School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology

Amy Alcasabas, 2021

Promoting the Inclusion of Adapted Sports in General Physical Education

In partnership with Melissa Campos, this project promotes advocacy for the inclusion of disability and adapted sports as a part of physical education. The final product consists of a website including resources for physical education teachers with sample lesson plans; demonstration videos of adapted sports exercises and movements; and information on specific modifications needed for various disabilities. Additionally, the project includes 2-3 interviews and a 10-page paper completed individually.

Course: KINS 3143

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

Melissa Campos, 2021

Promoting the Inclusion of Adapted Sports in General Physical Education

In partnership with Amy Alcasabas, this project promotes advocacy for the inclusion of disability and adapted sports as a part of physical education. The final product consists of a website including resources for physical education teachers with sample lesson plans; demonstration videos of adapted sports exercises and movements; and information on specific modifications needed for various disabilities. Additionally, the project includes 2-3 interviews and a 10-page paper completed individually.

Course: KINS 3143

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

Ashlin Stephens, 2021

Implementing a Lesson Plan to Integrate Students with Spina Bifida into a General Physical Education Class

This project includes a lesson plan focused on integrating students from kindergarten to third grad who have spina bifida into a general physical education class. THe final product includes a 10-15 page paper of research and diagrams.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

SAVANNAH BATTLE, 2020

Implementing a Lesson Plan to Integrate Students with Spina Bifida into a General Physical Education Class

This project includes a lesson plan focusing on integrating students with Spina Bifida, from kindergarten to third grade, into a general physical education class. The research and diagrams are articulated in a research paper.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

bailey french, 2020

Movement Pattern Differences between Volleyball Sets

Using volleyball players with setting experience from high school and college levels, this project determines the common and most efficient upper body movement patterns while performing each setting motion. Findings serve as a guide for coaches in specific training regimens to improve the outcome of the motion and avoid improper technique that may lead to injuries in setters. Findings and analysis are articulated in a research paper with diagrams.

Course: KINS 3593

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon, Marco Avalos, & Noelle Tuttle

Madeline Hoffman, 2020

Cardiorespiratory Responses During Body Weight-Supported Exercise

This project examines the cardiorespiratory response of participants performing moderate intensity exercise with varying percentages of the body weight supported using the Alter-G Anti-Gravity treadmill. Findings and analysis are articulated in a poster presentation at the Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium and a research paper.

Course: KINS 4703

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Amal mathew, 2020

The Effects of Flat Foot on Ground Reaction Force and Lower Extremity Joint Angles While Squatting

This project looks at 6 participants: three with normal arches and three with flexible flat feet, to compare ground reaction force and lover extremity joint angles while squatting. This study describes how the forces and motions differ between the groups. Findings are articulated in a research paper and presentation at the TWU Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Allison Moring, 2020

Mental Blocks in Competitive Gymnastics: Do They Affect a Gymnast’s Self-Esteem?

For this project, gymnasts experiencing a “mental block,” a common experience where gymnasts lose the ability to perform a skill that was once automatic, were surveyed at all levels from three different gyms. The surveys focused on previous mental blocks and gymnasts’ self-esteems, based off of previous established surveys. Findings are articulated in a research paper and a poster presentation.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

Katy Ranes, 2020

Muscle Activation Between Different Types of Volleyball Sets

This project aims to identify which muscles are more important in the setting motion. Using volleyball players with setting experience from high school and college levels, this project determines the most important muscles in a setting motion, as well as which set requires more muscle activation. Findings serve as a guide for coaches to improve the outcome of the motion and avoid improper technique that may lead to injuries in setters. Findings and analysis are articulated in a research paper with diagrams.

Course: KINS 3593

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon & Marco Avalos

Megan Six, 2020

Mental Blocks in Competitive Gymnastics: Do They Affect a Gymnast’s Self-Esteem?

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

Julia Alfaro, 2019

Research Study for Maximizing Jump Performance in Athletes

I will analyze how biomechanical factors change when jumping on one foot versus two feet at different velocities.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Elishia Barnett, 2019

Below the Elbow (Transradial Amputation) Prosthetic Movement in Occupational Therapy

I will research the history, types of prosthetics, and below-the-elbow prosthetics, especially as they affect occupational therapy.

Course: KINS 3623

Supervising Professor: Rhett Rigby

Madeline Boutwell, 2019

Physical Activity in Individuals with Autism

In a research paper including transcriptions, diagrams, and analysis of research, interviews of parents of children with disabilities were used to qualitatively analyze what parents of children with disabilities wish educators knew about working with their children.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Suzanna Dillon

Kenya Coward, 2019

Understanding Parents' Perspectives of Physical Education: A Literature Review

I will review literature about the importance of physical education and physical activity for children with disabilities and parents' perceptions of physical-education programming for their children with disabilities.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Suzanna Dillon

Katarina Duong, 2019

The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Glucose Tolerance: A Pilot Study

I will research how intermittent fasting influences glucose tolerance.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Claudia Flores, 2019

Sitting Volleyball Clinic for Adults with Special Needs

I will design and implement a program targeted for those with special needs by adapting skills from the traditional game of volleyball.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

Jason Hogle, 2019

Research Study for Maximizing Jump Performance in Athletes

I will analyze how biomechanical factors change when jumping on one foot versus two feet at different velocities.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Shana John, 2019

Comparison of Cardiorespiratory Responses During Recovery from Exercise on a Traditional and Body-Weight-Supporting Treadmills

I will examine the cardiorespiratory responses (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen consumption, etc.) during recovery from exercise on a traditional versus an Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill.

Course: KINS 4703

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Kelsey Lemonds, 2019

Cardiovascular Responses in Adolescents During Ballet and Jazz Dance Classes

I will monitor heart rate and blood pressure throughout ballet and jazz dance classes and compare the two values.

Course: KINS 3603

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Callie Sun, 2019

Cardiorespiratory Responses During Exercise on a Treadmill with Body-Weight Support in Obese Individuals

I will compare the cardiorespiratory response on a standard treadmill and a body-weight supported treadmill (BWST) in overweight and obese individuals.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Catherine Carr, 2018

The Effects of Physical Activity on the Wellbeing of an Injured War Veteran: A Case Study

I will analyze the impact of exercise on the physical wellbeing and overall quality of life of an injured war veteran following the protocol developed by the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF).

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

Erin Escobedo, 2018

Effects of Past Knee Injuries on Quadriceps Muscle Functions

I will analyze the force-length relationship curve, through active tension generation, and the force-velocity relationship curve, through the concentric phase of contraction, to determine if there are long-term effects of knee injuries on the quadriceps muscles.

Course: KINS 3593

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Ayana Georges, 2018

Considering a Holistic Focus of Attention as an Alternative to an External Force

I will determine how effective a holistic focus is when used to direct a simple motor task (standing long jump) compared to internal and external foci.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

Emily Herbst, 2018

Attentional Focus Effects in the Performance of a Trap Bar Deadlift

I will analyze how focusing internally or externally affects barbell velocity during a deadlift exercise.

Course: KINS 3553

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

McKinzie Kershen, 2018

The Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Motor Function

I will determine if ten lessons of therapeutic horseback riding can positively affect motor skills in two children with cerebral palsy.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Rhett Rigby

Brandi Lazarus, 2018

A Healthy Lifestyle for Female Gymnasts

I will discuss the quality of healthy lifestyle choices of female athletes, specifically competitive club and collegiate gymnasts, and analyze specific health issues found in the general population that are also affecting the target populations.

Course: HS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kimberly Miloch

Andrea Mathis, 2018

Cardiorespiratory Response to Unweighted Treadmill Exercise

I will compare the cardiorespiratory responses during a graded exercise test on a standard land treadmill and an Alter-G, anti-gravity, treadmill.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Haley McDaniel, 2018

An Investigation of Patient-Centered Care in Physical Therapy: How Does Education Affect Perception?

I will explore whether education about post-surgery acute physical therapy has an effect on individuals' perceptions of an observed therapy scenario.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Sangkwon Lee

Miranda Moore, 2018

The effects of repetitive sprint trials on salivary cortisol and athletic performance among recreational athletes and collegiate gymnasts

I will investigate the differences in salivary cortisol concentrations and performance between recreational athletes and collegiate athletes.

Course: KINS 4603

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Audra Romans, 2018

Comparison of Cardiorespiratory Responses During Exercise on a Standard Treadmill and Body Weight-Supporting Treadmill

I will determine the cardiorespiratory responses during graded exercise on a standard treadmill and a body weight-supported treadmill.

Course: KINS 4703

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Emily Santos, 2018

Comparison of Cardiorespiratory Responses During Recovery from Exercise on a Standard and Body Weight-Supporting Treadmill

I will determine the cardiorespiratory response during a recovery period following exercise on a standard treadmill (ST) and a body weight-supported treadmill (BWST).

Course: KINS 4703

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Kyra Sorensen, 2018

Teaching Adapted Sport in General Physical Education

I will teach adapted sport to general physical-education students and survey them afterward to assess their knowledge and perception of disability sport and the Paralympics.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

Abigail Versemann, 2018

Cortisol Response to Exercise in Athletes Compared to Non-Athletes

I will compare the cortisol responses from consecutive days of 40-meter sprints of two NCAA Division II (D2) female gymnasts and two non-trained, recreationally active, college-aged females.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Carolyn & christina Young, 2018

Promoting Inclusion and Raising Awareness of Adapted Sport: The Impact of Participation in Adapted Sport on Middle-School Student Perception

We will determine whether learning about and playing a sport designed for people with disabilities changes how able-bodied children perceive people with disabilities and if it promotes further interest in adapted sports.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ronald Davis

Sydney Britton, 2017

Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Parent Perspectives on Effectiveness and Availability of Resources for Individuals with ASD and Their Families

I will investigate parents' perspectives on the effectiveness and availability of programs and resources available to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Suzanna Dillon

Ashley Carreno, 2017

Quality of Life Difference Between Adapted Sport, Sedentary Activity, and Physical Activity Among Combat Veterans with an Acquired Disability

I will analyze what type of activities in which combat veterans with physical disabilities can participate to achieve the highest quality of life.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

Jordaine-Faith Enriquez, 2017

Validity in a Self-Report Imagery Questionnaire: A Pilot Study

I will assess the validity of the visual component of the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-Revised Second version (MIQ-RS), a questionnaire that measures one's visual imagery ability by self-report, by comparing the subjective questionnaire results with the objective results of a Mental Rotation test, which measures a person's mental/visual imagery ability.

Course: KINS 1913 & KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

KeriAnne Jones, 2017

How to Survive the First Year of Teaching Middle-School Physical Education: Seventh-Grade Edition

I will develop an instructional manual including physical-education curriculum for any middle-school teacher of seventh-grade physical education.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kathryn Brown

Bailey Martinez, 2017

Kinetic and Kinematic Effects on High-School Elite Soccer Players During Predicted and Unpredicted Side-Step Motion

I will determine the amount of stress placed on the ankle joint during a predicted and unpredicted side-step motion as well as the dominant versus the non-dominant leg and the ways these influence injury risk factors at the joint.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Kayla Martinez, 2017

Changes in Kinematics and Kinetics Following an Acute Bout of Whole-Body Vibration in Children with Cerebral Palsy

I will characterize the changes in cardiovascular and pelvic kinematic responses to walking before and after an acute bout of whole-body vibration (WBV) in children with cerebral palsy.

Course: KINS 4823

Supervising Professor: Rhett Rigby

Monica Mathis, 2017

Cardiovascular Response and Rate of Perceived Exertion during Aquatic Activities for an Adolescent with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

I will observe the cardiovascular response, the rate of perceived exertion (RPE), and the duration of aquatic activities performed by a 17-year-old boy with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Raechelle Robles, 2017

Can Prediabetes Be Reversed After Twelve Weeks of Lifestyle Changes?

I will create a specialized exercise regime and diet to help reverse signs and symptoms of prediabetes.

Course: KINS 4823

Supervising Professor: Rhett Rigby

Sarah Howard Wayman, 2017

Food Allergies in Children

l will complete a literature review about food allergies and intolerances in pathology, diagnoses, prevention, and nursing interventions and create a children's book to use as an educational tool with school-age children.

Course: NURS 4055

Supervising Professor: Jennifer Wilson

Kaitlyn Abruzzese, 2016

Comparison of Cardiorespiratory Responses During Body-Weight-Supported Treadmill and Standard

I will compare the response to exercise on a traditional treadmill to that on a treadmill that partially supports body weight.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Jenna Easterling, 2016

Honors Capstone: Athletes' Experiences Wearing Knee Braces Post-Injury

I will study the effectiveness of wearing knee braces after athletic injuries.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kevin Becker

Jazmin Vazquez, 2016

Comparison of Olympic Versus Paralympic Men's Gold Medal Performances and Qualifying Times

I will compare the competitive performances of gold medal winners in Paralympic and Olympic athletics across five events ( 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500m) and these same groups with qualifying times for each race to report the percent differences in each event to show that more inclusion of athletes with disabilities needs to occur.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Ron Davis

Jacquelyn Allen, 2015

The Effect of Wheelchair Soccer on College Students' Attitudes toward Individuals with Disabilities

I will assess the pre-existing attitudes of college students toward individuals with disabilities and determine whether participation in a disability sport affects those attitudes.

Course: KINS 3713

Supervising Professor: Mary Palmer

Erin Bolinger, 2015

The Effects of Protective Headgear on Female Soccer Players

I will complete a literature review and survey to determine the effects of protective headgear on female soccer players.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kris Ring

Miranda Ellinghaus, 2015

Health Promotion for Children in the Real World

I will develop a lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation to cover content from one of the health education modules, teach it to an age-appropriate class, and evaluate the lesson.

Course: HS 3373

Supervising Professor: Thomas Douglas Coyle

Dakota McCarty Chidester, 2015

A Comparison of the Cardiovascular and Biomechanical Changes with Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Simulated Horseback Riding in Youth with Disabilities

I will compare the cardiovascular and biomechanical responses elicited through therapeutic horseback riding followed by simulated horseback riding in youth with developmental disorders.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Lisa Silliman-French

Priscilla de Los Santos, 2015

Stories of Healing: Narrative and Medicine

I will explore the role that stories and narratives can play in different cultures in treating illnesses, training providers, and improving the patient-provider relationship.

Course: ENG 4333

Supervising Professor: Gretchen Busl

Sara Thomas, 2015

Behavioral Cues and Parent Perceptions: Their Impact on an Aquatics Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

I will determine the impact of behavioral cues and parent perceptions on an aquatics program for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Course: KINS 2623

Supervising Professor: Lisa Silliman-French

Amber Thurston, 2015

Rituals: Win With or Without Them?

I will survey athletes on the soccer, basketball, and softball teams to discover possible themes and reasoning for their rituals.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Amelia Winczura, 2015

2015 McIntire Award for Outstanding Capstone

Summary of the Relationship Between Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and Menstrual Cycle Hormones

I will analyze the relationship between anterior cruciate ligament injuries and the female hormone cycle as well as the possible effects of birth control and these injuries.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Mary wolf, 2015

Team Building, Leadership, and Technology in Physical Education

I will develop a yearlong curriculum for a third-grade physical education class focusing on both technology and team building.

Course: KINS 3653

Supervising Professor: Katherine Brown

Casey Allison, 2014

Effects of Acute Exercise on Short-Term Memory

This project will study the effects of exercise on short-term memory. A series of tests will be performed to determine participants' visual memory acuities before and after 20 minutes of moderate exercise.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Diana Driver, 2014

The Exploration of Bone Mineral Density Differences in Dominant Versus Nondominant Legs of Collegiate Female Soccer Players

I will determine if differences in bone mineral density (BMD) exist between female collegiate soccer players' dominant and nondominant legs.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: David Nichols

Shannon Lawson, 2014

The Effects of Classical Music on Mind and Body Following Physical Stress

I will investigate the influence of classical music on mood and recovery from physical stress.

Course: KINS 4602 & KINS 4601

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Rosalba Ruiz, 2014

Energy Expenditure During Running and Cycling

I will compare energy expenditure during treadmill running and cycle ergometry.

Course: KINS 3602 & KINS 3601

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Bailey Vrazel, 2014

Contributions of the Upper-Body Joints to Ball Velocity in Softball Windmill Pitching

I will establish a softball-velocity pattern, examine the contributions of the upper-body segment to the ball velocity upon release, and examine the correlation between ball velocity and the contribution of each upper-body segment at the moment of ball release.

Course: KINS 3591 & KINS 3592

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Kayla Clem, 2013

The Effects of Using Muscular Endurance Exercises on the Lower Extremities to Improve Dancers' Jumping and Kicking Heights

I will determine if lower body muscle endurance exercises will improve jumping and kicking heights in dancers.

Course: KINS 4702 & KINS 4701

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Hailey Daniel, 2013

Run for a Cause: Managing and Marketing a 5K as an Organizational Fundraiser

I will develop a marketing and management plan for a 5K race, including an assessment of the event and recommendations for future events.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kimberly Miloch

Chelsea Kettle, 2013

Generalization of Fitness and Motor Skills from Practice to Application

I will implement a home-based physical and motor-fitness program for a child with an intellectual disability.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Martha Mena, 2013

Preventative Measures: Decreasing the Likelihood of Arthritis Within the Dallas-Area Community

I will plan a program to educate the community about the risk factors in getting arthritis and to give them information and resources to prevent their likelihood of contracting the disease.

Course: HS 4123

Supervising Professor: Roger Shipley

Carissa Moore, 2013

Pioneers Under Pressure: A Stress-Management Program for TWU Students

I will develop a research-based health program for students to manage stress.

Course: HS 3073

Supervising Professor: Kimberly Parker

Sara Murray, 2013

Comparison of Energy Expenditure Playing Wii Just Dance and Treadmill Walking in College-Aged Sedentary Females

I will compare the caloric expenditure of playing Just Dance 3 and running/walking on the treadmill to see if there is a significant difference between the two modes of exercise.

Course: KINS 4601, KINS 4602

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Chelsey Roberts, 2013

Muscular Endurance and Maximal Aerobic Capacity: Are They Related?

I will determine if there is a correlation between muscular endurance and maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max).

Course: KINS 4701, KINS 4702

Supervising Professor: K Biggerstaff

Kelly Vosburgh, 2013

Impact of Different Types of Music on Distance Travelled

I will examine whether song tempo has an impact on running speed and distance in a given amount of time.

Course: KINS 4601, KINS 4602

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Morgan Wetli, 2013

Non-Exercise Prediction of VO2max in College Females

I will develop a non-exercise equation to predict VO2max in college females using Body Mass Index, heart rate reserve, physical activity, and sedentary time as predictor variables.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Victoria Askew, 2012

Investigation of Muscle Activation in Different Depths of Squat Movements

I will compare muscle activation patterns during different depths of squat movements.

Course: KINS 3591

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Hailey Berend-Stanley, 2012

Examination of Instructional Services for Students with Disabilities on Air Force Bases in the United States

I will examine adapted physical-education programs and other physical activity services provided to students with disabilities who are part of the Department of Defense schools or attend public schools located on Air Force bases.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Lisa Silliman-French

Emily Bryan, 2012

Using Technology to Promote Fitness

I will create a fitness website to assess the effectiveness of a web-based fitness plan.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Nikki Kincy, 2012

Lance Armstrong Versus You: Comparison of V02 Max Prediction Using a Slow Versus Fast Cycling Cadence

I will compare predicted maximal oxygen consumption (V02max) values resulting from two cycling cadences with similar work rates in participants between 18-45 years of age.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Amy Menge, 2012

Comparison of Running Kinematics and Kinetics of Five-Toe Vibrams Shoes with Tennis Shoes and Bare Feet

I will compare/contrast running in five-toe Vibrams shoes with tennis shoes and bare feet

Course: KINS 3592 & KINS 3591

Supervising Professor: Young-Hoo Kwon

Lily Sokolowski, 2012

The Physiological Effects of Red Bull During Exercise

I will evaluate the physiological effects of consuming a Red Bull energy drink sixty minutes before aerobic, steady-state exercise.

Course: KINS 4602, KINS 4601

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Alexandra Spoor, 2012

The Brain Jungle

I will design daily physical activities incorporating academic skills for at-risk children to improve their performance and behavior in the classroom.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Lisa Silliman-French

Dawn Turner, 2012

How Many Calories Will You Actually Burn?

I will determine if the "Trim and Tone in 10 Minutes" workout will burn 300 calories and establish a realistic number of calories someone would burn if he/she went for a 10-minute walk or jog.

Course: KINS 4602, KINS 4601

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Victoria Ware, 2012

Hippotherapy: Horses Giving Children Wings

I will determine if hippotherapy is an effective treatment strategy to improve the balance and postural control in children with special needs.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn, Ronald Davis

Kaci Culp, 2010

A Gender Comparison of Gait Mechanics on a Sloped Surface

I will compare the physical characteristics of each gender including age, Body Mass Index, height, and weight to determine if these variables affect the way each gender walks up and down a slope.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Megan Gilroy, 2010

Type 2 Diabetes: Bad to the Bone?

I will compare the bone mineral density (BMD) between adults with and without diabetes.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn, Victor Ben-Ezra

Amie Kirk, 2010

Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, and Exercise Prescription

I will develop an exercise program for a person with a specific cardiac condition.

Course: KINS 4933

Supervising Professor: Kyle Biggerstaff

Jessica Meisner, 2010

Methodology Comparison of Two and Three Step Tests' Power Output

I will determine if the modified Margaria-Kalamen two-step power test has the same reliability as the original Margaria-Kalmen power test with both tall and short-statured individuals.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn, Victor Ben-Ezra

Brista michael Mayfield, 2010

Belize Reef Research

I will do a baseline assessment of the Great Barrier Reef of Belize and set up a five-year research project for environmental health students.

Course: HS 4913

Supervising Professor: Jody Terrell

Ana Pelayo Martinez, 2010

Eat, Play, and Live! Childhood Obesity Prevention Program

I will design a one-week summer program that will promote healthy lifestyles for children 11 -13 years old.

Course: HS 4123

Supervising Professor: Roger Shipley

Krysten Pettit, 2010

Jumpstart the Mustangs: Bringing Learning Readiness Physical Education to North Texas

I will raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity <early in the day> as it relates to academic achievement by developing Learning Readiness Physical Education for Denton fifth graders based upon that of Naperville Central High School.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Meagan Pickle, 2010

The Correlation between Body Mass Index and Blood Glucose in Relationship to Type 2 Diabetes

I will examine the relationship between blood glucose concentration and body mass index (BMI) to determine if an increased BMI may place individuals at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Leslie Pladson, 2010

Cullen's Children Foundation Grant

I will research, write, and submit a grant application for funding for equipment and supplies to integrate special-needs students into regular gymnastics classes.

Course: HS 4353

Supervising Professor: Kimberly Parker

Amie Boles, 2009

Effects of Leadership Lessons through Experiential Education on Adolescent Female Student-Athletes

I will determine the effects of experiential education on leadership skills of adolescent female student-athletes.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Emily DePan, 2009

The Effects of a Prescribed Fitness Intervention on Elementary Students

I will compare the pre- and post-test results of an endurance assessment after elementary students complete a prescribed fitness program.

Course: EDUC 4836

Supervising Professor: Terry Senne

Whitnee Higgins, 2009

Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Phase 2 Model

I will create a Phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation program for a patient.

Course: KINS 4933

Supervising Professor: Bettye Myers

Emily Seidelman, 2009

Whole Body Vibration Pilot Study: The Effects of Footwear on Surface Electromyography Activity in Leg Muscles

I will study the effects of footwear on leg muscle activity using a whole body vibration platform.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Mindy Shearrer, 2009

A Whole-Body Vibration Single Subject Pilot Study: The Effects of Footwear and Amplitude on Surface Electromyography Activity in Leg Muscle

I will study the effects of footwear on leg muscle activity using a whole body vibration platform.

Course: KINS 4913

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Britney Cochrum, 2007

The Impact of Strength and Technique on the Risk of ACL Tears in Female Soccer Players

I will investigate the relationship between leg strength and soccer technique on the risk of ACL tears in female club soccer players and examine the relationship between soccer injuries and soccer technique.

Course: KINS 4593

Supervising Professor: Charlotte Sanborn

Kelley Humphries, 2007

The Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism in Sedentary Women

I will quantify the effects of a single bout of aerobic exercise on lipid and lipoprotein-cholesterol concentrations in premenopausal women who are sedentary and obese.

Course: KINS 3601 & KINS 3602

Supervising Professor: Victor Ben-Ezra

Danielle Mullet, 2006

Helping Parents Teach Sexuality to Children with Cognitive Delays

I will research children's cognitive delays and design a sex education program for parents of the cognitively delayed.

Course: FS 4543

Supervising Professor: Linda Brock

Chelsea Pearce, 2006

Impacting Family Literacy in the Hispanic Community

I will prepare a comprehensive literature review about literacy education and research the target population and their need for literacy education.

Course: HS 4353

Supervising Professor: Denise Bates

Kimberly Renken, 2005

Cerebral Palsy: The Road to Discovery

I will use several assessments and techniques to evaluate a person's experiences in living with cerebral palsy.

Course: OT 4911

Supervising Professor: Ann Moore Wiley

Monica Brandon, 2003

Improving the Health Studies 4121 Internship Preparation Course

I will compare my internship experience to the internship preparation course and make suggestions for improvements to the course based on my findings.

Course: HS 4123

Supervising Professor: Roger Shipley

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