Kinesiology
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Outdoor Gym Equipment Is Not As Beneficial As Analogous Indoor Gym Equipment for Physical Activity Behavior and Muscular Strength
(2011-01-01)Outdoor gyms in Los Angeles public parks provide an alternative to costly indoor gyms for low-income populations. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of non-adjustable outdoor gym (OG) equipment to similar ... -
An Examination of the Los Angeles Summer Food Service Program and its Impact on Children's Dietary Health
(2010-01-01)The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a free summer lunch program designed to provide children aged 1-18 with at least 1 nutritious meal per day during the summer when school lunch is unavailable. The purpose of this ... -
Factors that Affect Physical Activity Behaviors at Public Parks in Los Angeles County
(2009-01-01)Physical inactivity has contributed to rising obesity rates in the United States. Individuals living in lower income communities are less likely than those living in affluent communities to meet physical activity ... -
A Kinematic and Electromyographic Analysis of the “High Knees” and “Butt Kicks” Running Form Drills Compared to Running at an 8 Minute Mile Pace
(2012-07-01)The purpose of this study was to perform a kinematic and electromyographical analysis of two common running form drills compared to running at an 8 minute mile training pace. Eight female collegiate track runners (average ... -
Glucose and Fructose Ingestion following High Intensity Exercise does not Affect Subsequent Exercise Capacity
(2012-07-01)Previous studies have suggested that ingestion of glucose+fructose prior to and during long duration endurance exercise may benefit performance more than ingestion of glucose alone. The purpose of this study was to ... -
A Kinematic and Electromyographical Analysis of the Shoulder Complex Regarding the Sport of Archery with an Olympic Style Bow Adam Androlia and Mark Hartford
(2005-01-01)The purpose of this study was to examine the muscle activity controlling the pull arm during the arming and sighting phases of an archery shot. Five competitive archers (3 men and 2 women) participated in this study. Surface ... -
The Biomechanics of Pirouettes in Elite Female Dancers
(2011-01-01)The purpose of this experiment was two-fold: 1) to analyze the initiation, turn and landing phases of a pirouette across classical ballet and jazz styles, and 2) to examine the effect of altering the anterior/posterior ...
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