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The works in this student research collection have been approved by the Graduate Faculty of Georgia Southern University as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Kinesiology from the Waters College of Health Professions.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Reliability and Validity of the GWalk for Use in Postural Control, Megan Mormile
The Effect of Acute Pain on Executive Function, Jenna M. Morogiello
Role Ambiguity of Head Volleyball Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Division I Athletics, Meredith Paskert
Student-Athletes' Knowledge of Athletic Trainers' Scope of Practice, Jessica Pearson
The Effects of Beetroot Juice on VO2max and Blood Pressure During Submaximal Exercise, Jose M. Perez
The Influence Of Coach Leadership Behavior And Authenticity On Burnout Among Collegiate Athletes, William Ryan
Concussion Knowledge and Understanding in GHSA Guardians, Chloe C. Salway
The Effects of Chronic L-carnitine and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Body Composition and Athletic Performance in Female Endurance Athletes., Melissa Eryn Stack
Heart Rate Recovery and Blood Pressure Recovery Influenced by a Slow-Breathing Protocol After Exercise in Moderately Trained Females, Emily Layne Zumbro
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Mental Toughness and Resilience of Appalachian Trail Hikers, Emily N. Akers
Relationship Between Stress-Recovery State and Running Performance in Men's Collegiate Soccer, Nicholas A. Coker
Assessment of Anti-Saccades Within 24 to 48 Hours Post-Concussion, Nathan D'Amico
Leadership Styles in Military Settings and Their Influences on Program Satisfaction, Jilian Gonzales
Female Natural Bodybuilding Competition Preparation: A 6-Week Case Study, Samantha G. Gwazdauskas
Current Concussion Education Practices in NCAA Member Institutions: A Descriptive Study, Samuel E. Johnson II
Motivation, Athletic Identity, and Commitment to Sport in Division I Varsity Athletes and Collegiate Club Level Athletes: A Qualitative Analysis, Emily C. Karoblis
Validation of B-Mode Ultrasound Imaging as a Body Composition Measurement in Division I Football Players, Keagan Kiely
A Phenomenological Investigation of Cheerleaders' Lived Experiences of Mental Blocks, Erin M. Lawrence
The Effectiveness of Teaching Life Skills through Sport-Based Interventions for At-Risk Youth, Melinda Katheran Scott
The Effect of Half Time Sports Drink Ingestion on Subsequent Half Performance in U16 Female Soccer Players during Consecutive Matches, Nadima Skeff Ms, Brandonn Harris, Amy Jo Riggs, Adam Wells, John Dobson, and Nicholas Coker
Clinical Characteristics of Active Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability, Mary Elizabeth Winningham
Effects of Beta-alanine Supplementation and High Intensity Interval training among Recreationally Active Females, Mary E. Yarbrough
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Improving Self-Efficacy and Imagery Ability with a Poly-Sensory Video and Mg-M Imagery Intervention within Division 1 Female Soccer Players, Ashleigh Carpentier
Using a MG-M Imagery Intervention to Enhance the Sport Competence of Young Special Olympics Athletes, Kelley Catenacci
Body Image Self-Discrepancies and Compulsive Exercise: Exploring the Role of Approach and Avoidance Motivational Selves, Kristin A. Chandler
History of Concussion and Current Functional Movement Screen Scores in a Collegiate Recreational Population, Jordan M. Dorrien
Evaluation of Linear and Nonlinear Postural Stability Measurements Following Concussion, Kelsey Evans
Length Of Playing Time and Previous History of Injury as Predictors of Readiness to Return to Play, Kristin M. Harkins, Jody Langdon, Brandonn Harris, and Erin Jordan
Determining the False Positive Rate of a Concussion Battery in Healthy Division I Collegiate Athletes, Caitlynn S. Hellwig
Identifying Dosage Effect of LEDT on Muscular Fatigue in Quadriceps, Thomas J. Hemmings
Utilization Of B-Mode Ultrasound As A Body Fat Estimate In Collegiate Football Players, Parker Hyde
The Relationship Between Core Stability Related Measures and Performance in Adolescent All-Star Cheerleaders, Rachel S. Leitz
Using A Motivational General-Mastery Imagery Intervention to Improve the Self-Efficacy Of Youth Gymnasts, Emily Parkerson
An Examination Between High and Low Optimistic NCAA Division I Student-Athletes' Perceptions of Preferred Leadership Behavior in Sport: A Qualitative Investigation, Alexander C. Roorda
A Qualitative Examination of the Sport Music Preferences of NCAA Division I Athletes, Zachary Ryan
Exploring Relationships Between Motivational Climate, Parental Involvement, Fear of Failure, and Goal Orientations in Youth Club Soccer Athletes, Robert Schlote
The Effects of Subconcussive Impacts on Postural Stability, Eric Shiflett
Performance Validity Testing in Baseline Concussion Assessment, Joshua Staples
The Psychological Response to Concussion Compared With Musculoskeletal Injuries In Collegiate Athletes, Samantha Transou
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Investigating the Effects of Endurance Training on Heart Rate Variability in Female Swimmer Athletes, Joshua G. Beck
The Effectiveness of a Dual Task Concussion Assessment for Identifying Impairments in Concussed Athletes, Kristin R. Bockelman
The Effects of Carbohydrate Supplementation Forms on Rated Perceived Exertion, Timed Performance and Gastrointestinal Response in Collegiate Female Swimmers, Ali Maria Elaine Campbell RD
The Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Balance Error Scoring System in Acutely Concussed Individuals, Casey D. Carlson
Concussion Reporting Rates at the Conclusion of a Collegiate Athletic Career, Frances C. Gilbert
Assessing Sports Nutrition Knowledge of Adolescent Atheltes and their Parents: An Intervention Approach, Meredith F. Hawk
Hit Me Again: A Qualitative Examination of The Lived Experience Of Anger in Mixed Martial Arts, Skylar E. Jewell
Does the Preparticipation Examination Aid in Identifying Future Risk of Concussion?, Kassandra E. Johns
Exercise Behavior Patterns in Emerging Adulthood: An Exploration of Predictor Variables from Self-Determination Theory and Transtheoretical Model, Chad R. Johnson
Landing Technique Assessment Utilizing Laboratory-Based Landing And Simulated Basketball Landing Tasks, Hiromi Kowata
Antecedents of Athletes’ Achievement Goal Orientations, Matthew Lachman
An Examination of Coping with Career Ending Injuries- An NCAA Division I and NCAA Division III Comparison, Hayley C. Marks
Comparing Hyperhydration Ability between a Glycerol Solution and a Sodium Solution on Dehydration and Performance in Runners, Stephanie L. Marz
An Examination of Social Physique Anxiety among College Students: A Mixed Methodological Approach, Sara M. Rothberger
The Use of a Visual Motor Test to Identify Lingering Deficits in Concussed Collegiate Athletes, Erik W. Sanders
An Interval Training Bout on Cognitive Performance in Healthy Adults, David Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Attraction to Physical Activity of Generation Z - A Mixed Methodological Approach, David Biber
Perceptions on the Ethical Use of Technology for Sport Psychology Service Delivery among AASP Certified Consultants, Matthew Bird
The Role of Social Physique Anxiety, Social Support, and Perceived Benefits and Barrier to Exercise in All-Female Fitness Camp Intervention, Lauren Elizabeth Easton
The Influence of The Constrained Action Hypothesis on Agility Tests In Ncaa Division I Soccer Goalkeepers: A Single Subject Design, James J. Gallagher
The Influence of the Initiation of a Graded Exercise Protocol on Dynamic Postural Stability Following a Concussion, Lauryn Hunter
Acute Alterations of Scapular Upward Rotation following a Functional Fatiguing Protocol in Male Tennis Players, R. Lyndsey Ingram
Concussion Knowledge in Amateur Motocross, Kristina Miller
Perceptions of Delinquency among Male Athletes and Non-Athletes: A Qualitative Investigation, Humphrey Nartey
NCAA Division I Head Coaches' Experiences with Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating in Female Athletes: A Qualitative Analysis, Caitlyn Pecinovsky
The Effectiveness of Education Interventions on Coaching Education Students’ Concussion Knowledge, Retention, and Attitudes, Brienna L. Simons
Enjoyment Based Motivation and the Enjoyable Exercise Experience in a Generation Y Sample: A Mixed Methods Approach, Jonathan Stewart
Choice Response Time Differences between Recently Recovered Concussed and Healthy Student-Athletes, Tiffen Tapia-Lovler
Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes in English Football (Soccer), Joshua Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Perceptions of the Psychological Rehabilitation of a Student-Athlete with an injury in Sport at the NCAA Division I Level : A Narrative Approach of Student-Athletes and Athletic Trainers, Hannah Rita Bennett
Impairment in Dynamic Postural Control Following an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain, Anne Lorene Bryan
Mental Preparation Techniques and Accomplishment of Race Goals by Ironman Triathletes: A Qualitative Investigation, Kayla Frimmel
Motivation, Need Support and Need Satisfaction in Youth Soccer Players, Erica Lippitt
Accuracy of Concussion Reporting upon Completion of a Collegiate Athletic Career, Tracy Anne Llewellyn
Perceived Effect of Obesity in Rural Vs. Urban Areas, Damian Richard Macleod
Utilizing Self-Determination Theory to Assist in Understanding College Students' Motivation for Physical Activity, Tyler Coe McDaniel
Mood, Anxiety, Rpe, and %Mhr after a Single 15, 30 and 60 Minute Session of Vinyasa Yoga, Marissa Gabriella McGuirk
The Effect of a Bcaa Supplement with and without Cho on Performance in Recreationally Trained Cyclists, Alaine Carleton Mills
Ncaa Division-I Student Athletes' Lived Experiences of An in-Season Concussion, Matthew S. Moreau
Changes in Gait Characteristics Following a Concussion, Kelly M. Previs
Compensation Theory: Can Club Soccer Players Appropriately Balance Energy Intake and Output in and out of Season?, Marco Ruggiero
An Examination of an Optimism Training intervention on Optimism Levels of NCAA Division I Athletes: A Single Subject Design, Anya Marie Salzgeber
Effect of Honey on Anaerobic Performance in Male Collegiate Soccer Players, Katelyn G. Woolfolk
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Evaluation of Sponsorship Activation Strategies Employed by a Minor League Baseball Team, Velina Boteva
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Student Physical Activity and Nutritional Behaviors, Amelia Carolyn Chappell
The Relationship between Lower Body Power and Sprinting Ability in Recreationally Trained College Men, J. Kyle Davis
The Prevalence of Impaired Type 2 Fasting Blood Glucose Concentrations Among College-Aged Individuals, Elizabeth Graham
Breaking Through "The Wall": An Examination of Elite Rowers and Their Experience of Conquering Their Mental Boundaries, Nicole Jordens
The Effects of Stable and Unstable Training Surfaces on Dynamic Postural Stability, Marie Kirby
Dynamic Postural Control In Individuals With Multiple Concussions, David Krazeise
The Influence of Training Load on Performance and Psychological Variables in Female Collegiate Swimmers, Jacquelyn A. Nagle
Indicators of Fatigue in Collegiate Women Tennis Players, Philip J. Prins
Influence of Testing Environment on Balance Error Scoring System Performance, Carrie Rahn
