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Item Manipulating implement weight during warm up to improve shot put performance(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2023) Klein, Leah Nicole; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: James N. Becker; This is a manuscript style paper that includes co-authored chapters.The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of overweight and underweight implements impacts on shot putting performance along with technical and physiological changes. Ten collegiate shot putters participated in this study (6 male, 4 female). Each participant completed 3 non consecutive days of data collection. Each day consisted of 3 warm up throws followed by 6 maximal effort regulation weighted throws. Warm up throws consisted of one of three conditions: (1) overweight (2) underweight or (3) regulation. In agreement with prior literature on post-activation potentiation (PAP), those who threw with overweight implements showed significant increases in performance. No changes in critical factor kinematics or ground reaction force measures were affected by warm up weight. Results of this study conclude that using a heavy implement during warmups is a functional way to improve performance, however more research is needed to further uncover the underlying mechanisms.Item Lessons learned: evaluating the implementation of a yoga-cognitive behavioral therapy group(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2020) Hamilton, Karlee Renee; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Tracy HellemThere is a significant need for those with depression and anxiety to have complementary treatment options to help treat the multifaceted symptoms of these illnesses. Evaluating programs for the complementary treatment of depression and anxiety is essential for organizations to measure the outcomes of their programs and to offer quality comprehensive care to clients. This project evaluated the outcomes of a yoga-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group started at a community mental health center in Montana using the CDC's Guide to Effective Evaluation as a guideline. The yoga-CBT group did not show any positive results in either BDI or GAD-7 scores, and a discussion of limitations of this program was had with stakeholders. Despite the number of limitations, lessons were learned about effective implementation of programs at the community mental health center.Item Exercise as treatment for depression, dissemination of evidence-based practice to providers(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2019) Dean, Amber Jewel; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Tracy HellemStatement of the problem: Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide with low remission rates. Exercise has been used as an evidence-based treatment option with positive results. This project assessed the usefulness of a pocket card to disseminate evidence-based research to medication providers while collecting additional information. Methods: 93 medication providers were identified in northwestern Montana counties at 14 outpatient clinics to disburse an informational packet to, including the pocket card. A letter directed providers to take an initial survey and a follow up survey. Results: The majority of participants (86%) found the pocket card to be a useful way in receiving information regarding exercise as treatment for depression. Conclusion: The pocket card was a useful way to disseminate evidence for exercise as treatment for depression to medication providers.Item Monitoring physical activity in persons living with fibromyalgia: a healthcare delivery innovations project(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2017) Kitchens, Kira Marie; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Alice RunningPhysical activity is an important component of symptom management in patients with fibromyalgia. A means to aid fibromyalgia patients in developing, monitoring and achieving physical activity goals may be useful in fostering resilience. The aim of the project was to explore the feasibility and acceptability of using a smart, wearable body sensor - the Fitbit One - to monitor physical activity in persons living with fibromyalgia. This project also explores use of the Fitbit One to examine the relationship between number of steps per week and fibromyalgia symptom impact. This healthcare delivery innovations project utilized a feasibility study design, where participants were asked to wear a Fitbit One for four consecutive weeks while performing their usual routines. Each week participants filled out the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR), and at the end of the four-week period, the researcher interviewed participants about their experience wearing the Fitbit One. Participants (n=8) all identified as white females and had a previous diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Content analysis revealed three qualitative themes: 1) Device usability; a majority (n=7) felt the Fitbit One was easy to use 2) personal awareness; a majority (n=7) stated that the device increased their exercise awareness and 3) device feedback; most (n=6) participants felt that device feedback lead to physical activity goal setting. No participant felt that the device impacted pain. 7 of 8 participants' FIQR scores indicated decreased or unchanged symptom impact in daily living. Steps vs. FIQR graphs showed that for 6/8 participants the number of steps either increased or stayed the same, while self-reported fibromyalgia impact stayed the same or improved throughout the study. Findings suggest that Fitbit One use and wear are acceptable to individuals with fibromyalgia. Most participants cited increased awareness of physical activity as a benefit. Graphical analysis of steps compared to fibromyalgia impact suggests that increased steps may indicate decreased symptom impact. Given participants responses to usefulness and acceptability of the device, it seems that integration of smart, wearable body sensors into healthcare may be effective as another means to enable fibromyalgia self care.Item The metabolic demands of culturally-specific Polynesian dances(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Heatlh & Human Development, 2016) Zhu, Wei; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Daniel P. HeilIt is suggested that dancing is a form of exercise that induces favorable physiological and psychological effects comparable to aerobic exercise training. The current study sought to measure the metabolic demands for several Polynesian dances (i.e., Hawaiian hula, Fijian, Maori haka and poi balls, Samoan sasa and slap, Tahitian, and Tongan), and to evaluate possible gender differences in these measures in a group of experienced Polynesian dancers. Thirty participants (13 men and 17 women) were tested through a dance testing protocol, using indirect calorimetry. Metabolic demands were evaluated in units of metabolic equivalent (MET), as well as both aerobic and anaerobic activity energy expenditure (AEE) contributions to total AEE. One sample t-test was used to compare the mean MET values for each cultural dance to the cutoff values (3-MET and 6-MET, respectively) for moderate and vigorous physical activity. Gender differences were examined using independent t-tests. The mean MET values for all, but Maori poi balls dance, were significantly greater than 3.0 METs. The mean MET values for Samoan sasa, Samoan slap and Tahitian were also significantly greater than 6.0 METs. The men's MET values for Hawaiian hula, Samoan sasa, Tongan, Fijian, and Maori haka were all significantly greater (P < 0.001) than the corresponding values for women, while the Tahitian MET values were similar (P = 0.526) between both genders. Aerobic and anaerobic AEE contribute 83.4% and 16.6%, respectively, on average, for Polynesian dances, with Hawaiian hula being the most aerobic (88.7% and 11.3%, respectively) and Samoan slap being the least aerobic (74.2% and 25.8%, respectively). The aerobic AEE for men was significantly greater than that for women for the Hawaiian hula, Samoan sasa, Fijian, Maori haka, and Tongan (P < 0.001), while no significance gender difference was observed in anaerobic AEE (P = 0.087 - 0.989). The present study indicated that the Polynesian dance of various forms met the current PA recommendations, and thus can be used as an appropriate mode of aerobic exercise to increase regular physical activity in the ethnic minorities in Hawaii and the south Pacific for health promotion and disease prevention.Item Perceptual responses to high intensity interval training among overweight and obese individuals(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016) Halvorson, John Thomas; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Mary P. Miles; Mary P Miles, Carmen Byker-Shanks and John Seifert were co-authors of the article, 'Perceptual responses to high intensity interval training among overweight and obese individuals' which is contained within this thesis.Poor diet and exercise adherence is resulting in the rise of chronic diseases. High intensity interval training (HIIT) has the ability to improve adherence as it takes less time to complete and has changes in intensity and monotony. The aim of the study was to analyze whether participants prefer HIIT in comparison to continuous aerobic exercise (CON). The hypothesis was that HIIT would be preferred and enjoyed more than CON both during and following the exercises. Participants were men and women (n=14) between the age of 30-55 years with a BMI of 25-35 kg/m2. Participants completed three exercise conditions: CON) a 45 minute walk at 60% of age predicted maximal heart rate (APMHR), HIIT60) a 20 minute HIIT exercise in which the speed and incline was changed between a high intensity of 80% APMHR and 60% APMHR every 60 seconds for a total of 10 cycles, and HIIT90) a 21 minute HIIT exercise in which the speed and incline was changed between a high intensity of 80% APMHR and 60% APMHR every 90 seconds for a total of 7 cycles. Heart rate (HR), exercise enjoyment during the exercise as measured by the exercise enjoyment scale (EES), and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were collected at multiple time points during the exercise. Five minutes of post exercise oxygen consumption was measured immediately and 30 minutes following the exercise sessions. General feelings as measured by the feeling scale (FS) and physical activity (PA) enjoyment as measured by the physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES) was measured 5 minutes and 35 minutes following the exercise sessions. HR and RPE were both higher in HIIT60 and HIIT90 compared to CON. In task exercise enjoyment was not higher between conditions. PA enjoyment was higher in both HIIT60 and HIIT90 compared to CON 5 minutes following the exercises. General feelings in HIIT60 was the only condition to increase 35 minutes compared to 5 minutes following the exercise. We conclude that HIIT is a more preferred exercise than CON as shown by higher preferences for HIIT90 and HIIT60 as well as higher ratings of post exercise PA enjoyment.Item An analysis of membership resignation at health clubs in Bozeman, Montana during the calendar year 1986(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 1988) Melear, David KevinItem Effects of standard set weight training and circuit weight training on excess post exercise oxygen consumption(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 1990) Murphy, Emmett ThomasItem Physical activity and its relationship to diet and attitudes toward body image(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2002) Blakely, Frank EdwardItem Evaluating the effectiveness of a home-based multifactorial fall prevention program for community-dwelling older adults(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 1999) Yates, Shawna Marie