Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Riverside, 2009. / Includes abstract. Title from first page of PDF file (viewed January 28, 2010). Available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations. Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-106).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Regent College, 2000. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 177-187).

Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2000. Graduate Programme in Film and Video. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 173-180). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pMQ67716.

Problem. Oppressive cultural and social representations are inscribed on the body and intersect with women's subjective identity. / Objective. The present study explores the use of the body as a vehicle for resistance against such inscriptions. / Method. The practice of martial arts is investigated as one of the means of empowerment for women. Quantitative methods were used to compare the levels of empowerment in a group of women who practice martial arts versus a comparison group of women who do not practice martial arts. / Results. Quantitative analysis revealed that while no differences were found in overall empowerment scores between the two groups, differences were found on the subscales of empowerment. Women who practice martial arts demonstrated lower levels of Righteous Anger on the empowerment scale than women who do not practice martial arts. Closely reaching statistical significance, women who practice martial arts demonstrated higher levels of Control on the empowerment scale.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 100% cotton underwear worn beneath a swimsuit on the accuracy and reliability of percent body fat measurements in the BOD POD. Sixty adults (30 males, 30 females) of various ages (1887 years) and body composition (1.95-57.15%) were tested four times in one day. Subjects wore a swimsuit and swimcap for two trials and 100% cotton underwear beneath the swimsuit and a swimcap for the remaining trials. The clothing order was randomized. Thoracic gas volume was predicted. ANOVA found no significant difference between the swimsuit only trials (25.4+12.4%) and swimsuit with underwear trials (25.1+12.3%) for all subjects. Intra-class correlation coefficients were 0.994 and 0.995 for the swimsuit only and swimsuit with underwear trials, respectively. In conclusion, these results suggest that wearing 100% cotton underwear beneath a swimsuit is an acceptable practice for fitness laboratories and the reliability was very good. / School of Physical Education

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Delaware, 2007. / Principal faculty advisor: Marie Fanelli-Kuczmarski, Dept. of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Murdoch University, 2001. / Thesis submitted to the Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education. Bibliography: leaves 282-320.

Thesis (Ph. D. in English)--Vanderbilt University, Aug. 2008. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 268-286).

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Also available in print.