Browsing Undergraduate Research Scholars Capstone (2006–present) by Department "Health and Kinesiology"
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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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This study is a focus on the intrapersonal evaluation of communication using the subject of LGBTQ+ individuals through dance. Individuals that identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community were recruited from the Bryan/College ...
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(2013-09-24)The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of lactate released from contracting muscle on breast cancer cell growth. It is well known that during exercise, contracting muscle releases many different substances, ...
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(2021-05-07)Dancers are required to have extraordinary hamstring flexibility to conform to the demanding physical standards of many dance genres. Neural Gliding is a technique used to increase mobility in the nervous system itself or ...
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We plan to accurately portray the cultural influence of The Beatles on the 1960’s youth and their continued influence into the present through a dance performance. We intend to dive into the sociocultural effects and ...
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(2014-12-16)Bisphosphonates (BP), drugs that inhibit bone resorption, are used to minimize bone loss in long-duration spaceflight, extended bed rest, and acute spinal cord injury; however, the long term impact of BP use on recovery ...
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(2011-05-06)The purpose of this research project was to determine the overall effects of ibuprofen on bone formation in response to simulated resistance training in adult female rats. Ibuprofen is a common and generally safe non-steroidal ...
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(2012-07-11)As the US population grows in diversity, so has the number of health disparities. Health disparities continue to affect a large portion of the minority population resulting in negative health outcomes. Education remains a ...
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(2013-02-04)Partial weightbearing that simulates Lunar gravity (one-sixth of Earth’s gravitational force) results in a loss of bone volume. High-energy radiation like that found in galactic cosmic radiation exposure also negatively ...
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The knowledge of dance science has led towards prioritizing the physical and mental health of the dancer while still preserving the art’s history. Previous research has revealed that safe practices in a dance class include ...
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Like many other Kinesiology experiments, the relationship between exercise and mental clarity has been researched in many different settings. However, few researches have been conducted on determining a specific type of ...
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(2014-09-18)Falls contribute to the elderly’s highest number of unintentional injuries. Clearly, falling has significant implications in our aging population. Reach movements typically performed by the elderly are linked with fall ...