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Author:

Gallant, Nancy Rowley

Title:

Adaptation Of The Strongwoman Strength Training Program New Steps For Breast Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, And Survivorship In Six Rural Appalachia Pennsylvania Counties

Graduate Program:

Public Health Sciences

Keywords:

breast cancer
physical activity
Appalachia

File:

Download NancyRGallant_thesis.pdf

Committee Members:

Eugene Joseph Lengerich, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Oralia Dominic, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ping Du, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

Author:

Yang, Stephen Peter

Title:

Comparing energy expenditure, exertion, and enjoyment of adolescents playing exergames

Graduate Program:

Kinesiology

Keywords:

exergame
energy expenditure
video game
physical education
kinesiology
exertion
exercise
physical activity
MVPA

File:

Download Stephen_Yang_2012_PhD_Dissertation_Exergame_Exertion_Enjoyment_Teens.pdf

Committee Members:

Melissa Jean Bopp, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Melissa Jean Bopp, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Karl Maxim Newell, Committee Member
Linda L Caldwell, Committee Member
Robert Scott Kretchmar, Committee Member
David E Conroy, Special Member

Author:

Webb, Benjamin Lee

Title:

Examination and Promotion of Health Behaviors Among Clergy in a Faith-Based Setting

Graduate Program:

Kinesiology

Keywords:

physical activity
health
clergy

File:

Download Dissertation_final_blw5236.pdf

Committee Members:

Melissa Jean Bopp, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Steriani Elavsky, Committee Member
Kurt David Johnson, Committee Member
Jenny Trinitapoli, Committee Member

Author:

Kishida, Moe

Title:

Coping with the Menopausal Transition: Identifying Resilient Resources for Successful Adaptation

Graduate Program:

Kinesiology

Keywords:

physical activity
women's health
aging
wellbeing

File:

Download Thesis_FINAL_mk.pdf

Committee Members:

Steriani Elavsky, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
David E Conroy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Sy Miin Chow, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

Author:

La, Nhan Thanh

Title:

Weight-related Behaviors Among U.s. Adolescents: A Social Network Approach

Graduate Program:

Health Policy and Administration

Keywords:

social network
adolescent
physical activity
sedentary behavior
eating behavior

File:

Download Nhan_La_Dissertation.pdf

Committee Members:

Marianne Messersmith Hillemeier, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Marianne Messersmith Hillemeier, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Jonathan Rogers Clark, Committee Member
Steven Andrew Haas, Committee Member
D Wayne Osgood, Committee Member

Author:

Scott, Jason Lovejoy

Title:

Does Motivation Mediate The Effect Of Parental Influence On Urban, Minority Adolescents’ Physically Active Leisure?

Graduate Program:

Recreation and Parks

Keywords:

physical activity
leisure
adolescents
minority
urban
parental support

File:

Download Scott.pdf

Committee Members:

Linda L Caldwell, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Garry Chick, Committee Member
Benjamin Daniel Hickerson, Committee Member
Edward A Smith, Committee Member

Author:

Petersen, Bailey Anne

Title:

Alternative Methods of Resistance and High-intensity Interval Training: Effects on Musculoskeletal and Physiological Health and Fitness.

Graduate Program:

Kinesiology

Keywords:

group exercise
bone density
physical activity
intervention

File:

Download thesis_bp_150624.pdf

Committee Members:

Jinger Gottschall, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

Author:

Hart, Jeffery Leroy

Title:

Determining the Duration of Effects on Behavior and Academic Outcomes From Single and Multiple Bouts of Moderate Physical Activity for Students with ADHD

Graduate Program:

Special Education

Keywords:

MVPA
ADHD
physical activity
exercise

File:

Download JLH_final_University_Formatted_Dissy.pdf

Committee Members:

David Lee, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Kathy L Ruhl, Committee Member
David Brent Mcnaughton, Committee Member
John Michael Regan, Committee Member

Author:

Jomaa, Lamis Hassan

Title:

Implementation of Local Wellness Policies in Pennsylvania School Districts: Student Involvement and Process Factors Associated with Positive Changes in the School Wellness Environment

Graduate Program:

Nutrition

Keywords:

student involvement
schools
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 200
local wellness policies
childhood obesity
nutrition education
physical activity
competitive foods and beverages

File:

Download Dissertation_7_14_LJomaa.pdf

Committee Members:

Claudia Probart, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Terryl Hartman, Committee Member
Katarzyna Kordas, Committee Member
Leif Jensen, Committee Member

Author:

Sims, Dangaia Alfre

Title:

Complete Streets Policy Analysis and Examination of Influence on Travel, Health, and Health Disparities

Graduate Program:

Kinesiology

Keywords:

active transportation
physical activity
complete streets
policy
health
health disparities

File:

Download Sims_Dissertation_110416_Final_tagsremoved.pdf

Committee Members:

Melissa Jean Bopp, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Melissa Jean Bopp, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Scherezade Mama, Committee Member
Liza Rovniak, Committee Member
Stephen Augustus Matthews, Outside Member