This difficulty is further intensified by the inherently complicated task of clearly explicating the purpose, process and findings which have produced the resolutions of a qualitative study. The personalized quality of this research mode places a considerable imperative in the hands of the research composer to create both the research framework and a sensible delivery of results. The undertaking of qualitative analysis often requires the researcher to adapt personal or institutional guidelines as the guarantor of validity, directed by an interest in scientific or social illumination. This means that it will be primarily up to the researcher to establish a context that can be logically communicated to others.
In spite of its inherent challenges, the qualitative approach is frequently favored as the only way to yield the outcomes which are related to its modes of data collection. To this extent, it is important to note that most essentially, "the two…...

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Works Cited:

Blair, S.N. & Church. (2004). The Fitness, Obesity, and Health Equation: Is Physical

Activity the Common Denominator? The Journal of the American Medical Association,

292(10), 1232-1234.

Caspersen, C.J.; Powell, K.E. & Christenson, G.M. (1985). Physical activity, exercise, and physical fitness: definitions and distinctions for health-related research. Public Health Report, 100(2), 126-131.

Physical Fitness in Children
he effects of a 2-minute jog 3 times per week on 20 meter shuttle run scores in elementary age students

he connection between physical activity, proper diet and nutrition, and a growing trend towards children who are overweight is well established. Obesity in children leads to the development of diseases that were once thought to only affect adults. When diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease began in childhood it is often a precursor to the continuation and worsening of these diseases as an adult. Schools can play an important role in preventing or stopping the progress of lifelong illness by providing an atmosphere that promotes physical well-being and that teaches and instills the basics of a healthy lifestyle. At present, research as to what is the best approach remains controversial. he proposed research will explore the effects of one intervention technique in its ability…...

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Tarnus, E., Catan, A. & Verkindt, C. et al. (2011). Evaluation of maximal O2 uptake with undergraduatestudents at the University of La Reunion. Advan in Physiol Edu 35:76-81, 2011.

Verschuren, O. & Takken, T. (2010). Aerobic capacity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 31: 1352-1357.

Vicente-Rodriguez G. (2006) How does exercise affect bone development during growth? Sports Med 36:561.

Also, following a role model and maintaining adequate sleeping hours and scheduling concentration sessions are very much attainable.
V.4. Relevancy

I tried my best to direct all of her actions towards achieving her primary goal (i.e. To establish a training routine capable of allowing her to develop into one of the top Camogie players in the country within the next year). All recommendations for her physical, psychological, and cultural trainings are oriented comprehensively toward the same goal. For example, her commitment includes sacrificing her frequent pizza sessions and refraining from obliging colleagues' requests to attend late-night parties, and practicing concentration and visualization of achieving her primary goal.

V.5. Time-Sensitivity

I have set various deadlines for ieva to attain sub-goals that would definitely contribute to attain the fuller goal within a specific time. For example, I set 30 days to transform her dietary habits, 60 days to transform her cultural habits, 200 days for…...

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Kieva's graph of improvement remained consistent in the third week and it appeared that she had substantially adapted to the new lifestyle. Another positive indication is that she appeared to have done solid research on her chosen role model, evidenced by all of the detailed information in her reflection book about a renowned Camogie player.

The fourth week saw more improvement in her performance; in fact, she looked like a totally transformed person brimming with self-confidence. It seemed she had fully adapted to her stringent workout, regulated diet and disciplined life. The reports and coach's comments all showed significant improvement in her speed, strength and stamina. In that regard, it also appeared that all her actions were integrated and directed towards achieving her goal in a manner consistent with the self-determination theory (SDT) of Deci and Ryan (1985).

On the last day of this week when I asked for her final feedback regarding this intervention project, she said nothing, and instead, stood up and raised her hand for a shake, before bringing out a greeting card that carried a single line in bold letters: "Now I know Life is Far More Beautiful than I Anticipated Earlier! Thank You Very Much!"

The difference between these fats (the fully hydrogenated state) and hydrogenated oils is simply a matter of temperature.
Complications such as sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and obesity continue to attack humanity quite like an epidemic. These fats have maliciously altered a nation of consumers in roughly four decades. Educational awareness will be the only way to combat this.

Subsection

Identification: Names of these fats

Trans Fats, Transmogrified Fats and Mono Diglycerides. Transmogrification occurs through heat processing at an incredibly high temperature of a fat and this reverses the digestive process. These "Good Fats" are vital since they block dangerous allergens right alongside other essential nutrients of fats, but these variant names for hydrogenated (synthetic) fats refrain "Good Fats" from doing their job. They impede natural nervous system activity and other brain cell functions, retard the immune system and halt other natural bodily operations, decelerate hormonal functions, degenerative diseases, and pose many other health…...

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Webpage: Healthier U.S.

 http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Healthy/HUSLtr-SuperComm.pdf 

Contributors: School Officers and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Research, Nutrition and Analysis, NSLP/SBP Access, Participation, Eligibility, and Certification Study -- Erroneous Payments in the NSLP and SBP, Vol. II: Sampling and Data Analysis Appendices, by Michael Ponza, et al. Project Officer: John R. Endahl. Alexandria, VA: 2007.

Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement
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Blom, Lindsey C. John Alvarez, Lei Zhang, & Jerome Kolbo. (2011). Associations between health-related physical fitness, academic achievement and selected academic behaviors of elementary and middle school students in the state of Mississippi. International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, port, and Dance Journal of According to Blom (2011), teachers and school administrators often find themselves in a bind: how do they make room in the school day to meet students' educational needs while still justifying physical education classes? The need for PE is supported by the escalating numbers of obese and overweight middle school students. But previous studies have also sought to justify the continued incorporation of PE in schools based upon student's improved academic performance when they participate in physical activities.

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Study results have been inconclusive thus far, although all indicate that participation in PE is not harmful to student achievement (Blom et al. 2011: 13). But while fitness levels and academic achievement have shown to be consistently linked, studies which attempt to track student improvement have occasionally yielded surprising results, such as showing increases in academic performance for boys but not for girls. "Inconsistencies in physical education instruction and curriculum and variations in the amount of time spent in moderate to vigorous activity during class may contribute to the discrepancies in the results" (Blom et al. 2011: 13). Also, the fitness state of participants before the study can influence results. Girls tend to be less active than boys and thus could have shown more notable gains. Race and socio-economic status may also influence results, given that students of disadvantaged backgrounds may have fewer opportunities to play outside of school or access to healthy foods, which could mitigate the positive impact of PE.

The specific study of the researchers in the article focused on students in grades 3-5. The study sample was 52.4% male, 52.3% white, the majority of the participants were within a healthy weight range (54.1%), and qualified for free/reduced price lunch (63.7%). "Participants' overall fitness level was determined by the number of healthy fitness zones they achieved on the test battery, ranging from zero to six" on the Cooper Institute Fitnessgram (Blom et al. 2011: 14). Student's academic achievement was assessed based upon performance on the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT2) and absentee rates. When controlled for race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and gender, a significant positive correlation was found between fitness and "standardized test scores in both Language Arts and Math. For Language Arts, the likelihood of high academic achievement increased with each additional fitness zone achieved (up to three times); for Math, a similar trend was found" (Blom et al. 2011: 14).

The findings of this study challenge the commonly-raised concern that PE 'takes away' from time better spent on academics and standardized test preparation. The scope of the research study did not attempt to answer why there might be such a positive correlation between fitness and academic achievement. However, the researchers believed that there was sufficient evidence to recommend continued inclusion of PE in the middle school curriculum and/or to develop partnerships with community organizations such as the YMCA that could provide facilities for aerobic activity to improve student health. Students of color and from disadvantaged backgrounds were targeted as being in particular need of structured physical activity, given that they are at greater risk for obesity and poor school performance and attendance. The study authors recommend that PE classes focus on high-quality movement rather than duration of time alone and that student physical fitness should be consistently monitored throughout the child's schooling, not simply during the middle grades (Blom et al. 2011: 14).

The client will work to achieve and maintain the targeted duration of aerobic work for this session by transitioning to an elliptical machine for any time remaining after the running component, if necessary.
Health and Safety Considerations and Specific and Cool-down Concerns

This client presents a challenge because the nature of her primary physical limitation and health concern conflicts directly with her primary fitness goal: she suffers from a high level of susceptibility to overtraining but hopes to maximize her performance in a sport that requires extensive running. Without accommodations to enable her to minimize the symptoms of ATCS, it is unlikely that she will be able to sustain exercise to the extent necessary to reach her highest potential aerobic capacity. This program is expressly designed to allow her to reduce the limitations posed by her physiological idiosyncrasies as much as possible so as to minimize their detrimental effects and limitations…...

That counseling included the standard explanation that most of what she refers to as "toning" pertains more to dietary issues than to any objective for her fitness training. She has said that she understands that gym workouts can (at most) develop muscles but that making them appear through the epidermis is much more a function of reducing the thickness of the subcutaneous layer of body fat.
Upper Body Workout

The client has expressed the desire to increase her functional upper body strength. Because she is a novice, her initial upper body workouts will consist of one compound movement for each major muscle group rather than isolation exercises in the following order: chest, shoulders, triceps, back, and biceps. She will perform ascending/descending resistance series of sets as follows:

Bench Press

6 sets x 15, 12, 10, 8, 10, 12 repetitions

Shoulder Press

6 sets x 15, 12, 10, 8, 10, 12 repetitions

Triceps Extensions

6 sets x 15,…...

" (Siegel, 2006) Findings of the study report that "Findings show a clear positive trend between students' fitnessgram scores and their reading and mathematic achievement. Fitnessgram scores were correlated with Stanford Achievement test (SAT) scores for 884,715 fifth, seventh, and ninth graders enrolled in California public schools during 2002. Findings of the study report existing to be a "...clear positive trend between students' fitnessgram scores and their reading and mathematic achievement. " (Siegel, 2006)
According to the work of Verkler (2005) entitled: "Fit Kids are Smart Kids" published in the Prevention Journal states that: "Reports that fit kids are smart kids" and in fact those who are physically fit "score higher on academics tests and have better memories, reaction times and problem-solving skills." (Verkler, 2005) In a separate study reported in the work entitled: "Effect of Physical Education and Activity Levels on academic Achievement in Children" a case study is reported…...

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Bibliography

Are you Fit Enough to Be Smart? (2006) Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 28, Issue 3 p407-407. Academic Search Premiere Database.

Breslin, M. (2006) School Tests Notion that Exercise Makes Learning Easier. Chicago Tribune 2006 September 13.

Bucceri, Elizabeth (2005) Student Health Taking Center Stage. ACSA Online. Retrieved 2007-01-16. Online available at  http://www.acsa.org/news/news_detail.cfm?type=periodical&id=1605 .

Coe, D.P.; et al. (2006) Effect of Physical Education and Activity Levels on Academic Achievement in Children. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise Journal 2006 Aug Vol. 38, Issue 8. Academic Search Premier.

Student physical fitness
The President's Physical Fitness test is a national test designed to measure the fitness of America's schoolchildren at basic physical education skills. The ability to complete this test provides an idea of the basic level of fitness of children in a physical education class, and also highlights areas of needed improvement. This test will be incorporated into the curriculum of a physical education class to help improve student fitness as well as assess the students.

The Physical Fitness Test involves five activities: "curl-ups (or partial curl-ups)," a "shuttle run" (sprinting), and "endurance run/walk," "pull-ups (or right angle push-ups or flexed-arm hang)" and a "V-sit reach (or sit and reach)" (Physical fitness test, 2011, President's Challenge.). All of these involve tests of basic fitness skills that are useful in sports and also in functional daily activities.

egardless of whether the children meet or fall above or below these standards, their…...

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References

Physical fitness test. (2011). President's Challenge. Retrieved:

https://www.presidentschallenge.org/challenge/physical/index.shtml

Nutrition
Components of Physical Fitness

Description

How to Incorporate in Your Life

Benefit(s)

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time

Walk 2 miles at a brisk pace every day.

educed the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

Muscular Strength

The ability to exert force using muscles, such as lifting objects or moving the body. Strength refers to the amount of force one can exert.

Lifting weights; doing resistance exercises including yoga

Improved performance; improved appearance; improved overall health

Muscular Endurance

The ability to sustain physical exertion.

Cardiovascular training on a stationary bicycle or treadmill every day, plus alternating days of weight lifting

Improved performance in sports; specific muscle endurance corresponds to specific sports or activities

Flexibility

Being able to move and stretch muscles to their full range of motion.

Do yoga exercises every day.

Improves athletic performance; prevents injury

Body Composition

Percentages of fat, muscle, and bone in the body

Measured using various tools and technologies

Keep track of progress in…...

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References

"Muscular Strength" Retrieved online: http://www.healthyflesh.com/muscular-strength/

Quinn, E. (2012). What is muscular endurance? About.com. Retrieved online:  http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/MuscleEndur_def.htm 

Spark Recipes. Recipe Calculator. Retrieved online:  http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp

Individual and Friend Summary AnalysisThe dark philosopher Heraclitus aligns the importance of life to change. The philosopher argues that in the world, there is nothing permanent. The philosopher further retorts that the essence of life is change (Shaw, 2019). Despite Heraclitus arguing that change is paramount and is part of a human beings life, he never enlightened people on the challenges that they may go through as they aspire to find change.According to Gesme & Wiseman (2010), there are various essential underpinnings to change including having a shared vision with your colleagues. JBY and I had the same vision to change our body weight and improve our health status through workout. Despite how difficult it seemed at first, I had to come up with an easier way to carry out our activities. JBY and I used the SMART goal model to help improve on cardio and increase weight training at…...

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References

de Caluwé, L.& Vermaak, H. (2016). Creating a colorful model of change: Reflection on developing a theory as a scholar-practitioner manuscript. The Journal of Management Inquiry. https://hansvermaak.com/wp-content/uploads/Paper-revisionvs16-FINAL-MANUSCRIPT-figures-included-JMI-Vermaak-Caluwe-DevelopingColor-Theory.pdf

Dinesh, C. (2018). Color Appearance Models to Match Images in Cross Media Color Reproduction Including Print Media. International Journal of Science, Engineering and Computer Technology, 8(2-4), 58-62.

Five colors of transformation. (2012). Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships. http://www.mspguide.org/tool/five-colours-change

Short Distance Running
Sports biomechanics is one of the most important components in the field of sports since it provides insights regarding human movement using an injury reduction and performance enhancement perspective. Consequently, coaches and physicians utilize information regarding sports biomechanics to understand the athletes’ correct and incorrect technique. Most of the existing research on sports biomechanics generate insights regarding the basic kinetic and kinematic attributes of specific athletic movement. Short distance running or sprinting is always associated with power and speed since it entails quick acceleration followed a maintenance of velocity. While existing biomechanics research provides insights regarding basic kinetic and kinematic attributes, the inter-individual differences across various levels of performance remains largely unknown. This study focuses on examining the biomechanics variations in the starting ability of short distance runners.
Importance of the Study
The evaluation of the biomechanics differences in the starting ability of short distance runners is an important topic…...

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References

Coh et al. (2017, March 12). Biomechanical Differences in the Sprint Start Between Faster and Slower High-Level Sprinters. Journal of Human Kinetics, 59, 29-38.

Majumdar, A.S. & Robergs, R.A. (2011). The Science of Speed: Determinants of Performance in the 100m Sprint. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 6(3), 479-493.

Murphy, A.J., Lockie, R.G. & Coutts, A.J. (2003). Kinematic Determinants of Early Acceleration in Field Sport Athletes. Journal of Sports & Medicine, 2, 144-150.

Peterson, J., Sorensen, H. & Nielsen, R.O. (2015). Cumulative Loads Increase at the Knee Joint With Slow-Speed Running Compared to Faster Running: A Biomechanical Study. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 45(4), 316-322.

Weyand et al. (2000, November 1). Faster Top Running Speeds are Achieved with Greater Ground Forces not More Rapid Leg Movements. Journal of Applied Physiology, 89(5). Retrieved from

 

http://jap.physiology.org/content/89/5/1991

Physical Program for Virginia Fire Fighters
The Need for a Physical Fitness Program for Virginia Fire Departments

Fire fighters hold a special place within American society. They help keep our urban and rural landscapes safe from blazes of all kinds. Yet, even in a much more rigid bureaucratic environment, many firefighters within certain departments like here in Virginia failed to meet the physical standard that would provide the utmost level of safety. Although the physical requirements for entering the fire department are strenuous, the state of Virginia lacks a mandatory physical fitness program for its fire fighters that would ensure a continuous level of physical fitness and thus the highest level of performance in the most dangerous situations.

Significance of the Problem: Lack of Available Physical Fitness Programs

To think of an unfit fire fighter is an extremely dangerous problem. Currently, there is only an entry physical exam test (Virginia Department of Fire Programs,…...

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References

Biddle, Daniel A. & Bell, Stacy L. (2011). Using work-sample physical ability tests to maintain fitness standards of incumbent fire fighters. Fire and Police Selection, Inc. Web. http://www.fpsi.com/pdfs/physical-ability-test-maintenance-standards-article-fpsi.pdf

Calcagno, Guido. (2012). Physical fitness in the fire service. Fire Engineering. Web.  http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-12/features/physical-fitness-fire-service.html 

NIOSH. (2009). Death in the line of duty: Fire fighter trainee suffers sudden cardiac death during maze training in Virginia. Faculty Assessment and Control Evaluation Investigation Report F2009-02. Web.  http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200902.pdf 

Sherek, Becky. (2009). The four components of firefighter fitness. Firehouse. Web.  http://www.firehouse.com/article/10473909/the-four-components-of-firefighter-fitness?page=3

Sample Worksheet for Field Data Collection

15-degree hill

Time (Min/Sec)

Level sidewalk

Time (Min/Sec)

Walk No. 1

Walk No. 2

Walk No. 3

The researcher performs these walks on six consecutive days at the same time each day (this approach is to ensure that the walker is "fresh" and in comparable physical condition for each walk; in the event of inclement weather such as rain, snow or other elements that would impede the experiment, the walk should be postponed to another day with similar weather as the other walks).

Attacks by stray dogs, interference by bystanders or other pedestrians or acts of God will invalidate any given walk which would then have to be repeated to ensure the reliability of the results.

It is the hypothesis of this experiment that a researcher will require more time to complete 500 steps walking uphill than walking on a similar surface that is level.

Results

The results of the three walking experiments on the level…...

Grade Level in Texas
The Physical Education (PE) curriculum guide for Texas provides different knowledge and skills for every grade level K-8. The objective for kindergarten level is the learning basic body control while moving across different settings (Texas Education Agency, n.d.). For grade 1, the objective is the objective is to continue enhancing basic body control while developing essential movement skills and fitness components that relate to health. The objective for grade 2 is to demonstrate vital components of essential movement skills and become more effective in locomotive skills. For grade 3, the objective is to show maturity in more essential movement patterns while for grade 4 it is to learn to detect the elements of health-related fitness and sources of information for health fitness. For grade 5, the objective is to demonstrate competence like enhanced accuracy in calculating skills in dynamic situations and grade 6's objective is to…...

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References

HIGH5 Sports Nutrition. (n.d.). Drugs Free Statement. Retrieved November 17, 2016, from http://highfive.co.uk/drugs-free/

Texas Education Agency. (n.d.). Chapter 116. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education. Retrieved from Texas Government website:  http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter116/ch116a.html 

World Wrestling Entertainment. (2013, July 23). Abuse and Drug Testing Policy. Retrieved November 17, 2016, from  http://corporate.wwe.com/what-we-do/talent/abuse-and-drug-testing-policy#C10s

I. Introduction
A. Explanation of the importance of high school sports
B. Statement of thesis- Despite their benefits, there are several cases against high school sports

II. Case #1: Injuries
A. Statistics on the number of injuries in high school sports
B. Examples of serious injuries from sports
C. Discussion on the long-term effects of these injuries

III. Case #2: Academic impacts
A. Research on the correlation between sports participation and academic performance
B. Argument against the time commitment of sports
C. Discussion on the potential for sports to distract from academics

IV. Case #3: Funding and inequality
A. Disparities in funding for....

1. The Role of Mental Health in Enhancing Athletic Performance

2. Prioritizing Mental Well-being: The Impact on the Overall Health of Student Athletes

3. The Importance of Mental Health Support for Student Athletes: Strategies and Resources

4. Addressing the Stigma: Promoting Mental Health Awareness in the Student Athlete Community

5. Balancing Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being: The Key to Optimizing Performance

6. The Psychological Challenges Faced by Student Athletes and the Need for Mental Health Support

7. Promoting Resilience and Mental Strength in Student Athletes: A Holistic Approach

8. The Mental Health Benefits of Competitive Sports: Empowering Student Athletes for Success

9. Exploring the Connection between Mental Health....

Factors Contributing to Third-Place Finish in Athletic Competition

Despite meticulous preparation and unwavering determination, your team ultimately finished third in the athletic competition. While this outcome may have been disappointing, it is crucial to delve into the underlying factors that hindered your performance and prevented a higher ranking. By objectively assessing these factors, you can identify areas for improvement and maximize your team's potential in future competitions.

1. Technical Deficiencies and Skill Limitations:

Technical proficiency is the cornerstone of athletic success. During the competition, your team may have encountered technical flaws that compromised their execution and resulted in suboptimal performances. These could range....

Regular Exercise and Children's Physical Fitness: A Comprehensive Study
Introduction:
Physical fitness is crucial for children's overall health and well-being. Regular exercise plays a vital role in enhancing physical fitness and providing numerous benefits for children. This essay aims to investigate the positive effects of regular exercise on children's physical fitness compared to those who do not engage in regular exercise.
Cardiovascular Fitness:
One of the most significant benefits of regular exercise is improved cardiovascular fitness. Children who engage in regular exercise have stronger hearts and lungs. Their hearts can pump more blood with each beat, and their lungs can take in more oxygen.....