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A study of the resident assistants? influence on students living in residence halls regarding academic, personal, and social development
(1979)
This study determined what impact the resident assistants (RAs) have on the students in the residence halls regarding academic concerns, personal development, and social behavior.
Determination of body density in prepubescent males, age 7-11
(1979-05)
The purpose of this investigation was to develop a reliable technique for determining body density in prepubescent males, age 7-11. Reliability was assessed by test-retest of 41 prepubescent males (X age 9.3 years, SD + ...
The effect of interviewee sex and nonverbal behavior on the evaluations of student raters in a simulated employment interview
(1979-08)
The purpose of this study was to reexamine the contention of McGovern, Jones, and Morris (1978) that students can identify the difference between "good" and "bad" nonverbal behavior in a way similar to professional personnel ...
An analysis of the location of the takeoff foot in the pole vault
(1979-08)
This study observed cinematographically, the takeoff step in the pole vault. Thirty-eight vaults ranging from 13.5 ft. to 15.0 ft. taken from 10 Ss were analyzed with 2 hypotheses being tested. Films were taken at 100 ...
A comparison study of the maximum aerobic capacity of children with and without innocent heart murmurs
(1979-07)
This study was designed to investigate the differences in maximum oxygen consumption (VO2) in children with and without an innocent heart murmur. Data was collected on 15 children diagnosed with an innocent heart murmur ...
Survey of the Attitudes of Superintendents, School Board Presidents, and Principals Toward Health Education by School District
(1979-08)
An attitudes toward health education questionnaire was developed to determine and compare the attitudes of superintendents,
school board presidents, and principals. The sample population consisted of superintendents, ...
Interpretation of diagnostic graded exercise tests on the basis of electrocardiographic, hemodynamic, and symptomatic responses
(1979-07)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether a quanitative approach to interpreting diagnostic graded exercise tests (DGXT) could enhance the probability of predicting presence and severity of coronary artery ...
Traps, Mist Nets, and Observation for Avian Population Studies: A Comparison of Methods
(1979-12)
Birds, with their mobility and secretive habits, create problems for field biologists attempting to measure an avian population. There is variation in the conspicuousness of different species and in their susceptibility ...
Ratings of perceived exertion at similar oxygen consumption levels with varying treadmill protocols
(1979)
Thirty male students and faculty members of UW-La Crosse performed
8 volitional max V02 treadmill (TM) tests. The speed of each test was held constant while the elevation was raised 2% every 3 min. Test speeds were 1.5, ...
Selected dimensions influencing the sport participation of seventh-grade students
(1979)
This study examined the selected factors which influence youth
participation in sports. Six sociological factors as well as timing accuracy were investigated to determine differences among male and female participants and ...