AFTERNOON Posters
of pre- and post-test data will be compared to determine the effectiveness of the PPPEP on students’ HRPF. It is hypothesized that all measures of students’ HRPF will improve as a result of participation in the PPPEP. In addition, it is theorized that themes reflective of common experiences both in students’ personal case histories and during their participation in the PPPEP will emerge.
The Effectiveness of Nutrition Education on the Knowledge and Behavior of College-Level Varsity Athletes Health and Sport Science Course Project, 10_FA_HSS_490_P1, Undergraduate Advisor(s) - Janine T Baer Student(s) - Elizabeth M Coorey
3:30 PM-5:00 PM Kennedy Union - Ballroom
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of nutrition education on the knowledge and nutrition behavior of college-level varsity athletes. Over the course of the 2010-2011 academic year, the Varsity Athletics nutrition intern distributed educational newsletters relating aspects of nutrition to athletic performance to selected sports teams. The intern also met with individual athletes (N=12) from these teams and conducted nutrition counseling and goal setting. All sessions took place in the varsity athlete weight room and were facilitated by the athletes’ strength and conditioning coach.The 12 student-athletes who participated in one-on-one counseling will be the primary subjects for this study. Secondary subjects will be the members of the teams who received newsletters throughout the year. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected to determine the effect of the education. Comparison of written pre- and post- nutrition questionnaires distributed to all teams involved will reveal the effect of the education on both the primary and secondary subjects’ nutritional knowledge. Interviews with primary subjects will provide qualitative data on the topic of behavior change in relation to food choices and eating habits. Evaluation of pre- and postmeasurements of body composition of primary subjects via skinfold calipers will show if subjects have experienced changes in muscle or fat mass throughout the course of the year. The relationship between increased nutrition knowledge and change in body composition will be explored. It is hypothesized that the subjects will have experienced improvements in each of these areas as a result of the nutrition education provided by the intern.
The Future of Physical Therapists
Health and Sport Science Course Project, 11_SP_HSS_226_02, Undergraduate Advisor(s) - Marvin D Ganote Student(s) - Hayleigh E Raiff, Stephanie A Recko
3:30 PM-5:00 PM Kennedy Union - Ballroom
The purpose of this study is to explore the future job outlook for Physical Therapists. Physical Therapy is a type of health care specialty that diagnoses and treats patients using exercise and manipulation. The study utilizes the review of literature to collect information about the job outlook and growth of the Physical Therapy profession. The compiled data is used to describe and interpret the future of a career in Physical Therapy.
The Future of Physician Assistants
Health and Sport Science Course Project, 11_SP_HSS_226_02, Undergraduate Advisor(s) - Marvin D Ganote Student(s) - Angela R Iannucci, Stephanie A Recko, Madeline Wright
3:30 PM-5:00 PM Kennedy Union - Ballroom
The purpose of this study is to research the future job outlook for physician assistants. A physician assistant is a healthcare professional that is licensed to practice medicine under limited supervision of a physician. Physician assistants work to prevent, treat, and maintain human illness and injury through a comprehensive range of medical duties. The future job outlook of physicians assistant is expected to grow much faster than that of other occupations. Job opportunities will especially be in high demand in rural and inner city healthcare facilities.
The Future Outlook of Exercise Training and Physical Therapy Health and Sport Science Course Project, 11_SP_HSS_226_02, Undergraduate
3:30 PM-5:00 PM Kennedy Union - Ballroom 139