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Courtney Catledge, "Debriefing for Meaningful Learning: Expanded Across Student Interactions" (2016)
Debriefing for Meaningful Learning (DML) is a facilitated approach to learning. It combines experiential learning with reflective discussion. This project explores creative ways to incorporate DML into academic encounters.
Courtney Catledge, "Partnering With Students to Enhance the Pipeline of Future Nursing Researchers" (2017)
Research is an integral part of nursing practice, yet undergraduate nursing and high school students considering a career in nursing rarely have exposure to nursing research. A collaborative project engaged BSN students in faculty-mentored research…
De'Aaricka Wilkes, "The effect of perceived adiposity level on BMI and body fat percentage" (2017)
This study examined the responses to the question “I have too much fat on my body.” Female participants were divided into groups by their perception of their body fat and then the body fat percentage and BMIs were compared between groups.
Differences in PSDQ Strength Scores between Women with Healthy BMI and Overweight/Obese BMI
This presentation discusses the differences in PSDQ strength scores between Women with Healthy BMI and Overweight/Obese BMI.
Elizabeth A. Easley, "Sensitivity and specificity of college students’ BMI and Perceptions of Weight in Determining Obesity Status" (2017)
This study determined the sensitivity and specificity of BMI and student perception of obesity status.
Exploring Motherhood and Academia: An Autoethnographic Journey at USC Lancaster Through Poetry
"I aim to conduct an autoethnographic study of my personal experience as a mother and college student at USC Lancaster through poetry. My research explores the hallenges, successes, and unique perspectives that arise when balancing the roles of a…
Fat-Free Mass and Handgrip Strength in NJCAA Athletes Based on Self-Reported Strength Training
"BACKGROUND: Strength training is an important component of health as it can impact body composition and continued functional ability. This is particularly important to athletes as they constantly participate in physically demanding activities.…
Impact of Environmental Factors on Floral Scent Emission of Gelsemium sempervirens
The goal of this project was to study the effects of environmental factors (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, light intensity, and time of day) on the floral scent emissions of Gelsemium sempervirens. Floral scent emission affects…
Interpretation of Adiposity Indicators in NJCAA Female Athletes
"BACKGROUND: Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) are commonly used as quick, noninvasive indicators of adiposity. However, these measures can misrepresent the obesity or nutritional status of an individual. This is particularly true in…
J. Greg Stevens, "College Students Who Meet Recommendations for Vigorous Activity Perceive Greater Benefits and Less Barriers" (2016)
This study aimed to determine whether a differences existed in perceived benefits and barriers for college students that met physical activity recommendations compared to those who did not.