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Assessing Servant Leadership Development Among Student Employees Through a Challenge Course Apprenticeship
(East Carolina University, 2013)
In today's system of higher education, administrators are committed to developing students into leaders (Bush, 2009). One area for leadership development is during non-curricular programming that is typically offered by a ...
Relationship Between Health And Sports Participation in Young Adults
(East Carolina University, 2014)
This study examines the relationship between young adults' health and their participation in traditional sports and action sports. Research indicates that traditional sports promote wellness and provide participants with ...
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CONFLICTS AND USER SATISFACTION AT LAKE GASTON : EXAMINING CONFLICT BETWEEN PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USERS AND ANGLERS
(East Carolina University, 2011)
Over the past thirty years, personal watercraft (PWC) use has grown widely and become common on many waterways. Despite evidence that links PWC use to disturbances with other recreationists, fishery activities, and wildlife ...
ASSOCIATION OF PARK-USE, PREFERENCES OF PARK FEATURES, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG CITY RESIDENTS VARYING IN SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
(East Carolina University, 2014)
Public parks can play a substantial role in increasing physical activity (PA) because they offer a wide range of either free or low-cost activities. For many Americans, there are limitations on the environment and resources ...
The Relationship Between Levels of Participation in Yoga and Balance Measures of Older Adults
(East Carolina University, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between levels of yoga participation (i.e., overall lifetime engagement and the number of sessions attended in the past 30 days) and balance measures of older adults ...
SUMMER FUN : CAMPERS' REPORTED INTENTIONS TO RETURN TO CAMP
(East Carolina University, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to understand how in-camp activities and experiences relate to campers' reported intentions to return to camp. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study examined how campers' ...
A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CASUAL VIDEO GAMES IN REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
(East Carolina University, 2011)
Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress. However, when anxiety becomes excessive it can develop into a debilitating disorder. Interventions are needed to ameliorate and prevent the development of anxiety related health ...
IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN INCREASE IN LIFEGUARD COMPLACENCY
(East Carolina University, 2011)
The purpose of this thesis was to identify factors that predict lifeguard complacency in an effort to increase overall vigilance while lifeguarding. Three research questions were explored: (a) what factors contribute to ...
Connecting with nature : The effects of organized camp experiences and early-life outdoor experiences on children's environmental consciousness
(East Carolina University, 2012)
This study examined how children aged 9 - 14 years, attending two different residential summer camps, responded to questions related to their connection with nature, environmental stewardship, interest in environmental ...
Leisure-Time Activity Participation during Preadolescence and the Related Wellness Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2012)
This study examined the association between the free-time activities in which adolescents participate and their self-reported wellness. Free-time activities provide contexts for adolescents to experiment and develop their ...