Browsing College of Nursing and Health Innovation: Department of Kinesiology by Title
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The Relationship Between Body Composition and Blood Pressure in College Age Students
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Body composition is divided into two components: fat-free mass and fat mass. Fat-free mass includes organs, muscles, bones, blood, and skin which is ... -
The Relationship Between Body Composition and Fitness Parameters
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Body composition details the materials that make up the human body. Fat mass primarily functions as insulation and energy storage, but can be detrimental ... -
The relationship between gait measures and posturographical measures in an elderly population
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCenter for Healthy Living and Longevity, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-06-11)1 in 3 older adults will experience a fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in adults over 65 years, and are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Most falls ... -
The Relationship Between RPE and Blood Lactate Concentrations During a VO2Max Test On a Cycle Ergometer
(Department of Kinesiology, The university of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The university of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Lactate (La) is produced by the body’s muscles in response to exercise through anaerobic glycolysis. During exercise, most of the lactate produced enters the heart and slow twitch muscle fibers by traveling ... -
The Relationship between Sleeping Habits and Body Fat Composition
The purpose of this research was to compare the relationship between sleeping habits and body fat composition. -
Relationship between total sleep duration and body composition
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas of ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-06-11)In the endless pursuit of possible causes for obesity and overweight, it has been hypothesized that sleep may have an effect on body composition. Some studies have shown that sleep deprivation is associated with a lower ... -
The Relationship of Maximal Aerobic Capacity and Body Fat Percentage in Athletes and Non-Athletes
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is the maximum capacity of the body to transport and utilize oxygen during incremental exercise. The relative units ... -
The relationship of various measures of body composition to blood sugar levels
(Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-02-12)The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between varied body composition and blood sugar levels in young adults. -
Right leg strength of soccer players with in comparison of forward and defense position
(Biomechanics Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-02-13)The purpose of this experiment was to compare the strength of the right quadriceps and hamstring muscles of soccer players in the forward (F) and defense (D) positions. -
Seated Exercise Compared to Standing Exercise In Improving Strength and Endurance in Community-Dwelling Seniors.
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Wellness and preventive exercise programs are being introduced and becoming more prevalent in senior-living communities. These programs are put in ... -
SEX DIFFERENCES AND VASCULAR MECHANISMS OF ELEVATED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK IN NON-HISPANIC BLACK INDIVIDUALS
(2021-08-05)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including hypertension, disproportionately affect the non-Hispanic black (BL) population in the United States. Despite being an inherently multifactorial process, altered vascular function ... -
The Short Term Effects of L-Arginine on Blood Lactate Levels and Performance During Submaximal Exercise
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: L-arginine is a non-essential amino acid that is precursor to synthesizing Nitric Oxide (NO). It is responsible for regulating blood pressure and ... -
SHORT-TERM INTERMITTENT PARATHYROID HORMONE 1-34 ADMINISTRATION AND BONE VASCULAR ALTERATIONS IN C57BL/6 MICE
(2018-08-06)Advancing age is associated with progressive bone loss, declines in vasodilator capacity of blood vessels, vascular rarefaction and bone marrow blood vessel ossification. Intermittent parathyroid hormone (PTH) administration ... -
Skeletal Muscle Oxidative Capacity in the Elderly
(2018-05-04)Age is the greatest risk factor for chronic disease and is associated with a marked decline in functional capacity and quality of life, with loss of skeletal muscle function regarded as a key contributing factor. While the ... -
State-wide dissemination of a school-based nutrition education programme: a RE-AIM (Reach, Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) analysis
(Cambridge University Press; Nutrition Society, 2012-12-06)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Objective: The current study evaluated the overall public health impact of the ‘Shaping Up My Choices’ (SMC) programme, a 10-week school-based nutrition education ... -
Submaximal Exercise Capacity Between Beet Juice and Caffeine
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015)Both caffeine and beet juice have been used by athletes and trainers around the world in order to help boost their energy levels and perform longer. Beet juice is used because it contains healthy and natural substances ... -
The supplement Beast Mode and its effect on anaerobic power
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-06-11)Anaerobic metabolism is the production of energy in the absence of oxygen and anaerobic power can be measured as either mean or peak power output in exercise that lasts thirty seconds or less. Power is force times velocity ... -
Surface Electromyographic Amplitude-to-Work Ratios During Isokinetic and Isotonic Muscle Actions
(National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc.Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006)Context: Isokinetic and isotonic resistance training exercises are commonly used to increase strength during musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs. Our study was designed to examine the efficacy of isokinetic and ... -
Sympathetic Control of Blood Pressure in Young non-Hispanic Black Women
(2023-05-19)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 05/15/2025** ABSTRACT: Non-Hispanic Black women in the United States have a greater prevalence of hypertension compared to non-Hispanic White women, which contributes to ... -
TAPE it UP! Kinesiology Tape & Tissue Temperature
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015)Studies involving the effects of kinesiology tape (KT) are scarce and collectively inconclusive. Behind the application of KT is the science of how skin responds to a variety of stimuli. Elastic properties of KT manipulate ...