• Heart rate variability profiles of Special Olympics athletes at rest, during submaximal exercise, and in recovery. 

  St.John, Laura (2017-05-01)

  The change in R-R intervals between adjacent heartbeats is referred to as Heart Rate Variability (HRV). HRV data provides information regarding an individual’s Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), specifically the ANS’s two ...
• Establishing a standardized fitness test battery for karate athletes 

  Anglos, Kalan (2017-05-01)

  The purpose of this study was twofold: to determine the physical demands of the sport of karate and to establish a standardized field-based physical fitness test battery to assess karate athletes. The Physical Demands ...
• The impact of a rock-climbing program: a mixed methods case study of high school students’ climbing self-efficacy 

  Boudreau, Patrick (2017-05-01)

  The popularity of rock-climbing is continuously increasing. However, little research is available on the pedagogy of rock-climbing. Student climbing self-efficacy and the learning activities and instructional strategies ...
• The extent to which the King-Devick Test and Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 Predict 3-Dimensional Multiple Object Tracking Speed 

  Oslund, Kimberly R. (2017-01-26)

  Objective: To determine the extent to which aspects of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) or Child SCAT3 (C-SCAT3), and the King-Devick Test (KDT) predict Three-Dimensional Multiple Object Tracking (3D-MOT) ...
• A dissertation on nervous system control and interlimb coordination during rhythmic movement and on locomotor recovery after stroke 

  Klarner, Taryn (2016-12-16)

  For those who have suffered a stroke, damage to the brain can result in a decreased ability to walk. The traditional therapy used for the recovery of walking, body weight supported treadmill training, has significant labour ...
• Feasibility randomized control trial of physical activity in women aged 55-70 years: a mixed-methods self-determination theory study of dancing and walking 

  Gray, Samantha Michelle (2016-12-16)

  Background: Physical activity (PA) is a health protective behaviour that is critical in the reduction of most major chronic diseases. It also provides the participant with psychological benefits. Despite its well-established ...
• An examination of the relationships between fundamental motor skills, perceived physical competence, and physical activity levels during the primary years 

  Crane, Jeff R. (2016-09-21)

  Canadian children have policy and infrastructure rich environments, but their physical activity levels are among the lowest in the world. The disconnection between opportunities to be active and actual physical activity ...
• Exploring the need and potential role for school nurses in Saudi Arabian schools 

  Alqallaf, Hebah (2016-08-31)

  The purpose of this study was to explore the need for school nurses in the Saudi school system and to explore the current role of nurses in school health education and health promotion in Saudi Arabia. The study used a ...
• Effects of cutaneous input and resistance training on motor output 

  Barss, Trevor Scott (2016-07-14)

  An entire field of research was born when a paper entitled ‘On the education of muscular control and power’ first discussed a “psychical rather than a physical” bilateral adaptation to a unilateral training program. Although ...
• Consistency of near-infrared spectroscopy chromophores during a 10-minute vascular occlusion procedure of the thigh over 5 consecutive days 

  Mackintosh, Cameron Eve (2016-07-07)

  The purpose of this study was to examine the consistency of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measures associated with a 10 minute vascular occlusion of the thigh during 5 consecutive days. A secondary purpose was to examine ...
• A comprehensive understanding of the coach-athlete relationship: a post-secondary Canadian team sport perspective 

  Behan, Craig Martin (2016-05-02)

  This dissertation is comprised of three main sections. The first chapter is a historical overview of the coach-athlete relationships literature within sport. The review was conducted to consider as much empirical evidence ...
• Care-full: exploring the health and wellness issues facing women caregivers 

  Heath, Holly Marie (2016-05-02)

  Informal caregiving for aging Canadians plays a vital role in the health care system, and scholars have noted the urgency and primacy of studying this important contribution provided by a relatively invisible cadre of ...
• Promoting children's engagement in dance: a qualitative pedagogy study 

  Liu, Kun (2016-04-27)

  The purpose of this study is to explore teaching approaches used by a middle school dance teacher who promotes children’s engagement in dance and enhances their enjoyment of dancing. The study uses both ethnography and ...
• Investigating the requirements and establishing an exercise habit in gym members 

  Kaushal, Navin (2016-04-21)

  Background: Exercise behaviour has largely been studied via reflective social cognitive approaches over the last thirty years. Emerging findings have shown habit to demonstrate predictive validity with physical activity. ...
• Researching an implementation of network analysis for elite rugby team coaching: A CBAR case study 

  Carr, Patrick (2016-04-19)

  This study sought to understand how the application of a network analysis of rugby gameplay could inform coaches of their teams’ patterns of play in an effort to aid their teams’ performance. A qualitative case study ...
• The relationships between motor skills, perceptions of competence, and participation in active recreation and physical activities 

  Mirjafari, Elnaz (2015-12-23)

  There is growing interest in determining the nature of children’s activity profiles. Recreational activities are considered to be a vital part of the development of children (King et al., 2003). Participation in recreation ...
• Power output and tissue oxygenation of women and girls during repeated Wingate tests and recovery 

  Medd, Emily (2015-12-22)

  The purpose of this study was to compare the exercise and recovery muscle oxygenation response of Women and Girls during two 30s Wingate anaerobic tests separated by two minutes of active cycling recovery (resistance ≈ ...
• A Randomized Controlled Trial Exploring the Feasibility of Multimedia-Based Exercise Programs on Older Adult Adherence and Physical Activity 

  Yao, Christopher (2015-09-22)

  Purpose: Transitioning into retirement may be a suitable period to help adults establish an active lifestyle. One innovative approach to promote PA may be through multimedia-based programs. This experiment aimed to explore ...
• The Leadership challenge in amateur sport 

  Gibson, Gail Heron (2015-08-25)
• Healthy after-school child care 

  MacFarlane, Kendra Mary (2015-08-11)

  The purpose of this intense case study was to explore the factors that affect implementation of quality physical activity (PA) and healthy snacks that are provided to school-aged children (kindergarten to grade 8) attending ...

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