The purpose of this action research study analyzed the effect of a ninth-grade transition program on academic achievement and attendance rate of ninth-grade students at Meadville Area Senior High School. The research study used a mixed-method approach. A pre-survey and post-survey of ninth-grade teachers provided quantitative analysis with Liker... Doctoral Capstone Committee Members: Dr. David W. Foley, Dr. Andrew J. Pushchak.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an ACL injury prevention program on gluteus medius strength as well as strength gains from the implementation of the program between males and females. Research Advisor, Dr. Shelly DiCesaro.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of prophylactic bracing versus taping on single leg post vertical jump balance. Research Advisor, Dr. Shelly DiCesaro.
To examine the relationship personality traits of neuroticism and extroversion vs. introversion have with the injury occurrence of Division II collegiate athletes. Research Advisor, Dr. Ellen J. West.
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major health concern, with an average of 2-4 million concussions occurring in the United States each year (Langlois, Rutland-Brown, & Thomas, 2006). Among these injuries, 79.6% required emergency department care, 16.8% required admittance to a hospital, and 3.6% of these cases resulted in deat...
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of cryotherapy on the lower extremity and peak landing forces measured during a single-leg vertical jump. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas F. West.
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of cryotherapy on the lower extremity and functional performance as measured by the single-leg vertical jump. Research Advisor, Dr. Thomas F. West.
The brown marmorated stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys) and the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) are Hemipteran insects that are prevalent pests in homes, gardens, and agricultural practices. Suggested pest control methods for pest population reduction include synthetic pesticides, organic pesticides, and dish detergents. Preference and avoidance behav... Honors Thesis Advisor, Dr. Chadwick Hanna.
The purpose of a white noise machine is to help the brain mask or eliminate other distracting noises. Similar to a fan, it works by playing a range of frequencies all at once creating a whooshing noise. Environmental noises are the noises that you hear every day. The difference between the two is white noise is a constant flow of noise while env... Honors Thesis Advisor : Gregory Davis.
The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a functional fatigue protocol on dynamic balance while utilizing a prophylactic bracing technique and tape. Research Advisor, Dr. Rebecca Hess
Resources that strive to increase academic performance for secondary students is a noble endeavor. One such technique may prove beneficial and does not require additional resources. This resource is to increase instructional time within the classroom. The setting of this research project was at a suburban comprehensive technical high school in t...
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the cognition of an individual. There is currently no cure, but potential treatments, preventions, and risk factors have been identified regarding both genetic and environmental factors. The main objective of the thesis was to identify if a lifetime of mental stimulation... Honors Thesis Advisor : Dr. Brian Paulson, PhD.
The purpose of the study was to investigate warm-up lengths on functional agility, measured using the T-test, after ice bag application to the anterior thigh. Research Advisor, Dr. Rebecca Hess.
Since the inception of syndicated courtroom television shows, the public's perception of the justice system and how the courts operate has been altered to follow the imagery found in these shows, which include Judge Judy, The People's Court, and Judge Mathis. The common themes and actions found in syndi-court shows have begun to overshadow the p... Honors Thesis Advisor, Dr. Craig Smith.
