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.
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Evaluation of Physical Fitness Tests and the Usefulness of an Internal Crew Questionnaire to Predict Job Readiness in Hotshots, Benjamin Adams Lovelace
Heat acclimatization during seasonal wildfire suppression, Brianna Lui
Vitamin D and Athletic Performance: A Critical Assessment for Coaches and Athletes, Lauren McGuigan
Identifying Dimensions of Montana Tribal Community Capacity in Relation to the Funding Application Process, Maja R. Pedersen
Implementation & Evaluation of a Peer Mentor Walking Program for Transitionally Housed Women in Missoula, MT, Emily Jane Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Formative Evaluation of the YMCA Active 6 Program in Missoula Montana, Alexis Baxter
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ON OREGON SCHOOL CHILDREN ACTIVELY COMMUTING TO SCHOOL, Marissa Lynn Becker
Coordinative aerobic exercise does not enhance attention and concentration in college students, Meryl Heather Epstein
An Assessment of the HIV Prevention Needs of Men who have Sex with Men in Montana, Kelly A. Hart
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
Running Economy: Improvements In Physiological Efficiency Attained Through Changes In Muscle Structural Morphology, Joseph Kenneth Pellegrino
COMBINING EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION & A PEDOMETER-BASE PROGRAM TO REDUCE CVD RISK FACTORS IN MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS, Bret James Ralston
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
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
The Effects of Massage on Mood State, Range of Motion, Sports Performance, and Perceived Performance, Rebecca Jane Guest
Evaluation of HIV/HCV Prevention Intervention: Taking it to Treatment Court, Elizabeth Christine Speaker
Establishment of Physical Assessment Percentile Ranks for Junior Alpine Ski Competitors, Jennifer Anne Stielow
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
INJURY RATES, SEVERITY OF INJURY, AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE OF AMERICAN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES IN MONTANA, Drew Anthony Babcock
Guide to Implementing a Middle School Activity Program, Laura Elizabeth Balis
A CASE STUDY INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS OF DISABLED STUDENTS AT A SMALL MISSOULA, MONTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL, Chelsea Marie Bond
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
Morphological and Physiological Changes During a Junior A Ice Hockey Season, Kathleen Frank
Effects of a yeast β-glucan supplement on symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in free-living college-aged males, Casey E. Gorham
TRAINING CHARACTERISTICS OF MALES AT THE 2008 NCAA DIVISION I CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, Philip A. Keller
Effect of post-exercise environmental temperature on glycogen resynthesis, Michael E. Naperalsky
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Montana’s HIV Prevention Groups for Men Who Have Sex With Men, Patricia Anne O'Brien
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
A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the Key Leadership Skills and Characteristics of Selected Head Collegiate Women's Basketball Coaches, Cara Jo Cocchiarella
Exploring the Experiences of the Certified Athletic Trainer and the Athlete Post-Surgery, Sarah G. Cummings
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF REIKI PRACTITIONERS AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF REIKI AS IT RELATES TO THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH, Tannis Mardece Hargrove
MONITORING INDIVIDUAL TRAINING LOAD AND STRESS DURING PRACTICES AND MATCH-PLAY IN FEMALE COLLEGIATE SOCCER PLAYERS, Ian Richard Marshall
Physical Activity Patterns in Missoula Youth, Laura Leigh Mohar
A Descriptive Study of Native Americans Participation in HIV Testing in Montana, Carrie Strike
The Effects of Heat and Sports Massage on Resting Muscle and Connective Tissue Stiffness, Adrian A. Yahvah
TRAINING COMPARISON: 95%VO2PEAK vs. RACE PACE INTERVALS, Laura Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Hydration Delivery Systems for Wildland Firefighters, Joseph Wiman Domitrovich
An Assessment of Quality of Life among Hepatitis B Virus Carriers in China, Ruliang Liao
Variability of substrate utilization during exercise relative to VO2vt and VO2max, Erika Marie Lieberg
WORK SHIFT FOOD DELIVERY STRATEGIES DURING ARDUOUS WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION, Nicole Jean Plante
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Using the maximal vertical jump test to evaluate training and fatigue in collegiate soccer players| A series of case studies, Jonathan Berdanier
Evaluation of Montana's HIV Prevention Social Marketing Campaign: A Descriptive Study, Helen Catherine Burnside
Intermittent scheduled feedings increase work output during wildfire suppression, John S. Cuddy
Effects of the AVAcore cooling device on measures of core temperature during 60 minutes of exercise in the heat, Jonathan Edmonds
Muscle glycogenolysis and resynthesis in response to a half Ironman triathlon: A case study, Trevor L. Gillum
Comparison of Power Output Between Rotor and Normal Cranks During a 16.1 KM Time Trial, Walter Hailes
Factors effecting core temperature and hydration during arduous work, Julie A. Ham
Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on whole body and muscle substrate utilization during long duration low intensity exercise, Stephanie G. Harger
Effects of a recovery beverage on muscle glycogen resynthesis in response to road cycling, Andrew R. Reinert
An assessment of female freshman students' nutrition education needs at the University of Montana, Kristin Sara Rohfleisch
Metabolic gene activation following a single bout of extended-duration physical activity and the effects of carbohydrate supplementation, Ana-Mishel Spiroski
Effects of extended exercise and carbohydrate feedings on substrate oxidation and muscle glycogenolysis, Jamie D. Wagner
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Phenomenological claim of first sexual intercourse among individuals of varied levels of sexual self-disclosure, Lindsey Takara Doe
Spirituality in sport| A preliminary investigation, Jed Fiebelkorn
Effect of Supplemental Feeding on Cognitive Function in Wildland Firefighters During Arduous Fire, Annie J. Goodson
Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on muscle glycogen and substrate oxidation during extended exercise in females, Anne E. McClaughry
The Differences in patient recovery and depressive symptoms between clinical and non-clinical cardiac rehabilitation settings, Heidi A. Schrock
Using heart rate variability to evaluate training in adolescent swimmers: A series of case studies, Ann Somerville
Review of the effects of outdoor education on childrens' and adolescents self constructs, Jennifer French Thompson
Assessment of the needs of HIV positive people in Montana, Senna Lee Towner
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
An outcome evaluation of an outreach program for injection drug users, Corey Renee Campbell
The investigation of the perceived predictability of optimism and exercise, Adrienne M. Carlson
An Investigation of perceived quality of life in School of Education master degree students at the University of Montana, Calan Roy Gibney
Psychological characteristics of six successful NCAA Division I university student-athletes, Thomas E. Jackson
Mental imagery for whitewater rafters, Craig C. Myers
Automated External Defibrillators in collegiate athletic training programs, Starr Junelyn Wharton
Nutrition and bone health in female athletes : a nutrition assessment for coaches and athletes, Kimberly Dawn Whitish
Evaluation of Montana's HIV prevention community planning process, Megan Marie Woltring
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Community-level HIV prevention intervention: The effects of gay men's health retreats, Rigmor Berg Carneiro
Use of music by collegiate athletes, Laura D. Ellingson
Guide for planning a fundraising event on National Forest Service land, Gina Ruth Evans
Nutritional attitudes and beliefs of wildland firefighters in the West, Kristen L. Kodeski
Effects of peripheral cooling on substrate selection during exercise, David Elias Lankford
Self-report form of the horse-rider relationship scale| Validation in an equestrian eventing setting, Brian F. McKernan
Complementary medicine: Healthcare provider's perceptions and practices, Kathryn Anne Mills
HIV counseling, testing, and referral services asssessment, Meredith Ruland
Examination of anger: Differences in tennis and basketball college athletes, Melanie Swain
Liquid meal enhances balance following exercise in a healthy older population, Leah Paige Versteegen
Discussion of training strategies of a specialized tactical team, Michelle Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Determining the HIV prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Montana, Ryan Kathleen Campbell
Internal health locus of control: a description of high and low orientation and approaches to coping with scleroderma, Karen Marlene Elliott
Pain perception differences by personality A in females after sport competition or controlled intervention, Debby M. Kittel
Effect of body fat on substrate utilization during aerobic exercise, Lori Looper
Effects of high intensity/low volume and low intensity/high volume isokinetic resistance exercise on post-exercise glucose tolerance, Andrew Dustin Miller
The utilization of self-report questionnaires to predict ventilatory threshold, Erin K. Riley
"Adopt a PAL": An application of the transtheoretical model, Chad A. Spangler
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Development of a LC/MS method to determine [66-2H] glucose enrichments in human plasma samples, Kristin H. Bourret
Assessment of the needs of HIV positive people in Montana, Jennifer Jean Hackenbruch
Effects of liquid carbohydrate feeding on salivary IgA during exercise in a heated environment, Kent C. Hansen
Variation in systolic blood pressure between exercise modes, Aaron Scott Kelly
The Relationship of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) : is it a barrier to CHIP enrollment?, Bonnie R. Leifer
Positive perfectionism in sport, Tammy Olson
Changes evaluated in soccer-specific power endurance either with or without a 10-week in-season strength and plyometric training program, Jason C. Siegler
Prediction of ventilatory threshold using low-intensity exercise tests, Dustin R. Slivka
Basic principles of counseling in athletic training| An educational guide and assessment of ability, Wesley Wood
Substrate utilization during arm and leg exercise relative to the ventilatory threshold in men and women, Nobuo Yasuda
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Liquid carbohydrate ingestion and subsequent effects on soccer skill performance, Erika M. Anattol
The effects of body fatness on the perceived credibility of a sport psychology consultant, Marcy L. Brown
Minute by minute heart rate monitoring to estimate energy expenditure during cycling and running, Justin A. Carlstrom
Evaluation of a social norm campaign: Communicating responsible alcohol use at the University of Montana, Nolan T. Langweil