Thesis (Ed. D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Kenneth J. Simon. Dissertation Committee: James L. Malfetti. Bibliography: leaves 87-92.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2004. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xii, 334 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 80-90).

Thesis (M. Med. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Also available in print.

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The population of the United States is aging quickly, and thus it would seem that one of the major priorities for the elderly is to achieve and maintain improved physical and mental health. Previous research has shown that regular exercise activity is one of the factors that can contribute to better health. This study examined a number of variables believed to be conducive to exercise participation. Specifically, sixty-five people, 65 years of age or older, completed questionnaires measuring the relationship between exercise habits, perceived barriers to exercise, and motives for exercise. Significant positive correlations were found between exercise and self-efficacy, late life exercise habits, and motives for exercise. A significant negative correlation emerged between exercise activity and effort barriers. In addition, a multiple regression analysis was able to account for 48% of the variance in exercise activity. The implications of these data and directions for future research are discussed.

The purpose of this study was to determine how walking with T-Poles, training using T-Poles and increased walking speed would change GRF measures in elderly subjects. The magnitudes of peak force, average force, and impulse force variables decreased as a result of the T-Pole use. Time during support phase increased when using T-Poles. The magnitudes of peak force, average force, and impulse force, and time variables decreased with extended training using T-Poles. However, loading rate increased with training and practice. FZ3, AZP, and AZ showed interactions between T-Pole use and training and TP showed an interaction between T-Pole use and walking speed. The results of this investigation suggest that using T-Poles generally reduces foot-ground force interaction during walking. It is a tendency that the foot-ground interactions during walking with TPoles decreased more with the longer period of T-Pole use and significant interactions between T-Pole use and training were observed in AZ3, AZP, and AZ. The reductions of foot-ground interaction induced by the T-Pole and practice time using T-Poles were present regardless of increased walking speed. / School of Physical Education

Thesis (Psy.D.)--Wheaton College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (l. 64-68).

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-68).

published_or_final_version / Community Medicine / Master / Master of Public Health

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