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Theses from 2024
Does Appearance Matter? The Relationship of Perceived Body Size and Physical Appearance on Students' Attraction to Physical Activity at Recess, Danielle Belcher
The Effects of an Acute Dose of Cannabidiol on Health and Two-Mile Time Trial Performance, Elyssa Bell
Barriers Faced by Members of Marginalized Communities when it Comes to Eating Healthy and Cultural Adaptations to Nutrition Education Materials, Kennedy Larsen
Voices of Change: Exploring the Narratives of Physical Education Stakeholders’ Policy Work in Colorado, Lisa Paulson
Collegiate Esports Participation and its Perceived Effects on Student Experience: A Phenomenological Study of Collegiate Esports Teams, David Shimokawa
The Psychological and Physical Effects of Childhood Obesity into Adulthood, Ashley Urbom
Theses from 2023
Technology Integration in School-Based Physical Activity, Taemin Ha
The Effects of Puberty Blocking Treatment (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist) On Physical Activity and Reproductive Health in Young Female Rats, Brandon Creed Jones
Exploring the Effect of 8 Weeks of Cannabidiol on Serum Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor, Seth T. Kofman
Effects of Exercise Training on Objective Measures of Sleep Quality and Markers of Peripheral Circadian Rhythm in Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment, Luke Michael Krynski
‘Poor Hockey Behaviors’: Athletes’ Moral Acculturation Experiences In Youth Hockey, Zachary Colter McCarver
Exploring the Effects of Cannabidiol on Psychological Health, Cognitive Function, Neural Health, And Natural Killer Cells, Arjun Ramani
An Eye-Tracking Investigation of Consumer’s Real-Time Behaviors in Professional Minor League Hockey, Alicia B. Romano
Effect of Exercise Training on Circulating Cancer-Associated Immune Cells in Breast Cancer Patients, Lea Haverbeck Simon
A Cross Sectional Comparison of the Mental Health, Sleep, and Anaerobic Power of Cannabis Users, Cannabidiol Users, and Non Users, Taylor Tamanaha
A Current Wave of Development: Examination of Positive Youth Development and Identity in the Junior Lifeguard Program, Danielle Nicole Wong
Dissertations from 2022
Comparing Collegiate Coaches’ and Players’ Perceptions of the Coaches’ Multicultural Competence, Lee Arakawa
"Proud Parenting" in the Junior Lifeguard Program, Danielle Belcher
The Effects of Contraction on Skeletal Muscle Expression of Interleukin-6, Drew Huber
Are Natural Killer Cells Novel Mediators of The Effects of Cannabidiol on Mental Health, Sleep Quantity, Sleep Quality, And Immune Function?, Jacob Norbert Kisiolek
Flourishing for Sport Consumers: The Case of Fantasy Baseball and Social Media Engagement, Bomin Paek
Loading Rate of Two Maximalist Shoes Compared to a Traditional Running Shoe, Elizabeth Ray
Human Resource Development in the Intercollegiate Workplace: The Intersection of Organizational Politics, Political Skill, Job Design, And Employee Engagement, Logan John Schuetz
Mental Health Presentation: An Instrument in Coach Education, Alison Zigler
Theses from 2021
Postural Stability in Unilateral Transtibial Amputees Using Two Suspension Systems: SmartpuckTM vs Lock and Pin, Ashley Alunan
An Investigation of Outsourcing Ticket Sales in Division I College Athletics, Kyle John Brannigan
Physical Education Teacher Education: Curriculum, Philosophies, And Readiness for Induction, Collin Chandler Brooks
Exploring Health and Fitness in Cannabis and Cannabidiol Users, Blake Butler
Physical Education in Colorado: Status And Stakeholders’ Perceptions, Xiaoping Fan
Action and Outcome: The Connection Between Organizational Goals and Organizational Effectiveness in Major League Baseball, Brian Joseph Fowler
Effects of Exercise Training on Neutrophil Proliferation and Function in Cancer Patients, Nicholas Harman
The Well-Being of Business Professionals Through the Participation of Golf with Coworkers and Clients, Marisa Hisaki
Salary Discrimination in the Sports Labor Market: An Evidence from Major League Soccer, Hoyoon Jung
CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT AND LEISURE: AN APPLICATION OF SOCIAL COGNITIVE CAREER THEORY, Nicole Sellars
Effects of Creatine Supplementation Protocols And Doxorubicin on Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Phosphocreatine System, Salaheddin M. A. Sharif
Dissertations from 2020
Implementing Digital Media as a Pedagogical Tool in University Physical Activity Courses, Dannon G. Cox
Effects of Exercise on Myogenic Regulatory Factors in Cancer Cachexia-induced Skeletal Muscle Wasting, Kelsey Daehlin
Effects of Exercise on Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell-Related Tumor Progression and Metastasis, Jacob Garritson
A Review of Therapeutic Interventions for Visual Impairment After Stroke, Cassidy Lang
The Effect of Visual Disruption on Stability After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Nathan John Robey
Theses from 2019
The Impact of Shod Versus Unshod Walking on Center of Pressure Variability, Zachary Barrons
Assessing Concussion Recovery With Dynamic Stability Methodologies, Kurt Otto Buchholz
Understanding the Effects of a Mindful Yoga Intervention on the Psychological Well-Being of Student Veterans, María del Mar Chavarría Soto
Give the Fans What They Want: A Market Segmentation Approach to Sport Fans’ Social Media Usage, Kerry Dale Fischer
The Effects of Combined Curcumin Supplementation and High Intensity Interval Training on Time Trial Performance in Moderately Active Individuals, Nora Jacqueline Johnston
Comparison of Gait Kinematic and Temporospatial Measures Between Lock and Pin and a New Vacuum Suspension System in Transtibial Amputees, Vanessa A. Kellems
Exploring School Employee Physical Activity Behaviors and Perceptions, Ann Pulling Kuhn
Monocyte Phenotype and Whole Blood Immune Response in Physically Active Chronic Cannabis Users and Non-Users, Jonathon K. Lisano
Science of the Art of Coaching: Examining the Decision-Making Process of a Competitively Successful Endurance Running Coach, Marshall James Milbrath
The Influence of Asymmetry on the Metabolic Cost of Locomotion, Shane Patrick Murphy
Staff Conceptualization of and Engagement With Diversity and Inclusion in Collegiate Recreation: A Multilevel Exploration, Erin Michelle Patchett
Effects of Exercise Training on the Blood Lactate Response to Acute Exercise in Cancer Survivors, Arjun Ramani
Comparison of Socket Suspension Systems During Stair Ascent in Individuals with Transtibial Amputees, Gabrielle Marie Rentuma
Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Doxorubicin Treatment of Myostatin and Muscle Ring-Finger Protein-1 Expression in the Rat Diaphragm, Addison M. Shepard
The Effects of Kefir and Exercise on Immune Function and Gut Health, Peter Royal Smoak
Developing Support Mechanisms for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Leaders, Peter Teake Stoepker
Effects of Two Types of Creatine Feeding and Doxorubicin on Skeletal Muscle Apoptotic Markers, Zoltan A. Torok
The Effects of Exercise Training on Cachexia in Mice Bearing the Colon-26 Carcinoma, Nicole Wood
Dissertations from 2018
Physical Education Cooperating Teachers Participation and Beliefs as Teacher Educators, Hillary May Franks
Exploring Referee Abuse Through the Lens of the Collegiate Rugby Coach, Brittany Lauren Jacobs
Examining Relationships of Social Media to Customer Equity of the National Basketball Association, Jiyoung Park
Themes for Motivation to Participate in Physical Activity Breaks in College Classrooms, Taylor Polson
The National Hockey League Totals Market: Efficiency, Profitability, and Heuristic Behaviors, Alexander Traugutt
Theses from 2017
Determining the Effectiveness of the Cancer Phase Training Model in a Group Setting, Scott F. Eberhardt
Coaches’ Perceptions on the Sustainability of Select Nonrevenue, Olympic Ncaa Sports as Viewed Through Stakeholder Theory, Dean M. Ekeren
Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Intervention on Joint Kinetics During Curb Negotiation in Cancer Survivors, Anastacia Fraijo
Physical Education Teacher Education Student Teaching Placement Procedures, LeAnn Elizabeth Kesselring
The Influence of Participation in Socially Engaging or Complex Physical Activities on Executive Function Among Older Adults, Lyndsie M. Koon
Addressing the Assessment of Professionalism in Physical Education Teacher Education: A Multi-Case Study of Nationally Accredited Programs, Brandy Michelle Lynch
Fan Motives for Identifying with Professional Tennis Players, Alex Yakon Rondon-Azcarate
Interindividual Neuromuscular Characteristics and Their Relationships to Running Economy, Barbara Jean Schornstein
Validation of the Six-Minute Walk Test for Predicting Peak Oxygen Consumption Cancer Survivors, Alexandra Nicole Schumacher
Dissertations from 2016
Evaluation of the Phase Training Model of Cancer Rehabilitation, Jessica Marlene Brown
Barefoot vs. Shod: Effects of Trunk Loading and Body Mass Index on Walking Mechanics, Kevin D. Dames
A Qualitative Study of Sport Event Volunteer Management, Janet Howes
Effects of Exercise Training on Physiological and Psychological Measurements of Cancer-Related Fatigue, Trista Manikowske
Revenue Management in the Sport Industry: an Examination of Forecasting Models and Advance Seat Section Inventory in Major League Baseball, Micah Seth McGee
Effects of a Twelve Week Aerobic and Strength Training Intervention on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Sherilyn M. Sommerville
Dissertations from 2015
Describing and Understanding Factors Related to Implementing Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs by Physical Educators, Catherine Price Berei
Effects of Resistance Training and Creatine Monohydrate on Doxorubicin-Induced Muscle Dysfunction, Eric Christopher Bredahl
Biomechanical Assessment of Ertl and Burgess Transtibial Amputation Techniques, Abbie Elthea Ferris
An Examination of Motives Underlying Active Sport Tourist Behavior: a Market Segmentation Approach, Eric Michael Hungenberg
Physical Education Teacher Education Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions About and Implementation of Caring, Tanjian Liang
Attendance motivators and constraints: An investigation of students at the Football Championship Series division, Kurt C. Mayer
Elementary Physical Educators’ Perspectives of Curriculum and Instruction in the United States and Thailand, Udon Nampai
Predicting Coaching Efficacy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Assistant Coaches: a Social Psychological Analysis of Coaching Goals, Commitment, and Values, Brett Allen Nichols