposure of Whole Body Vibration has no Effect on Muscular Strength or Vertical Jump Height.

    Creator:
    Welch, John D.
    Abstract:
    For more than 30 years, researchers have investigated the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) platforms on athletic performance. WBV is a modality in which an individual stands on a vibrating platform to obtain performance effects. Frequency and amplitude of the vibration are the commonly adjusted parameters. The use of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    ______________________________________________________________________ Co-Director of the School of Biological and Population Health Sciences

  • Evaluating balance and strength of older women in exercise programs

    Creator:
    Dinger, Melanie
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    Falls are a common problem among older adults, including those who are relatively healthy and living independently. Exercise has been recommended as an intervention to reduce falls by slowing and/or reversing age-related declines in balance, strength, and mobility. However, it remains unclear which types or combinations of programs are most...
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    Masters Thesis
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    -Director of the School of Biological and Population Health Sciences Dean of the