Browsing College of Nursing and Health Innovation: Department of Kinesiology by Title
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13 Week Training Program And the Senior Fitt Test
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCenter for Healthy Living and Longevity, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)INTODUCTION: The Senior Fitt Test is a tool used by many to study the functional fitness of older individuals. It assesses the physiological capability of these individuals to carry out daily tasks safely without fatigue. ... -
Academic achievement in relation to improved physical activity
(Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, University of Texas at Arlington.Exercise Science Research Laboratories, University of Texas at Arlington., 2012-02-13)According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents require 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day. In 2006, only 3.8 percent of elementary schools, 7.9 percent of middle schools, ... -
Acceptability of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Free-Living Healthy Individuals: Implications for the Use of Wearable Biosensors in Diet and Physical Activity Research
(JIMR Publications, 2018-10-24)Background: Wearable sensors have been increasingly used in behavioral research for real-time assessment and intervention purposes. The rapid advancement of biomedical technology typically used in clinical settings has ... -
The accuracy of the traditional predicted maximal heart rate and related equations
(Cardiopulmonary 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, 2013-02-19)Most aerobic exercise programs are based on a percentage of an individual’s maximal heart or heart rate reserve, of which maximal heart rate is a component. Maximal heart rate is the highest heart rate achieved by an ... -
The acute effects of a deep breathing warm up on VO2, HR, RPE, and time to exhaustion
(Exercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Physiology Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The Universtiy of Texas at Arlington, 2013-02-18)The purpose of this study was to determine what effects, if any, that a deep breathing warm up will have on HR, RPE, VO2, and time to exhaustion during a Bruce Protocol VO2 Max Test. -
The Acute Effects Of Active Warm-up And Passive Warm-up On Passive Tension
(Kinesiology, 2007-08-23)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of active warm-up (stationary cycling) and passive warm-up (heat pack) on the mechanical properties of the hamstring musculature in vivo. Passive tension measurements ... -
Acute Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation Via Beetroot Juice on Exercise Performance
(Cardiovascular 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, 2014)It has been reported that dietary nitrate supplementation effectively reduces blood pressure and increases tolerance of both moderate and high intensity exercise. However, it is presently unknown whether these effects are ... -
Acute Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation Via Beetroot Juice on Exercise Performance
(Exercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)It has been reported that dietary nitrate supplementation effectively reduces blood pressure and increases tolerance of both moderate and high intensity exercise. However, it is presently unknown whether these effects are ... -
The acute effects of Microhydrin on blood lactate during exercise test.
(Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-02-13)During an exercise bout, aerobic energy comes from oxidative phosphorylation. When the intensity exceeds the body’s ability to utilize oxygen, the body switches over to anaerobic sources for energy production. Adenosine ... -
The Acute Relationships Between Affect, Physical Feeling States, and Physical Activity in Daily Life: A Review of Current Evidence
(Frontiers Media, 2015-12-23)Until recently, most studies investigating the acute relationships between affective and physical feeling states and physical activity were conducted in controlled laboratory settings, whose results might not translate ... -
The Aerobic Capacity of Physically Disabled College Basketball Athletes
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016)•INTRODUCTION: Aerobic Capacity, otherwise known as maximal oxygen consumption, is the highest amount of oxygen consumed during maximal exercise in activities that use the large muscle groups in the legs or arms and legs ... -
Aerobic Capacity of Wheelchair Basketball Players during Arm Crank Ergometry vs Treadmill
It is difficult to determine the aerobic capacity of wheelchair athletes by the accepted standards and methods of testing. The levels of disability and the associated functionality of the individual as well as wheelchair ... -
Affects on Heart Rate, VO2, Energy Expenditure, and Rate of Perceived Exertion Using the Wii Interactive Gaming Console
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)INTRODUCTION: Previous experiments indicate in numerous ways that an active video game gives substantially greater health benefits than an inactive video game. The Wii console can be a good contribution to a person’s work ... -
AMORPHOUS SILICON OXYNITRIDE COATINGS FOR CRANIOFACIAL IMPLANTS STIMULATE OSTEOGENESIS VIA NRF2 ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
(2022-12-13)Craniomaxillofacial injuries and defects are functionally and socially debilitating. These defects require immediate attention, and most cases undergo reconstruction surgery to restore the lost tissues. Current treatment ... -
The anaerobic ability of elite female ice hockey players
(Cardiovascular 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, 2012-05-30)The purpose of this study was to describe the anaerobic ability of elite female ice hockey players by producing power through their lower extremities. -
ANAEROBIC POWER AND AEROBIC FITNESS CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLEGE-AGED, RECREATIONAL, FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS BASED ON THEIR FIELD POSITIONS
(2014)Research has shown that more anaerobically fit soccer players make for better defenders, while the more aerobically fit players are better off being used on the offensive side of the pitch. The Wingate is an anaerobic test, ... -
Are you more fit than a third grader?
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-05-30)Previous studies have tested why adults seem to perform better in the areas of aerobic and anaerobic capacity, they have found that this occurs because with age comes a higher lung capacity. Also previous studies have ... -
Association between daily physical functioning and accelerometer-measured physical activity in colon cancer patients: An ecological momentary assessment study
(2020-03)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose of the study: To test if daily self-reported physical functioning is associated with device-measured physical activity in a sample of colon cancer patients’ ... -
The Association Between Muscle Contraction Ratings from Manual Muscle Testing Performed by Pre-physical Therapy Students and Electromyography Readings Obtained from Isometric Contractions
(Neuromuscular Laboratory, the University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, the University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, the University of Texas at Arlington, Fall, 2013)INTRODUCTION: Manual muscle testing (MMT) is utilized in different fields like physical therapy and other fields that require diagnosis of a person’s muscular strength and progression over time. MMT involves stabilization ... -
The Benefits of Motor Imagery on Upper Limb Strength
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonKinesiology Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)Motor Imagery (MI) is a dynamic state in which an individual mentally stimulates a given action, without an actual motor output. The primary function is to allow the individual to generate a specific predetermined and ...