The Department of Wellness and Movement Sciences (WAMS) was established in fall 2019 as a name change from the previous Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation (PEHR). See Physical Education, Health and Recreation Theses for theses created prior to fall 2019.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The effect of static versus progressive volume increases on skeletal muscle hypertrophy, Aleksey Nikonchuk
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
The physiological and psychological performance effects of multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements in females during resistance training, Mariah L. Snyder
The impact of single-gendered versus coeducational physical education settings on female adolescent body image and self-esteem: resisting the weight of body image and self-esteem issues in adolescence, Jamison H. Stockslager
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
The effect of sedentary breaks in undergraduate students' immediate perceived levels of stress, Leslie Puente Garcia
Collegiate male athlete attitudes towards male and female strength and conditioning coaches: is there a role for motivation?, Shealene J. Little
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Hip-shoulder separation in the javelin throw and its relationship with level of experience, Samantha Baker
Understanding job roles, preparedness and challenges faced by academic advisors in U.S. Medical Schools, Brittney L. Haong
Kinematic variations between successful and unsuccessful dynamic rock climbing movements, Max R. Jarvis
The effect of backpack load on trunk kinematics of imitated pathological gait: a case study, Kara Kracher
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Comparison of lower extremity strength and strength symmetry among U.S. Ski Team sports, Benjamin J. Adams
Physiological and psychological responses to six weeks of high-intensity interval and moderate-intensity continuous training in physically inactive young adults, Emily R. Dunston
Physiological adaptations to training and associations with performance in Division I cross-country runners, Kailyn Renae Sanchez
Analysis of factors influencing the college choice decision-making process of NCAA Division I, II, and III female basketball players, Jessica A. Thoens
The effect of acute fatigue on reactive strength index in modern dancers, Jordan Tingman
Sport specialization and its effects on collegiate athlete injury rate, Alexander Duane Yager
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The effect of Hatha yoga on muscular strength in healthy, young adults, Nathaniel Roley
