Browsing Research Day - Spring 2014 - DO NOT EDIT by Title

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    • THE EFFECT OF CAFFEINE ON SUBMAXIMAL EXERCISE PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS 

      Nguyen, Hoai (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, 2014)
      Many studies has been conducted to determin how caffeine affects exercise performance. Research shows that certain types of caffeine help improve one's body mass and overall performance. Some studies have shown that caffeine ...

    • THE EFFECT OF WARM-UP TECHNIQUES ON FOOT, ANKLE AND LOWER LEG STABILITY IN A COLLEGE-AGE POPULATION 

      Laine, S (2014)
      Common warm-up techniques attempt to prepare the body for tasks that may require higher physiological response. The increase in temperature with warm-ups tends to speed nerve conduction velocity, attenuate muscle spindle ...

    • EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE 

      Hernandez, Natasha (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
      INTRODUCTION: Caffeine is considered the most widely used stimulant in the world. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) the average consumption of caffeine in the USA is approximately 2 cups of coffee ...

    • The Effects of Chocolate Milk on Recovery From Exercise 

      Salib, David (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at ArlingtonApplied Exercise Physiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
      Introduction: Exercise is commonly followed by fatigue which an athlete usually tries to minimize with the intake of protein supplements and high protein diets. The fatigue felt by the athlete can have an effect on his or ...

    • The Effects of Energy Drinks on Performance during a Submaximal Exercise Test 

      Hernandez, Christine (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)
      Introduction: Energy Drinks are beverages that imply revitalization of the mind and body, enhancement for better performance in sports, and the stimulation of the body by boosting the energy levels. Generally, energy drinks ...

    • EFFECTS OF PATTERNED ELECTRICAL NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATION ON KNEE JOINT STABILIZATION 

      Abowd, Marian (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonBiomechanics Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
      INTRODUCTION: Electrical stimulation has traditionally been used in rehabilitation settings for neuromuscular reeducation and to reverse the adverse effects of muscle atrophy. However a more functional form of stimulation, ...

    • Fitness Assessment of College-Aged Male Commuters and Non-Commuters 

      Kleinlauth, Brad (2014)
      Body Mass Index (BMI) is the height to weight measurement used to determine if a person is at a healthy body composition. Research shows that students who drive 16 minutes or longer to campus are 64% more likely to have a ...

    • PRE-COOLING INTERVENTIONS AND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WITH INTERMITTENT-SPRINTING 

      Flores, Josue (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonCardiovascular Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
      BACKGROUND: Thermoregulation is stated as the potential of an organism to sustain a core body temperature within parameters, as external and internal temperatures are constantly fluctuating from day to day. Exercise, ...

    • THE “PRE-WORKOUT” EFFECT 

      Arciniega, Mario (Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at ArlingtonNeuromuscular Research Laboratory, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014)
      INTRODUCTION: The consumption of Jack3D along with various other pre-workout supplements before a workout has become more than just the norm in the fitness world. However, are the products as effective as they are marketed ...