Retrospective theses: Recent submissions
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Effects of cognitive strategies on ergometer performance of female rowers
(1985)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cognitive strategies on the performance of four female rowers. The independent variables were the three strategy conditions. The major dependent variable was the ... -
Effects of low dye taping on foot pressure in subjects with planter fasciitis
(1995)The purpose of the investigation was to analyze the effect of low dye taping on the vertical foot pressure and the path of the centre of pressure (COP) in individuals with plantar fasciitis. Ten subjects (8 females and ... -
Development of a methodology for monitoring changes in Ghanaian forest reserves
(2000)The Ghanaian Forests are a significant component of the country’s development. Occasioned by the rapid population growth of the country, increasing phenomena such as shifting agriculture, logging, fuelwood harvesting and ... -
Effects of resistance training on selected physiological parameters
(1989)The literature presents contradictory statements concerning the effectiveness of free weights, isokinetic devices and plyometric exercises on the development of lower extremity power, and lean body mass {Coyle, Feiring, ... -
Testing for jumping power in figure skaters
(1993)The purpose of the investigation was to contrast and compare tests of jumping power in figure skaters. Twenty two Canadian Figure Skating Association (C.F.S.A.) test stream figure skaters, qualified at a Senior Bronze ... -
NMR studies of lignin models, derivatives and bleaching effluents
(1995)NMR problems related to assignment techniques and relaxation restrict the use of NMR in the structural analysis of lignin. These problems have been addressed in three practical studies in this thesis involving a lignin ... -
Lightning occurrence in Pukaskwa National Park and surrounding area
(2000)Pukaskwa National Park has implemented a natural fire regime emulation program. One component of the natural fire regime is the pattern of ignitions, primarily from lightning. There were three ways in which patterns ... -
Weight distribution patterns among golfers of different skill levels
(1993)The purpose of the study was to determine whether a significant relationship existed between the skill level of golfers and the weight distribution patterns exhibited during the putting stroke. A differential research ... -
Working-out : women's work at a leisure facility
This thesis investigates women's formal and informal marginalization at work, focusing on employment and job assignments in the aquatics department of a leisure facility in Thunder Bay. I outline the theoretical ... -
Effects of isometric exercise versus electrical muscle stimulation on serum enzymes, plasma lactate and peak torque levels in males
(1989)The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and isometric exercise (IE) on peak torque, plasma lactate and serum enzymes. The subjects were 14 male volunteers aged 22-41. ... -
Aerobic power and anaerobic threshold of male rowers
(1985)The purpose of this study was to investigate the endurance component of off-season rowing performance in male rowers before and after an 8-week training period. Specific attention was given to laboratory assessment of ... -
Effects of electrical stimulation, isokinetic exercise and concurrent isokinetic exercise with electrical stimulation on acquisition and retention of strength, endurance and bilateral transfer in females
(1985)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of four different training methods (isokinetic exercise, electrical muscle stimulation, concurrent electrical muscle stimulation with isokinetic exercise, and no ... -
Influence of mode of training and gender on Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion in cardiac rehabilitation
(1987)The influence of gender and training mode (treadmill, cycle, swimming and volleyball) on Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and heart rate was investigated in a Phase III cardiac rehabilitation program. Twenty-three ... -
Effect of seasonal training on selected physical and physiological variables of junior male alpine ski racers
(1990)The purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to investigate the effect of seasonal training on anthropometry, muscular strength and power, motor ability, flexibility, aerobic power, and anaerobic power and capacity, 2) ... -
Use of musical reinforcement to improve practice behaviors of competitive swimmers
(1989)The rationale for the study was to determine if music could be used as an effective reinforcer for increasing appropriate practice behaviors, and reduce problem behaviors in the competitive swimming environment. The ... -
Effects of electrial stimulation and isokinetic exercise on serum enzymes and electrolytes
(1986)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of short-term electrical stimulation of the quadriceps muscle, isokinetic leg extension and flexion exercise, and combined electrical stimulation and isokinetic ... -
Density dependent extinction : phase II
(1993)In two separate experiments, an 8 rat 8 station operant arena was used to study resistance to extinction to test learning and optimal foraging theories of behaviour. The learning theory, called the generalized decrement ... -
Operant conditioning of spitting behaviour in the archer fish (Toxotes jaculator)
(1989)The archer fish, Toxotesjaculator, has the ability to knock insects out of the air by spitting at them. Although many studies have been done using the archer fish, it has never been considered from the operant conditioning ... -
Observation of behavioral principles in baseball performance
(1984)Three studies were done to demonstrate that formalized sports can be used to test or observe the operation of psychological phenomena. Major league baseball was chosen as the representative sport, in part because of ... -
Variable interval schedule control of dispersion and density
(1984)The effects of Variable Interval (VI) schedules of reinforcement on the dispersion patterns and aggregate densities of a small population of rats was studied. Eight male rats were permanently housed in an arena in which ...
