This page collects the digitized full text Undergraduate Honors Theses of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Selected titles of Undergraduate honors thesis written prior to 2012 can be found in Special Collections.

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Theses from 2024

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Pain Management in Individuals with Flat Feet Using the FootCore MAX, Avery G. Dilley

Social Influences on Quitting E-Cigarette Use: A Mixed Method Analysis, Olivia Peterson and Page Dobbs

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Examining Young Adult E-Cigarette Users by Device Type: A Latent Class Analysis, Mufazzela Tabassum

Theses from 2023

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Isomorphic Trends in State NIL Laws, Andrew Godfrey

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Obstacle Crossing in Healthy Young and Older Individuals, Hope M. Hanson, Ashlyn M. Jendro, and Abigail C. Schmitt

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts among Healthcare Providers and Systems in the United States, Peyton Jobe

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A Review of Adolescent Resiliency and its Impact on Sexual Health Information and Behavior, Elizabeth Krusing

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The Role of Event Operations in Collegiate Athletics: A Reflection of My Internship with University of Arkansas Event Management, Cameron Terrell

Theses from 2022

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The Role of Dynamic Gaze Fixations in Human Postural Control, Grace Balsam

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Transmission Risk of Malaria via Gas Flares in Africa, Elle Blake

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Social Determinants Associated with Prenatal Visits at a Community Health Center, Savannah Busch

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Self-Rated Function and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Responses to 6-Week Supplementation with Waters with Anti-Inflammatory Capabilities (WAC), Kristin Garner

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Identification of Individual and Regional Features Impacting HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Sentiment, Stetson Ledbetter

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The Effects of Water with Anti-Inflammatory Capabilities (WAC) on Circulating Inflammatory Biomarkers at Rest and Following Resistance Exercise, Brittany Martin

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The effects of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (ASI; Nitrosigine) on cognitive function in females with different activity levels, Sarah Jane Moore

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The Need for Specialized Substance Abuse Treatment for Gay Men in the United States, Sarah Nance

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Reflections on North Texas Pediatric Internship, Megan Popple

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COVID-19: Effect on the Well-being of the United States, Jacob Reitnauer

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Determining the Protocol and Testing Feasibility and Intensity of the Burn2Learn interventions and measures in college students, Sarah Schwarz

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Effects of Recess on Educational Outcomes in Elementary School Children, Katelyn Whitham

Theses from 2021

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HPV Vaccine Hesitancy, Ellen Fountain

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Arkansas School Nurses’ Opinions on How an Increase in Recess Time Has Affected Recess-Related Injuries, Delaney Henderson

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U.S. Military Veterans’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Mental Healthcare, Bridget Milam Wells

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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected physical activity, sleep and mental health in university students, faculty and staff and to examine the relationship between these variables, Zachary Parisi

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An Exploration of Effective Patient Education with an Emphasis on Concussion, Kayla M. Ruopp

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Relationship between global cognition and cardiovascular risk factors, Alexia Sebghati

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Looking through the eyes of young adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities to better understand the impact of undergoing a “traditional” college experience through an inclusion (EMPOWER) program., Haley Ulowetz

Theses from 2020

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Validity and Reliability of Temperature Sensing Devices During and Following Exercise in the Heat, Olivia Covin

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Effects of Asthma on Lung Function, Aerobic Fitness, and Physical Activity Levels in Young Adults, Trey Deal

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El Baloncesto es Vida: A Look into Strength and Conditioning, Physical Therapy, and Coaching During My Internship Abroad, Jessica Doublesin

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The Relationship Between Glucose Levels and Physical Activity, Rebecca Eberle

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Ensemble Learning with Recursive Partitioning Methods to Explore Relationships between Mental Health and Physical Activity, Jessica Gilmore

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An Analysis of Perception vs. Reality in Physical Fitness and the Effect of Fitness Testing on Physical Activity in College Students, Sarah Schwartz

Theses from 2019

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Does macronutrient consumption affect aerobic capacity?, Jordan Bush-Means

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Why Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Should Embrace Alcohol Sales, Garrett J. Clark

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A Qualitative Analysis of Men’s Intended Bystander Behaviors in Response to a Sexual Assault Vignette, Evelyn Day

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Sex-hormone fluctuations and their effects on sexual function in IUS users, Kaley Ferguson

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Determining the prevalence of injuries, musculoskeletal symptoms, and stressors in athletic training students, Brett Frazier

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The Effects of Men's Lacrosse Protective Equipment on Thermoregulation and Perceptions During Exercise Heat Stress, Amanda Glasgow

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The Effects of Men's Lacrosse Protective Equipment on Thermoregulation and Perceptions During Exercise Heat Stress, Amanda Glasgow

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Determining Whether a Spot Urine Sample is an Accurate Indication of a Person's Hydration Status, Hannah Glidewell

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Association of dietary behaviors, macro-nutrients and energy intake with body fat percentage, lean mass, and bone mineral density., Makayla Goggins

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction with Traditional Docking Compared to Novel Surgical Techniques, Kayley D. Guy, Brendon P. McDermott, Kaitlin Gallagher, and Tyrone Washington

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Fitness vs Fatness and Cardiovascular Health in Adolescents, Ashley E. Hensley

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The Effects of a Dementia Simulation Experience on Attitudes Towards People with Dementia, Micah Huckabee

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The Effects of VML on Satellite Cell Mechanics Distal to the Defect Site, Jessica Lee

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Consent and Contraceptives: An Investigation of Dyadic Processes within Sexual Relationships, Kelli N. Murray

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Implications of Running Shoe Degradation on Overuse Injury Incidence in NCAA Division 1 Female Distance Runners, Rachel Nichwitz

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The Influence of Interpersonal Dyadic Differences on Condom Use among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Andrew M. O'Neil

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Effect of Localized Heating on Vascular Dysfunction, Garrett A. Pierce

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The Acute Effects of Citrulline Malate and Bonded Arginine Silicate Supplementation on Vasodilation of Young Adults, Jeffrey Rogers

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The Impact of Parenting Style on Emerging Adult Sexual Behavior, Xavier Smith

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Effect of Long-Duration Standing and Sitting On Vascular Function, Zackary Vaughan

Theses from 2018

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The Effect of an Aging Suit on Young and Middle-Aged Adults’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults, Kelly Allen

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Does Hydration Impact Memory: A Systematic Review, Kelsey Ellis-Lepard

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The Effects of Mild Dehydration on Cycling Performance in the Heat, Elika Hamer

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The Effects of Habitual Protein Consumption on Vasodilation in Young Adults, Natalie O'Neal and Jordan Rezac

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UAMS Summer Health Literacy Study, Merritt Osment

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Cancer Cachexia: Metabolic Changes that occur in Oxidative Capacity and Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism of the Liver, Sarah Ramey

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Changes in Hepatic Extracellular Matrix During the Development of Cancer-Cachexia in Mice, Kyle Turner

Theses from 2017

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Exercise, Cognition, and the Aging Process among Active, Competitive, and Sedentary Middle-Aged and Older Adults, Katherine Adams

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Effect of Physical Fatigue on the King-Devick Concussion Assessment, Audrey Bauer

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Effect of Urinary Urge on Using Urinary Frequency as an Indicator of Hydration Status, Mackenzie Cale

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The relationship between habitual dietary protein intake and dual task performance in sedentary, recreationally active, and masters athlete older adults, Whitney L. Freeman

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Validity of 24-h Void Duration as an Indicator of Hydration Status, Miriah C. Hadley

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Muscle Oxidative Phenotype in the Progression of Cancer-Cachexia, Haley N. McCarver

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Hydration Biomarkers and Water Intake in 3-13 year-old boys, Zoe P. McKinney

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Hydration markers and water intake in 3 to 13 year-old girls, Cody Shopper

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The Contribution of Solid Food on Total Water Intake in 3-13 y Children, Audrey Caroline Smith

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The Influence of Walking Speed on Hip Muscle Activity and Lumbopelvic Movement, Kate Tarver

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The Acute Effects of caffeine and L-theanine on Cognition in Older Adults, Lauren Tilley

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Validity of Daytime Urinary Frequency as a Tool for Assessing Hydration, Monica Ziebart

Theses from 2016

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The Relationship Between Qualitative and Quantitative Pain Descriptors of Prolonged Standing Induced Low Back Pain, Laura Abbott

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Independent Effect of Heat Stress During Exercise on Arterial Stiffness, Cash Arcement

The Effects of L-Theanine Supplementation on Cognition in Older Adults, Jessica M. Bell

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Risk Factors Involved in Cheerleading Injuries, Kelsey DeFreece

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Development of a semi-interpenetrating network hydrogel to study the effects of mild traumatic brain injury on astrocyte remodeling, Amanda Ederle

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The Comparison of Dual-Tasking and Functional Fitness in Older Females, Anna Engler

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Examining College Student Athlete Attitudes Towards Concussion Testing and Reporting Concussions, Kaitlyn Fry

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Examining Different Exercise Types on Falls Efficacy in Older Adults, Hadley Lewis

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Short-Term Progression of Functional Capabilities and Pain Levels Following Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, Dalton Main

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Improving Access to Care for Arkansas Youth Athletes with Sport-Related Concussion: Establishing “Teleconcussion” in Arkansas, Kristin Maxey

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Determining the Appropriate Timing of Administration for Baseline Computerized Neurocognitive Testing (CNT) Following Maximal Exertion, Samantha Mohler

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The Impact of Education on Fear of Falling in Elderly Women, Whitney R. Muller

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The influence of anti-fatigue matting on gluteus medius muscle activity during functional reaches, Marcus Payne

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The Effect of Thirst and Pharyngeal Stimulation on Exercise Performance, Jordan E. Smith

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Effects of Diet-Induced Obesity on Extracellular Matrix Remodeling During Skeletal Muscle Regeneration, Michelle A. Tedrowe

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Levels of Confidence In Schmieding Center In-Home Caregiving Training, Morena L. Valdizon

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The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Weightlifting Performance in Trained Females, Lauren Nicole Wethington

Theses from 2015

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Describing the Prevalence and Awareness of Sport-Related Concussion in University Intramural and Club Sport Participants, Makenzie L. Brown

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Hydration biomarkers: Creating a user-friendly hydration assessment technique, Jenna Burchfield

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Complexity of People's Attitudes Towards Abortion, Lindsey K. Butler

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Effects of Heat Stress on Arterial Compliance in Smokers: A Pilot Study, Erin Dougherty

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Synthesis of Medicinally Relevant Thiazolyl Aryl Ketones Under Mild Conditions, Danielle M. Gardner

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Examining the relationship between neurocognitive performance and functional fitness levels among older adults, Kristen J. Holmes

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Validation of the Tendo Weightlifting Analyzer as a method to assess muscular power, Emily Janssen

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Assessment of stabilization and muscle recruitment in amputees following sit-to-stand transfer, Elizabeth Terran Jones

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Comparing Before-and After-School Neurocognitive Performance in High School Athletes: Implications for Concussion Management, Anderson Morgan

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The relationship between muscular strength and cognition in older adults, Ashton R. Pohlman

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Effects of Dehydration on Changes in Arterial Stiffness with Passive Heating, AZ Satterfield