Browsing Research Day - Fall 2018 - DO NOT EDIT by Title
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The Effect of a 12-Hour Fast on Maximal Aerobic Performance
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max) is an indicator of physical fitness and a measurement of an individual’s ability to transport and utilize oxygen. It is measured ... -
The Effect of Caffeine on Anaerobic Power
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Caffeine is a stimulant used by athletes to help enhance performance. Caffeine has shown to benefit endurance performance in high intensity or power ... -
Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Anaerobic Power as Determined by Wingate Cycle Ergometer Testing in Men
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Creatine monohydrate is widely available and regularly used by amateur and elite athletes in order to better anaerobic performance. Oral supplementation ... -
The Effect Oral Quercetin Supplementation Has on the Capacity of Exercise
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) is a measure of the body’s total oxygen utilization capacity, or in simpler terms, the capacity for exercise, ... -
The Effect Time of Day has on Maximal Exercise
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: The circadian rhythm, also known as sleep/wake cycle, is a cycle that is constantly running as long as you are alive. The circadian rhythm is on a ... -
The Effects of Dietary Nitrate on Oxygen Consumption in College Aged Males
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Nitrate (NO3-) is an inorganic polyatomic ion readily available in foods such as lettuce, celery, spinach, and beetroot. Once ingested nitrate is ... -
The Effects of Dynamic and Static Stretching on Anaerobic Power and Capacity
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: There are various ways to warm up and many studies suggest that different forms of warm-ups and stretches can positively or negatively affect athletic ... -
The Effects of Exercise Intensity on Short-Term Memory
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The ability to recall information from the past is what is known as memory. There are two types of memory: short-term memory and long-term. Short-term is responsible ... -
The Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) peaks 24 to 48 hours after eccentric exercise. DOMS is characterized by increased pain, decreased range of motion, ... -
Effects of Glucose Supplementation and Submaximal Exercise on Short-Term Memory Recall
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Short-term memory recall is the ability to hold a limited amount of information easily accessible by the brain. Research has shown the positive trends ... -
Effects of L-Leucine Supplementation during 6-week Weight Training Program
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The potential of leucine to stimulate primarily protein synthesis provides the basis and justification to ingest leucine during resistance exercise training in order ... -
Effects of Sleep on Maximal Exercise
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Sleep is a function of the body that is essential for proper recovery physically and mentally. Necessary for tissue repair and growth, muscle relaxation ... -
The Ergogenic Effects of Caffeine on Submaximal Exercise
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Caffeine is a very abundant substance in society and is commonly found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, pre-workout drinks, and many others. This substance ... -
The Physiological Effects of Advocare Spark Energy on Submaximal Aerobic Exercise
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: AdvoCare-Spark energy is a multi-nutrient supplement that incorporates ergogenic aids such as creatine and caffeine. The referred ergogenic aids are ... -
Queen's College Step Test and Its Validity of VO(2max) Prediction on Young Healthy Females
(The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, 2018-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: The Queen's college step test (QCT) is a submaximal exercise test that is used to measure cardiorespiratory fitness. The test consists of 3 minutes ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...