Browsing Master's Theses by Author "Kinesiology"
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AgRP neuron activity is required for acute exercise-induced feeding
Bunner, Wyatt (East Carolina University, 2019-08-13)While much is known about the role of neuropeptide Y/agouti-regulated peptide (NPY/AgRP) and pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons to regulate energy homeostasis, little is known about how forced energy expenditure, such as ... -
AMP Deaminase 3 knockout mice and loss of mitochondrial proteins and enzyme activity during denervation atrophy
Verhoeven, Nicolas (East Carolina University, 2018-07-17)Muscle atrophy leads to decrements in muscle function, partly attributable to decreased mitochondrial content. One controller of mitochondrial content is AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which when bound by AMP activates ... -
AMP Deaminase 3 overexpression regulates cellular energetics and signaling for PGC-1α activation.
Miller, Spencer (East Carolina University, 2017-06-02)Skeletal muscles undergoing atrophy have decreased [ATP], PGC-1[alpha] expression, and mitochondrial content. This combination of findings is unexpected because decreased [ATP] is often associated with greater [AMP] and ... -
AN INCREASE IN LOWER EXTREMITY INJURY AS A RESULT OF COGNITIVE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFECITS OF CONCUSSION
Schult, Caitlin (East Carolina University, 2021-07-01)Purpose: Sport-related concussions have shown to have effects on self-efficacy, oculomotor performance, reaction time and an increased risk of lower extremity injury. Most studies have been conducted to test the effects ... -
AROMATASE PROTEIN CONTENT IN GLUTEAL AND ABDOMINAL SUBCUTANEOUS ADIPOSE TISSUE IN PREMENOPAUSAL CAUCASIAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
Cooper, Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2017-01-03)OBJECTIVE: To determine if aromatase protein content differs in abdominal and gluteal adipose tissue and to determine if there are racial differences in aromatase protein content that might influence racial differences ... -
Assessing the Needs of Physical Activity in a Pediatric Weight Management Clinic
Robins, Kiara Jane (East Carolina University, 2022-09-07)Objective: This study determined the type of physical activity support patients wanted while receiving treatment at the Pediatric Healthy Weight Research and Treatment Center. Methods: A sample of 27 parents/patients were ... -
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN COACH BEHAVIORS AND ATHLETE EFFICACY BELIEFS: SELF-, OTHER-, COLLECTIVE, AND RELATION-INFERRED SELF-EFFICACY
Hewitt, Tyler F (East Carolina University, 2023-07-19)Confidence (i.e., efficacy) plays a pivotal role in sport, whether it is athletes’ confidence in themselves, their coaches, or in their collective group. Studies have shown that athletes’ self-efficacy, other-efficacy, and ... -
Association of Skeletal Muscle Oxidative Capacity and Cardiometabolic Health in an Overweight Population
Lindman, Jacob (East Carolina University, 2023-07-18)Background: Cardiometabolic health factors are becoming increasingly front and center in prevalence and cost of treatment in the U.S.. Incidence rates and complications from diseases related to these factors including ... -
ASSOCIATION OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS, EFFICACY, AND PERFORMANCE IN ROTC CADETS
Baker, Ajala (East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)Transformational leadership is when leaders inspire, motivate, influence, and stimulate followers to build a connection and common belief towards goals. Military leaders that engage in transformational leadership encompass ... -
Athletic Trainers’ Confidence and Proficiency in Addressing Athlete Mental Health
Turner, Christina (East Carolina University, 2022-01-04)Despite the prevalence of athletes reporting they would seek an athletic trainer's help, athletic trainers may not feel proficient or competent in addressing mental health with their athletes (Bird, et al., 2018). Athletic ... -
BIOMECHANICAL ALTERATIONS DURING THE SNATCH MOVEMENT AFTER REPEATED REPETITIONS
Black, Hannah (East Carolina University, 2021-08-09)High Intensity Weightlifting (HIW) is a style of exercise that utilizes one of the two Olympic weightlifting movements, the snatch. The majority of HIW workouts are scored by time and have a goal to do the required repetitions ... -
Blood Lactate Predicts Resting Energy Expenditure in Non-Obese Caucasian Females
Yang, Zhen Wei (East Carolina University, 2019-08-01)Background: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are both global epidemics that continue to skyrocket. High basal plasma lactate levels, reduced oxidative capacity, and insulin resistance are co-morbidities with these metabolic ... -
Cardiovascular adaptations to aerobic exercise in obese pregnant women : the ENHANCED by mom project
Parks, Lauren (East Carolina University, 2021-08-20)Background: Hypertension is the most prevalent problem in pregnancy affecting 10% of pregnant women worldwide. Furthermore, obesity during pregnancy correlates with complications such as gestational hypertension. Aerobic ... -
Changes in the Structural Properties of the UCL in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers
Curran, Christopher J. (East Carolina University, 2017-08-22)Perhaps the most serious injury for a baseball pitcher is a full tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in their throwing arm. Full tears of the UCL require surgical reconstruction if the athlete hopes to return to ... -
Coach Created Motivational Climate and Self-Efficacy in the Coach-Athlete Relationship: The Role of Relational Efficacy Beliefs
Hadadi, Noam Eliezer (East Carolina University, 2020-12-14)The motivational climate athletes perceive is crucial for many psychological aspects such as motivation, effort and enjoyment. The motivational climate also influences self-efficacy in competitive athletes. Since the ... -
Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Physical Activity Courses on Undergraduates' Physical Activity Levels and Constructs of Self-Determination Theory
White, T. Isaac (East Carolina University, 2022-04-19)Regular physical activity (PA) has been shown to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and can positively impact mental well-being, cognitive abilities, and academic performance. Public health recommendations state ... -
Deletion of LPCAT3 Promotes Enhanced Insulin Signaling in Skeletal Muscle
Ferrara, Patrick J. (East Carolina University, 2015-12-15)Aberrant lipid metabolism has been linked to skeletal muscle insulin resistance. The exact identity of the lipid species that promote skeletal muscle insulin resistance among the human population remains unclear. In this ... -
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A REGRESSION MODEL TO ESTIMATE VO2 max FOR OLDER ADOLESCENTS FROM PACER 20-M SHUTTLE RUN PERFORMANCE
Hanna, Matthew (East Carolina University, 2017-09-27)The PACER provides a convenient and relatively low cost assessment of aerobic fitness. The PACER is less expensive and more readily available than stationary or portable metabolic systems, can be completed in a condensed ... -
Early Metabolic Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model and Exercise Intervention Treatment
Do, Khoa (East Carolina University, 2017-06-22)Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS). In this study, we characterized and examined the early metabolic changes of the triple transgenic Alzheimer's disease ... -
Effect of Exercise Training on Metabolic Syndrome z-score : the Association of C- reactive protein
Gates, Taylor (East Carolina University, 2015-06-25)PURPOSE: Previous studies have shown that metabolic syndrome z-score (MetSynZ) is improved with exercise training. Metabolic syndrome is based upon insulin resistance, such that it would be expected for insulin resistance ...