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The Comparison of Vertical Jump Height Between Gender and Body Fat Percentage
(Biomechanics 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, Fall, 2013)INTRODUCTION: Vertical jump height is seen as a muscle performance test that indicates power and force production. It is a kinematic measure used to determine the differences between males and females based on their frontal ... -
Concurrent Validity And Test Retest Reliability Of Three Postural Control Assessments
Context: In the United States an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related mild traumatic brain injuries occur annually (Broglio, 2008). The accurate and timely diagnosis of concussion using a comprehensive test battery ... -
Correlation between body fat percentage and maximal exercise (VO2MAX) in collegiate female track athletes
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-05-30)A VO2max test is used to determine the rate of utilization of oxygen which is a measure of cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic fitness. A relative VO2max is expressed according to body weight in milliliters of oxygen ... -
The correlation between parental perception of movement difficulties and scoring on a motor proficiency assessment
(Developmental Motor Cognition Lab, The University of Texas at ArlingtonDepartment of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-02-12)Children with movement difficulties face more challenges in activities of daily living, especially those involving fine motor control, manual coordination, and balance. Parental perception has been considered a reliable ... -
A counterbalanced cross-over study of the effects of visual, auditory and no feedback on performance measures in a simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(BioMed Central Ltd.Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2011)Background: Previous research has demonstrated that trained rescuers have difficulties achieving and maintaining the correct depth and rate of chest compressions during both in and out of hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation ... -
Cryotherapy and its Effects on Shoulder Proprioception
Proprioception, or the relative sense of body position in space, is accomplished by a complex integration of multiple sensory receptors within the skin, muscle, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These proprioceptors continually ... -
Developing a Health Communication Intervention for Caregivers of Youth Athletes
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Development and Clinical Application of a Novel Left Ventricular Diastolic Stress Test
(2020-05-14)Cardiology has long focused on the hearts ability to generate forward pressure and ejection of blood from the left ventricle to supply the systemic circulation with oxygen and nutrients. The ability and capacity of the ... -
The difference in aerobic capacity and anaerobic power between young male recreational basketball and soccer 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, 2012-06-11)Basketball and Soccer are two sports that are usually played recreationally that provide for an active lifestyle. At competitive levels of both sports athletes undergo different kinds of training in order to improve ... -
Difference in body composition between pitchers and position players in Division-1 baseball
(Body Composition Laboratory, the University of Texas at Arlington.Exercise Science Research Laboratories, the University of Texas at Arlington.Department of Kinesiology, the University of Texas at Arlington., 2013-06-12)Body composition measurements are becoming more relevant in the field of sports. Body fat percentage is a major value observed when these measurements of fitness are made. There are many different methods of recording this ... -
Differences in Body Composition of Female Soccer Players at Different Positions
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington., 2014)INTRODUCTION: Percent body fat (%BF) can be measured in many ways. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is one accepted way. This uses the relation of fat mass to lean mass in the body. A low level electrical current is ... -
Differences in maximal oxygen uptake between a traditional diet and vegetarian diet.
(Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, University of Texas at Arlington.Exercise Science Research Laboratories, University of Texas at Arlington., 2012-02-13)There has been a recent rise in vegetarian athletes around the world. Very few studies have been performed on vegetarian diets and maximal oxygen uptake. -
Distance perception between majors
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-05-30)To determine if there is a difference in distance perception ability between freshmen and senior architecture and kinesiology students. -
Does race matter? The role of race in the blood lactate levels of sub-elite runners.
(Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, the University of Texas at Arlington.Exercise Science Research Laboratories, the University of Texas at Arlington.Department of Kinesiology, the University of Texas at Arlington., 2013-06-11)Lactic Acid is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism. In the absence of oxygen, pyruvate undergoes fermentation instead of entering into the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, which occurs during aerobic glycolysis. During ... -
Does the ingestion of the different forms of Gatorade Prime 01 prior to submaximal exercise affect the distance traveled?
(Metabolic Laboratory, the University of Texas at Arlington.Exercise Science Research Laboratories, the University of Texas at Arlington.Department of Kinesiology, the University of Texas at Arlington., 2013-06-17)Carbohydrates are ingested by athletes to provide energy before a workout routine. Gatorade has been available for many years and has developed different forms of carbohydrates for an athlete to consume. Research has often ... -
Dysregulated Calcium Signaling in Cardiomyocytes from Diabetic Atrial Fibrillation to Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy
(2020-08-13)Ca2+ is a vital second messenger in cardiomyocytes and controls excitation-contraction coupling. It also regulates cell cycle, apoptosis, hypertrophy and downstream gene transcription in the heart remodeling. Calcium ... -
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 ... -
Effect of a pre-workout supplement on performance during a maximal exertion VO2 max test
(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, 2013-02-20)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a pre-workout supplement (MusclePrime) on the performance of men and women during a VO2max treadmill test. -
The Effect of Beta-Alanine on Peak Anaerobic Power and Blood Lactate Levels
(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, 2015)Introduction • Beta-alanine is an increasingly popular dietary supplement that sometimes is promoted as a performance enhancer (7). • Oral supplementation with the amino acid beta-alanine increases muscle content of the ... -
THE EFFECT OF CAFFEINE AS AN ERGOGENIC AID DURING A SHORT-DURATION, HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISE
(Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonApplied Exercise Physiology, The University of Texas at ArlingtonExercise Science Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Many athlete use caffeine as an ergogenic aid to improve performance. The world anti doping agency (WADA) currently monitors the pattern caffeine is being used during competition among athletes. Evidence from ...