This collection includes theses, dissertations, and professional papers from the University of Montana Department of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training (formerly Health and Human Performance). Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Examining the Impact of Hepatitis C in Montana: A Descriptive Case Study, Blair Rice Snyder

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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A Needs Assessment of People Living with HIV in Montana, Emily Olive Epperson

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Ice Slurry and Cold Drink Reduces Exercise Induced Physiological Strain in the Heat, Cory Emil Kaufman

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EFFECT OF LOWER LIMB COMPRESSION (NORMATEC) ON GLYCOGEN RESYNTHESIS, Nathan Alan Keck

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Evaluation of Physical Fitness Tests and the Usefulness of an Internal Crew Questionnaire to Predict Job Readiness in Hotshots, Benjamin Adams Lovelace

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Heat acclimatization during seasonal wildfire suppression, Brianna Lui

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Vitamin D and Athletic Performance: A Critical Assessment for Coaches and Athletes, Lauren McGuigan

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Identifying Dimensions of Montana Tribal Community Capacity in Relation to the Funding Application Process, Maja R. Pedersen

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Implementation & Evaluation of a Peer Mentor Walking Program for Transitionally Housed Women in Missoula, MT, Emily Jane Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Formative Evaluation of the YMCA Active 6 Program in Missoula Montana, Alexis Baxter

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EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ON OREGON SCHOOL CHILDREN ACTIVELY COMMUTING TO SCHOOL, Marissa Lynn Becker

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Coordinative aerobic exercise does not enhance attention and concentration in college students, Meryl Heather Epstein

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An Assessment of the HIV Prevention Needs of Men who have Sex with Men in Montana, Kelly A. Hart

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AN EXAMINATION OF ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS’ PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY TOWARD TEACHING CHILDREN WITH ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENTS IN MONTANA: DO TEACHERS FEEL COMPETENT?, Patricia A. Holman

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Running Economy: Improvements In Physiological Efficiency Attained Through Changes In Muscle Structural Morphology, Joseph Kenneth Pellegrino

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COMBINING EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION & A PEDOMETER-BASE PROGRAM TO REDUCE CVD RISK FACTORS IN MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS, Bret James Ralston

Theses/Dissertations from 2010

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Effect of a structured exercise program on physical activity patterns and assessing relationships between accelerometry and strength and running performance characteristics in male, college students, Vernon Matthew Grant

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The Effects of Massage on Mood State, Range of Motion, Sports Performance, and Perceived Performance, Rebecca Jane Guest

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Evaluation of HIV/HCV Prevention Intervention: Taking it to Treatment Court, Elizabeth Christine Speaker

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Establishment of Physical Assessment Percentile Ranks for Junior Alpine Ski Competitors, Jennifer Anne Stielow

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

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INJURY RATES, SEVERITY OF INJURY, AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE OF AMERICAN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES IN MONTANA, Drew Anthony Babcock

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Guide to Implementing a Middle School Activity Program, Laura Elizabeth Balis

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A CASE STUDY INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS OF DISABLED STUDENTS AT A SMALL MISSOULA, MONTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL, Chelsea Marie Bond

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An Assessment of the Retail Food Environment, Access to Food, and Food Security in Missoula, Montana in Relation to the Socioeconomic and Health Status of Its Residents, Jennifer Rae Elliott

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Morphological and Physiological Changes During a Junior A Ice Hockey Season, Kathleen Frank

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Effects of a yeast β-glucan supplement on symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in free-living college-aged males, Casey E. Gorham

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TRAINING CHARACTERISTICS OF MALES AT THE 2008 NCAA DIVISION I CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, Philip A. Keller

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Effect of post-exercise environmental temperature on glycogen resynthesis, Michael E. Naperalsky

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An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Montana’s HIV Prevention Groups for Men Who Have Sex With Men, Patricia Anne O'Brien

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ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN VARIABLES ON SELECT TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS AMONG 10 TO 14 YEAR OLD NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN YOUTH, Christiana Lea Ricci

Theses/Dissertations from 2008

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A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the Key Leadership Skills and Characteristics of Selected Head Collegiate Women's Basketball Coaches, Cara Jo Cocchiarella

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Exploring the Experiences of the Certified Athletic Trainer and the Athlete Post-Surgery, Sarah G. Cummings

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A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF REIKI PRACTITIONERS AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF REIKI AS IT RELATES TO THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH, Tannis Mardece Hargrove

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MONITORING INDIVIDUAL TRAINING LOAD AND STRESS DURING PRACTICES AND MATCH-PLAY IN FEMALE COLLEGIATE SOCCER PLAYERS, Ian Richard Marshall

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Physical Activity Patterns in Missoula Youth, Laura Leigh Mohar

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A Descriptive Study of Native Americans Participation in HIV Testing in Montana, Carrie Strike

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The Effects of Heat and Sports Massage on Resting Muscle and Connective Tissue Stiffness, Adrian A. Yahvah

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TRAINING COMPARISON: 95%VO2PEAK vs. RACE PACE INTERVALS, Laura Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2007

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Hydration Delivery Systems for Wildland Firefighters, Joseph Wiman Domitrovich

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An Assessment of Quality of Life among Hepatitis B Virus Carriers in China, Ruliang Liao

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Variability of substrate utilization during exercise relative to VO2vt and VO2max, Erika Marie Lieberg

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WORK SHIFT FOOD DELIVERY STRATEGIES DURING ARDUOUS WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION, Nicole Jean Plante

Theses/Dissertations from 2006

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Using the maximal vertical jump test to evaluate training and fatigue in collegiate soccer players| A series of case studies, Jonathan Berdanier

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Evaluation of Montana's HIV Prevention Social Marketing Campaign: A Descriptive Study, Helen Catherine Burnside

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Intermittent scheduled feedings increase work output during wildfire suppression, John S. Cuddy

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Effects of the AVAcore cooling device on measures of core temperature during 60 minutes of exercise in the heat, Jonathan Edmonds

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Muscle glycogenolysis and resynthesis in response to a half Ironman triathlon: A case study, Trevor L. Gillum

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Comparison of Power Output Between Rotor and Normal Cranks During a 16.1 KM Time Trial, Walter Hailes

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Factors effecting core temperature and hydration during arduous work, Julie A. Ham

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Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on whole body and muscle substrate utilization during long duration low intensity exercise, Stephanie G. Harger

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Effects of a recovery beverage on muscle glycogen resynthesis in response to road cycling, Andrew R. Reinert

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An assessment of female freshman students' nutrition education needs at the University of Montana, Kristin Sara Rohfleisch

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Metabolic gene activation following a single bout of extended-duration physical activity and the effects of carbohydrate supplementation, Ana-Mishel Spiroski

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Effects of extended exercise and carbohydrate feedings on substrate oxidation and muscle glycogenolysis, Jamie D. Wagner

Theses/Dissertations from 2005

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Phenomenological claim of first sexual intercourse among individuals of varied levels of sexual self-disclosure, Lindsey Takara Doe

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Spirituality in sport| A preliminary investigation, Jed Fiebelkorn

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Effect of Supplemental Feeding on Cognitive Function in Wildland Firefighters During Arduous Fire, Annie J. Goodson

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Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on muscle glycogen and substrate oxidation during extended exercise in females, Anne E. McClaughry

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The Differences in patient recovery and depressive symptoms between clinical and non-clinical cardiac rehabilitation settings, Heidi A. Schrock

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Adopting a holistic approach to health in athletic training by supplementing athletic training certification with AAASP certification, Amy E. Shirk

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Using heart rate variability to evaluate training in adolescent swimmers: A series of case studies, Ann Somerville

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Review of the effects of outdoor education on childrens' and adolescents self constructs, Jennifer French Thompson

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Assessment of the needs of HIV positive people in Montana, Senna Lee Towner

Theses/Dissertations from 2004

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An outcome evaluation of an outreach program for injection drug users, Corey Renee Campbell

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The investigation of the perceived predictability of optimism and exercise, Adrienne M. Carlson

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An Investigation of perceived quality of life in School of Education master degree students at the University of Montana, Calan Roy Gibney

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Psychological characteristics of six successful NCAA Division I university student-athletes, Thomas E. Jackson

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Mental imagery for whitewater rafters, Craig C. Myers

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Automated External Defibrillators in collegiate athletic training programs, Starr Junelyn Wharton

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Nutrition and bone health in female athletes : a nutrition assessment for coaches and athletes, Kimberly Dawn Whitish

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Evaluation of Montana's HIV prevention community planning process, Megan Marie Woltring

Theses/Dissertations from 2003

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Community-level HIV prevention intervention: The effects of gay men's health retreats, Rigmor Berg Carneiro

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Use of music by collegiate athletes, Laura D. Ellingson

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Guide for planning a fundraising event on National Forest Service land, Gina Ruth Evans

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Nutritional attitudes and beliefs of wildland firefighters in the West, Kristen L. Kodeski

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Effects of peripheral cooling on substrate selection during exercise, David Elias Lankford

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Self-report form of the horse-rider relationship scale| Validation in an equestrian eventing setting, Brian F. McKernan

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Complementary medicine: Healthcare provider's perceptions and practices, Kathryn Anne Mills

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HIV counseling, testing, and referral services asssessment, Meredith Ruland

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Examination of anger: Differences in tennis and basketball college athletes, Melanie Swain

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Liquid meal enhances balance following exercise in a healthy older population, Leah Paige Versteegen

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Discussion of training strategies of a specialized tactical team, Michelle Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2002

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Determining the HIV prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Montana, Ryan Kathleen Campbell

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Internal health locus of control: a description of high and low orientation and approaches to coping with scleroderma, Karen Marlene Elliott

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Pain perception differences by personality A in females after sport competition or controlled intervention, Debby M. Kittel

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Effect of body fat on substrate utilization during aerobic exercise, Lori Looper

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Effects of high intensity/low volume and low intensity/high volume isokinetic resistance exercise on post-exercise glucose tolerance, Andrew Dustin Miller

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The utilization of self-report questionnaires to predict ventilatory threshold, Erin K. Riley

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"Adopt a PAL": An application of the transtheoretical model, Chad A. Spangler

Theses/Dissertations from 2001

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Development of a LC/MS method to determine [66-2H] glucose enrichments in human plasma samples, Kristin H. Bourret

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Assessment of the needs of HIV positive people in Montana, Jennifer Jean Hackenbruch

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Effects of liquid carbohydrate feeding on salivary IgA during exercise in a heated environment, Kent C. Hansen

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Variation in systolic blood pressure between exercise modes, Aaron Scott Kelly

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The Relationship of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) : is it a barrier to CHIP enrollment?, Bonnie R. Leifer

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Evaluation of a rape-prevention program : effects on attitudes toward rape and beliefs in rape myths among freshmen dorm residents at the University of Montana, Anne M. Lydiard

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Positive perfectionism in sport, Tammy Olson

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Changes evaluated in soccer-specific power endurance either with or without a 10-week in-season strength and plyometric training program, Jason C. Siegler

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Prediction of ventilatory threshold using low-intensity exercise tests, Dustin R. Slivka

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Basic principles of counseling in athletic training| An educational guide and assessment of ability, Wesley Wood

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Substrate utilization during arm and leg exercise relative to the ventilatory threshold in men and women, Nobuo Yasuda