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Lumb, Cathy Ann. "Using ownership of exercise programs to enhance exercise adherence." Scholarly Commons, 1990. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/3526.

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The study was designed to assess the effectiveness of the use of ownership of an exercise program to enhance exercise adherence. A design using the staggered introduction of the independent variable was used as a means of assessing the effectiveness of ownership on exercise adherence. Participants exercised in two separate exercise programs during the course of the study. Measures were taken on the: (a) number of fully completed workouts, (b) number of partially completed workouts, (c) number of missed workouts, (d) rating of perceived enjoyment, and (e) rating of perceived exertion. It was expected that each participant's attendance level would become more consistent and even be somewhat higher during the ownership phase. In addition, perceived exertion and enjoyment were also expected to be more consistent. Of the 6 participants, 4 showed the expected change in at least one measure.

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Stouffer, Kristine. "Exercise adherence in employee exercise programs implementation of a health education intervention /." [Florida] : State University System of Florida, 2000. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/ana6848.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Florida, 2000.
Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 135 p.; also contains graphics. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 114-133).

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Tatarka, Bernadette. "Relationships among body-self relations, exercise involvement, and exercise clothing attitude for women in regular exercise programs." Diss., This resource online, 1995. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-162917/.

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Gormas, Laura E. "Enhancing Creativity through Exercise in Organizational Settings: The Effects of Exercise on Creativity and the Role of Mood as a Mediator." Xavier University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1510581281278405.

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MacDonalds, Christopher J., Jeremy A. Gentles, and Michael H. Stone. "Long Term Interdisciplinary Athlete Development and Monitoring Programs." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3979.

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The status of long term athlete development and monitoring programs (ADMP) in the United States is unsatisfactory. In part, this is due to a lack of coaching staff who possess a basic scientific background and a dearth of properly trained sport scientists. Additionally, it is rare to find sports medicine, sport science and strength and conditioning departments who sufficiently coordinate their efforts to develop athletes via scientifically grounded principles, monitor athletes with objective measures of performance, manage fatigue, reduce injuries and ultimately improve sport performance. As a result, there are few ADMPs in the U.S. at any level of competition. The goal of this symposium is twofold. First, describe the components of an ADMP which has been successfully implemented at the collegiate level. Second, advance the cause of sport science and provide a framework from which other institutions can develop similar programs. This symposium will be presented in four sections; 1) Organization - provide some historical perspective and detail roles for each department, 2) Lab testing - provide information regarding the frequency and type of testing (body composition, force plate measurements, biochemical analysis, etc.), 3) Field testing - detail on field testing procedures, describe how to quantify on field and weight room workloads (session RPE, heart rate workloads and volume loads) and discuss how this should influence the future direction of injury prevention research, 4) Data return and research - this will describe the process utilized to return data to coaching staff and how results are used to publish research.

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Pascoe, Deborah. "Evaluation of knowledge translation and workforce development through targeted exercise for falls prevention education programs for exercise physiologists." Thesis, Federation University Australia, 2015. http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/100003.

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There is a wealth of evidence supporting the positive effects of exercise for falls prevention. The problem that faces researchers, policy makers, accreditation bodies and higher education providers is how to best translate this information to allied health practitioners to ensure they are providing the best evidence-based practice to their clients. One in three community dwelling older people over the age of 65 years fall every year and this figure increases to one in two people over the age of 80 years. As a profession, exercise physiologists (EPs) are responsible for providing exercise for the prevention, maintenance and treatment of chronic disease and complex medical conditions, including prescribing exercise for falls prevention. The incidence of falls, chronic disease and complex medical conditions increases with age and as Australia moves towards an ever ageing population, the cost burden of health care for older people and falls is exploding. Exercise physiology and exercise science professionals have an opportunity to become champions of exercise for falls prevention and assist in ameliorating the ever increasing burden of falls in Australia. By targeting the exercise physiology profession and providing methods to translate the research evidence, there is great potential to build workforce capacity to deliver falls prevention exercise programs. But how best to target the profession of exercise physiology? Advances can be made by targeting undergraduate and post-graduate university programs or as part of mandated professional continuing education programs which focuses on both the future and current exercise physiology workforce respectively. A scoping study conducted across two States in Australia (New South Wales and Victoria) established that at the time, the current level of knowledge of undergraduate human movement and exercise and sports science students and post graduate exercise rehabilitation/exercise physiology students, was inadequate with regard to falls risk and exercise prescription for fall prevention in older people. These results highlighted the need for the development and widespread implementation of an evidence-based “exercise for falls prevention” curriculum for future exercise professionals. The UniFPEP curriculum was developed to provide evidence-based teaching and learning resource materials to enhance learning beyond current levels by translating the latest research evidence regarding falls risk and exercises for falls prevention to produce a discipline leading curriculum. The curriculum was designed to enhance exercise science and exercise rehabilitation students’ learning outcomes through the provision of online lectures and learning materials to supplement and strengthen the delivery of face-to-face lectures, practical classes and self-directed learning tasks. The UniFPEP curriculum was implemented at the University of Ballarat and following completion students’ knowledge outcomes and self-reported confidence to prescribe exercise for older people and for falls prevention were significantly increased. The results indicated that a significant change in knowledge and confidence can be achieved during a 2-3 week educational period during a normal university semester. More importantly, these changes were retained 13 weeks after completion of the UniFPEP curriculum. Following evaluation of the UniFPEP the curriculum was reviewed and prepared as a workforce continuing education program (CEP) (Fit+Fall=Free). This was implemented and evaluated as a clustered controlled trial to compare two different delivery modes: face-to-face and online, to a control group of exercise physiology professionals. The Fit+Fall=Free CEP showed significant improvements in the knowledge and confidence of EPs in prescribing exercise for older people and exercise prescription for falls prevention for both the face-to-face (F2F) and Online delivery modes. The F2F delivery of the Fit+Fall=Free CEP provided the greatest long-term impact with the increases being maintained at a significant level six months post workshop.
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Rosario, Douglas Paul. "Compliance behavior in physical therapy home programs." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1658.

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O’Brien, James. "Enhancing the implementation of injury prevention exercise programs in professional soccer." Thesis, Federation University Australia, 2016. http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/154215.

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Recently, injury prevention exercise programs (IPEPs) for soccer have received considerable attention and their efficacy has been demonstrated in large-scale trials. However, the ultimate impact of IPEPs will depend not only on their efficacy under controlled conditions, but also on the extent to which they are successfully implemented under real-world conditions. Despite increasing recognition of the challenges involved in successfully implementing IPEPs, there is a paucity of research addressing these challenges. The first aim of this thesis was to systematically review published IPEP trial reports, from an implementation perspective, in both soccer and other team ball sports. To achieve this, an established health-promotion framework, called the Reach Effectiveness Adoption Implementation Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework, was employed. The subsequent phases of the thesis aimed to identify IPEP implementation barriers and facilitators in the specific context of professional soccer. Two cross-sectional surveys explored the perceptions of IPEP users in professional teams and a prospective observational study assessed IPEP use, over one playing season, in a professional youth soccer academy. Evaluation of the published literature against the RE-AIM framework revealed major gaps in the reporting of specific IPEP implementation aspects, particularly relating to program adoption and maintenance. In professional soccer teams, multiple IPEP implementation barriers and facilitators were identified. These factors related either to the content and nature of the IPEPs themselves (e.g. variation, progression and soccer-specificity), or the delivery and support of programs (e.g. communication and team work) at different levels of the professional soccer ecology. In summary, there are major gaps in the reporting of implementation aspects in team ball sport trials. To enhance the implementation of IPEPs in professional soccer settings, the content and delivery of programs require significant tailoring to the specific implementation context.
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Meehan, Michael K. "The tools of prevention building prevention and deterrence into exercise programs /." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2006. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA486358.

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Thesis (M.A. in National Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense))--Naval Postgraduate School, September 2006.
Thesis Advisor(s): Bellavita, Christopher. "September 2006." "Change in distribution statement for Tools of Prevention: Building Prevention and Deterrence into Exercise Programs -- September 2006." Description based on title screen as viewed on October 17, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-119). Also available in print.

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Patrick, Marsha B. "Effectiveness of community-based physical activity programs for older adults /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/5412.

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Strong, J. Eric. "Effects of Different Jumping Programs on Hip and Spine Bone Mineral Density in Pre-Menopausal Women." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2004. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/667.

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Sixty premenopausal women (age 25-50) finished a 16 week randomized controlled trial looking at the effects of different jump programs on hip and spine bone mineral density (BMD). Subjects were randomly assigned to a control group or one of two jumping groups. The Jump 10 group performed 10 jumps with 30 seconds of rest between jumps, twice daily, while the Jump 20 group performed the same protocol but with 20 jumps. At 8 weeks, BMD percent change (%Δ) at the hip was significantly different among groups when age, weight change, and subject compliance were simultaneously adjusted. In particular, the Jump 20 group had a greater %Δ in hip BMD compared to controls. However, %Δ in BMD for the neck of the hip (NOH), trochanter, or spine was not different among groups at 8 weeks. Following 16 weeks of jumping, BMD %Δ at the total hip and trochanter were significantly different among groups after adjusting for all covariates. Specifically, at the hip and trochanter, the Jump 10 and Jump 20 groups showed significantly greater %Δ in BMD compared to controls. There were no significant differences among groups for the BMD %Δ at NOH or spine at 16 weeks. Within-group analyses revealed no significant changes from baseline to 16 weeks for the jumping groups, but controls lost significant BMD. In conclusion, after 16 weeks of high-impact jump training, BMD at the hip and trochanter can be improved by jumping 10 or 20 times, twice daily, with 30 seconds of rest between each jump, compared to controls.

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Fitzgerald, Amy Lynn. "An exercise in database customized programming to compare the Smart Data Manager and dBaseIII." Thesis, Kansas State University, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/9838.

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Kelley, Susannah M. "Change in lumbar dysfunction in surgical patients and the effect of two exercise programs /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2004. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18562.pdf.

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Andrie, Heidi. "The role of enjoyment in exercise maintenance in community fitness programs for older adults." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/mq37471.pdf.

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Bowers, DeJuana Sue. "The effect of flexibility and resistance exercise on selected balance tasks and gait transfer in elderly subjects." Thesis, This resource online, 1997. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08222008-063017/.

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Haff, G. Gregory, Keith B. Painter, Michael W. Ramsey, N. Travis Triplett, J. McBride, Charles A. Stuart, and Michael H. Stone. "Comparison of Different Periodized Training Programs: Traditional Versus Daily Undulating." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2010. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4529.

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Caldwell, Andrew Morrow. "A comparison of linear and daily undulating periodizied strength training programs." [Johnson City, Tenn. : East Tennessee State University], 2004. http://etd-submit.etsu.edu/etd/theses/available/etd-1108104-110150/unrestricted/CaldwellA120604f.pdf.

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Thesis (M.A.)--East Tennessee State University, 2004.
Title from electronic submission form. ETSU ETD database URN: etd-1108104-110150 Includes bibliographical references. Also available via Internet at the UMI web site.

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Kesselring, LeAnn E. "PETE Student Placement Procedures: In-depth with Six Programs." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4009.

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Osei-Tutu, Kannin Enock Kwasi Baifie. "The effects of two different, self-monitored, home-based, moderate-intensity exercise programs on mood." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape15/PQDD_0006/MQ36371.pdf.

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Moore, Elwood D. "The Relationship between Fitness-Based Incentive Programs and Exercise Adherence in a Corporate Fitness Facility." Fogler Library, University of Maine, 2003. http://www.library.umaine.edu/theses/pdf/MooreED2003.pdf.

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Lipman, Julianne. "Designing for Senior Wellness: An Accuracy Technology System for Home Exercise Programs in Physical Therapy." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1531682658146959.

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Alba, Micah Adam. "Comparison of Two Training Programs on Acceleration Out of the Break in American Football." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2008. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/1655.

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Athletes of American football need the ability to stop, start, and reach top speed in an efficient manner. Football players on the defensive side of the ball require the skill of stopping a backward run and accelerating to a forward run. This action is termed the break. Football players receive year-round training in an effort to improve performance. Yet, many times, these athletes may not focus specifically on the muscular systems that are unique to the position they play. The law of specificity states that the more specific the training is for the action required, the more beneficial the outcome. This study utilized seventeen defensive players of a Division IA football team and compared the effect of two training programs on acceleration during the break. The first program was a standard conditioning program (SCP) for football players. The second program was the SCP combined with three ballistic-plyometric drills (BPD) designed to improve the acceleration of the break. The groups were pre tested and divided into either the SCP or the BPD using a matched pair ABBA procedure by position, from fastest to slowest. After six-weeks of training, the BPD group made a 24.9% (p<0.05) improvement in acceleration from 11.14 ± 0.43 m•sec2 to 13.78 ± 0.44 m•sec2. While the SCP group pre tested at 11.9 ± 0.41 m•sec2 and post tested at 12.42 ± 0.34 m•sec2 for a 6.3% change that was not statistically significant. We conclude that the addition of three specific ballistic-plyometric drills to a SCP will improve acceleration out of a break in American football players.

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Pratt, Jamie M. "The Effects of Worksite Health Promotion Programs on Employee Biometric Data." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2014. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5752.

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INTRODUCTION: Worksite health promotion programs (WHPP) promote maintenance and changes of health-related behaviors of employees. Some companies opt to contract with a third party provider to implement a WHPP. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the participation rates, availability and use of health coaching, and changes in biometric data over a 2-year time period of employees in 13 companies for whom the WHPP was implemented by Wellness Corporate Solutions (WCS). METHODS: We had 2 years of biometric, health risk appraisal (HRA), or health coaching data on 4,473 employees. The statistical analysis included biometric screening data (percent body fat, body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol (TC), high- and low-density lipoproteins (HDL-C, LDL-C), TC/HDL ratio, triglycerides, glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressures (SBP and DBP)) from all 13 companies and health coaching data from five companies. RESULTS: Employee participation rates of the 13 companies ranged from 35% to 75%. Five of the 13 companies provided voluntary telephonic health coaching to employees participating in their WHPPs. Of those employees for which we had 2-year data, 125 (12.9%) actually participated in health coaching. Only one of the 13 companies demonstrated improvement in all 10 biometric measurements and 1 company demonstrated improvement in only one biometric measurement. The biometric measurements that showed the greatest improvements over time were triglycerides, blood pressure, BMI, and TC. There was no association found between the number of variables that improved and employee participation rate (p = 0.8814) or the type of incentives offered to employees (p = 0.1389). Availability and use of health coaching did not appear to affect the number of variables that improved. Compared to employees who did not use health coaching, there were significantly greater changes in DBP, HDL-C, and BMI (p < 0.05) in employees who used health coaching. The magnitude of change in variables of interest was dependent, in part, on the baseline value. CONCLUSIONS: Voluntary participation in WHPPs results in positive changes in health-related biometric variables. Health coaching can positively affect the magnitude of change in some biometric variables and the magnitude of change is likely related to the baseline value and the frequency of coaching interactions. Further research should evaluate the benefits of various forms and frequencies of health coaching. Worksite health promotion programs and health coaching may also have a positive impact on other variables (e.g., employee attitudes and morale) not addressed in this study.

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Ball, Susan J. (Susan Jean). "The Effectiveness of an Exercise Intervention Program in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Among Employees in a University Setting." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1992. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500773/.

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Nine physiological measures were evaluated pre- to post-intervention on subjects participating in a university health promotion program over a seven-month period. Frequency of program attendance and choice of activity were also assessed. Of the 88 employees initially screened, most of the subjects were staff members (n=82, 93%),with a majority being female (n=68, 77%). Significant differences in physiological measures were found pre- to post-intervention between "higher" and "lower" cardiovascular risk participants, primarily due to the type of activity chosen. .The results indicate that health promotion programs at a university are an effective way to have an impact on employees in reducing their cardiovascular risk factors.

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O'Neil, Jennifer. "Home-Based Telerehabilitation Exercise Programs for People Living with a Moderate or Severe Traumatic Brain Injury." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/42474.

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Background: People who have experienced a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) will most likely live with motor and cognitive deficits including balance and poor mobility. These deficits may lead to limitations in activity participation, life satisfaction, and may increase the risk of falls. Improving access to rehabilitation care in the chronic phase of recovery is essential to prevent ongoing health issues. However, geographical restrictions, cost of transportation, or recently the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions may limit access to rehabilitation services. Telerehabilitation could serve as an alternative method to provide rehabilitation care while increasing access. Objectives: The overall objective of this dissertation was to understand the implementation of high-intensity telerehabilitation exercise programs for people living with a moderate or severe TBI and their family partners. This was accomplished by 1) determining the feasibility of using telerehabilitation, 2) investigating the effectiveness of high-intensity home-based telerehabilitation exercise programs on physical activity, functional mobility and dynamic balance, 3) understanding the perspectives and lived experiences of completing a telerehabilitation program, and 4) exploring how interpersonal behaviours can influence practice and be perceived in a telerehabilitation setting. Methodology: Influenced by a people-centered approach and explained by the Self-Determination Theory, this dissertation followed a mixed-method alternating single-subject design methodology. Five dyads composed of five persons living with a moderate or severe TBI and their family partners completed two high-intensity telerehabilitation programs remotely supervised, daily and weekly. The feasibility and effectiveness of the telerehabilitation programs were measured from a quantitative and qualitative perspective to replicate the clinical realities and understand all perspectives. Results: In this dissertation, the feasibility of using telerehabilitation with this population was highlighted by reporting high adherence, high usability, active engagement and safety. The effectiveness on physical activity levels, functional mobility, dynamic balance and concerns with falling was also demonstrated with no differences between the daily and weekly remote supervision schedule. The dyads described being highly satisfied, engaged, and enjoyed the remotely supervised exercise programs. The individuals with the TBI perceived more supportive behaviours than thwarting behaviours from the physiotherapist. Conclusion: This dissertation advances knowledge on telerehabilitation implementation for people living with cognitive and motor deficits following a TBI. High-intensity home-based telerehabilitation programs were shown to be feasible and effective. I introduced the importance of assessing needs-supportive and needs-thwarting interpersonal behaviours in the telerehabilitation context. Integrating these novel telerehabilitation concepts within emerging telerehabilitation models of care could significantly impact long-lasting positive health outcomes for individuals living with a moderate or severe TBI.

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McCarroll, Michele L. "Exercise and airway clearing devices in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." Connect to this title online, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1115832526.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2005.
Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 86 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes bibliographical references (p. 78-86). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

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Jones, Charles W. "The Decline in Student Attendance for Bigtime College Football Programs." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3964.

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Boyce, B. Ann, Jacalyn Lund, and Kason M. O’Neil. "PETE Doctoral Institutions: Programs, Faculty and Students." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4053.

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Purpose: The present study of doctoral physical education teacher education (D-PETE) programs was part of a longitudinal study that provided an extensive description of demographics including: (a) doctoral program characteristics, (b) faculty, and (c) doctoral students/graduates. Method: This trend study incorporated 3 data sets (2005–2006, 2008–2009, and 2011–2012) that described the characteristics of D-PETE programs. Academic heads of D-PETE programs provided demographic information on their doctoral students, faculty, and institutional characteristics for the 2005–2006, 2008–2009, and 2011–2012 academic years and selected summary data from 1996–1997 through 2011–2012. Results/Conclusion: As a result of this longitudinal data collection, the following trends were revealed. First, there was a decrease in the number of D-PETE programs and an increase of nontenured and part-time pedagogy faculty. Second, initial teacher licensure programs remained in existence at the vast majority of D-PETE programs. Third, funding for doctoral students at D-PETE programs was decreasing. Fourth, racial composition of doctoral graduates and current doctoral students remained largely skewed toward Caucasians. Fifth, there was a slight decline in the percentage of doctoral graduates entering higher education, but employment rates were exceptionally high. Sixth, non-U.S. doctoral students and ABDs were marketable in the United States.

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Goh, Alvin Mingmei. "Towards successful cerebral palsy football programs: A conceptual model." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2019. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/2266.

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Cerebral Palsy (CP) football, despite global popularity for people with CP, is ultimately underdeveloped and competition standards are inconsistent around the world. Recent exclusion from the Paralympic games has emphasised its need for revitalisation and development on the international stage. The purposes of this research are first, to establish the value of CP football as an adaptive sport, and subsequently examine participatory and competitive determinants of success. The first study in this thesis examined anecdotal evidence of perceived physical, physiological, psychological and cognitive benefits within the team environment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participating members of the Western Australia CP Football (WACPF) program and personal experiences were examined using interpretive phenomenological analysis. The research identified improvements in all components of health outcomes investigated, including: lower-limb strength, flexibility, stamina, body composition, walking and running ability, confidence, self-esteem, physical self-efficacy, happiness, acceptance of disability, social skills, teamwork ability, sense of belonging, leadership skills, feeling of acceptance, motor coordination, football-related tactical awareness and spatial awareness. The second study monitored training and competition time-motion analyses of the WACPF over two seasons, as well as measures of fitness and anthropometry. Normative values of height, weight, speed, agility, vertical jump height, aerobic capacity, as well as training and competition loads measured in relative heart rate zones and speed thresholds, were established. No significant differences were found between training and match demands, thereby demonstrating training specificity. The third and fourth studies investigated the goal-scoring characteristics in sub-elite and elite CP football via performance analysis of the Australian and World Championships in 2017 and 2018 and chi-squared analyses of goals scored in open play were compared. Goals were predominantly (>85%) scored in open play and from the middle front third (88%). The critical pass through the last line of defence was identified to be an effective method in creating goals. Organised build-ups using four or less passes presented the most successful method of ball delivery. Coaches and support staff in CP football should structure programs based on findings to create a stimulating and effective team environment. Additionally, game-based training and the establishment of an elite pathway is recommended to all CP football programs.

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Bevins, MaKenzie R. "What is the best combination of exercises to implement in multi-modal exercise programs to treat bradykinesia for patients with Parkinson's disease? A systematic review." Walsh University Honors Theses / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=walshhonors1524147679264416.

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Walters, Catherine F. "How prophysical fitness and pronutrition television programming affects children's exercise and dietary habits (awareness)." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1986. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Dotterweich, Andy R., and Amy E. Greene. "Increasing Physical Activity Using Cross-Curricular Programs on Playgrounds." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3763.

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Middleton, Juliana D. "Facilitation of Social Cognitive Constructs in an Employee Wellness Exercise Intervention Program." TopSCHOLAR®, 2009. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/54/.

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Stone, Michael H. "Training Programs and Periodization to Optimize Gains in Muscle Strength and Power." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4583.

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Moorhead, Pamela K. (Pamela Kay). "The Comparison of Mandatory and Voluntary Compliance to Diet and Exercise Regimens Among Cardiovascular High Risk Seminary Theological Students." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1989. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500396/.

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This study evaluated a mandatory fitness assessment and counseling program designed to reduce coronary risk factors related to diet and exercise. The study was conducted at a southwestern graduate level theological institution. There were 19 mandatory and 22 voluntary participants. Each subject initially had either high blood pressure, high percentage body fat, or high total cholesterol. Significant changes were made within both groups regarding body fat percentage and diastolic blood pressure. Total cholesterol levels decreased for the voluntary group only. The mandatory group significantly improved their exercise level, yet still showed a significantly less positive attitude towards exercise. Overall, the fitness assessment and counseling was somewhat beneficial for both the mandatory and voluntary groups.

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Heer, Hendrik de. "Project L.E.A.N. : an after-school health and exercise program for elementary school children in El Paso, Texas /." To access this resource online via ProQuest Dissertations and Theses @ UTEP, 2009. http://0-proquest.umi.com.lib.utep.edu/login?COPT=REJTPTU0YmImSU5UPTAmVkVSPTI=&clientId=2515.

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DiGiacinto, Kacey. "PE followed me home from school today effects of the activity challenge on youth summer physical activity /." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/11104.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2010.
Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 91, [48] p. : ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.

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Lambourne, Meghan E. "Children's attitudes after participating in an after school fitness club program." CardinalScholar 1.0, 2010. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1567417.

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A recent trend shows that activity levels in children are declining while obesity levels are increasing. To address this problem, after school programs are being introduced to increase activity levels in preadolescents and promote healthy lifestyles. Existing studies have suggested that a better understanding of the psychosocial influences on physical activity (PA) during preadolescence could assist efforts in school settings to promote lifelong PA. This study used a sample of third grade students to investigate the relationships between the psychosocial correlates of PA, Gender, Extracurricular PA Participation, Intention to Be Physically Active, and BMI among third grade children. Results indicated that Gender, Beliefs (about the consequences of being active), and Self-Efficacy were associated with Extra Curricular PA Participation while Beliefs and Self-Efficacy were related to Intention to Be Physically Active. This suggests that third grade children’s Extra Curricular PA Participation and Intentions to Be Physically Active can be improved by enhancing children’s Self-Efficacy and Beliefs about the consequences of being active.
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Patience, Marcia Ann. "Middle School Physical Education Programs: A Comparison of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Sports Game Play." Scholar Commons, 2011. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3284.

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Abstract: It is believed that Flag Rugby may produce physical activity (PA) in middle school students that is more vigorous than other sports. PURPOSE: To examine the effects of different sports on physical activity in middle school students. METHODS: 101 (55 M; 46 F, ages 11-14, grades 6-8 ) middle schoolers were randomly selected to participate in three different sports on three separate days during their regular scheduled PE class. The participants engaged in flag football on day one, basketball on day two and flag rugby on day three of the research study. These days were not consecutive. All physiological-related variables were collected using the Stayhealthy RT3TM accelerometer (Monrovia, USA). Enjoyment and competence were measured using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) (McAuley et. al., 1989; Ryan, 1982). The research design utilized a repeated measure analysis of variance (RMANOVA) followed by dependent t-tests. RESULTS: Flag football mean MET values were 4.93 + 1.35(SD). Basketball mean MET values were 5.51 + 2.02. Flag rugby mean MET values were 6.02 + 1.52. These results indicate a significant difference between flag football vs. basketball (p = 0.023) and flag rugby vs. flag football (p < 0.000), but no significant difference between basketball vs. flag rugby (p = 0.109). The results from the enjoyment and competence paired samples t-test found a significant difference between play of flag rugby (6.24 + 1.59, enjoyment; 6.00 + 1.46, competence) and flag football (5.38 + 1.69, enjoyment; 5.26 + 1.56) at (p < 0.000) for both scales. There was a significant difference between flag rugby and basketball (5.21 + 1.80 enjoyment; 5.21 + 1.68) at (p < 0.000) enjoyment and (p< 0.001) competence. However, there was no significant difference between basketball and flag football (p = 0.481) enjoyment and (p = 0.827) competence. DISCUSSION: There is, in fact, a significant difference in physical activity intensities and durations between flag rugby and that of flag football and/or basketball (p < 0.001) F, 7.66. Results from this study suggest that there is not a significant difference in between flag rugby and basketball but there is a significant difference in enjoyment and competence between flag rugby and flag football.

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Thompson, David J. "A study of the demographics, health behaviors, health beliefs, and motivation to exercise of participants of a corporate fitness program." Virtual Press, 1994. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/917046.

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The Purpose of this study was to compare the demographic characteristics, health behaviors, health beliefs, and motivation to exercise of participants and people intending to participate in a corporate fitness program with those of non-participants and people not intending to participate. Six hundred employees of Lands' End, Inc. were randomly selected and mailed a questionnaire. A total of 307 employees returned the questionnaires for analysis. Raw scores were calculated and graphed for all data of this study. The Hypotheses were then tested with a Chi-square analysis. Significant differences were found between participants and non-participants as well as between those intending to participate and those not intending to participate. Demographic characteristics proved to be of little importance as only job classification showed any difference. However, participants appeared to be slightly healthier as they had fewer sick days and visited the physician less often. Participants believed that physical activity led to good health and always used that as motivation to exercise more regularly than non-participants. Participants also used fun, self-discipline, and body attractiveness as motivation to exercise. However, even though the participants appeared to be healthier than non-participants, the development of the Activity Center led to an increase in their exercise level. Employees who indicated that they intended to participate in the next six months were most likely to be salaried and believed that eating nutritious was important for their health. Those intending to participate also listed health and fitness and fun as motivation to exercise more than those people not intending to participate. Further study is suggested.
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Anderson, Chelsie L. "Understanding and Improving Older Male Participation and Older Adult Adherence in Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs." FIU Digital Commons, 2018. https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3875.

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The aging population and burden of chronic conditions have led researchers and practitioners to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programs (EBPs) for older adults. The Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative (HARC) was established to make EBPs including Diabetes Self-Management Program, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Matter of Balance, and EnhanceFitness (EF) accessible in south Florida. According to the REAIM model, reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance determine the impact of EBPs. Evaluation of HARC demonstrated widespread adoption of EBPs by community organizations that reached diverse participants and effectiveness among participants attending the recommended number of sessions, but only 19% of EBP participants were male, and only 25% of EF participants met attendance criteria for adherence. This mixed-methods dissertation explored program instructor and coordinator perspectives on barriers and strategies related to male participation in EBPs, examined predictors of short-term and long-term adherence to EF, and applied a theoretical framework to explore participant and instructor perspectives on factors influencing adherence to EF. Fourteen program coordinators participated in a focus group to identify barriers and strategies to improve male participation, and 49 instructors participated in a survey to triangulate findings. Themes among barriers to male participation included women outnumbering men in programs, incompatibility of programs with male gender roles, and preference for other activities. Themes among strategies included endorsement by male community leaders, advertisements featuring males, and content adaptation. Among 5,619 EF participants, logistic regression confirmed age, race/ethnicity, gender, and health status as significant predictors of adherence. The likelihood of short-term and long-term adherence increased with age and health. Black participants were less likely than whites to adhere short-term (OR=0.82, p=.05) but more likely to adhere long-term (OR=1.77, p=.000). Hispanics were more likely than whites to adhere short-term (OR=1.25, p=.008) and long-term (OR=1.30, p=.001). Men were more likely to meet the criteria for short-term (OR=1.47, p=.001) and long-term adherence (OR=1.19, p=.04). Interviews with 12 adherent EF participants and 10 instructors revealed cues to action, goals, beliefs, intentions, program factors, social factors, and benefits that supported adherence. Findings inform efforts to improve participation and adherence in EBPs and maximize their impact on health among older adults.

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Levy, Liat [Verfasser]. "The effect of two exercise programs on the rehabilitation of individuals with colorectal cancer in an inpatient setting in Germany / Liat Levy." Hamburg : Diplom.de, 2005. http://d-nb.info/1187464341/34.

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Pochobradsky, Pavel. "Computerized system for time-motion analysis." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=26306.

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Regular participation in sports is a common practice among the general population. For cardiovascular fitness, the frequency, duration, intensity and mode of the activity must be appropriate for the individual to benefit from the activity. The benefits for cardiovascular fitness are questionable in sports involving high intensity intermittent exercise of short duration. In the past, the procedures for determination of the heart rate and the time-motion characteristics of an activity were cumbersome and time consuming, thus making application to sports an inconvenience. The purpose of this project was to develop a computer based system for matching heart rate data with time-motion characteristics. The system was tested using ice hockey and squash. Subjects were observed during activity. The heart rate data during the activity were collected using a Polar Vantage XL Heart Rate monitor set to record heart rate values in 5-second intervals. The duration and type of activity were entered in the computer in real time using a coding system. Program combined the time-motion analysis with the heart rates that were downloaded from the Polar heart rate monitor. The results were summarized as follows: (1) total time at each intensity level, (2) mean duration at each intensity level, and (3) mean heart rate at each intensity level. Output from the computer program was similar to manual calculations.

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Loreta, Alicia Marie. "Effects of a Home vs. Community-Based Exercise Program on Physical Fitness for Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism." Cleveland State University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1480604957509307.

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Gaspari, Arthur Fernandes. "Efeito de diferentes protocolos de treinamento sobre o risco cardiovascular global = Effects of different training programs on global cardiovascular risk." [s.n.], 2013. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/275133.

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Orientador: Mara Patrícia Traína Chacon Mikahil
Texto em português e inglês
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação Física
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Resumo: Diferentes trabalhos experimentais e dados epidemiológicos têm comprovado que a prática sistematizada de atividade física regular contribui como fator de prevenção para o desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares (DCV). O presente trabalho compara o efeito de treinamento: Aeróbio (TA), com Pesos (TP) e Concorrente (TC), utilizando cargas de treino equivalentes, sobre o risco global para DCVs medido por diferentes escalas multifatoriais. Os participantes foram 49 voluntários não ativos, distribuídos em Grupo Controle (GC, n=12, idade=48,7±5,6 anos), grupo TA (n=13, idade=47,8±4,9 anos), grupo TP (n=12, idade=48,8±5,1 anos) e grupo TC (n=12, idade=49,5±4,7 anos). Os voluntários foram avaliados pré e pósintervenção para verificação de Colesterol Total (CT), HDL-Colesterol (HDL), LDL-Colesterol (LDL), Triglicerídeos (Tg) e Pressão Arterial em repouso. Esses dados foram utilizados para quantificação do risco cardiovascular global através das escalas (algoritmo): Risco Geral de Doenças Cardiovasculares Risco de Doenças Coronarianas em 10 anos (LDL), Risco da Primeira Doença Coronariana em dois anos, Risco de Desenvolvimento de Doenças Coronarianas Graves ou Escore de Risco de Framingham. Também foram avaliados a Força Muscular de membros superiores (supino reto) e inferiores (leg press) através do teste de 1- Repetição Máxima e o Consumo Pico de Oxigênio (VO2pico) por meio de ergoespirometria em esteira rolante. Os treinamentos tiveram duração de 60 minutos, 3 sessões semanais, por um período de 16 semanas, divididas em duas etapas iguais com uma semana de intervalo para o teste utilizado no ajuste das intensidades do TA. O TA foi composto por caminhadas e corridas divididas em zonas de treinamento baseadas na velocidade do Limiar Ventilatório e Ponto de Compensação Respiratória, de modo que, as intensidades variaram entre 50-85% do VO2pico. O TP foi realizado com 10 exercícios em equipamentos específicos, com 3 séries de 10 repetições máximas e 1min de intervalo na primeira etapa e, os mesmos exercícios com 3 séries de 8 repetições máximas e 1min30s de pausa na segunda etapa. O TC foi composto por aproximadamente 50% de cada treinamento sendo TP seguido de TA. Foram observadas reduções significantes (p<0,05) para TP e TC em todas as escalas de risco aplicadas, assim como para o CT e LDL. Além disso, as concentrações de Tg reduziram (p<0,05) no TC. Foram identificados aumentos pós-treinamento (p<0,05): VO2pico para o TA e TC, força de membros superiores para TP e TC e força de membros inferiores (p<0,05) para TA, TP e TC. Esses resultados corroboram com estudos em jovens e mostram a eficácia do CT no aumento da força corporal e VO2pico, melhora de fatores de risco para DCV e principalmente redução do risco global de DCV através de todas as escalas analisadas em homens de meia-idade. Contudo, esse estudo acrescenta evidências científicas sobre o TC como um ótimo protocolo para promoção tanto do aumento de variáveis funcionais quanto para redução do risco cardiovascular global, mesmo quando realizado com volume reduzido quando comparado aos protocolos isolados
Abstract: Different experimental and epidemiological data have shown that the systematic practice of regular physical activities contributes as a preventing factor to the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The present study compared the effect of Aerobic training (AT), Resistance training (RT) and Concurrent training (CT) prescribe with equivalent training loads on the Global CVD Risk through different multifactors scores (algorithms). Forty nine healthy and not active volunteers were distributed in: Control Group (CG, n=12, age=48.7±5.6 yr, BMI=25.2±2.9 kg/m2), AT group (n=13, age=47.8±4.9 yr, BMI=25.4±2.3 kg/m2), RT group (n=12, age=48.8±5.1 yr, BMI=28.4±4.4 kg/m2) and CT group (n=12 , age=49.5±4.7 yr, BMI=28.7±4.0 kg/m2). The training lasted 60 minutes, 3 times/wk for 16 weeks, divided in two equal stages with one week apart to adjust the intensity of the AT. The AT consisted in walking and running at 50- 85% of the VO2peak, the session work was divided in training zones based on Ventilatory Threshold and Respiratory Compensation Point. The RT consisted of 10 exercises on specific equipment, with 3 sets of 10 repetitions maximum with 1min rest between sets on the first stage and the same exercises with 3 sets of 8 repetitions maximum and 1min 30sec rest between sets on the second stage. The TC was composed of approximately 50% of each training (RT followed by AT). It was assessed pre and post intervention: Total Cholesterol (TChol), HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerides (Tg) and Rest Blood Pressure. These data were used to quantify the overall cardiovascular risk across algorithms: General Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Coronary Heart Disease Risk - 2 years, Hard Coronary Heart Disease Risk. In addition, were verified: Muscle Strength of upper and lower limbs (1-Maximun Repetition test) and Oxygen Peak Consumption (VO2peak) by cardiopulmonary exercise test. No differences were observed between groups for all pre-intervention variables. After 16 wk, the RT and CT showed significant reductions (p <0.05) of all risk algorithms applied and also a decrease in TChol and LDL. Moreover, CT decrease significantly Tg. Increases were also identified post-training (p <0.05) on VO2peak for AT and CT, on upper limb strength for RT and CT and on lower limb strength (p <0.05) for AT, RT and CT. These results have shown the effectiveness of CT in the reduction of Global CVD Risk through all algorithms, as well as the decrease of risk factors and improvement on body strength and VO2peak. Similar results were previously reported by young men study. In summary, this study provides additional scientific evidence on the CT as an optimal training program capable to increase fitness variables as to reduce the Global CVD Risk in middle-aged men; these results were achieved even when CT was performed with reduced volume compared to isolated training programs
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OUYANG, PEI, HIROSHI YATSUYA, HIDEAKI TOYOSHIMA, REI OTSUKA, KEIKO WADA, KUNIHIRO MATSUSHITA, MIYUKI ISHIKAWA, et al. "CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING,PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AFTER SIX-MONTH PERIODIC WELL-ROUNDED EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN NURSING HOMES OR SPECIAL NURSING FACILITIES." Nagoya University School of Medicine, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2237/12348.

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Scandurra, Anita Joan. "A study investigating the effect of exercise, membership in a corporate fitness center, and health risk/lifestyle behaviors on absenteeism at the Columbia Gas General Office Facility from July 1984-June 1986 /." The Ohio State University, 1987. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487335992902661.

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Müller, Jana [Verfasser], and Joachim [Akademischer Betreuer] Wiskemann. "Development and prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and associated impairments of postural control: The role of physical activity and structured exercise programs / Jana Müller ; Betreuer: Joachim Wiskemann." Heidelberg : Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg, 2021. http://d-nb.info/1237108012/34.

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Shaffer, Joseph D. "The effects of a six-week land-based and aquatic-based plyometric training program on power, peak torque, agility, and muscle soreness." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2007. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5161.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2007.
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Lingam, Varatharajan. "Effects of Generic Group-Based Versus Personalized Individual-Based Exercise Programs on Balance, Gait, and Functional Performance of Older Adults with Mild Balance Dysfunction and Living in Residential Care Facilities - A Randomized Controlled Trial." Diss., NSUWorks, 2019. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/82.

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Background and Purpose: To investigate the effect of an individualized exercise program versus a generic group-based exercise program on balance, gait, and functional performance of older adults categorized as having mild balance dysfunction and living in residential care facilities. Methods: Single blind randomized control design. One hundred-twenty residents fulfilled screening criteria for mild balance dysfunction based on the BioSwayTM balance and the Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) primary outcome measures. Secondary assessment was completed using the Modified Physical Performance Test (PPT), hand-held dynamometer (lower-limb muscle strength testing), and gait speed analysis. Sixty subjects received individualized treatment from physical therapists (8 weeks). Another sixty subjects received generic group-based exercises (8 weeks). All outcome measures were collected at baseline and post-intervention (ninth week); and BioSwayTM and PPT measures at follow-up (thirteenth week) for the individualized group. Results: Individualized group (n=60) showed significant improvement compared to the group-based group (n=60) on the two BioSwayTM scores (limits of stability, p < .001; and postural stability, p = .016), the MDRT scores (forward reach, p < .001; backward reach, p = .007; right lateral reach, p < .001; and left lateral reach p < .001), the strength scores (hip flexors, p = .010; knee extensors, p = .002; hip abductors, p = .009; and ankle dorsiflexors, p = .025), the PPT outcomes (p < .001), and the gait scores (p = .012). Effect sizes ranged from small to large, with the largest sizes for limits of stability and MDRT. There were no significant differences between groups for the mCTSIB (p = .538). However, 96.7% of subjects in the individualized group scored within one SD of the reference mean, relative to 75% in the group-based group. At follow-up, the individualized group showed significant differences over time with medium to large effect sizes on the PPT (p < .001), limits of stability (p < .001), postural stability (p < .001), and mCTSIB (p = .005) measures. Post-hoc analysis revealed retention of gains for all measures at follow-up, except the mCTSIB. Conclusion: The individualized group showed significant improvements in the areas of balance, strength, mobility, and functional outcomes.

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