This page collects the digitized full text Masters theses and Doctoral dissertations of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

The following broadly describes library holdings for UA theses and dissertations:

Category print online
Dissertations 1953-2006 in MAIN

1950s-2012 in Special Collections
1989 - present are full-text in ProQuest

2012 - present in ScholarWorks

1950s - present indexed in ProQuest
Master's theses 1910s-2006 in MAIN

1910s-2012 in Special Collections
2006 - present are full-text in ProQuest

2012 - present in ScholarWorks

Theses were not systematically indexed in ProQuest prior to 2006.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Quantifying Physical Function: Moving Towards A New Definition And Better Assessment, Anthony Campitelli

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The Effect of Gentle Yoga on Average Daily Step Count, Francesca Dagrosa

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Evaluating the Effects of a Noninvasive, Commercial-Grade Neurofeedback Technology and Mindfulness on Sleep Quality in Elite Athletes, Sydney Anne Hammit

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Well-Being Behaviors and Outcomes in Arkansas Teachers: A Qualitative Analysis of Teachers in Arkansas During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ashton Elizabeth Human

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The Effects of Instructed Task Prioritization on Dual-Task Cost in Older Adults, Megan D. Jones

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Systemic Effect of Organizational Capitals on Parent Commitment in Youth Soccer, Paul Kimbrough

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Cancer Heterogeneity and Mitochondrial-Targeted Therapies in Cancer Cachexia, Francielly Morena Clark

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Institutionalized Stigmas: HIV Stigma, Racism and Heterosexism Among Medical Students in The Southern United States, Krishen Samuel

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Gym Sexual Harassment and Bystander Intervention: An Application of the Reasoned Action Approach, Eric Schisler

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Partial Immersion Using Body Bags for Treating Exertional Hyperthermia, Diane Zashin

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Toward a Better Understanding of Social Network Site Engagement in Influencing Health Behaviors: An Examination of the Relationship Between Message Framing, Endorsement Cues, and User Engagement, Shawn ChunHsien Chiang

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A Cross-sectional Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sport-Related Concussion Clinical Presentation Within Adolescents and Adults, Emily McIndoe

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Non-Physical Abuse in Sports: Organizational Culture’s Role, Ian O'Rourke

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The Relationship Between Upper Body Muscular Power and Objectively Measured Physical Function in Healthy Older Adults, Jordan Stroope

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An Exploration of Saudi Women’s Experiences and Perceptions Towards Participation in Physical Activity and Sports in the United States, Ahmed H. Sumayali

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Examining the Effects of Oral Contraceptive Use on Thermoregulation, Whitley C. Atkins

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Implementing an Exercise Referral Scheme for Promoting Physical Activity in University Mental Health Care, Bryce Daniels

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The Complexities of Guilt, Shame, Stigma, and Substance Use among a Sample of United States Substance Using Adults, Nicole A. Doyle

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The effects of physical function and genetics on cognition and blood biomarkers in individuals at-risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Joshua Louis Gills

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Sex Differences in Cancer Cachexia and a Novel Mitochondrial Target for Cancer-Induced Muscle Wasting, Seongkyun Lim

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The Effects of Alcohol Intoxication and Threats to Masculinity on Engagement in Sexual Aggression: Results from a Web-Based Survey Design and Alcohol Administration Study, Tiffany Lynn Marcantonio

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Predictors of Peak Elbow Valgus Torque in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers, Adam Richard Nebel

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Growth Differentiation Factor 5 is a Paracrine Regulator of Sarcopenic Obesity, Landen W. Saling

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Temporal Effects of Acute Moderate Intensity Physical Activity on Working Memory Performance in Young Adults, Kimberly Loy Seibold

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Evaluating the Effects of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Level and Gender on Outcomes of the Buffalo Concussion Bike Test, Katie Stephenson

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Classroom Physical Activity Breaks Effect on Executive Function and Academic Achievement in Elementary School Students, Mark A. Bjornsen

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A Radiographic Investigation of Anthropometrics, Neck Posture, and Neck Strength in Individuals with Enlarged External Occipital Protuberances, Caleb Burruss

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Campus Mental Health Service Use Among Female Survivors of Sexual Violence: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Hannah Coffman

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Stress Among NCAA Division II Head Coaches, Dee Gerlach

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Role of Sex Differences on Cancer Cachexia Progression and Fibrosis during Cancer Cachexia Development, Wesley Haynie

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Values and Success in Collegiate Athletics, Nathan Shelby Hutchens

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Analyzing the Mediating Effects of Social Capital and Sense of Community between International Student’s College Sports Fan Identification and Acculturation, Kibaek Kim

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Sex-Based Differences in ACVR2B and GRB10 Expression in Skeletal Muscle During Induced Cancer Cachexia and Disuse, Lauren Martinez

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Substance Use and Psychological Distress Correlates of Sleep Quality Among College Students, Juanybeth Morales Ortega

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Severe Acute Malnutrition Admissions Among Children Under 5 Years of Age Seeking Nutrition Services in Afghanistan, Sahar Sayedy

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Preliminary Study: Leucine Supplementation Exacerbates Muscle Wasting Independent of the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System, Katarina Bejarano

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Buffer Zones and the Recreational Golf Sector: A Negligence Case Content Analysis, Natalie Bird

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Visualizing Interdisciplinary Collaborations within Exercise Science: A Pilot Study, Elizabeth Bjornsen

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HPV Vaccination in Females: The Role of Primary Health Care and Primary Health Care Providers, Brooke Bouza

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The Effects of Group Fitness Classes on Self-Efficacy, Katherine Dalton

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Relationship Marketing and Intercollegiate Sport Promotion, Alison Fridley

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The Reliability and Validity of the 30-15 Intermittent Field Test with a Ball, Kathleen Paulsen

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Mitochondrial Contributions to Disuse Atrophy: Let’s Talk about Sex, Megan Rosa-Caldwell

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Effectiveness of Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga: Combating Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Sleep Quality., Kati Street

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The role of Protein Degradation in Cancer Cachexia in Female Tumor Bearing Mice, Noah Thomas

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Within-Person Variability of Internal and External Sexual Consent, Malachi Willis

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The Effect of Endorser Credibility on Purchase Intention based on Golf Products’ Attribute: Elaboration likelihood Model Perspective. Golf Equipment vs. Golf Apparel, Jongyeol Yoo

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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Comparison of Physical Intensity between Interactive Video Game Cycling and Conventional Stationary Cycling in Adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tariq Mohammed Alsoqairan

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Validity and Reliability of a 5-minute Web-Camera Based Eye Tracking Test to Assess Visual Memory and Cognition, Emily Bates

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Serum Myostatin and IGF-1 as Biomarkers of Sarcopenia: A Proof-of-Concept Design, Ashley Binns

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Influence of Heating and Biological Sex on Vascular Dysfunction Associated with Long-Duration Sitting and Standing, Aaron Richard Caldwell

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Comparative Plasma Proteomics in Muscle Atrophy Induced by Cancer Cachexia and Hindlimb Unloading, Kirsten Rene Dunlap

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Older Adults’ Expectations, and Knowledge of Oral Health Issues: A Study of Arkansas Seniors, Virginia Marie Hardgraves

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Development of a Text Message Stress Management Intervention and its Impact on Perceived Stress and Coping Self-efficacy among Student Nurses, Kristin Jaye Henderson

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Assessing the Repeatability of Clinical Tests in People with and without Flexion-induced Neck Pain, Ashton Human

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Shifting Abortion Attitudes using an Empathy-based Media Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study, Mary Ellen Hunt

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Female Perspectives on Mountain Biking, Rebecca Irvin

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The Effect of Osmotic Stimulation of Copeptin on Glucose Metabolism in Healthy Adults, Lisa Tjorven Jansen

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Volumetric Muscle Loss: The Role of Physical Activity and Autologous Repair on Force Recovery and Signaling Pathways, Richard Perry

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The Acute Effect of Water Intake on Glucose Regulation in Low Drinkers, Adam David Seal

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Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABMs): Evaluating and Promoting Female Interest for Purposes of Health Monitoring and Family Planning, Amylynn Smith

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Validation of a 5-minute VPC Test to Assess and Compare Cognitively Intact Individuals and Individuals with Cognitive Impairments, Spencer Smith

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Barriers of African American Football Student-Athletes in Seeking Mental Health Services, Todd Andrew Wilkerson

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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Disordered Eating Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction of Division I Male and Female Cheerleaders, Christopher Blaszka

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Survey of Hydration Knowledge and Behavior in Youth Mountain Bike Teams, Natasha Brand

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Dehydration, Muscle Damage, and Exercise in the Heat: Impacts on Renal Stress, Thermoregulation, and Muscular Damage Recovery, Cory L. Butts

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The Comparison of Using the Preferred or Non-Preferred Wrist When Measuring Physical Activity in College Students, Bryce Daniels

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The Effectiveness of Using Video Modeling Techniques to Improve Motor Skills for Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Atya Abdullah Hadadi

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The Impact of Coaches' Character on Youth Basketball Players, Natasha Hill

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Transformational Leadership in Club Sports: An Instrument for Evaluation and Assessment, Nathan Shelby Hutchens

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Effect of a Skating Unit on Fitness in Fifth Grade Students, Eric Lange

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Mitochondrial mRNA Translation is Required for Maintenance of Oxidative Capacity, David Lee

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The Effect of Dehydration on Metabolism and Energy Substrate Utilization, Zachary Robert Lewis

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Examining the Relationship Between State Anxiety and Vestibular and Ocular Motor Impairments and Symptoms in High School Athletes with Concussion, Mallory Kathleen McElroy

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Effect of Sensory Stimulation in Physical Activity on Academic Achievement and Classroom Behavior in Elementary Students, Maryann Mitts

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Examining the Appropriate Recovery Interval Following Maximal Exertion for Baseline Computerized Neurocognitive Testing (CNT), Samantha Mohler

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The Impact of UPC Placement on the Biomechanical Injury Risk Factors Associated with Cashier Work, Marcus Payne

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Understanding the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility, Team Identification, and Behavioral Intention with the Mediating Effect of Satisfaction in Korean Professional Baseball League, Jaeman Son

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The Effect of Napping on Sleep Quality and Quantity in Healthy and Concussed Collegiate Athletes, Katie Stephenson-Brown

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Body Composition, Muscular Performance, and Free Testosterone Following 12-Weeks of Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training in Men Aged 35-55, Matthew Steven Stone

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Self-Perception of NCAA Division I Student-Athletes, Sean Strehlow

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Determinants of Hydration in Children: The Role of Physical Activity and Parental Dietary Habits, Hyun-Gyu Suh

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A Case Study: Inclusion of Student-Athletes Who Identify as Sexual Minority at an NCAA Division I Institution, Megan Turk

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Pre-season Vitamin D and Iron Levels as a Predictor of Musculoskeletal Injury in Division I Athletes, Mariellen Katherine Veach

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The Effect of Cellular Dehydration on Glucose Regulation in Lean and Obese Females, Chunbo Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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The Effect of Blinded Hydration State on Thermoregulation and Performance in Male Cyclists, Jon David Adams

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Attitudes of Students with and without Disabilities Toward Physical Education and Their Sports and Activities Preferences in Saudi Arabia, Zuhair Abdaladeem Al Salim

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Examining Fear of Re-Injury in High School Athletes with Sport-Related Concussion, Melissa Nicole Anderson

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

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Effects of Upward Football Reclassification on Revenues, Football Attendance, and Enrollment, Charles Bell

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RNA Sequencing in the Development of Cancer-Cachexia, Thomas Allen Blackwell

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A Mixed-methods Study of Sexual Assault in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the U.S., Sasha Nichole Canan

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An Investigation of Sport Sponsorship Antecedents and Outcomes through Levels of Sponsor Prominence, Benjamin Colin Cork

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The Effect of Floss Bands on Elbow Range of Motion in Tennis Players, Kenna Hodeaux

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Investigating the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Conative Loyalty in Collegiate Sports, Sunyoong Kim

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Comparing Reaction Time and Postural Stabilization based on Activity Groups in Older Adults, Lauren Marie Merk

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An Analysis of Scholarship Distribution by Division I Softball Coaches, Donovan James Nelson

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Fall Risk in Sedentary, Recreationally Active, and Masters Athlete Older Adults, Felicia Elizabeth Squires

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Measuring Racial Competence in Athletic Academic Support Staffs, Aquasia Thornhill

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The Impact of Social Situations on College Students’ Perceptions of Sexual Consent, Casey Jane Ward