Master's Theseshttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1932024-03-19T13:13:03Z2024-03-19T13:13:03ZThe Effects of a 90-Minute Soccer Match on Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity, and Repeated Sprint AbilityBecerril, Frank V.http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2141842019-11-15T00:40:19Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Effects of a 90-Minute Soccer Match on Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity, and Repeated Sprint Ability
Becerril, Frank V.
INTRODUCTION: Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Players have different skills for their positions; they must be able to maintain their physical performance at satisfactory levels to compete at elite levels. Although a large amount of data has been published regarding physical characteristics of soccer players, the literature sheds little light on the physiological demands and performance decrements that occur with participation in a soccer match. To address this gap, this study investigated how fatigue development affects the aerobic and anaerobic performance variables before and after a 90-minute soccer match.
METHODOLOGY: Fifteen experienced male collegiate and elite club-level soccer players were recruited from Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma County Sol, (mean + SD) age 23.0 + 2.56 years, height 175.7 + 4.75 (cm), weight 71.8 + 6.51 (kg), BMI of 23.3 + 1.82 (cm/kg). The study tested physiological stress before and after a 90-min soccer match, in aerobic capacity using a beep test, sprint performance using repeated sprint ability, and long anaerobic capacity using a 400-meter sprint test. Following performance testing, results were evaluated with repeated measures of ANOVA, and PRE and POST dependent variables were compared to see if there were any significant differences among trials.
RESULTS: The results indicated that there were significant differences between PRE and POST beep tests (P<0.05). RSA had significant differences between PRE and POST (P<0.05). There were significant differences between PRE and POST 400-meter sprint tests (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION: Results showed the reduction of aerobic and anaerobic performance after a full 90-minute soccer match. The test results assist coaches in evaluating the physiological status of soccer players in order to provide the most effective training methods, diet and tactics to enhance performance.
2018-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Christianization of Middle Earth: Heroic Service in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the RingsTherriault, Katherinehttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2136712019-10-23T18:37:57Z2019-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Christianization of Middle Earth: Heroic Service in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings
Therriault, Katherine
This paper seeks to explore the spiritual and moral heroic dynamics in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings through the Christian virtue of humble service. Examining the emerging Christian values in an arguably pagan world creates a dichotomy of heroic values which compose a spiritual commentary for our modern world. Sam Gamgee, who I argue acts as the text’s moral crux, relies on the strengths of his Hobbit nature while keeping a reverence for “nobler” things. I will use Tolkien’s depiction of human character to explore the moral balance of inherent human qualities with conscious cultivation through righteous action. By highlighting this spiritual balance within Sam Gamgee, modern issues of class status begin to emerge through a focused Christian lens. Viewing heroic morality in this manner affords readers to celebrate the various strengths existent in all human beings and defends the concept of class difference as a natural aspect of the human condition.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZStronger Than Family: Framing Modern-Day Seamen as Figurative Descendants of Nineteenth Century Merchant Mariners Buried at the Presidio of San FranciscoRockefeller, Camilla A.http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2136702019-10-23T18:17:13Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZStronger Than Family: Framing Modern-Day Seamen as Figurative Descendants of Nineteenth Century Merchant Mariners Buried at the Presidio of San Francisco
Rockefeller, Camilla A.
Purpose of the Study: This thesis tests the hypothesis that, in the absence of known descendants, modern-day merchant mariners can and ought to be considered a descendant community for those buried at a Nineteenth-century Merchant Marine Cemetery (MMC) in the Presidio of San Francisco. Using ethnographic interviews, this project explores interest in learning about the MMC via archaeological methods. This project will help to guide the Presidio Trust as they continue to manage the MMC in trust for the public.
Methods: This study used ethnographic principles to develop, conduct and analyze eight ethnographic interviews. The analysis of these interviews provides the data for this thesis. Findings: Analysis of the interviews demonstrates that modern-day seamen ought to be considered a descendant community for the MMC, and argues that, were excavation to occur, the living community would best be served by a bioarchaeological study which focuses on the theme of labor.
Conclusions: This project presents a model for using ethnographic interviews to identify a descendant community for a historic cemetery whose inhabitants have no easily identifiable descendants.
2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTargeted Feedback on Geometry-Based Formative Assessment and Student Response in the Ninth Grade Mathematics ClassroomAnspach, Chrishttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2136652019-10-22T22:44:35Z2019-01-01T00:00:00ZTargeted Feedback on Geometry-Based Formative Assessment and Student Response in the Ninth Grade Mathematics Classroom
Anspach, Chris
Purpose of the study: the purpose of my study was to conduct a qualitative inquiry into my own practice concerning formative assessment. I wanted to know how useful my students felt formative assessments were, how valuable they considered my feedback to be, and if specific aspects of my feedback were more valuable than others. In doing so, I hoped to gain a deeper insight into my own practice and how I could refine my formative assessments and feedback to best fit the needs of my students and to maximize their learning.
Procedure: in order to determine if and how my students utilized my feedback from formative assessments, I decided to examine their responses to an interview protocol probing their insights into what aspects of our assessments and my feedback were most beneficial to them as a geometry student. I had an initial assessment of student interest and value placed in mathematics as a way to establish a link between students who value assessment feedback and those who enjoy mathematics, or least view it with a positive disposition.
Findings: What I found was that my students, for the most part, cited the single most important factor from assessments as being the feedback I provide. Allowing them the ability to see what they were able to do correctly, what they knew, what they understood, and where they made mistakes. Due to the specific nature of my feedback, they were able to not only see where they made a mistake, but had an idea of how to correct it.
Conclusions: by conducting this inquiry, I learned much about myself as an educator and about my students as learners. I learned that the more specific feedback I can give, the better, and the more beneficial it is to my students. In addition, I learned that my students utilize feedback very differently and this difference tends to stem from how they view success in the mathematics classroom. Going forward, I intend to use this information to better empower my students to do their best and to feel successful.
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