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  • Cold Water Immersion vs. Warm Water Immersion On Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness

    Muscular injuries are common when performing eccentric exercise. This contraction causes micro-damage to muscles, producing pain associated with delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The purpose of this study is to determine which prevention method (warm immersion prior or cold immersion post) provides the greatest relief of DOMS-induced pain and loss of strength. Thirty out-of-season Keene State College athletes, ages 17-24 years, will be recruited as participants. Participants will be randomized to two treatment groups: warm immersion prior exercise or cold immersion post. Slow lowering of a dumbbell (eccentric exercise) will be performed with their non-dominant wrist extensors. Pain (visual analog scale) and grip strength (dynamometer) will be recorded at baseline, post-treatment, 24 hours post, and 48 hours post. A RMANOVA will be used to compare groups; significant results will be followed by t-tests. It is hypothesized that heat before exercise will have a greater reduction in DOMS due to changes in muscle extensibility and elasticity.

  • Designing A Model For Growth And Enrichment: Architectural Designs For The Student Success Center

    As a part of an upper level architectural studio, three students engaged in a design of a Student Success Center. As an addition to the existing Mason Library, their individual projects proposed a convenient central location for six departments. Michael, influenced by the balanced form of a grand piano, suggested a harmonious transition between the existing design pattern and cleverly elevated building shape that underscores the concept of equilibrium among the 'body, mind, and soul' of individual students. Katlin proposed to juxtapose modern and traditional architectural styles, which resulted in an eloquently detailed building facade resembling but not imitating an ancient temple. Roger, inspired by the inherent qualities of snow, crafted a structure that contrasts the existing architecture while creating an equal amount of balance and tension between the surrounding natural environment and campus infrastructure. This poster session with supporting architectural models and drawings will illustrate how each student developed their own personal solution through a rigorous design process that incorporated the needs of the student body, departmental preferences, and existing site and environmental conditions.

  • Energy Efficiency in Existing Residential Construction

    The objective of our service-learning design project was to perform residential energy assessments on a local Keene resident's home to understand the energy efficiency of the home and provide cost-effective solutions for improving the home's energy performance. The research involved on-site building diagnostic testing under the supervision of a professional energy consultant and architecture faculty. After analyzing the data gathered, we found the home was inefficient due to the weak thermal building envelope, poor insulation, air leakage from cracks in the basement, foundation, and the exterior walls, and outdated heating and cooling systems. Our team provided the client with a cost estimate suggesting improvements to the efficiency of the home by replacing windows, doors and insulation. We also included design recommendations for the porch and bay window. Creating a scale model, 3D digital model and drawings provided the client with an overview of the energy project and the redesign concepts.

  • Exploring the Relationship Between a Child's Socioeconomic Status, and Their Health Trajectory as an Adult

    Research indicates that socioeconomic status is one of the most powerful risk factors for poor health outcomes. This work focuses on the effect of parental socioeconomic status (SES) on a child's health by exploring the relationship between a child's socioeconomic status and their health trajectory as an adult. This work will expand on research done in Health Science HLSC 285: Health and Society. Peer-reviewed articles between 2008 and 2014 were selected and analyzed to further understand the behavioral, psychological, or physiological pathways that might be linked in the childhood SES experience to adult health outcomes. The effects of socioeconomic status on children are physiological as well as psychological. Elements of the early life experience associated with poverty become biologically embedded and contribute to poor adult health.

  • Olympic Lifting vs. Plyometric Training: Which Method Is More Effective In Increasing Vertical Jump Height?

    The purpose of this experimental study was to compare two different training protocols, Olympic lifting and plyometric training, and their effect on vertical jump in 8 college-aged males. The vertical jump is a key indicator of athletic performance and lower body power development. It has been shown that both Olympic and plyometric training have increased vertical jump. However, a debate persists on which type of training is more effective. Olympic lifting is a full body exercise using a barbell. Plyometric exercises include ground based bodyweight exercises. Research has shown that Olympic training causes greater increases in vertical jump when compared to plyometric training (Tricoli, et al 2005). However, other research found that both Olympic lifting and plyometric training increased vertical jump, but there was no significant difference between groups (Moore, et al 2005). It is this inconsistency within findings which drives our research.

  • Reliability of Impact Score In Athletes With ADHD/ADD and/or LD

    The objective of this study is to determine the reliability of Intermediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) for athletes with ADHD/ADD and/or learning disabilities (LD) and to compare it to the reliability for non-diagnosed athletes. An existing dataset containing the ImPACT scores of high school athletes will be used. ImPACT testing is done every two years at these high schools, and students self-report their ADHD/ADD and/or LD status. Prior research indicates that scores are lower for ADHD/ADD athletes, but no study has documented the test's reliability in this population. The hypothesis is that diagnosed athletes will have a significantly lower ICC than undiagnosed and that reliability will be too low for use in return-to-play assessments. Test-retest reliability for each group will be determined using two consecutive scores of non-concussed athletes. The intra-class correlation (ICC) of each group will be compared using an independent t-test.

  • Science and Engineering for All

    A true understanding of science does not come from a lecture or a textbook, but from being actively engaged in scientific and engineering design processes. While teaching science using scientific and engineering design processes to solve real life problems is often associated with older students, it is possible in the kindergarten classroom. In this workshop participants will learn how the careful design and implementation of a science and engineering unit for kindergarten students with diverse abilities engages young students in critical thinking and problem solving.

  • Self-efficacy and Rehab Adherence

    The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between task-efficacy, coping-efficacy and rehab-adherence. The secondary aim is to determine if an athlete's role within their team also relates to adherence. Thirty student-athletes will be surveyed from Keene State College and Franklin Pierce University. Athletes involved in a rehab program for a musculoskeletal injury, who have missed at least two practices or games, will be included. A 17-question, two-part, online survey will be emailed for participants to complete outside the athletic training room. The main test will compare the total score from both surveys using Pearson's correlation coefficient, a one-tail test and a p-value 0.05. Additionally, I'll compare the number of games started with the score from the adherence measure using Pearson's. I hypothesize self-efficacy will be strongly associated with rehabilitation adherence. Furthermore, the number of games started will also be strongly associated with rehab adherence.

  • The Effect Of Strength Training On Self-Efficacy Of College Aged Females

    Self-efficacy can be described as the confidence an individual has in their competence to achieve a task. Previous research done on self-efficacy shows that this confidence is an important factor in exercise motivation. Additionally, self-efficacy can significantly affect people's decisions about initiating physical activity. However, there has been little research done to investigate the impact of strength training specifically on self-efficacy in the college female population. Therefore this study was conducted to see whether females at Keene State College improved their self-efficacy after a four-week full body strength-training program. Participants completed questionnaires regarding their self-efficacy levels before and after the strength training intervention. The results of this study indicate there is a relationship between strength training and increased self-efficacy levels in the college female population. With these results, the hope is to encourage more college aged females to engage in more strength training activity.

  • The Effects of Exercise on Memory and Reaction Time In College Students

    Literature says that physical activity helps improve cognition. However, there is no literature discussing the effect specific types of exercise have on different brain functions. The purpose of this research is to determine if aerobic, resistance training, or no exercise is best to improve college students' memory and reaction time. For this study, there will be 12 untrained Keene State students who are randomly assigned into three groups: aerobic, resistance, or control groups. Participants will take a memory and a reaction time test before and after exercise. The results will indicate what type of exercise is best to improve memory and reaction time. This poster presentation will provide college students with new information that can enhance their ability to learn.

  • The Evolution of Education Styles Caused By No Child Left Behind

    The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 caused American schools to change from a place of learning to a place of testing. Through our research on educational issues connected to NCLB, we will share with the audience the findings on our individual topics. Our presentation spans from preschool to high school. Beginning in early childhood, NCLB forced children into the next grade level or held them back, according to state standards. Continuing into the primary years, the emphasis on testing altered teaching methods and curriculum in the schools. As teachers and schools focus primarily on students reaching state standards, many students continue to struggle with passing the standardized tests, ultimately affecting graduation rates. As we share the data of where NCLB is now, the topics of current educational reform efforts, such as competency-based learning and alternatives to standardized testing, will be discussed.

  • The Value and Viability of Character Education In Schools

    In this session you will learn about the value and viability of character education in elementary schools today through an engaging workshop involving a micro-lesson and lecture. Character education is often defined as the implementation of moral values in schools. My presentation will examine character education as qualities taught in school that will allow students to thrive within themselves, with others, in school, and in life. Research shows that a strong character education program used in schools has been proven to increase academic test scores, decrease bullying, and change the climate of a school in a positive manner. Character qualities have been taught informally in this country, in schools and at home, since the origin of our nation in order to convey skills such as respect, manners, and more. This presentation will be looking into how one can align character education with the Common Core Standards, different ways character education can be implemented in a school, how to effectively create a character education program for your school using a universal assessment, and ultimately how an educator can help promote overall success among all students. By implementing character education effectively into your school, students will be more equipped to thrive in the world in which we live.

  • Three Brothers Die of Parkinson's Disease at an Early Age: An Investigation of Their Risk Factors

    Parkinson's disease (PD) is a devastating degenerative nerve condition that affects nearly one million Americans. Risk factors of the illness include certain chemical exposures, a history of head trauma, and genetic mutations that predispose PD. This project studies three brothers who died from PD at a young age. The study involves extensive interviews with first degree relatives to explore the existence of known risk factors of the disease. Interview topics included heredity, occupation, health history (head injury, diet, and exercise habits), place of residence, environmental chemical exposures, military service, and use of tobacco products. Data from the National Occupational Exposure Survey (conducted by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) were utilized to match the brothers' occupations with potential chemical exposures known to be associated with PD. While common PD risks among the brothers were not found, potential individual risks were identified.

  • To Be Physically Active Or Not To Be?

    Despite physical activity being an essential part in one's general health and well-being, many college students are not regularly physically active. However, students in the Physical Education Department (PED), due to their choice in major, are perceived to be motivated and partake in regular physical activity. In addition, PED students are provided with skills and knowledge about healthy lifestyles that may influence their decisions about engaging in regular physical activity. Transtheoretical Model (TTM) is a behavioral change theory that has been used to assess motivational readiness for physical activity. This project aims to determine if group differences exist within and between undergraduate college students' stages of behavior change for regular physical activity by major (Physical Education Teacher Certification, Exercise Science, and Athletic Training) within the PED. Using self-reports assessing TTM variables, a factorial 3 x 4 ANOVA will reveal if statistical group differences exist within and between the PED majors.

  • Ultrasound Versus Laser Therapy In Treating Elbow Pain, Range Of Motion And Grip Strength

    Athletes who repeatedly use the upper extremity to perform a task place high stress on the elbow, often resulting in medial or lateral joint injuries. The purpose of this study is to determine whether Ultrasound (US) or Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is more effective in treating elbow pain and improving strength and range of motion (ROM). Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to either US (n=10) or LLLT (n=10) groups. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) will be induced by maximal repetition bicep-curls, followed by eccentric lowering of a dumbbell from elbow flexion to extension, with twenty-seconds rest between three sets and forty seconds per exercise. Therapeutic modality based on the treatment group will be provided at 24 hours post-exercise. Measurements will be taken at 24 and 48 hours. RMANOVA will be used to determine significant difference between treatment groups. The US treatment is hypothesized to enhance blood flow, membrane permeability, and connective tissue response. However, this theory must be tested to determine a superior treatment.