Browsing Physical Education Senior Individualized Projects by Issue Date
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Fiddler on the Roof: Choreography and Execution or: How We Had a Lot of Fun While Learning Dance
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1972)"The project chosen by the student will not only reflect his personal interests and capacities, but will, as a rule, require his applying what he has already learned to a unified activity which will lead to a genuine sense ... -
Areoi: A Dance Theater Production
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1973)My life revolves around two very general and overriding processes: dance and the other arts and becoming an adult, male in contemporary America . My SIP was a highlight in the midst of both these processes . It climaxes ... -
The Art of Goaltending: Its Theory and Application
(1975)This paper is a compilation of the knowledge I have acquired in the field of soccer goal-tending. It is a combination of my own ideas, accepted training regimen and applications of appropriate techniques. Personal ... -
The Effects of a Movement Therapy Program on the Motor Patterns, Self-Concept and Body Awareness, and Social Interaction of the Emotionally Disturbed Child
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Applied Physiology: Strength for Football
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1980)In the modern game of football little is left to chance. Game strategy is based on statistical tendency charts and sound rationale. Likewise, player performance is perfected with rational physiological training. Today's ... -
Erick Hawkins' Theory of Dance Technique: A Brief Study
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1981)This is an account of the time that I spent at the Erick Hawkins School of Modern Dance. I began classes on Monday December 29, 1980. I terminated my enrollment at the school on Monday March 16, 1981. -
The Making of "Cityscapes"
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A Biomechanical Analysis of Roller Skiing Techniques: The Diagonal Stride and the One-Step Double Pole
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1983)Three citizen class cross-country skiers who had previous roller skiing experience were filmed performing a diagonal stride and a one-step double pole on a level rubber-asphalt surface. A comparison of the roller skiing ... -
Dance Production in Kalamazoo College: Description of Its Major Aspects and Presentation of an Example
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1983)This thesis consists of three parts which are all subsumed under the broader category of "dance production." These parts are 1) a description of the various aspects of dance production ranging from auditions to advertisements, ... -
Movement Studies: Princess Hamlet
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A Study of Zero-Based Budgeting in the Athletic Department at Kalamazoo College
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1988)In the past ten years, zero-based budgeting has developed into a very useful and helpful instrument for many institutions who are seeking better ut1iization of their resources, more specifically, scarce funds. Many ... -
Sit-Up Styles Compared by Lower Back Angles Measured During Sit and Reach and Sit-Up Tests
(1989)This study was conducted at Western Michigan University with the assistance of Ms. Diane Moffitt while under the supervision of Dr. Mary Dawson. Human subjects used ranged from age 18 to 42, both male and female, with ... -
Rehabilitation Therapy Internship and Individual Research on Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVAs)
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1991)I believe that setting goals for yourself and having certain expectations for a particular experience is very important when the worth of the new adventure is concerned. This is why I had many goals and expectations thought ... -
A Case Study of a Fracture to the Olecranon Process of the Right Elbow in a College All-American Football Athelte
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1994)A twenty-one year old male collegiate football player suffered a class A2 fracture to the olecranon process of his right elbow. This injury required surgery where Dr. Burnett of Kalamazoo Valley Orthopedics performed a ... -
Neuromuscular Adaptions in Isokinetic, Isotonic, and AgilityTraining Programs
(1994)Weight training is an integral part of most athletic conditioning programs, yet the effect of these programs on neuromuscular function remains unclear. This project was designed to determine the effect of isotonic, isokinetic, ... -
Investigation Of The Injured Ankle: With Research Comparing Ankle Joint Support Provided By The Swede-0 Ankle Brace Or Athletic Tape Before And After A Volleyball Practice
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1994)The goal of this research was to document the strengths and weaknesses of the two ankle stabilizers so that athletes could make informed decision about which treatment to use in either preventing or rehabilitating a sprained ... -
The Life Satisfaction of Stroke Patients: An Important Concept in Rehabilitation
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1994)This study examined the life satisfaction of stroke victims, focusing in the relationship among life satisfaction and functional abilities, side of weakness, type of therapy, gender, and marital status. Data were analyzed ... -
A Case Study of ACL Reconstructions and Rehabilitation Procedures
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1995)In observing the patient proceed through the aggressive protocol I noticed that some proceeded at a faster rate than others. From my point of view as an observer, I found that the patients who were slower to full recovery ... -
Design and Implementation of Custom Information Retrieval Interfaces
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1997)The technological capabilities of the world are advancing rapidly, hence to remain competitive through efficiency, the business community must remain in step with the times. Kalamazoo College is, first and foremost, a ... -
Pronation and Supination: Their Relationship to Running
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1997)One thing that I will never forget hearing as I was growing up is "Man was not meant to run." I am not quite sure if I understood exactly why back then, but now things are much clearer to me. Running creates an immense ...