Research Day - Fall 2011 - DO NOT EDIThttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/92882024-03-29T14:34:13Z2024-03-29T14:34:13ZImpact forces of jump landings between beginner and elite dancersWalker, Tomeikahttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/96802023-06-23T19:55:09Z2012-04-25T00:00:00ZImpact forces of jump landings between beginner and elite dancers
Walker, Tomeika
Unlike most athletic activities, dancers complete the vast majority of their training by concentrating solely on dance technique, with very little to no other forms of exercise. This limitation obviously increases probability of excelling in dance, however it can pose some obstacles in regards to the overall health and sustainability of the dancer, in particular to the joints. Jumping is an integral part of dance technique and as they advance in training, dancers are taught many forms of jumps, but may not be aware of the amount of force absorbed by the joints upon landing.
2012-04-25T00:00:00ZThe effects of dance on mood, self esteem, and body composition.Townley, Sarahttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/96792023-06-23T19:46:07Z2012-04-25T00:00:00ZThe effects of dance on mood, self esteem, and body composition.
Townley, Sara
Dance is rapidly growing as a widely recognized form of exercise, but how effective is it at improving body composition and what other effects may it have on a person’s body? Some research suggests that dance does improve body composition and mental health over time, but no extensive research directed at females has been done.
2012-04-25T00:00:00ZThe placebo effect of the Power Balance Band on muscle strength, agility, power and RPE.Wiley, Maryhttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/94562023-06-23T21:13:20Z2012-02-21T00:00:00ZThe placebo effect of the Power Balance Band on muscle strength, agility, power and RPE.
Wiley, Mary
Power Balance advertises that its hologram bracelet improves exercise performance by harnessing the belief in the harmony of mind and body. There is no credible scientific evidence to support these claims. Previous research has shown that any increase in performance is due to the placebo effect. The mind-set of an individual is crucial in determining whether a placebo will cause a physiological response.
2012-02-21T00:00:00ZThe effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on physical performance.Walling, Tylerhttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/94552023-06-23T19:56:53Z2012-02-21T00:00:00ZThe effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on physical performance.
Walling, Tyler
A decrease in intramuscular pH, caused by excessive H+ production, has been known to be one of the causes of muscular fatigue during maximal exercise. The hydrogen ions are a result of anaerobic metabolism that is used to provide the muscle cell with the ATP needed during strenuous bouts of exercise. There have been a number of studies done in the area of increasing the ability of the blood to buffer these hydrogen ions as they are released into blood with lactate. Sodium Bicarbonate, or baking powder, is a strong base that is being looked at as a potential supplement for increasing the blood pH and therefore, the ability of the body to expel the metabolic waste as CO2. The majority of the carbon dioxide produced is transported in the blood to the lungs in the form of carbonic acid.
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