Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Department.
For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Acute Testosterone Responses to Different Resistance Exercise Intensities, Robert Rietjens
The Effects of a Comprehensive Weight Management Program, Including Nutrition Education, Physical Activity, & Behavior Change Techniques on Weight Loss and Health-Related Behaviors, Christina M. Vergara Aleshire
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
The Acute Effect of Two Hip External Rotator Stretches on Range of Motion, Cody Brian Bremner
Vitamin and Mineral Intake Relative to the DRIs in Young Adults, Samantha M. Coogan
Effect of Racing Flats on Running Economy in Male Adolescent Runners, Paul Hafen
Biomechanical Comparison of a Rounded Outsole Shoe and Traditional Outsole Shoe, Sarah Horsch
Relationship of Global DNA Methylation with Cardiovascular Fitness and Body Composition, Michael Steele Jarrett
The Effects of Arch Taping on Shock Attenuation During Landing, Shun Jinnouchi
Vitamin D Status and Bone Mineral Density in Triathletes, Michelle Konstantarakis
Examination of Lower Extremity Muscle Activity during an Overhand Lacrosse Shot in Females, Brianna Millard
Evaluation of the Relationship between Nutrition Knowledge and Disordered Eating Risk in Female Collegiate Athletes, Amy L. Miracle
Predicting Chest Press Strength from a 4RM Triceps Brachii Exercise in Trained Women, Krystina Nadia Moschella
Additive Effects of an External Focus and Enhanced Expectancy in Learning a Motor Skill, Luigi Antonio Pascua
Field Testing the Upright Versus the Aero Cycling Position, Curtis Scrugham
Oxidative Stress for an Acute Bout of Bikram Yoga in Healthy, Trained Adults, Kimberly Anne Trocio
The Effect Of Balance Training With an Innovative Approach Compared to Traditional Balance Exercises, Brian Curtis Waite
Effect of Dehydration on Concomitant Measures of Cognitive Function and Balance, Stephanie Marie Watson
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Shock Attenuation in Landing, Bryon Christopher Applequist
Exercise and Nutrition Survey of Nevada Air National Guard Members, Matthew Antonio Demattei
Effects of Positive Feedback on Oxygen Consumption and Heart Rate During a 3-Minute Step Test, Leighann Dewitt
Effects of Controlling Versus Autonomy-Supportive Language on Learning a Novel Motor Skill and Cortisol Release, Andrew Mcmahon Hooyman
The Effect of Footwear on the Mechanics of the Lower Back During Treadmill Running, Jeffrey Ray Mcclellan
The Acute Effect of Endurance Exercise on Lipoproteins Measured by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) in Healthy Men, Hanaa Adnan Shaheen
Reliability and Validity of the Body Caliper to Evaluate Body Composition, Gregory L. Stalker
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
The Effect of acute exercise-induced fatigue on pistol shooting performance in police officers, Melissa Jean Brown
Effect of a work site exercise program on selected fitness and psychological parameters, Kristen Ann Christiansen
Determining the validity of the Nintendo Wii balance board as an assessment tool for balance, Sabrina Mae Deans
Agonist and Stabilizer Muscle Activity during a Push Up on Unstable Surfaces, Anthony J. Dyrek
Effect of AquaStretch on Range of Motion at Knee Joint in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients, Raja Devinder Kochar
The Self: Your own worst enemy? A test of the self-invoking trigger hypothesis, Bradley J. McKay
The Effect of self-controlled practice on forearm passing, motivation, and affect in women’s volleyball players, Nels Rydberg
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Evaluation of a 3-dimensional inertial tracking system for quantifying human movement, David T. DeLion
Effects of obesity on the biomechanics of children’s gait at different speeds, Philana-Lee Gouws
The Effects of observation, dialogue, and attentional focus in dyadic training protocol, Carolina Granados
Variability of pacing in marathon distance running, Thomas A. Haney Jr.
The Relationship of snowmobile year, track length, and riding terrain to the occurrence of musculosketetal symptoms in recreational snowmobile drivers, Erica L. Heisler
Kinetics at front foot contact of cricket bowling during a 10-over spell, Jacobus Noël Liebenberg
The Relationship between fitness level, gender, and the percentage of VO2 max at crossover, Christina Louise Pettigrew
The Effect of self-efficacy manipulation on the efficiency, rate of perceived exertion, and affective state of runners, Isabelle Stoate
The Relationship of a long-term exercise program and selected coronary risk factors, Maryse Wells
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
The effect of concurrent cell phone use and walking on gait characteristics, Jennifer Marie Aldridge
Focus of attention on movement technique acquisition of a Pilates roll-up, Kristine M. Bragg
Ground reaction forces for children running in different shoes, Dana Forrest
An Examination of body composition measurement methods in children, Robert Kaplan
The Effects of ultrasound transducer velocity on intramuscular tissue temperature across a treatment site, Pamela Liceralde