2024-03-29T13:24:09Z
http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/do/oai/
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1000
2009-12-15T00:18:27Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Hands on Health Symposium: Student Research and Creative Endeavors
Rogers, Jessica Lynn
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2009-12-01T08:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Other Public Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
health
student research
This paper explains the organization and planning process for the student research section of the first annual Hands on Health Symposium that was held on the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo campus. The event was to promote and make public awareness of healthy living. I did a write up of the sources I used, and what I did, so that the next student in charge of putting on the student section, will have a guideline.
2009-12-11T08:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/1
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1001
2010-06-08T22:12:40Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
PolyHeart: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment
Vaughan, Katherine
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2010-06-01T07:00:00Z
Todd Hagobian
Cardiovascular Diseases
cardiovascular disease
university faculty
risk factors
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in ‘Western Civilization.’ Lifestyle modification (ie regular exercise and healthy diet) greatly reduces the risk for CVD. It is unclear whether faculty at Cal Poly, who are exposed to positive benefits of lifestyle modification are at risk for CVD. The purpose of this study was to assess Cal Poly’s faculties’ cardiovascular health status, as specified by the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seven cardiovascular disease risk factors. Both the researchers and participants benefit from this study because awareness of CVD risk factors may help prevent progression of risk factors and may improve quality of life. Twelve faculty (7 Men, 5 Women) at Cal Poly participated in this study. Height, body weight, and body fat assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis were measured. Participants completed a health history questionnaire, and then a fasting blood sample was taken to assess a lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL) and glucose concentrations. Each subject completed a sub-maximal treadmill (Treadwalk Test), using three successive speeds and grades to achieve steady state heart rate to estimate VO2 peak. Using the mean of all seven risk factors (body mass index, blood pressure, glucose concentrations, lipid profile, estimated oxidative capacity), the Cal Poly faculty were classified at low risk for CVD. However, individual data showed that two subjects were at high risk for CVD evidenced by high glucose concentrations, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia. These data suggest that Cal Poly faculty, who are exposed and aware of the benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet, are at low risk for cardiovascular disease. Future studies should focus on identifying members of the Cal Poly community at high risk for cardiovascular disease, and providing a behavioral intervention to lower the risk for CVD in those individuals.
2010-06-08T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/2
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1002
2010-06-28T16:15:57Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
A Program to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Body Weight in an Adolescent Female: A Case Study
Stoddard, Katie
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2010-01-01T08:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Pediatrics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sports Sciences
adolescent
overweight
obesity
physical activity
weight loss
behavior modification
A case study of an obese 14-year-old female was conducted to assess her body weight and dietary and physical activity habits. The purpose of this study was to promote weight loss through improved dietary practices and an increase in energy expenditure. This was done by monitoring and altering caloric intake and engaging in regular, vigorous physical activity. Furthermore, the subject increased health-related knowledge, developed new skills, and ultimately attempted behavior modification. From April to September 2009, the subject participated in a minimum of two supervised exercise sessions per week to increase her energy expenditure and to teach her strategies for exercising independently on a regular basis. Further, she was given personalized dietary strategies to promote weight loss and healthy weight management. Anthropometric, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and resting metabolic rate assessments were conducted at regular intervals. Baseline assessments were performed in early April, and mid-program measurements were taken in early June. Post-testing was conducted in September to evaluate the subject’s final measurements and assess her ability to maintain healthy habits, while transitioning from a more structured schedule during the school year to one with more leisure time during her summer break. The subject increased health behaviors from baseline to mid-program testing, but regressed between mid- and post-program assessments. Results reflected these patterns.
2010-06-23T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/3
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1003
2011-03-17T17:06:18Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
The Effects of Carbohydrate, Caffeine, and Protein on Endurance Performance
Zapata, Tony
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2011-03-01T08:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Other Kinesiology
Sports Sciences
caffeine
carbohydrate
protein supplementation
endurance performance
2011-03-15T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/4
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1004
2011-03-22T23:27:41Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
The Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Treating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Windju, Tiffany
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2011-03-01T08:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Pharmaceutical Preparations
2011-03-18T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/5
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1005
2011-03-22T23:29:37Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Alzheimer's Disease
Walsh, Sophie
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2011-03-01T08:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Other Mental and Social Health
2011-03-21T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/6
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1006
2011-04-19T22:53:53Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Effects of Exercise on Brain Activation in Response to Visual Food Cues
Hackett, Laura
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2011-04-01T07:00:00Z
Todd Hagobian
Neurology
Public Health
fMRI
brain
visual food cue
appetite
obesity
neuroimaging
2011-04-11T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/7
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:mesp-1167
2013-06-17T20:42:18Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:mesp
publication:kinesp
Adaptive Floor Hockey Device
Gaul, Chris
Gaytan, Ricardo
Spaulding, Matt
Brant, Shannon
Mechanical Engineering Department
BS in Mechanical Engineering
2013-06-01T07:00:00Z
Sarah Harding
Biomechanical Engineering
adaptive device
kinesiology
biomechanical
special olympics
floor hockey
ataxic cerebral palsy
<p>Sean is a young boy living with ataxic cerebral palsy. Ataxic cerebral</p>
<p>palsy affects Sean’s balance and coordination, so he uses a walker to</p>
<p>increase his mobility. Sean would like to play Special Olympics Floor</p>
<p>Hockey but his walker prevents him from participating. The goal of this</p>
<p>Senior project was to develop a device to be attached to his previous</p>
<p>walker to allow Sean to play floor hockey in the least restrictive</p>
<p>environment possible. The Adaptive Floor Hockey Device is the product</p>
<p>we designed to satisfy this need.</p>
2013-06-10T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/154
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:mesp-1190
2013-06-17T20:16:43Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:mesp
publication:kinesp
Adaptive Golf Device
Baker, Nick
DeLaurentis, Katie
Martens, Grant
Allison, Liz
Mechanical Engineering Department
BS in Mechanical Engineering
2013-06-01T07:00:00Z
Sarah Harding
Applied Mechanics
adaptive sports
handicap
<p>Our primary objective was to design a golf device that enables its user, who has limited leg movement and control, to be able to produce a balanced golf swing. Ultimately, the device maximizes the golfer's independence, and increases the accuracy of and power behind each shot. Specifically, the device was designed around the needs and requirements of Dr. Joshua Pate, Professor of Adapted Recreation at James Madison University. Dr. Pate has cerebral palsy limiting his lower body mobility and making it difficult for him to produce a balanced golf swing.</p>
2013-06-15T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/146
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1007
2013-08-05T18:25:14Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Childhood Obesity and Overweight: Causes and Implications in Preschool Children
Sittner, Melissa L.
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2013-06-01T07:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Maternal and Child Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
San Luis Obispo County
childhood
obesity
overweight
preschool
health
<p>The root causes of childhood obesity and overweight are currently hot topics of research. While many causes have been discovered, researchers are still weighing them against one another while taking the lifestyles of at-risk populations into account. Some of these causes include lack of physical activity, increase in screen time, and the implications of health disparities borne of a child’s socioeconomic status. These causes and more are reviewed further and applied to the population of interest: preschool aged children in the United States, and more specifically preschool aged children of San Luis Obispo County in California. The need for multi-level interventions targeting these root causes of preschool childhood obesity and overweight is highlighted.</p>
2013-08-04T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/8
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1008
2016-04-06T21:59:54Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Childhood Obesity Prevalence, Determinants, Disparities, and Interventions: A Review of the Current Literature
Mertens, Robin M
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2016-03-01T08:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Public Health Education and Promotion
childhood obesity
prevalence
SLO County
literature review
2016-03-28T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/9
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:mesp-1336
2016-06-15T18:53:34Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:mesp
publication:kinesp
Universal Weight Machine
Andrade, Oscar
Koch, Bibiana
Molloy, Robert
Rentfro, Haley
Woods, Emily
Mechanical Engineering Department
BS in Mechanical Engineering
2016-06-01T07:00:00Z
Christoph Maurer
Computer-Aided Engineering and Design
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Sports Sciences
Special Olympics
disabilities
weight machine
exercise equipment
universal
<p>The purpose of this project is to design and build an inexpensive, universally accessible multi-station exercise machine for the physical and mental well-being of athletes of the Special Olympics and Pathpoint Life Education & Advancement Program. The machine has three sides tiered to higher resistance: the first station offers a minimal resistance aerobic exercise focused on moving the arms with an ergometer, the second station provides numerous locations to latch on resistance bands that will build strength in the athlete’s arms and chest, and the final station has a donated weight machine that offers lat pulldowns and flys with maximum resistance delivered by a weight stack, cable and pulley system. Not only can the athletes exercise, they can challenge themselves and be emotionally fulfilled.</p>
<p>The Pathpoint Life Education & Advancement Program is dedicated to helping their clients with developmental disabilities and other disadvantages reach their highest level of potential. The students of this project interacted with their clients to determine their level of exercise and what they hope to achieve with the addition of an exercise machine. Engineering students and kinesiology students worked together to determine the design and build the end product. The final assembly will be used by Pathpoint, the Special Olympics, and other facilities in the area that work with persons with disabilities.</p>
2016-06-02T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/310
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:mesp-1344
2016-06-15T17:24:00Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:mesp
publication:kinesp
Walker Tray
Troncoso, Marlene
Lantaca, Judy
Krage, Miriam
Francis, Claire
Mechanical Engineering Department
BS in Mechanical Engineering
2016-06-01T07:00:00Z
Christoph Maurer
Mechanical Engineering
Other Mechanical Engineering
<p>Sean is an individual with Cerebral Palsy, a disability that affects one's balance, muscle tone, muscular coordination, posture and control. Sean utilizes a walker to aid in maintaining his balance and muscular coordination when ambulating. This enables him to walk independently and leads to improved muscle strength and coordination. When walking, Sean places both hands on the walker to maintain balance and thus the ability to walk and carry items at the same time is compromised. Sean would like to be able to transport items while in use of his walker. The goals of this senior project design are to develop a device to be attached to his current walker that will allow Sean to transport items and be of minimal interference. The Walker Tray Device is the product designed to satisfy this need and the following report details the process of this design development.</p>
2016-06-03T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/308
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:mesp-1360
2016-06-15T17:17:28Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:mesp
publication:kinesp
Adaptive Stand Up Paddleboard
Eldridge, Stephen
Francis, Claire
Hodgson, Curtis
Rentfro, Haley
Shotts, Spencer
Mechanical Engineering Department
BS in Mechanical Engineering
2016-06-01T07:00:00Z
Christoph Maurer
Mechanical Engineering
Paddleboard
disability
disabled
board
paddle
interdisciplinary
<p>The task of this project was to create an adaptive paddleboard capable of being ridden by someone who does not have full mobility in one or more of their lower extremities. This project was worked on by a team of five students - three mechanical engineers and two kinesiology students - to create an effective and robust design for the client. To do this, the team regularly met with the client and used individual and group expertise in various fields to bring the best product to the end user.</p>
<p>The client, Damien, was a firefighter who was injured in July 2015 after a tree fell on him while he was on duty. The incident left Damien with an incomplete spinal cord injury at level T12 and L1. An incomplete spinal cord injury differs from a complete spinal cord injury in that the spinal cord is not completely severed; instead, due to vertebrae compression or fracture, the axons of a nerve are crushed or destroyed, affecting the ability of motor or sensory information to be transmitted to the brain. However, because of the incomplete nature of the injury, some motor and sensory function is still preserved. The extent of sensory and/or motor preservation is highly varied from person to person because of the difference in the amount of damage on each person’s nerve fibers. Injuries to the L1 vertebrae commonly result in mild loss of function in the hips and legs. As is typical with these types of thoracic injuries, Damien retained full function and strength in his arms and hands. Damien began working on strengthening his legs and reestablishing patterned neural activity in the Central Nervous System (CNS) through intensive therapy at Project Walk in the third quarter of 2015. The therapy is an intensive physical therapy regime; with the goal of being able to walk by the time his therapy is completed.</p>
<p>The project was meant to be used by the client for the entirety of his therapy and beyond. For this, the team went through many designs and ideas before all settling on one style, a rear folding, low profile support that could assist the client in a standing position. This design went through a multitude of design changes and iterations as proof of concept tests and analysis was done throughout the year. Consultation with the client, sponsors, advisors, and those interested in the project or working on something similar were paramount helping the team finalize the design.</p>
<p>The final chosen design is a modified version of the preliminary selected design. Upon presenting the final preliminary design to Damien, the team received valuable feedback regarding how he planned to use the board, as well as his progress in his ability to move his legs. The largest change Damien wanted to see in the design was the addition of a seating position on the board, which became a focus for the team. Furthermore, Damien expressed how he was very comfortable using dip bars to move his body up and down, as this is a very common movement for wheelchair users. The team took this feedback, in addition to other items, and integrated them into the design in an attempt to create the product so it uniquely fit Damien’s desires.</p>
<p>One major breakthrough on the project was that of the insert design used to attach the structure to the board. Through research into methods to attaching structures to prefabricated paddleboards, there was no basis that could be found, as most products of this type were made building custom boards. For this project, and the help of SUP Think Tank and Ding King Surfboard Repair, the team used the “top hat” method, which consists of the following order for each of the four insert locations: two layers of carbon fiber sheets, three layers of 4 oz. fiberglass sheets, the wooden inserts, and then three more layers of 4 oz. fiberglass. Another major recognition was that of automated machining, where using CNC machines became a major help when having tried and failed and hand machining certain aspect of this project. All of this lead to the final design for the adaptive stand up paddleboard project.</p>
<p>The final design consists of three positions, kneeling, sitting, and standing. Movement between these positions is possible with the use of the dip bars Damien suggested, and the low profile idea from the initial concept was kept. This low profile concept allows the standing and sitting support to fold down against the paddleboard, also clearing room for a more comfortable kneeling position. The entire project was made marine compatible, with the structure being made of anodized aluminum, nylon straps, and stainless steel bolts and pins. This design was made modular, so it could be removed from the board if necessary, allowing the paddleboard to progress with the client throughout his recovery and more, assisting him in all areas necessary.</p>
2016-06-13T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/306
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1009
2016-07-18T17:53:22Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Curriculum for College Students
Colangelo, Danielle M
Sepulveda, Alexis K
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2016-06-01T07:00:00Z
Kristine Jankovitz
Curriculum and Instruction
Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulation
abuse of prescription drugs
educational intervention
<p>The recreational use of prescription drugs has been increasingly common in university communities (Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2015). Students may abuse prescription drugs to get high, study longer or sleep. A survey conducted by Kinesiology students used snowball sampling to assess the number of Cal Poly students recreationally using prescription drugs and their knowledge of prescription drug abuse (Colangelo & Sepulveda, 2015). The assessment showed 30.7% of students had abused prescription drugs in the last six months. There was an increase in abuse between college freshmen (19.2%), college sophomores (41.4%) and juniors (44.3%) (Colangelo & Sepulveda, 2015). This prevalence indicates an intervention may be useful. A non-equivalent control group design was used to assess the effectiveness of a prescription drug abuse prevention curriculum for college students. Students enrolled in general education health courses during the Fall of 2015 participated in the study. The treatment group (n=88) received a classroom-based intervention designed to include information specific to prescription drug abuse. The control group (n=64) received the traditional intervention covering general information about drug abuse. The purpose of the study was to determine which intervention was most effective in influencing knowledge, perceptions of risk, and self-efficacy to prevent prescription drug abuse. Both groups were administered a pre-test and a post-test questionnaire online. The ANCOVA showed a significant positive association of the treatment intervention for: Knowledge of Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse (Knowledge) (p=0.001) and Self-Efficacy for Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse (Self-Efficacy) (p</p>
2016-07-03T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/10
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1010
2020-10-15T15:28:04Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Towards equitable communication: An exploratory study to guide knowledge translation in kinesiology
Uwadiale, Akuekegbe Y.
Thomas, Jafra D.
Biological Sciences Department
BS in Biological Sciences
2020-06-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D.Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Kinesiology
Patient Safety
Public Health Education and Promotion
health equity
lay communication
patient empowerment
plain language
<p>Resources at or below the 8th grade reading level is key if behavioral resources are to support end-user health literacy, a strong predictor of prevention-oriented health behaviors and health risk. To understand how readability issues effect physical activity resources, we performed a systematic review of the kinesiology literature. A sample of 18 original studies was obtained (M publication date=2010, SD=7.45), which on average reported public resources exceeded the 8th grade reading level by at least two grades. Thematic analysis resulted in 14 general ways material readability could be easily improved. Project findings will be discussed and next steps presented.</p>
2020-07-22T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/11
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1011
2020-10-15T20:45:15Z
publication:research
publication:marktsp
publication:students
publication:biosp
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Course Design for Quality Online Education: Effective Strategies from the Viewpoint of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
Healy, Cassady E.
Stayner, Jackson D.
Thomas, Jafra
Marketing
BS in Business Administration
2020-10-01T07:00:00Z
Jafrā D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Undergraduate research
classroom design
pedagogy
equity
<p>In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges and universities to suddenly transition to a mostly-to-fully online teaching format. Given the nature of the transition and general reservations about online instruction, many were concerned educational quality and achievement would be compromised by large margins. We sought to determine what course design features, if any, helped support undergraduate educational achievement during a sudden transition to 100% online instruction. We addressed our research aim using adapted principles for reflexive thematic analysis, the discernment of ways to interpret data using diverse perspectives and the critique of assumptions (RWJ Foundation, 2008). Following instructor request (JDT), two undergraduate teaching assistants (CEH, JDS) independently discerned design feature quality, instructor assumptions, and student response to features (i.e., anonymous feedback,participation patterns). Analysis was applied to one asynchronous upper-division, general education, writing-intensive kinesiology course (38 enrolled students, 2020 Spring Term). A reiterative process was used, with undergraduate teaching assistants making comparisons to their experience completing the course in-person the previous term (Winter 2020). Five design features evidently helped to support educational achievement during the sudden transition to 100% online instruction: discussion boards, summary slides, reminder emails/slides, video lectures, and posted lecture slides. Students valued the “constant stream” of communication and opportunity to self-pace. Discussion boards incentivized content application and promoted appreciation of peers’ viewpoints, both of which helped with learning and writing-to-learn.The five design features, in combination, provided high fidelity with in-person instruction. We will discuss our findings, limitations of our study, and potential ways to improve the design of online courses based on our results.</p>
2020-10-14T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/12
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1012
2021-05-17T15:41:42Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Video Summary of "Analyzing Suitability: Are Adult Web Resources on Physical Activity Clear and Useful?"
Smith, Caroline N
Thomas, Jafra D
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2020-09-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Health Information Technology
Medical Education
Medical Humanities
Medicine and Health Sciences
Public Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
Sports Sciences
Communication
health equity
health literacy
knowledge translation
National Physical Activity Action Plan
<p>The uploaded work is a less than seven-minute video abstract that summarizes original research. The original research evaluated the quality of online resources meant to promote physical activity among lay adult audiences. The video abstract presents issues helpful for material producers to think about, then links to resources they may use to improve the quality of resource materials they develop. The supplemental file is the full transcript to the video abstract. Additional uses of this work include as part of training programs and classes for various groups, such as students, lay health advocates, and professionals.</p>
2020-10-26T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/13
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1013
2021-05-03T19:58:08Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Video Summary of "How Credible is Online Physical Activity Advice? The Accuracy of Free Adult Educational Materials"
Love, Bethany C
Smith, Caroline N
Thomas, Jafra D
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Kinesiology
2021-04-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Accessibility
Adult and Continuing Education
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health and Physical Education
Public Health Education and Promotion
confusion about physical activity guidelines
equity
exercise recommendations
health communication
patient education
provider education and training
<p>The uploaded work is a video summary of original research. The video is less than seven minutes long. The original research summarized in the video examined the credibility of physical activity advice presented in online educational materials for lay adults. The video highlights main points of the research, leads the viewer through steps to judge the credibility of lay material, and provides links to resources for further education and guidance. The video has several supplemental files. They are as follows: (a) the full transcript text to the video narration, which includes the links to the resource material that are listed at the end of the video, (b) a copy of the video summary for free download, and (c) a copy of the closed-captioning file with English subtitles. In conclusion, the uploaded video summary and its supplemental files are for use in a variety of educational settings, serving students and professionals.</p>
2021-04-30T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/14
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1014
2021-05-21T15:55:46Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Physical Activity Guidelines for People with Alzheimer’s Disease of Various Ambulatory and Cognitive Status
Wright, Amanda Katherine
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Kinesiology
2021-03-01T08:00:00Z
Darren Avrit, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Alzheimer's Disease
dementia
exercise program
physical activity
cognition
<p>With the rapidly growing elderly population in the United States, the number of people diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is increasing dramatically. For these patients, it is crucial to slow the rate of progression. Research has proven that exercise improves cognition, and recent findings suggest a similar association among those with AD. However, this is complicated by the large majority of AD patients becoming non-ambulatory as the disease progresses. Thus, there is a large gap in the literature to meet the needs of non-ambulatory AD patients working to slow their disease’s progression. The first purpose of this article is to summarize the existing research that demonstrates the positive effects that exercise has on the elderly and patients with AD. The second purpose is to provide activities that can enhance the cognitive and physical function of AD patients with various ambulatory and cognitive status. Recommendations for further research into various programs’ physiologic effects on AD patients are offered, as well as some tools that may help with data collection.</p>
2021-05-20T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/15
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1015
2021-06-11T17:00:18Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Designing a Replication Study in Kinesiology: Lessons from the Field
Montoya Vega, Ruben A.
Hockert, Regina F.
Cutner, Emma L.
Thomas, Jafra D
Animal Science Department
BS in Animal Science
2021-06-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Cognition and Perception
Graphic Communications
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Mass Communication
Public Health Education and Promotion
health equity
kinesiology
knowledge translation
physical activity promotion
replication science
undergraduate research
<p>The submitted presentation material summarizes a project presented at the 2021 Cal Poly Virtual BEACoN Symposium. The title of the project which the presentation is based is, “Towards Equitable Communication: Explorations to Guide Knowledge Translation in Kinesiology.” The uploaded file document presents the presentation abstract, student testimony, as well as suggested citations for individual aspects of the presentation material. Please follow the social media profiles of the faculty mentor to the project, Dr. Thomas, for timely project updates. You may find related work from this lab group published to Cal Poly Digital Commons under the Kinesiology and Public Health section (see URL): <a href="https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/" target="_blank">https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/</a> . Finally, a copy of the video presentation itself has been attached. Patrons are encouraged to use the file itself in their work. The video has English subtitles.</p>
2021-06-10T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/16
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1016
2021-06-24T21:05:59Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Are Kinesiologists Ready to Communicate? Merits of a Practicum Course on Plain Language Communication
Thomas, Jafra D
Christopher, Cameron N
Kennedy, Winston
Cardinal, Bradley J
Smith, Caroline N.
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2021-06-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Cognition and Perception
Graphic Communications
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Mass Communication
Public Health Education and Promotion
health equity
health science
kinesiology
knowledge translation
physical activity promotion
replication science
<p>The submitted presentation material summarizes a project presented at the 2021 American College of Sports Medicine Virtual Annual Meeting and World Congress on Exercise is Medicine®. The project which the presentation is based on is titled, “Towards Knowledge Translation in Kinesiology: Investigating Barriers and Identifying Opportunities - Part 1.” The uploaded documents consist of the following material: (a) the presentation abstract, and (b) a copy of the e-poster presented at the virtual event. Please follow the social media profiles of Dr. Jafrā Thomas, for timely project updates (e.g., ResearchGate dot net and GoogleScholar dot com). You may find related work from this lab group published to Cal Poly Digital Commons under the Kinesiology and Public Health section (see URL): <a href="https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/" target="_blank">https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/</a> . Finally, the e-poster contains several interactive prompts that are great learning activities. Using the presentation material in educational settings is encouraged.</p>
2021-06-18T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/17
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1017
2021-07-01T16:15:11Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Training Novices to Evaluate the Quality of Physical Activity Promotion Material: Results of a Pilot Study
Tse, Ethan N
Longoria, Savannah A
Christopher, Cameron N
Thomas, Jafra D
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2021-06-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Cognition and Perception
Graphic Communications
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Mass Communication
Public Health Education and Promotion
health equity
health science
kinesiology
knowledge translation
physical activity promotion
<p>The credibility <em>and</em> usability of lay physical activity promotion material are a persistent problem (Thomas & Cardinal, 2020<em>, TJACM</em>). These quality issues deter the material in promoting health literacy, a major predictor of prevention-oriented health behaviors (e.g., regular exercise, U.S. <em>National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy</em>). Few studies, however, have evaluated the quality of lay material over time (Thomas et al., 2018, <em>Quest</em>). <strong>PURPOSE: </strong>In order to conduct a repeated-measures study of the quality of physical activity promotion web articles for lay adults, one experienced researcher (JDT) trained undergraduates on how to use the<em> Suitability Assessment of Materials</em> (SAM) protocol (Doak et al., 1996). <strong>METHODS</strong>: An adapted version of the SAM protocol was used (Thomas & Cardinal, 2020, <em>Quest</em>). Three undergraduates were part of the pilot project (ENT, SAL, CNC; Feb.-Aug. 2020). Each was introduced to the protocol and practiced its methods using six web articles that were written in English and not used in the longitudinal study. Coding by ENT was compared to JDT for analytic purposes; ENT was pre-assigned to evaluate material for the longitudinal study. Per Krippendorff’s alpha and intraclass coefficient measures, ENT showed acceptable between/within coder agreement during the training phase. Jul.-Aug. 2020, ENT then tested his skills further using a random subset of 16 unique web articles that were part of the longitudinal study. <strong>RESULTS</strong>: ENT between-coder agreement ranged from <em>Good/Substantial</em> (both .68) to <em>Excellent/Almost Perfec</em>t (both .86) across the SAM’s main categories. Overall agreement was <em>Excellent/Substantial</em> (range: .76-.77). Within-coder agreement was <em>Excellent/Almost Perfect </em>across <em>all</em> main categories (both ≥ .85). <strong>CONCLUSION</strong>: This pilot study demonstrates that a novice coder can <em>learn</em> to code material with a high degree of fidelity. This contrasts with speculation that the SAM protocol may be <em>too </em>subjective for good coder agreement. Debriefing revealed key insights: (a) four “rules” that helped the novice coder achieve fidelity (e.g., review notes often) and (b) developer “bad habits” that limit the educational quality of material (e.g., jargon-filled advice). We will discuss our results and practical lessons based on post-hoc text profiles of material sampled in our pilot study.</p>
2021-06-30T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/18
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1018
2022-03-21T23:52:02Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
The Importance of Health Literacy: A Student-Led Workshop on Lay Communication
Kamp, Sarah Jean
Thomas, Jafra D.
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2022-03-01T08:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Cognition and Perception
Graphic Communications
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Mass Communication
Public Health Education and Promotion
Curriculum
Health Equity
Health Literacy
Health Science
Higher Education
Knowledge Translation
<p>The purpose of this experiential senior project workshop was to advance the knowledge and practice of health communication by (a) delivering a training workshop to Cal Poly undergraduate students and (b) by exploring the relationship between health literacy and effective communication through completion of a rapid review of the literature. The reviewed literature served the purpose of helping the student further design the workshop to elicit a foundational understanding of the elements of effective communication of health information as well as the history and evolution of health literacy as a concept. The workshop revised and delivered by the student was first developed by Dr. Jafrā Thomas (2020) with the stated goal to provide undergraduate students with an awareness of health literacy, the role of plain language in promoting health literacy, and to equip students with practical skills for effectively communicating health information to a lay adult audience. This submission presents the student reflection on their experiential project, the rapid review of literature produced by the student, the elements identified for a successful workshop on the topic, evaluation and analysis of participant pre-and post-workshop surveys, and finally, suggestions for ways to improve the workshop which was guided by the student’s review of literature and experiential reflection. After the conclusion of the workshop, student participants were successfully able to define health literacy and identify at least two tips for effective communication of health information. Some proposed improvements for future workshop revisions include the addition of personal anecdotes and health-related case studies.</p>
2022-03-21T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/19
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1019
2022-04-14T20:52:51Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Correlation Between Social Media Use and Eating Disorder Symptoms: A Literature Review
Burger, Makenna Rose
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Kinesiology
2022-03-01T08:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Communication Technology and New Media
Health Communication
Leisure Studies
Medical Humanities
Medicine and Health
Other Mental and Social Health
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
Social Media
Social Psychology and Interaction
eating disorder
social media
body comparison
thinspiration
<p><strong>Importance</strong>: Social media is a pervasive influence in modern society presenting many potential public health implications.</p>
<p><strong>Objective</strong>: The purpose of this literature review is to synthesize current research regarding social media and eating disorders.</p>
<p><strong>Methods</strong>: Primary research was gathered from Google Scholar and OneSearch database resulting in 7 articles. Articles were examined for common themes.</p>
<p><strong>Results</strong>: Common themes found in the resulting research is the prevalence of ‘thinspiration’, gamified content, and overlap of eating disorders with other mental illnesses. Several articles found a significant correlation between social media use and the severity of eating disorder symptoms.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: This correlation incites that social media use could be a risk factor in the development or severity of eating disorders in many populations. Social media habits should be considered in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Future research should explore this correlation in different demographics and consider a causal relationship between social media use and eating disorder symptoms.</p>
2022-04-13T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/20
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1020
2022-05-23T16:13:26Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Presentation Video Summary - Reading Grade Levels of Physical Activity Promotion Material: Preliminary Findings of a Meta-Synthesis Study on Material Suitability
Watson, Nikki M
Thomas, Jafra D
Phelan, Suzanne
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Kinesiology
2021-10-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Accessibility
Adult and Continuing Education
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health and Physical Education
Public Health Education and Promotion
undergraduate research
knowledge translation
physical activity promotion
readability
health literacy
health equity
<p>The uploaded work is a video abstract of a research presentation presented at the 2021 Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness Conference. The presentation provided preliminary findings to an ongoing study. The supplemental file is the full transcript of the video abstract.</p>
<p>To read the abstract, see the citation below.</p>
<p>Watson, N. M., Thomas, J. D., & Phelan, S. (2021). Reading grade levels of physical activity promotion material: Preliminary findings of a meta-synthesis study on material suitability [Abstract]. <em>Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness 66<sup>th</sup> Annual Conference Program</em>, 27-28. Virtual Conference: Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness. <a href="https://www.wskw.org/past-conferences/">https://www.wskw.org/past-conferences/</a></p>
<p>Please follow the social media profiles of the faculty mentor to the project, Dr. Thomas, for timely project updates. You may find related work from this lab group published to Cal Poly Digital Commons under the Kinesiology and Public Health section (see URL): <a href="https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/" id="x-x-LPlnk505201" target="_blank">https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/</a>. Finally, a copy of the video presentation and its closed caption file (English subtitles) have been attached. Patrons are encouraged to use the files in their work.</p>
2022-05-20T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/21
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1021
2022-06-28T20:10:47Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Find Your Flow: A Menstrual Health Social Media Campaign
Hamp-Adams, Sarah
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2022-06-01T07:00:00Z
Joni Roberts, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health Services Research
International and Comparative Education
International Public Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
Women's Health
Menstruation
Women's Health
Public Health
social media
campaign
global
<p>In many cultures, menstruation is surrounded by silence and shame instead of being celebrated as a sign of health and vitality. Globally, challenges, including stigma surrounding menstruation, create barriers for menstruators (White, 2013; Crawford, 2014; Garg, 2015). It proves to be difficult for young menstruators to navigate menarche due to the taboos and socio-cultural restrictions surrounding menstruation (Sharma,2015). Encouraging women to have open conversations about their periods is necessary to combat these challenges.</p>
<p>To understand how to address the stigmas around menstruation, the researchers first conducted a literature review, revealing that education messages via the Internet, posters, storytelling, and peer group discussion effectively created awareness of menstruation (Hennegan, 2020). Therefore, a social media campaign was launched to address the gaps identified in the literature. The IRB-approved campaign is active on Facebook and Instagram, as identified in the literature, for easy user participation and opportunities for networking with other organizations (Bebla, 2018). Participants completed a Qualtrics survey recounting their first-period experiences and stories.</p>
<p>Thus far, respondents from the U.S., Canada, India, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa have shared their first menstrual experience. Preliminary themes include young menarche age, initial support from mothers or relatives, and education as a primary source of support for North American participants. Participants residing in the Global South experienced confusion, embarrassment, and fright more than their Global North counterparts.</p>
<p>As evidenced in the literature, storytelling is a powerful tool to normalize conversations around menstruation. Many menstruators have vocalized their support for open communication of shared menstrual experiences through social media. The campaign aims to recognize and address the taboos, stigmas, and misconceptions surrounding menstruation in the next five years and assess the attitudinal changes resulting from menstruators engaging in more open, authentic dialogue about menstruation globally.</p>
2022-06-10T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/22
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1023
2023-01-06T16:57:41Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
The Ins and Outs of Undergraduate Research and Leadership: A Student's Perspective
Hockert, Regina F
Kinesiology Department
BS in Kinesiology
2022-12-01T08:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Aesthetics
Applied Ethics
Cognition and Perception
Graphic Communications
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Mass Communication
Metaphysics
Nonfiction
Public Health Education and Promotion
case study
higher education kinesiology
high impact teaching practices
lived experience
scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)
undergraduate research
<p>This manuscript is a reflective write-up of Regina Hockert’s experience in completing KINE 462, <em>Honors Kinesiology Senior Project</em>, during the 2022 Fall Quarter. It describes their experience as an undergraduate research leader, including specific milestones and artifacts related to a broader replication study and the daily activities of Dr. Jafrā Thomas’ lab. This essay was designed to be a written reflection around their senior project presentation and the insights shared through that medium about the senior project experience. It is created to showcase lessons learned in relationship with the tasks and responsibilities required of working in-depth on student-led research. There are a series of appendices to this manuscript that include images, documents, and other artifacts that were collected and analyzed for the end-of-course presentation. This essay mirrors that presentation. Specifically, it focuses on three main milestones of (a) turning a literature review into a manuscript, (b) creating a recruitment sign-up form, and (c) creating recruitment tabling material to sign up participants for the broader replication study. The overarching goal of this essay submission was to provide information on the inner workings of a senior project and student research, as well as personal insight into challenges and skills developed through unexpected hurdles whilst working on the components of the senior project experience. This information contained within the insights presented can be used to advise the creation of future senior projects, assist in designing student-led research experiences, and allow people to become familiar with how student-led research may unfold.</p>
2022-12-22T08:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/24
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1024
2023-05-21T05:08:57Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Analyzing Sport and Gender Issues: Reflective Thoughts of a Cisgender, Heterosexual, White Male Student Majoring in Sports Management
Carter, Brendan W
Experience Industry Management Department
BS in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
2023-05-01T07:00:00Z
Jafrā Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
discrimination and biases
diversity
feminist theory
gender roles
hegemonic femininity and masculinity
qualitative research
<p>The student author performed a follow-up analysis of an end-of-term reflection essay, in a course that discussed sport and gender, specifically on how sport relates to gender equity and inclusivity issues on micro and macro levels (2022 Fall Quarter, KINE 323: Sport & Gender, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo). The present submission is a subsequently revised, and improved-upon, write-up of the student author’s KINE 323 term paper (reflection essay), which was revised post-course during the 2023 Winter & Spring Quarters. Through this submission, the student reflects on what he has learned about the following topics covered in the course on sport and gender: i.e., sports history, coaching and administration, feminist theoretical perspectives (e.g., perspectives from radical feminist theory, Black feminist theory), and the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQ+) individuals in sports. This reflection essay shows how dialogues and research regarding these topics forced the student author to recognize discrepancies in equality, equity, and inclusion existing in sports, historically, and within his own life. Additionally, through this submission, the student author reflects on how taking KINE 323 has led him to contemplate his position in the interrelating worlds of sports and gender. The ultimate aim of this submission is to create, and or, promote ongoing dialogue focused on fostering positive change, using a reflective analysis of sport and gender by one who identifies as a White, heterosexual, cisgender male and who aspires to positively impact his community through sport.</p>
2023-05-04T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/25
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1025
2023-06-26T22:06:19Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Building Up Cal Poly Global Brigades Student Group: Reflections on Designing and Implementing One Undergraduate-Led Community Info Session
Smith, Caroline Nicole
Thomas, Jafra D.
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2023-06-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Communication
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health Communication
Health Services Administration
Health Services Research
International Public Health
Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
Leadership Studies
Medical Education
Medical Humanities
Nonprofit Studies
Organization Development
Other Medicine and Health Sciences
Public Health
Public Health and Community Nursing
Public Health Education and Promotion
Translational Medical Research
community education
health education
service learning
undergraduate research
volunteer work
<p><strong>Intro</strong>: Global Brigades, an international non-profit organization, trains college students and other pre-professionals in community-based health promotion by mobilizing community service trips around the world, which are taught and led by local community groups. Cal Poly’s Global Brigades student group was founded in 2018, and thus far, they have carried out three annual, medically-focused brigades to Honduras (two in-person, one virtual).</p>
<p><strong>Purpose</strong>: The aim of this report is to present the findings of one experiential senior project to promote Cal Poly’s Global Brigades student group<a title=""><sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup></a> (conducted January to March 2023).</p>
<p><strong>Methods</strong>: The student designed material for an interactive info session on the student group, promoted the event, and appraised the info session’s efficacy to (a) teach what Global Brigades is, (b) educate on the public health state of Honduras, and (c) spur interest to join the next Cal Poly brigade to Honduras (Summer 2023). Recruitment efforts occurred in partnership with campus groups and advising services that brigade members were involved with.</p>
<p><strong>Results</strong>: The student delivered two 50-minute info sessions to a total of 16 people, 10 of whom were not previously involved with Global Brigades. A review of open-ended, pre-post info session questionnaire responses showed that the sessions were successful in meeting the project aims. Additionally, this year’s brigade (June 2023) will be the largest in-person brigade that the student group has had to date, with 15 students registered. The project outcomes are discussed and interpreted to support future work that may build upon the present research.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Through this experiential senior project, the student achieved university and department senior project learning objectives, as well as achieved program learning objectives for the Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health.</p>
<br />
<p><a title=""><sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup></a> Cal Poly Global Brigade’s student group is not a formally registered club, but a student-led initiative recognized by Global Brigades’ international organization as an affiliate program.</p>
2023-06-22T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/26
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1026
2023-06-26T22:10:26Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
The Development of Sexual Health Educational Canvas Modules for Cal Poly Students
Asson, Alexa Jordan
Chiewpanich, Dillan Isabella
Hodges, Amanda
Patil, Tanya
Biological Sciences Department
BS in Biological Sciences
2023-06-01T07:00:00Z
Joni Roberts, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Public Health Education and Promotion
Women's Health
Sex Education
Canvas Course
Sex Ed for College Students
<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Sexual health education continues to be a taboo topic underrepresented in young adult health education. Many high school students do not receive the sexual health education they need. One study found that 34% of girls and 42% of boys left high school without education on birth control methods (Wong et al., 2019). Furthermore, students entering college have varying, often inadequate, levels of sexual health knowledge. After examining sexual health data at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), the Cal Poly Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Lab found that students engage in risky sexual behaviors. For example, nearly one quarter (22.9%) of cisgender female students reported using the pull-out method as their only form of contraception the last time they had vaginal intercourse (ACHA-NCHAIII, 2021). Additionally, 42.4% of students reported using a barrier method during anal sex (ACHA-NCHAIII, 2021). These statistics are concerning as Cal Poly students believe the pull-out method is effective for birth control. Further, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the increased risks associated with unprotected anal sex. While on-campus peer health education programs have attempted to fill these gaps, no specific sexual health training is required for all students. <strong>Methods:</strong> Through the conduction of a literature review, analysis of past SRH lab & ACHA data, assessment of students' and campus partners' knowledge and needs regarding sexual health education, and a review of California State University sexual health education offerings, apparent gaps in student knowledge were identified which revealed the need for learning modules with a sexual health educational focus. <strong>Results: </strong>The Cal Poly SRH Lab is developing a set of comprehensive sexual health education learning modules. Ten modules focus on healthy sexual relationships, barrier methods, contraception, pregnancy options, STIs, testing, and access to resources. Reading material, specialized graphics and educational videos were compiled. Interactive modules were produced using the Canvas course management platform students currently use for their academic courses. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> After this resource was launched June 2023, all students now have access to reliable sexual health information in one place with complete anonymity whenever they have a question. Overall, it is predicted that the number of students regularly using a barrier method during sex will increase, STI testing rates will improve, and open conversations surrounding sexual health will become more normalized on campus. <strong><br /></strong> <strong>References: </strong> American College Health Association (2021). National College Health Assessment III Fall 2021 Reference Group Data Report. <a href="https://www.acha.org/documents/ncha/NCHAIII_FALL_2021_REFERENCE_GROUP_" target="_blank">https://www.acha.org/documents/ncha/NCHAIII_FALL_2021_REFERENCE_GROUP_</a> Wong T, Pharr JR, Bungum T, Coughenour C, Lough NL. Effects of Peer Sexual Health Education on College Campuses: A Systematic Review. Health Promotion Practice. 2019;20(5):652-666. doi:10.1177/1524839918794632</p>
2023-06-26T07:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/27
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1027
2023-12-29T08:20:11Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Research Project Poster Presentation: Cultural Normalization of Risk?: Exploring Brain Injury in the National Football League Using Sociocultural Analysis
Willing, Ali V
Thomas, Jafra D
Psychology and Child Development Department
BS in Psychology
2023-10-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Other Legal Studies
Public Relations and Advertising
Social Psychology and Interaction
Sociology of Culture
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Sports Studies
ethics
exercise science
morality
sport management
sports medicine
workplace safety
<p><strong>Background.</strong> This presentation began as an undergraduate end-of-term course project focused on sport, media, and American popular culture (April to June 2023). The poster presentation was originally presented at the 2023 annual conference of the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SWACSM), following peer-review acceptance of the project summary statement (i.e. abstract) for conference presentation.</p>
<p><strong>Purpose.</strong> The presentation is published here to Cal Poly Digital Commons as a resource to future students and professionals studying topics covered in the presentation (e.g. sociological theories, cultural values and risks, sports ethic).</p>
<p><strong>Resources.</strong> This webpage has several resources described below. It consists of a <a href="https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol14/iss3/12/">copy of the abstract</a>, a copy of the poster presented at the conference (see below), and a document listing full references used for the abstract and poster presentation (see below).</p>
<p><strong>Acknowledgements.</strong> This presentation is a follow-up project to one group project from the undergraduate course, KINE 324 (Sport, Media & American Popular Culture) at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (2023 Spring Quarter). The first author of this presentation was a member of the class project group, and the authors thank the four other student members of the group project that laid the foundation to the present presentation (E. Martinez; S. Robles; L. Rumon; & A. Whitey). This presentation was supported by a 2023 SWACSM Student Travel Grant Award (to AVW). The authors thank Dr. Jessica Kaczorowski (Department of Psychology and Child Development at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) for granting the first author permission to use the follow-up project to partially fill requirements for her research internship course (PSY 445 - Research Internship I). The second author (JDT) served as the project supervisor for PSY 448, and was the KINE 324 course instructor. He serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Public Health, at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.</p>
2023-11-17T08:00:00Z
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/kinesp/28
oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:kinesp-1022
2024-02-19T01:44:11Z
publication:research
publication:students
publication:seniorprojects
publication:kinesp
Accessibility Rating Form for Websites and Other Online Platforms
Wu, Ethan
Thomas, Jafra D.
Hockert, Regina F.
Wong, Jasmine C.
Ross, Samantha M.
Kinesiology and Public Health Department
BS in Public Health
2022-10-01T07:00:00Z
Jafra D. Thomas, College of Science and Mathematics, Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Cognition and Perception
Graphic Communications
Health Communication
Health Psychology
Mass Communication
Public Health Education and Promotion
research methods
undergraduate research
inclusivity
disability access
physical activity promotion
<p><strong>Background</strong>. This file provides a coding form developed to judge how accessible websites and other online platforms are to users. Accessibility may be defined as the ease to which a person can perceive content and navigate material (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SroKxQ3vn_0">Ross & Ross, 2021</a>). Users are encouraged to adapt this form for their use.</p>
<p><strong>Purpose</strong>. The rating form can be used to judge the pages of online media, using 14 criteria under two areas: Accessible Media and Accessible Design. One of three grades could be assigned to each criterion: Not Accessible (0 point), Somewhat Accessible (1 point), Accessible (2 points), adapted from published research <a href="https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jpah/7/3/article-p375.xml">by Wallace et al. (2010)</a>. Initially, this form was developed to rate the website created using the Learning Management System platform, <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-Canvas/ta-p/45">Canvas</a> (Instructure, n.d.), which was adapted as a research survey website.</p>
<p><strong>Form validity and reliability</strong>. This form was based on guidelines for accessible websites, provided from the <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-principles/">World Wide Web Consortium</a> (Zahra, 2019). This form was found to have excellent rater agreement within a preliminary study, which was presented at the 2022 Southwest Chapter Conference Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (October 28-29, Costa Mesa, California). The intraclass coefficient statistic was used (four raters, <em>M</em> = .91, LL = .82, UL = .94; <a href="https://doi.org/10.15200/winn.143518.81744">Landers, 2015</a>). Results were interpreted using <a href="https://doi.org/10.1037/1040-3590.6.4.284">Cicchetti’s (1994)</a> interpretive cut-points. Further detail is reported in the published abstract to the study’s presentation (<a href="https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol14/iss2/184/">Wu et al., 2022</a>).</p>
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