Thesis--University of Wisconsin--Madison. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 200-211).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1984. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-63).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1981. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-46).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1983. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 45-46).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1963. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-[122]).

Thesis--Wisconsin. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 40-43).

Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Illinois University. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 27).

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of acute L-arginine supplementation on the endothelial health in healthy adults by assessing flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and cardiovascular indicators both before and after resistance exercise to fatigue. Thirty (15 male, 15 female) physically active healthy participants (mean ± SD: age 20.4 ± 1.8 years, height 176.9 ± 10.2 cm, body mass 76.0 ± 12.2 kg) volunteered for a randomized, cross-over, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial. Participants completed five sets of isokinetic elbow extension/flexion exercise after consumption of either placebo or 3 g L-arginine one hour prior. Baseline brachial artery diameter significantly increased post FMD (p<0.001), post-exercise (p<0.001), post-exercise FMD (p<0.001). There was no significant supplement effect on FMD (p=0.179). The increase in brachial diameter due to fatiguing exercise was not enhanced by acute supplementation with L-arginine nor did supplementation alter FMD responses after exercise. / Northland American College of Sports Medicine / North Dakota State University. Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Rhode Island, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 230-245).

The National Population Health Survey (CFLRI, 1998199) indicates an alarming 58% of Canadian youth are physically inactive. As well, 59% of Canadian women and 52% of Canadian men are also physically inactive (CFLRI, 1998199). Given the benefits of physical activity to health, it is essential to learn more about the nature of family influence on physical activity. This study was an exploration towards better understanding the reciprocal relationship between parents and children's physical activity behavior. Social Cognitive Theory provided a theoretical framework to investigate the nature of the family socialization process. Qualitative methods examined the relationship and influence between parents and children's choice to be physically active. Focus group discussions were conducted with children and parents to understand influences on their physical activity. Common themes were identified to gain insight into the social interaction between children and parents. A better understanding of reciprocal family influence on physical activity behavior will help foster interventions and new ideas to promote physical activity, thereby enhancing the quality of life for children and their parents.