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The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health in College Students
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of an exercise program on aspects of wellness in college students. The study explored changes in physical fitness and on self-reports of anxiety and depression symptoms ...
Evaluation of Biomechanical Risk Factors in Division II Collegiate Female Athletes Using the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) After an 8-Week Neuromuscular Training Program
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Neuromuscular training programs are a relatively new injury prevention strategy to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, primarily in female athletes. This study evaluated the effects of a neuromuscular ...
A Deeper Understanding of Female Athlete Body Image
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of how body image can impact the self-esteem and confidence of female athletes. As the media and public image of professional female athletes becomes increasingly ...
Ukraine: A Nation Without Heroes
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Ukraine's creation of national heroes reflects the challenges of nation-building after the fall of the Soviet Union. Since its independence in 1991, Ukraine has attempted to "rehabilitate" controversial political figures ...
Petroleum Exploration History in North Dakota to 1951
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The delayed discovery of oil in North Dakota resulted from remoteness, environment, and economic disadvantage, three of the six themes of Elwyn B. Robinson. Initially, lacking outside capital, the local explorers turned ...
Effects on Plantarflexor Strength, Calf Girth, and Dorsiflexion Range of Motion When Static Stretching is Implemented During Two Weeks of Immobilization
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This study examined the effects of chronic static stretching on dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), calf strength, and calf girth when immobilized for two weeks. Thirty-six North Dakota State University students participated ...
Contraception and Sexuality in Heterosexual Emerging Adult Women
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Our study aimed to gain a comprehensive look into heterosexual emerging adult women's preferred type of contraception, who women identify as primarily responsible for contraception, and how sexual self schemas, sexual ...
How Does Christian Religious Affiliation Influence Therapists' Beliefs about Sexual Orientation and Competence Working with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This study explored the relationship between therapists' religious affiliation, their beliefs about sexual orientation in general and about lesbian and gay clients in particular. Specifically, therapists' who self-identified ...
The Role of Spirituality in Therapist Self-Care: An Exploration of Students Beliefs and Practices
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which family therapy students used their spiritual and/or religious beliefs as a resource for preventing clinical burnout and in their self-care practices. Additionally, ...
Evaluation of Osteoporosis Educational Interventions on Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, Dietary Calcium and Vitamin D Intakes
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Osteoporosis is a serious public health issue, which is growing in significance because of our aging population. It is estimated that 34 million individuals in the United States are at risk for osteoporosis. Education may ...