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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 ...
Remembering Corporal J.Y. Joyner : An Historical Fiction
(East Carolina University, 2012)
This is a creative nonfiction narrative about the farm life and military service of a Nash County resident, J.Y. Joyner. This narrative will be a combination of real-life facts, reality-based situations and settings derived ...
EXPLORING ADAPTED SPORTS AND COMPETENCE, RELATEDNESS, AND AUTONOMY IN CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
(East Carolina University, 2012)
Self-determination theory states that humans have three basic psychological needs--competence, a feeling of effectiveness or achievement through the completion of a task; relatedness, a sense of belonging or connectedness ...
MODELING WETLAND RESPONSE TO FUTURE SEA-LEVEL RISE IN THE PAMLICO AND CROATAN SOUNDS, NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2012)
Coastal habitats are among the world's most vulnerable environments to climate change and are highly sensitive to the impacts of future SLR. During the course of this century sea-level rise (SLR) enhanced by global climate ...
The Effects of a Supplemental Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Program on the Physical Fitness Levels of Special Olympic Athletes
(East Carolina University, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of participation in a supplemental aquatic fitness program on the physical fitness (muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility) of children with ...
A Taste of Culture : Perceptions About American Fast Food in China
(East Carolina University, 2012)
This exploratory study examined perceptions about American fast food among urban, Beijing residents to explore three major objectives; perceptions about taste preferences and nutrition value, the eating relationships of ...
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 ...