Browsing Cortland Masters Theses by Title
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The acceptance of community and sexuality in Quicksand and Their eyes were watching God.
(2014)This study describes how Nella Larson in her 1928 novel Quicksand and Zora Neale Hurston wrote in opposition to the dominant stereotypes and repressive discourses regarding black women. Both authors used different techniques ... -
Activity analysis in teambuilding and group initiative programs
(2006)The purpose of this project was to demonstrate the need for activity analysis in teambuilding programs through prevailing literature and to create an activity analysis database for teambuilding and group initiative programs. ... -
The acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on maximal bench press performance
(2009)Purpose of the study was to investigate the short term effects of static and dynamic flexibility regimens on maximal bench press strength in active adults, using an estimated one repetition maximum (1RM) as the subject’s ... -
Along the verge : the issue of essentialism versus social constructionism within the domain of contemporary masculinity studies .
(2013)Analysis both essentialism and social constructionism in order to understand masculinity studies. -
The assessment of women’s knowledge of menopause
(2011)Purpose of this study was to assess the amount of knowledge women have about menopause, its symptoms, and treatment options with an emphasis on using exercise as management tool. Fifty-two women from 40-65 years old ... -
Body image and body valuation in female participants of an outdoor education program
(2009-08)The study surveyed 28 undergraduate female students participating in a two-week outdoor education program in the Adirondack Mountains, compared with 11 graduate students participating in a two-week on-campus course, to see ... -
Can’t touch this : empowering children with severe food allergy in the residential camp setting
(2014)The purpose of this project was to create an empowerment program for children with severe food allergies (SFA) in a residential camp setting. Despite recent advancements in research, there is no cure for SFA, thus there ... -
Career experiences of female certified athletic trainers at NCAA Division III institutions
(2011)Purpose of this study was to explore the career experiences of female athletic trainers at the NCAA Division III setting. The study examined: (a) the effect (if any) of the participant’s sex on their work experience, (b) ... -
Chivalric schism : the man who occupies the masculine and the feminine
(2014)"Designated male and female gender roles have created a certain set of expections that shape the lives of men and women, with benefits and drawbacks for each of the sexes. This paper examines two major medieval themes ... -
Circle round the bell : therapeutic recreation mindfulness programming with youth in a residential treatment facility
(2011)Purpose was to create a manual for therapeutic recreation specialists working with youth in residential treatment facilities to use in learning to implement mindfulness intervention techniques in that setting. The manual ... -
Comparison of anti-intellectual attitudes of undergraduate students and student-athletes.
(2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extend of anti-intellectual attitudes when comparing the difference between students and student-athletes using an accurate and consistent scale. Scores on the student ... -
Comparison of lumbar spine loads during back and front squats
(2010)Purpose was to compare the back squat to the front squat in terms of the peak resultant joint torque (T), peak resultant joint compressive force (CF), and peak resultant joint shear force (SF) at the plane of the L3/L4 ... -
A comparison of single-set and three-set strength maintenance protocols during the college football season
(2007-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of single-set resistance training compared to three-set resistance training during the maintenance phase of the collegiate football season. Specifically, the two ... -
Creating cultural change through the theory of planned behavior and cultural interpretation : a project to promote the use and safety of bicycling for transportation
(2011)Purpose of the project is to promote the safe use of utilitarian bicycling, specifically bicycling as a means of transportation, through the design of a series of interpretive signs along with an associated website for the ... -
Determinants of physical activity among young sedentary adults
(2008)Purpose of this study was to analyze various barriers to physical activity and to determine whether extrinsic barriers were more relevant than the intrinsic barriers among young sedentary adults; subjects were college ... -
Developing a community-based therapeutic recreation program plan for Greek Peak Adaptive Snowsports Program : a year-round approach
(2010-05)Purpose was to develop a comprehensive program plan, to be based on best practices, to guide an agency’s possible expansion in programming toward a sustainable, year round, community based program from an existing volunteer ... -
The development and evaluation of a recreation referral service protocol for persons with disabilities at the inclusive recreation resource center
(2007-12)Individuals with disabilities continue to have limited opportunities and experiences in community recreation. Review of the research literature and best practices, and a needs assessment demonstrated the need for intervention ... -
The Development of an Inclusion Certificate Program at SUNY Cortland
(03-Oct-200)Society continues to struggle with the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Review of related literature and best inclusive practices demonstrated the need for training and education on the philosophy and ... -
The difference in ground reaction force between two landing strategies of two dunking styles of basketball players
(2011)Purpose of this study was to quantify expected peak ground reaction force differences between one-footed landing and two-footed landing after dunking a basketball. After a pilot study with 3 recreational college basketball ...
