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The Effect of Active Video Gaming on Physical Activity Levels of Students with Developmental Disabilities
(East Carolina University, 2014)
The purpose was to examine differences in physical activity levels of children (N = 24) with developmental disabilities in traditional adapted physical education activities compared with Nintendo Wii Fit active video gaming ...
EFFECT OF MENTOR-LED VIGOROUS AEROBIC EXERCISE PROGRAM ON BODY COMPOSITION, PEAK VO₂, AND INSULIN SENSITIVITY IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE ADOLESCENTS
(East Carolina University, 2014)
In the past few decades obesity rates in the US have reached epidemic proportions in both adults and children. Nearly one-third of American adults are obese, and since 1980, the obesity rates for children 6-11 years and ...
ENERGY COST OF HEAVY LOAD CARRIAGE AND PROLONGED WALKING IN ROTC COLLEGIATE PARTICIPANTS
(East Carolina University, 2014)
The load military service members carry while marching has increased throughout history, and the military routinely uses rucksacks that range in weight from 22-68 kilograms, depending on the type of mission and weather ...
Prediction of Athletic Injury with a Functional Movement Screen
(East Carolina University, 2014)
The Functional Movement Screen[superscript]TM (FMS) is a screening tool designed to quantify movement quality. The ability of the FMS to identify individuals likely to be injured has been examined in athletic and military ...