Browsing by Department "Health and Kinesiology"
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The 3 × 2 Achievement Goal Model and Motivational Regulations in College Physical Activity Classes (2019-01-11)Achievement goal research in physical activity (PA) classes is primarily guided by the dichotomous, trichotomous, and 2 × 2 achievement goal models. However, the utility of the latest 3 × 2 achievement goal model has not ...
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(2009-05-15)Academic programs for student athletes are an integral part of collegiate athletic programs across the country. The Summer Bridge Program at Texas A&M University is a transition program for student athletes that are beginning ...
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(2010-07-14)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which acculturative stress is associated with physical activity levels of international students, the influence of types and sources of social support on their ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)Achievement goal research in physical education (PE) settings relies heavily on the traditional dichotomous achievement goal framework. Few studies use the trichotomous or 2*2 achievement goal model to explore and examine ...
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(2015-10-05)Creatine monohydrate (CrM) and nitrate are popular supplements for improving exercise performance; yet they have not been investigated in combination. We performed two studies to determine the safety and exercise ...
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(2015-05-04)Evidence revealing the importance of chronic exercise for improving general physical health and maintaining long‐term successful cognitive function is widely available but less information addressing the potential efficacy ...
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(2017-05-10)The present study was designed to evaluate if an acute bout of moderate intensity exercise could provide some protection to a newly formed memory for procedural skill. Congruent with previous work, test performance for a ...
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(2015-12-01)Chronic aquatic treadmill (ATM) exercise has previously been shown to offer similar benefits in cardiovascular health as traditional land treadmill (LTM) exercise with the added benefit of reduced blood pressure (BP) ...
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(2013-08-06)The African American consumer represents a valuable market segment in the United States. This target market possesses both substantial purchasing power and future growth potential. Yet, baseball marketers have failed to ...
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Adolescent Perceptions of Delinquent Behavior Based on Individual Smoking Status: Friends and Peers (2012-07-16)Adolescent social influence is a contributing factor to higher rates of delinquent behaviors such as tobacco use, alcohol abuse, illicit drug use, and sexual activity. The objective of this study is to assess how the ...
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(2012-02-14)Childhood overweight/obesity (CHO) is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Despite increased efforts to prevent CHO, prevalence rates have actually increased. Evidence suggests that parents are critical ...
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(Frontiers, 2014-12-08)Purpose: To investigate African-American fathers’ (AAF) perceptions regarding the applicability and need for their involvement as a health connection for their children and describe how participating fathers’ behavior was ...
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(2012-10-19)Employee support is a key factor in creating more welcoming and accepting work environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in sport. As such, organizations need to understand what factors ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)Altered vasoreactivity and mechanical properties of skeletal muscle arterioles could impact peripheral insulin resistance and hypertension observed in type 2 diabetes. The purpose was to determine if increased vasoconstrictor ...
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(2009-05-15)This study investigates the factors or determinants that influence success of teams within the Big 12 Conference of the National College Football Organization in Mexico. The findings of such a study were perceived to be ...
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(2012-07-11)The effect of partial gravity (G) (as on the Lunar surface) on weightbearing bone remains undefined; a new model (the partial G mouse) provides for graded reductions in weightbearing. It was hypothesized that mice exposed ...
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Analyzing the Feasibility of a Game-Based Learning Program to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: A Case Study (2020-07-15)While teen birth rates are at an all-time low for the United States, teen pregnancy remains a public health concern as significant disparities remain among demographic groups and geographical regions. There are 40+ ...
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(2013-10-03)Inactivity is one of the largest detriments in our society today. It has been estimated that about $434 billion are spent on inactivity related health problems in the United States per year (1). This dollar amount is only ...
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(Center for Sport Management Research and Education, 2022-12)Sport reflects the values, beliefs, and power structures embedded within the societies where they are practiced. Within the United States (U.S.), White racism is foundational to the establishment of the nation and its ...
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(2020-01-14)Understanding how the structure of practice influences the consolidation and long-term retention of motor skills is important to maximize learning. Learning multiple motor sequences simultaneously is facilitated by using ...