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Effects of aerobic training with and without weight loss on insulin sensitivity and lipids
(2018-05-18)
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of exercise training with modest or greater weight loss (≥3%) or not (<3%) on insulin sensitivity, lipoprotein concentrations, and lipoprotein particle size ...
Parent-Initiated Motivational Climate and Young Child Enjoyment and Commitment in Year-Round Swimming
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Many factors potentially influence a young athlete's sport enjoyment and commitment. Social agents, such as parents, explain a large part of the variance in youth sport experiences. While research suggests the environment ...
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTERS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STUDY
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Law enforcement and firefighters serve a vital role in maintaining the safety and order in our communities. They suffer from numerous health problems including heart disease, psychological stress and sleep disorders. Their ...
THE IMPACT OF A CONCEPTUALLY BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COURSE ON COLLEGE STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Mental health issues are prevalent in the college population and may impact students' quality of life and wellbeing. Physical activity has been demonstrated to improve mental health in a variety of populations, including ...
The Effect of Surface Compliance n Knee Joint Loads During Level and Decline Running
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)
Running is known for providing numerous health benefits that untimely leads to decreased cardiac mortality. Despite these health benefits, running can cause overuse injuries in up to 79% of runners with a high incidence ...
The Effects of Injury on the Neuromotor Control of the Shoulder
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)
Abstract: The shoulder is one of the most mobile and unstable joints in the body. When the function of the shoulder muscles is altered, and it is without the appropriate neuromotor control, the shoulder can become ...
Coach Created Motivational Climate and Self-Efficacy in the Coach-Athlete Relationship: The Role of Relational Efficacy Beliefs
(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 ...
INTERLEUKIN-6 IN RESPONSE TO HIGH INTENSITY AND MODERATE INTENSITY EXERCISE TRAINING IN AFRICAN AMERICAN INDIVIDUALS
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)
Skeletal muscle has been identified as an endocrine organ that releases myokines with contraction. These myokines have been defined as cytokines and peptides that are produced, expressed, and released by muscle fibers that ...
INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL EXERCISE TYPE ON MATERNAL AND INFANT METABOLIC HEALTH
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Purpose: Current research supports that chronic exercise in the non-pregnant population promotes metabolic adaptations at rest (reduction in glucose, lactate, lipids), but little is known of the maternal metabolic adaptations ...
THE INFLUENCE OF EXERCISE BEFORE AND DURING PREGNANCY ON OFFSPRING HEART FUNCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Maternal exercise during pregnancy is quickly becoming a trend that has been shown to have benefits for fetal and infant development (e.g. heart health and development). Most studies examining the influence of exercise ...