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  • Perceived comfort of three styles of men's running pants

    Creator:
    Christel, Deborah A.
    Abstract:
    Athletic workout clothing is designed to help the wearer stay comfortable, cool, and dry. There are several different styles of athletic apparel available at retailers and each individual has a preference as to what is comfortable for him or her. Comfort of clothing has traditionally been related to the fabric...
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    Masters Thesis
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    individual or group sport. Running is involved in many sports; such as track, soccer, football, basketball

  • Factors influencing student attendance at intercollegiate athletic events : a study in Korea

    Creator:
    Lim, Jong Geon
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that may influence students' motivation or choice to attend their institution's intercollegiate athletic events and also to relate the lived experiences of administrators of athletic programs at a university in Korea. The research design included both quantitative and qualitative approaches....
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    Dissertation
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    elements that influence sport consumer’s behavior or preference is essential for understanding consumer’s

  • A causal study of attitudes toward intercollegiate athletics of Oregon State University undergraduate students in three academic majors

    Creator:
    Ruhl, Glenn David
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to determine and explain attitudes toward intercollegiate athletics of undergraduate students in three academic majors attending Oregon State University. The attitudes of a proportionate random sample consisting of 215 students were measured according to their responses to thirty-two Likert scale items containing six sub-scale...
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    Dissertation
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    The Need for Definition 24 Sport as a Universal Condition 27 The Origins of Intercollegiate

  • Perceived and preferred coach communication behaviors of cross-country athletes according to gender

    Creator:
    Childs, Michelle L.
    Abstract:
    This study sought to gain a better understanding of the communication behaviors between coaches and male and female athletes. Four focus groups (male coach and male athletes, male coach and female athlete, female coach and male athletes, and female coach and female athletes) were used to assess athletes' perceptions of...
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    Masters Thesis
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     Interdisciplinary Studies  in Communication, Design and Human Environment, and Sport and Exercise  Science

  • Inflammation, immune suppression, and iron status in endurance athletes and the effects of antioxidant supplementation

    Creator:
    Hopkins, Dawn Marie Weseli
    Abstract:
    During extreme exercise, athletes experience increased inflammation that is similar to the acute phase response. Endurance athletes, distance runners in particular, are also more susceptible to compromised iron stores. This study evaluated inflammation, immune function and iron status in athletes completing a 50K ultramarathon. Twenty-two well-trained distance runners, 11 males...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Performance Chair of Exercise and Sport Science Dean of G1?âdI)ate School I understand that my thesis will

  • Indoor cycling wear : a needs assessment

    Creator:
    Ho, Yi-Ling
    Abstract:
    As designer it is important to understand the needs and wants of the consumer. In sportswear design it is particularly important to know what consumers think they want and what are the physical movements needs which the apparel must meet. This study was developed to provide the researcher with a...
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    Masters Thesis
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     instructors for the indoor cycling wear.    The answer to this question would be valuable for sport clothing

  • Physically active adult women's experiences with plus-size athletic apparel

    Creator:
    Christel, Deborah A.
    Abstract:
    Substantial research on the functionality of athletic apparel has been conducted; however little consideration has been given to the plus size figure. Societal messages suggest that overweight women are lazy and therefore would not be interested in athletic apparel. The purpose of this study was to determine overweight adult women's...
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    Dissertation
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    is an individual’s positive or negative attitude toward the self as a totality. Grading is a

  • Women's commuter cycling apparel : functional design process to product

    Creator:
    Steinhardt, Lauren
    Abstract:
    Bicycle commuting is increasing in popularity due to exercise benefits, cost savings, and environmental concerns. Available specialized cycling apparel does not reflect the aesthetic and expressive needs of the bicycle commuter. Urban bicycle commuters need clothing that allows them to bicycle safely and effectively while maintaining their identity as professionals....
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    Masters Thesis
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    sport is also a factor; more deeply involved cyclists tend to conform most closely to traditional