Browsing by Author "Shannon, David"

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The Effect of Stride Foot Contact Orientation on Overhand Shot Kinematics, Kinetics, and Performance Outcomes in Male Lacrosse Players

Hanks, Matthew (2018-06-05)

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States having increased from 253,931 players in 2001 to 826,033 players in 2016. Currently, there are no data regarding the kinematics and kinetics of the ...

Effects of Ability Grouping on Students’ Game Performance, Physical Activity, and Movement Patterns

Ward, Jeffery (2018-04-25)

Research has supported the use of within-class ability grouping in the classroom setting. However, little research has been completed in regards to the use and effectiveness of ability grouping in the physical education ...

The Effects of an Experiential Learning Model of Education on Second Grade Students' Fruit and Vegetable Knowledge, Preference and Consumption

Parmer, Sondra (2006-12-15)

An experiential education model utilizing a school garden project and classroom nutrition education was explored for its influence on fruit and vegetable knowledge, preference and consumption among 115 second grade students. ...

The Effects of Body Composition on Female Softball Pitching Biomechanics

Friesen, Kenzie (2020-11-24)

Additional mass is often considered beneficial for softball pitching performance; however, there may be adverse effects of increased body mass and body fat on softball pitching biomechanics. The purpose of this project was ...

The Effects of Professor Humor on College Students’ Attention and Retention

Mantooth, James (2010-07-22)

The purpose of this present study was to investigate the effect of instructor humor on college students’ levels of engagement and retention of material. A convenience sample of junior- and senior-level students enrolled ...

Effects of Responsibility Center Management System on Financial Performance Indicators among 50 Public Universities

Long, Jeff (2018-09-05)

The purpose of this study was to determine if a decentralized budget system, such as a Responsibility Center Management (RCM) system, improves a university’s key performance indicators (KPIs), specifically, operating ...

Empathy and Empathic Communication: Nursing Student Perceptions of Program Effectiveness, Academic Experiences, and Competence

McMillan, Rebecca (2007-05-15)

The purpose of this survey study was to examine the relationship between senior baccalaureate nursing student’s perceptions of their nursing program effectiveness in teaching them to empathically communicate with patients ...

Evaluating the Impact of Cost, Perceived Benefit and Perceived Value on Prescription Drug Purchasing Behavior

Fuldeore, Mahesh (2005-05-15)

Many third party payers have implemented increased cost-sharing as a cost containment strategy. Previous studies suggest that this may reduce health care costs by reducing prescription drug expenditures. However, such ...

An Evaluation of the Steps Secondary Special Education Teachers Practice Prior to Implementing Community-Based Vocational Instruction

Schiffer, Betty (2017-07-25)

Employment is an important factor in meeting fundamental needs of life (e.g., food, shelter, and clothing) and can increase opportunities for socialization with peers (Pickens & Dymond, 2015). Despite the benefits of ...

Examination of Event Volunteers’ Motivation and Satisfaction Levels Utilizing the Kano Method

Wilson, Lynsey (2015-01-07)

Many nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the assistance of volunteers. There exists a supply and demand imbalance making it critical for organizations to guard their volunteer resources (Warner, Newland, & Green, 2011). ...

An Examination of Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes, Attributions, and Level of Social Comfort with Poverty

Booker, Samantha (2018-04-30)

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between preservice teachers’ attitudes, attributions, and level of social comfort with poverty. Undergraduate students enrolled in teacher education programs, at a ...

An Examination of Teachers’ and Students with Disabilities’ Perspectives and the Efficacy of Co-Teaching

Hang, Qi (2006-05-15)

Co-teaching has been developed as an instructional approach to support students with disabilities in general education classrooms. The purpose of the present study was to identify (a) teachers’ and students’ perspectives ...

An Examination of the Attitudes, Attributions, and Beliefs Held Towards Poverty and Individuals Living in Poverty

Crumley, Eric (2013-07-19)

This study was conducted in order to examine the relationship between attitudes, attributions, and beliefs held toward poverty and individuals living in poverty (ILP) by undergraduate and graduate students. The study ...

An Examination of the Effects of Recess on First Graders Use of Written Symbol Representations

Hall, Barbara (2006-12-15)

Recess is a construct that is slowly disappearing from curriculum in America’s elementary schools. Instead of engaging in free play during recess, children are being expected to perform more structured tasks aimed at ...

An Examination of the Student Engagement Experiences of Transfer Students

Baydu, Mehmet Mirze (2017-04-21)

The primary purpose of this study was to report on transfer students’ engagement in college and compare the findings of those who transferred from a two-year college and those who transferred from another four-year college. ...

Examining Assessment Methods in Project-Based Mathematics Learning

McCullough, Brittany (2018-11-30)

Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method that has grown in popularity across all grade levels and subject areas, in both K-12 schools and higher education institutions. PBL embraces the integration of ...

Examining Process-Driven Math: A User Centered Design and Universal Design for Learning Perspective

Gulley, Ann (2021-04-16)

Many students with disabilities who are capable of learning math find limited success because the tools they are using to access mathematical content are not well aligned with their range of abilities. Process-Driven Math ...

Examining the Effects of Teaching Self-Determination Skills to High School Youth with Disabilities

Zito, Stephanie (2009-12-16)

An extensive review of the literature has been conducted in the area of self-determination for youth with disabilities who are preparing for their transitions from school to post school activities. Self-determination is ...

Examining the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, and Employee Engagement among Workforce Educators

Washington, Katrina Taylor (2022-04-14) ETD File Embargoed

Emotional Intelligence (EI), a multidimensional construct, is considered as the capacity to process emotional information accurately and effectively to include monitoring one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions. ...

Examining the Relationships Between Mandatory Career Courses, High-Impact Practices, and First-Destination Outcomes

Buckley-Burnell, Addye (2021-11-29)

The rising cost of education and competition among universities has led to consumer demands for information pertaining to their return on investment. Universities have been encouraged to provide first-destination outcomes ...