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Limit cycle detection of the Van der Pol equation

Creator:: Bae, Yoon Goon
Abstract:: The detection of limit cycles may be accomplished in several ways. This thesis presents a numerical method for detection when the system is described by the Van der Pol equation. Two numerical integration methods are used to increase the accuracy of the detection. The concept of a transversal is utilized...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Limit Cycle Detection of the Van Der Pol Equation AN

The effects of an interdependent group-oriented contingency on middle school students' physical activity levels during physical education

Creator:: Schuldheisz, Joel M.
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an interdependent group-oriented contingency on the MVPA levels of middle school students during the fitness portion of physical education lessons. Participants were randomly selected target students from three intact eighth grade classes. A combination of a delayed multiple...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education. Abstract approved: Hans van der Mars The primary purpose of this study was to determine the

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
Full Text:: approved: Hans van der Mars Our nation's schools are in a key position to promote regular physical

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:: Developmental Disabilities in a Motor Development Lab Setting. Abstract approved: Hans van der Mars According

The use of on-going, in-class assessment as a method of accountability during physical education

Creator:: Wright, Michael Thomas
Abstract:: All too often, students in physical education classes are only accountable for tasks such as attendance, dressing out, and maintaining positive behavior. To shift the focus to content accountability, teachers need to utilize methods and techniques that hold students accountable for subject matter performance. Another area of concern for physical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Dr. Hans van der Mars All too often, students in physical education classes are only accountable

Pre-service physical education teachers’ attitudes toward, and use of, handheld technology

Creator:: Wegis, Heidi M.
Abstract:: A current trend in educational reform requires teachers to be proficient in employing technology in their classrooms. As a result of this trend, teachers need to be prepared to integrate technology into their teaching, and teacher preparation programs have a responsibility to prepare their students accordingly. The handheld computer (PDA)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ Hans van der Mars A current trend in educational reform requires teachers to be

The effects of case methods on preservice physical education teachers' value orientations

Creator:: Timken, Gay L.
Abstract:: Preservice teachers' beliefs and values develop due to their long "apprenticeship of observation" (Lortie, 1975) and often filter their teacher education experiences (Feiman-Nemser & Buchman, 1986; Pajares, 1992). Case methods may be one curricular tool by which to instill change in preservice teachers' beliefs and values. This study investigated the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Preservice Physical Education Teachers' Value Orientations. Abstract approved: ___ Hans van der Mars

Low-Income Adolescents’ Physical Activity Levels in Rural Coastal Community: A Gender and Ethnic Comparison.

Creator:: Massa-Gonzalez, Ada N.
Abstract:: Physical Activity (PA) has been shown to significantly improve the overall health of adolescents. The health dimensions that are positively influenced by a consistent level of PA are multiple and range from body composition, chronic diseases management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.), chronic pain, and mental health (depression, anxiety, etc.). The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Hans van der Mars Physical Activity (PA) has been shown to significantly improve the

Accuracy of momentary time sampling : a comparison of varying interval lengths using SOFIT

Creator:: McNamee, Jeff B.
Abstract:: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made the promotion of regular physical activity a national health objective, and experts believe that physical education can play a significant role in the promotion of physical activity. Feasible measurement tools to assess physical activity behavior, by physical educators, are lacking....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dr. Hans van der Mars, my chairperson, for his substantial guidance and understanding. Dr. van der

Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

Creator:: Patterson, Debra Lynn
Abstract:: Evidence exists that links a sedentary lifestyle with the emergence of chronic diseases during adulthood. Reports indicate that many children and adolescents already have risk factors for chronic diseases and the prevalence of obesity among children is at an all time high. There are concerns that children may not be...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my major professor, Dr. Hans van der Mars, thank you for teaching me new methods and designs to

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Limit cycle detection of the Van der Pol equation

The effects of an interdependent group-oriented contingency on middle school students' physical activity levels during physical education

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

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

The use of on-going, in-class assessment as a method of accountability during physical education

Pre-service physical education teachers’ attitudes toward, and use of, handheld technology

The effects of case methods on preservice physical education teachers' value orientations

Low-Income Adolescents’ Physical Activity Levels in Rural Coastal Community: A Gender and Ethnic Comparison.

Accuracy of momentary time sampling : a comparison of varying interval lengths using SOFIT

Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

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