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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
- 1Abdykadyrova, Aisulu
- 1Acton, Kelsie
- 1Allen, Spencer James
- 1Andrijiw, Andre Michael
- 1Arthuso, Fernanda Z
- 1Bell, Linnea Mae
- 5McHugh, Tara-Leigh (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)
- 3Berry, Tanya (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)
- 3Goodwin, Donna (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)
- 3Mosewich, Amber (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)
- 3Reichwein, PearlAnn (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)
- 3Rodgers, Wendy (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)
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Broadening the Bandwidth on Physical Literacy: Perspectives from Within the Context of Disability
DownloadSpring 2019
The purpose of this research was to explore the meaning and understandings of physical literacy within the contexts of impairment and disability according to the perspectives of those who support the involvement of individuals experiencing disability in physical activity. Three studies were...
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Spring 2020
The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate cardiovascular function and ventilatory regulation at rest and during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This dissertation consisted of three separate experiments that aimed to provide insight into the...
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Characterizing physical activity documentation patterns and curriculum of Canadian family physicians
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Family physicians (FP) can be meaningful advocates to support patients to attain the benefits of physical activity (PA); however, the PA-related documentation FPs make in electronic medical records (EMR) is largely unknown. The purpose of this dissertation was to conduct three studies: to examine...
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Collaborations in UNESCO Biosphere Regions/Reserves: Interagency collaboration in the Beaver Hills Biosphere versus inter-biosphere collaborations across Canada
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Collaboration, as both the practice of working together and building organizational resilience, is paramount to addressing the complex problems of current conservation efforts. In an attempt to balance the social and ecological worlds, UNESCO Biosphere Regions/Reserves (BRs) outline collaboration...
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Does stimulus pulse width influence contraction fatigability during neuromuscular electrical stimulation?
DownloadFall 2019
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is used to generate contractions of muscles for rehabilitation after injury or disease to restore functional movements or reduce secondary complications of disuse. However, due to the unnaturally high discharge rates and random recruitment order of...
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Does The Timing of Exercise Affect Glucose Concentrations in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes?
DownloadFall 2019
Background: It is well known that exercise can improve glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the glycemic response to exercise is highly variable. One of the primary causes of variability in response to a single bout of exercise may be timing in relation to meals....
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Fall 2018
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been dramatically increasing globally. Exercise is recommended as a first line treatment, along with diet and medications. The mechanisms by which exercise improves glycemic control are not fully understood but are typically attributed to changes in...
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Effects of the Menstrual Cycle on Daily Blood Glucose Changes During Exercise and in Recovery in Aerobically Fit Athletes
DownloadFall 2024
Background: Glucose monitoring is becoming increasingly popular in athletes who are hoping to optimize their nutrition, training and recovery. Glucose regulation is influenced by several factors, including the amount and type of exercise performed as well as circulating ovarian hormones in female...
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Fall 2022
Background: Most Canadians are inactive. Given insufficient physical activity is linked to multiple chronic diseases and mortality, increasing physical activity has become a public health priority. To inform future interventions, modifiable correlates and determinants of physical activity need to...
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Fall 2022
Contraction-mediated inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstriction (sympatholysis) is enhanced in female compared with male rats. Acute pharmacological blockade of nitric oxide (NO) production abolished the sex difference in sympatholysis, indicating that NO-mediated sympatholysis is elevated in...