Theses & Dissertations
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Estimating the economic impact of tourism: A comparative analysis of Albania, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece, Arjana Çela Open Access Dissertation
The Influences of Gender Identity on the Expectancies for Success and Perceived Task Value of Three Different Activities, Chi Ching Chow Open Access Thesis
The Effect of Three Rest Intervals After a High Intensity Training Protocol on Speed and Strength Variables in Division I Track and Field Sprinters and Jumpers, Eric Lee Hanenberger Open Access Thesis
An analysis of coaching efficacy in volunteer soccer coaches, Christopher Lee Kowalski Open Access Dissertation
Differences in Junior High, High School, and College Coaches’ Self-Perceptions of Behavior, Scott D. Salthun Open Access Thesis
The Effects of an Educational Intervention Lesson on Fourth and Fifth Grade Students’ Ability to Sustain Effort (Pace) During a Modified 1-Mile Run Test, Rick Schupbach Open Access Thesis
An Analysis of Intuitive Eating Among College Students, Danielle Marie Vsetecka Open Access Thesis
An examination of group agreement among functional ankle instability participant inclusion criteria, Shantelle A. Howe Weichers Open Access Thesis 2008 Award
A study of elementary instructors' teaching of forearm passing as a part of volleyball instruction, Tsui-Feng Tiffany Yeh Open Access Dissertation
An Evaluation of Appearance, Fitness, Health, Illness, and Body Satisfaction Levels Plus Overweight Preoccupation of Female Fitness Instructors in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, IA, Catherine M. Zubrod Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Relationship Between Playing Ability and Selected Performance and Physical Measures in High School Football Players, Timothy Scott Birkey Open Access Thesis
Will Your Money Tree Be Tainted?: The Standard Ethical Guidelines for College Foundations and the Importance of Institutional Compliance, Heather Lynae Bremer-Miller Open Access Thesis
Differences in Enjoyment, Motivation, and Perceived Athletic Competence Between Sport and Fitness Physical Activity Participants, Andy Briggs Open Access Thesis
Iowa Physical Educators’ Access to Usage of, and Perceived Importance of Technology in the Field of Physical Education, Jennifer Hadler Open Access Thesis
Stages of Change, Process of Change, Self-Efficacy, Decisional Balance, and Behavior Intention for Exercise Behavior by Young Adults, Danielle Johnson Open Access Thesis
Perception of Youth Participation of Human Service Collaboration Among Youth Workers in Hong Kong, Yuet-Mui Kong Open Access Thesis
Obesity in Adolescents and Its Associations With Physical Activity and Diet, Soyang Kwon Open Access Thesis
The Relationship of Time Spent Training at Three Physiological Loads and Performance in Endurance Athletes, Nicholas L. Maas Open Access Thesis
Correlation Between Acculturation and Health Promotion Behavior Among Hispanics/Latinos in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Ki-Hyung Park Open Access Thesis
Relationship of Perceived Physical Competence, Exercise Intensity, and Body Mass Index to Enjoyment of Elementary Students in Physical Education, Wei Mei Sin Open Access Thesis
The contribution of socio-economic status and maturity on injury risk in youth soccer, Kristin Noel Stoneberg Open Access Thesis 2007 Award
Relationship Between Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers’ Value Orientation in Curriculum Decisions and Attitudes Towards Teaching Students With Disabilities, Wing Yin Tai Open Access Thesis
The Influence of Significant Others on High School Students’ Expectancies, Task Value, and Motivation in Physical Education, Skip M. Williams Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Examination of Amount of Time Spent in Heart Rate Zone During a Cup Stacking Unit in 4th-Grade Students, Kimberly Jo Boelke Open Access Thesis
The Developmental Process of Reflection in Youth Ministry, Laura Bowers Open Access Thesis
Collaboration in Human Services: A Case Study of an After-School Program, Erin Rebekah Cebula Open Access Thesis
A Descriptive Study of the Frequency and Intensity of Physical Activity Among Incoming First-Year Students at Luther College, Kristi Leonard Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Time Spent in Physical Activity During Daily Physical Education and Selected Physical Fitness Components Among Elementary and Secondary Students, Shelley McCumber Open Access Thesis
The Influence of Caffeine on the Hydration Status of College-Aged Females, Carissa Shima Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Importance Performance Analysis of U.S. Army Lieutenants’ Perceptions of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services, Jaime Sue Duncan Open Access Thesis
Sport Nutrition Education: A Study of Nutritional Practices and Knowledge Among Mississippi Valley Conference High School Athletic Programs in the State of Iowa, Sara Lynn Hallgren Open Access Thesis
Perceived Exercise Constraints and Motivation for Exercise Among University Undergraduate Students, Ryan Paul Harkema Open Access Thesis
Sources of Stress and Its Impact on Health Behaviors and Academic Performance of International Students at the University of Northern Iowa, Israel Gabriel Msengi Open Access Thesis
Relationship of Effective Serve Reception Passing to Side Out Offense in Iowa City West Volleyball Matches, Craig A. Pitcher Open Access Thesis
The Frequency of Imagery Use on the Performance of a Complex Motor Skill, Eric Rebhuhn Open Access Thesis
Herbal Dietary Supplement Education in Midwestern Medical Schools, Wendi Suzanne Sobaski Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Stretching Prior to a 25-Yard Sprint in Female Swimmers, Melissa Lee Tippet Open Access Thesis
Abdominal Muscle Activation When Performing Abdominal Exercises on a Gym Ball and a Flat Surface, Wesley Brian Zwiefel Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Selected Influences on the Smoking Behavior Among Female and Male College Students of the University of Northern Iowa, Evelyn Adom-Boateng Open Access Thesis
Relationship Between the Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease and Sexual Behavior, Kong Chen Open Access Thesis
An Analysis of Physical Activity and Two Forms of Self Defense Training and Their Impact on Women’s Sense of Self-Efficacy, Elizabeth Susan Guernsey Open Access Thesis
The Effects of the Breathe-Right Nasal Strip on Oronasal Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, Sean Michael Linck Open Access Thesis
The Effect of Life Stress and Coping Resources on the Occurrence and Severity of Athletic Injuries in Female Collegiate Athletics, Susan E. Stoker Open Access Thesis
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Fire P.A.L.S. Program on Fire and Life Safety Knowledge and Behavioral Intent of Selected Elementary School Students, Annette R. Vander Werff Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Health Concerns of Reentry Nontraditional Women Students: A Survey of a Community College in Eastern Iowa, Diana D. Cooke Gehrke Open Access Thesis
Board Members’ Perceptions of Their Roles and Responsibilities at Centers for Independent Living in Iowa: The Impact of Demographic and Experiential Variables, Kimberly Jo Hurley Open Access Thesis
Effect of Childcare Facilities on Vigorous Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children, Nicole Kelly-Goreham Open Access Thesis
Factors Influencing the Health Promoting Behaviors of International Students at the University of Northern Iowa, Grace Kokwe Lartey Open Access Thesis
The Effects of School Size and Gender on Adolescents’ Perception of Stress, Dixie K. Nederhoff Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
School Playground Supervision Practices in the State of Iowa, Heather Marie Bauer Open Access Thesis
Effect of Strength Training and Other Activities on Physical Self-Concept of Females, Denise Cooksley Glew Open Access Thesis
An Examination of Dynamic Postural Stability as Tested on the Biodex Stability System, Gina Marie Henkels Open Access Thesis
Authentic assessment in physical education: Prevalence of use and perceived impact on students' self-concept, motivation, and skill achievement, Joseph Kwame Mintah Open Access Dissertation
The Effect of Backpack Carrying on the Gait of Young Children, San Fan Ng Open Access Thesis
A Four Week Intervention Program at Albert Lea Medical Center: An Investigative Study of Employee Lifestyle Practices, Theresa Thorland Open Access Thesis
Leisure Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Middle-Aged and Elderly Urban Chinese People, Jin Ye Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Load Optimization on the Wingate Anaerobic Test With College-Aged Females, Corey Steven Crane Open Access Thesis
The Prolonged Effects of Acute Stretching on Vertical Jump, Robert R. Hammill Open Access Thesis
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Sexual Assault Curriculum at the University of Northern Iowa, Faith Hope Sonksen Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Revictimization in Adulthood Among UNI College Students, Kristine R. Wroblewski Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Physical Activity Patterns Among Physical Education Major Students in Selected Institutions of China and the United States, Wei Bian Open Access Thesis
The Effect of Compression Following Eccentric Exercise on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Scott Eric Dickman Open Access Thesis
A Study of Service Programs at Selected Midwest Universities, Tammy Lee Open Access Thesis
Pre-performance Routines and Rhythm: A Comparative Study, Blake Wade Miller Open Access Thesis
Factors That Influence Women’s Decision Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy at Menopause, Judy Mixsell Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
A descriptive study of non-accredited athletic training programs, Donald Lee Bishop Open Access Thesis
Development of rapid assessment protocols for evaluating the mental health status of incoming Bosnian refugees in Waterloo, Iowa, Susan Renee Dobie Open Access Thesis
The Predictive Effectiveness of Previous Offensive Play Selections on Future Play Selections in College Football, Ross Michael Els Open Access Thesis
Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Attitudes Among Female Collegiate Swimmers, Melissa Ann Fey Open Access Thesis
The Effect of Stride Angle on Ball Velocity and Stride Length in Softball Pitching, Jeanna Marie Foster Open Access Thesis
Coaching Philosophy Differences Among NCAA Division III Head Men’s Basketball Coaches, Mark J. Franzen Open Access Thesis
Corporate Executive Perspective of Worksite Health Promotion Programs, Barbara E. Gay Open Access Thesis
Cancer Prevention Behavior in Traditional College-Age Individuals, Michelle Renee Hartwig Open Access Thesis
Profile of Adolescent Gambling Behaviors in Black Hawk County High School Students Ages 14-18, Holly A. Helm Open Access Thesis
Identification of Factors That Influence Physician Generated Referrals to Hospice Programs, Cheryl A. Hoerner Open Access Thesis
An Investigation of Women’s Motivational Factors to Run a Marathon, Michelle Roland Open Access Thesis
Training Variables of Male and Female Collegiate Cross Country Runners, Kori J. Stoffregen Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Coping Strategies and Body Image Among Adolescent Females, Lisa Monae Yarrow Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
An Examination of Environmental Sensitivity Among Supporters of an Outdoor Recreation Area, Rodney James Blackman Open Access Thesis
Demonstrating the Need for Health Educators on Short-Term Medical Missions: An Analysis of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in a Haitian Clinic Population, Janel Jo Brakke Open Access Thesis
Anatomical Abnormalities in the Dominant Right Coronary Artery and Its Implications on Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty and Eventual Patient Outcome, Katherine E. Brown Open Access Thesis
Constructing family health histories: Connecting theory and practice in the health education classroom, Ragene Dalton Gwin Open Access Dissertation
Field Dependence-Independence and Sports With a Preponderance of Closed or Open Skills, Wenhao Liu Open Access Thesis
Relationship Between Attempts, Goals Scored, and Time of Ball Possession in Soccer, Charles Tachie Mensah Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Adolescent Alcohol Consumption and Selected Sexual Behaviors: A Retrospective Study, Linda L. Schoonover Open Access Thesis
A Comparison of the Speed of Two Defensive Step Patterns by Women Volleyball Players, Sergei Y. Sherstnev Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
RN and LPN perceptions of front-line delegation, Martha E. Colwell Open Access Thesis 1997 Award
The Effect of Supramaximal Exercise Intensity on the Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit in Trained Female Athletes, Po-Ching Feng Open Access Thesis
Youth-serving agency's prevention and intervention programs for gangs, Julianne Gassman Open Access Thesis
Exercise and Immune Function in Athletes Over Age 50, Lynda L. Graham Open Access Thesis
Prevalence of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Ischemic Electrocardiographic Changes in Phase II Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Patients at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Kathryn Arlene Martens Open Access Thesis
The effects of ibuprofen on exercise-induced muscle soreness and performance, Atta Kofi Osei Open Access Thesis 1998 Award
Occupational Stress and Absenteeism Among PROMISE JOBS Specialists, Kristine Owens Open Access Thesis
Characteristics of Batterers Convicted of Domestic Abuse in the Batterers’ Education Reform, Jacquelyn E. Powell Open Access Thesis
Female Aggression in Semi-contact Sports, Karla Ann Sipple Open Access Thesis
Motivating Factors of Volunteers Serving Medicare Certified Hospice Programs, Andrew Wixcel Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Health Locus of Control and Preventive Cancer Screening Practices in Women, Shari A. Brunsting Open Access Thesis
A Comparison of Two Methods of Body Composition Assessment in Prepubescent Males and Females, Kristine M. Feldmann Open Access Thesis
Predicted Versus Actual VO₂ Max in Children, Dawn Gay Parmley Hudnutt Open Access Thesis
Single Parent Ministries, Sindy Mason Open Access Thesis
