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The use of cognitive enhancing substances and academic stress
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study investigated relationships between reported academic stress, caffeine consumption, and illicit prescription stimulant use, as a means of ...
A programming comparison : the APRE vs. linear periodization in short term periods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
This study compares the effectiveness of improving absolute strength and power for Linear Periodization and Autoregulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE) protocol in short term periods in Division One Football Bowl ...
An evaluation of a community-based stress management pilot program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a University of Missouri Extension pilot program, Taking Care of You: Body-Mind-Spirit, in improving perceived stress and lifestyle behaviors compared to a ...
The development and effectiveness of an osteoporosis prevention education intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Osteoporosis prevention education interventions intended to increase the osteoporosis preventive behaviors of weight-bearing physical activity and calcium consumption in young individuals have been found to be ineffective. ...
Exploration of the contentious relationship between increased work engagement and service worker well-being
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study sought to examine the efficacy of a positive psychology intervention for increasing work engagement within the workplace for collegiate ...
Understanding the influence of social responsibility educational interventions on the empowerment of female student-athletes : a case study using consensual qualitative research
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
At a time when socially irresponsible behavior, alcohol abuse, and relationship and sexual violence are particularly prevalent on college campuses, empowering female student-athletes to live their best lives regardless of ...
High school physical education and sport participation: impact on young adult physical activity behaviors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The link between High School Physical Education and High School Sport participation and subsequent young adult physical activity habits was explored in this study. There is evidence that activity behaviors track from ...
Flourish in sport : exploring the lived experiences of track and field Olympic medalists
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
In was the intent of this study to explore the lived experiences of Olympic Track and Field medal winning athletes. This study interviewed four athletes that participated in the 2012 London Olympic Games. The athletes ...
Examining the efficacy of positive psychology interventions for reducing symptoms of burnout among NCAA Division I athletic trainers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
This study sought to examine the efficacy of three positive psychology interventions (i.e. Three Good Things in Life, Using Signature Strengths in a New Way, and Peer Support) for reducing symptoms of burnout and enhancing ...
Positive coaching and Olympic success : case studies of track and field Olympic medalist coach-athlete relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Competing at the Olympic Games is different than any other performance setting, and presents many challenges to the athlete and coach. The purpose of this study was to investigate the coach-athlete relationship with Olympic ...
The use of bibliotherapy for stress reduction in nonprofit healthcare executives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The use of bibliotherapy is becoming more widely accepted by Americans as a first line treatment for self-improvement. Although there has been a drastic increase in the number of bibliotherapy books published over the past ...
Collegiate football student-athlete body mass composition change related to mandatory breakfast consumption
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Numerous dietitians and nutritionists from all over the world consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day. This research study will primarily focus on the role of the introduction of a mandatory breakfast ...
The use of e-learning to increase adolescent health literacy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This quasi-experimental study examined the mean difference scores between experimental and comparison students on a Nutrition Questionnaire's pre-test ...
Exploring the lived psychosocial experience of elite national football league (NFL) players
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial experiences of elite NFL players. Many athletes dreamed and prepared to make it to the NFL as a starter, and to participate in the Pro Bowl or Super Bowl. Only a ...
Consequence of winning: interdisciplinary analysis for deontological perspectives of moral function and the interaction with motivation for Division I college athletes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This is a pilot study of a proposed model for examining the main and interactionist effects of achievement goal orientations on moral function and the role of perceived ability as a potential moderator in sport morality ...
Values driven delivery : a qualitative case study exploration of the experience in an NCAA division 1 holistic integrated sport psychology program /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Self-affirmation theory states each person has a self-system. This system is motivated to maintain optimal self-integrity, which is restored when people re-affirm their core values (Steele, 1988). Values, therefore, play ...
The relationship between body image and marital satisfaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The effects of weight stigma and its internalized variation, body dissatisfaction, have been documented in many aspects of life, including economics, education, families and the media. Limited literature exists regarding ...
The contribution of school-site health and wellness opportunities, personal interest in health and perceived health competence to health-related role perceptions in teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Introduction. Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have established comprehensive frameworks to promote and maintain student health. One method, school-site ...
Effects of health information seeking behaviors on anxiety, and loss among East Asian international students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
This study examined the influences of anxiety, health information seeking behavior, cross-cultural loss on satisfaction with life among 186 East Asian international students while studying abroad in the U.S. The results ...