Explore master's theses and doctoral dissertations from the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Rhode Island.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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EXERCISE IN THE DARK: THE EFFECT OF AMBIENT LIGHT INTENSITY ON THE SUBJECTIVE EXERCISE EXPERIENCE, Anthony J. Fioravanti

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EVALUATING THE CHANGES IN HIP FUNCTION IN EXPECTANT MOTHERS BEFORE AND AFTER DELIVERY: CORRELATION BETWEEN HIP FUNCTION AND DELIVERY OUTCOME, Olivia Rose Greene

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ANODAL TDCS AND VIRTUAL REALITY GAIT REHABILITATION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC STROKE, Aracely Marks

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EFFECT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON POWER, STRENGTH, AND PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGIATE CHEERLEADERS, Amanda Stors

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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HEALTH PERCEPTIONS OF NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETES, Stephen M. Cirella Jr.

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AUGMENTED REALITY FOR ADVANCED PROSTHETIC TRAINING IN NON-AMPUTEES, Lauren Deus

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EXAMINING THE METABOLIC REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSES OF ACTIVE-ASSISTED AND RECUMBENT CYCLING IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS, Skye Richards

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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CHANGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS IN SMOKERS WITH AND WITHOUT COPD, Daniel Baez

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FIVE YEAR CHANGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL IN SMOKERS WITH AND WITHOUT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, Caroline Eastus

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SWIMMERS’ BICEPS AND TRICEPS BRACHII ACTIVATION AND ELBOW ANGLE IN SWIMMERS WITH AND WITHOUT SHOULDER PAIN, Kendra Graham

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EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF MUSCLE ASYMMETRY ON PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN, Kaitlyn Lyons

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AN EVALUATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ACQUISITION OF NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION A SURVEY BASED APPROACH, Nicholas Waltz

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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INFLUENCE OF SEX ON LOWER LIMB SKELETAL MUSCLE OXIDATIVE CAPACITY AND MUSCLE DIFFUSION IN ENDURANCE TRAINED INDIVIDUALS, Lotte Black

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EXAMINING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MUSCULAR FATIGUE INDEX AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN, Olivia Finnegan

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THE DIETARY INTAKE OF MALE AND FEMALE BODYBUILDERS DURING COMPETITION PREPARATION, Garrett Grill

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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A COMPARISON OF OPEN AND CLOSED CHAIN KNEE EXTENSION EXERCISES ON PATTERNS OF QUADRICEPS HYPERTROPHY, Domenic Angelino

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EXAMINING THE ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN LEAN MASS, MUSCULAR STRENGTH, MUSCLE QUALITY AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION, Sydney Reigle

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ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN AGE, MENOPAUSAL STATUS, AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN, Sydney Sweck

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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WHEN THE ALTERNATIVE BECOMES HEGEMONIC: A TEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, Patrick Crowe

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THE EFFECTS OF CONTRAST WITH COMPRESSION THERAPY ON MUSCLE RECOVERY POST EXERCISE, Ryan Oakley

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SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF WHEY PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION IN TEENAGE ATHLETES, Andrew Stranieri

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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The Impact of Body Composition on Physical Function Performance in Middle-Aged Women, Ashley Meyer

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Relationship Between Arthritis and Muscular Strength in Older Women with Symptoms of Sarcopenia, Emily Renna

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Effects of 10 Weeks of Periodized Resistance Training on Sarcopenia Classification in Older Women, Samuel Slezak

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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The Influence of Planned Physical Activity in Preschoolers on Subsequent Energy Balance, Chelsey Leigh Da Silva

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Validation of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for the Measurement of Appendicular Lean Mass in Older Women, Kayla Mahoney

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Effects of Physical Activity, Diet, & Self-Efficacy on Physical Function in Older Adults, Katlynn Mathis

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Longitudinal Study of Physical Functioning in Adults with Chronic Neurological Conditions, Marcia Kimberley Lyons

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The Effect of Caffeine Supplementation on Muscular Power in Recreationally Trained College Aged Males, David John Sanders

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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THE ANXIOLYTIC EFFECTS OF EXERCISE AND MINDFULNESS, Alyssa L. Guastella

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EFFECTS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT ON INDIVIDUALS’ RESULTS OF 12-WEEKS OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION, Danika Korpacz

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THE EFFECTS OF TAI CHI, RESISTANCE TRAINING, AND DIET ON PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN OBESE OLDER WOMEN, Stephen Maris

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THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT ATHLETIC PLAYING SURFACES ON JUMP HEIGHT, FORCE AND POWER, Kelly Murphy

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THYROID HORMONES, PERFORMANCE, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES ON OVERTRAINING IN FEMALE DISTANCE RUNNERS, Justin Nicoll

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STILL HOPEFUL IN THE ELEVENTH HOUR: A CRITICAL CULTURAL STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND’S KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, Justin Heath Payne

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IMPACT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON BONE MINERAL DENSITYAND PERFORMANCE IN COMPETITIVE FEMALE GYMNASTS, Andrew M. Procopio

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EFFECTS OF COMBINED TAI CHI, RESISTANCE TRAINING AND DIET ON PERCENT BODY FAT IN OBESE OLDER WOMEN, Dinah Quintanilla

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Effectiveness of a Surfing Intervention on Children with Disabilities, Cortney Armitano

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Effects of a Community-Based Tai Chi and Dietary Weight Loss Intervention on Body Composition in Obese Older Women, Jillian M. Bekke

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The Combined Effect of Tai Chi and Weight Loss on Physical Function in Community Dwelling obese Older Wommen, Jonathan M. Letendre

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Self-Objectification in Group Exercise Participants: The Role of Reasons for Exercise and Modality, Courtney Mackey

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The Effects of Different Warm-Up Modalities on Gluteus Medius Activation, Richard Sutton Nadel

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South County Food, Fitness, and Fun Program: A Comprehensive Intervention on Childhood Obesity, Amanda S. Tassoni

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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EFFECTS OF A RESISTANCE TRAINING AND DIETARY INTERVENTION ON BODY COMPOSITION IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS, Leah Dorfman

Theses/Dissertations from 2005

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Effects of an 8-Week Training Program on Performance in Female High School Volleyball Players, Richard Armstrong

Theses/Dissertations from 1999

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The Effect of Vitamin E Supplement on Liver Mitochondrial Profiles in Mice, Karen Ann Agostinucci

Theses/Dissertations from 1995

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Prediction of Exercise Behavior Using the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model, Gerard Moreau

Theses/Dissertations from 1993

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CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN PERCEIVED PHYSICAL COMPETENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND GENDER TRAITS IN FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, Ivy-Teresa Collins

Theses/Dissertations from 1990

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Testing of the Physical Self-Perception Profile with a Middle-Aged Adult Population, Elias D. Speliotis

Theses/Dissertations from 1988

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Static Relationships Between Physical Fitness, Self-Efficacy, Physical Competence and Global Self-Esteem in Cardiac and Asymptomatic Adults, Loren M. Gemma

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The Effect of Goal-Attainment and Perceived Athletic Competence on Global Self-Esteem in High School Swimmers, Kevin Scott Salisbury

Theses/Dissertations from 1986

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A Physiologial Comparison of Two Rowing Ergometry Protocols on Performance in Male Oarsmen, Gregory M. Adams

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The Effect of Geographic Mobility on Selected Psychological Variables in Eighth and Ninth Grade Students, David C. Marsh

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Physical Estimation and Attraction Scales: Validity in Adult Women, Elizabeth Hanstine Reiss

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The Relationship of Physical Ability to Self-Esteem in Mainland and Island Puerto Rican High School Students, Elaine Torres

Theses/Dissertations from 1985

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Beliefs Differentiating Levels of Exercise Adherance in Males Age 30 and Older, Linda S. Amaral

Theses/Dissertations from 1977

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Self-Esteem and Leadership in Physical Education Among Senior High School Girls, Gail B. Bender

Theses/Dissertations from 1975

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Femininity and Physical Activity Preferences Among College Women, Lorna J. Lombardi