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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.
To retrieve all theses and dissertations associated with a specific department from the library catalogue, choose 'Advanced' and keyword search "university of alberta dept of english" OR "university of alberta department of english" (for example). Past graduates who wish to have their thesis or dissertation added to this collection can contact us at erahelp@ualberta.ca.
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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Exploring Psychiatrists’ Perceptions of the Utility of Physical Activity and/or Exercise as Treatment for Depression
DownloadFall 2019
There is extensive evidence in support of physical activity and/or exercise having therapeutic benefits on the prevention and management of depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD). Physical activity and/or exercise prescriptions, also known as “green prescriptions,” have been...
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Exploring the ‘Intangible Player Characteristics’ that Junior Hockey Scouts Consider when Evaluating Draft-Eligible Prospects
DownloadFall 2018
The overarching purpose of this study was to systematically explore and identify the ‘intangible player characteristics’ (beyond physical, technical, and tactical abilities) that scouts consider when determining the draft-suitability of eligible ‘minor hockey’ players in a Canadian major junior...
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Exploring the Impact of Visual and Haptic Feedback on Eye-Hand Coordination and Embodiment in Virtual Reality
DownloadSpring 2024
Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a powerful tool for investigating human perception, cognition, and behavior. The ability to create immersive and interactive environments provides researchers with the opportunity to study human behavior in controlled and repeatable conditions. In recent years,...
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Exploring the Relative Contributions of Training Patterns and Training Contexts to Burnout and Dropout in Swimming
DownloadSpring 2019
Millions of children participate in youth sport, which has been associated with both potential benefits and harms. The promotion of positive, beneficial experiences in youth sport and the reduction of harmful, negative experiences requires discerning those factors which could be decisive in a...
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Fall 2018
Abstract Despite the commonness for coaching courses, manuals and websites to heavily emphasize conventional sport science concepts (such as physiology, biomechanics and sport psychology), sport scholars have suggested that coaches could benefit from learning about, and utilizing, social...
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Feasibility and Safety of Heavy Lifting Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Post-Surgical Neck Dissection (the LIFTING trial)
DownloadSpring 2022
Background: Despite improvements in surgical neck dissection (ND) procedures, head and neck cancer survivors (HNCS) still endure acute and chronic side effects such as loss of muscular strength, limitations in physical functioning, and fatigue, that impact quality of life and limit return to...
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Feasibility of utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy and peripheral arterial tonometry to detect subclinical microvascular dysfunction in lower-limbs of patients with end-stage kidney disease
DownloadFall 2023
Cardiovascular disease stands as the primary cause of death among the population with dialysis-dependent end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). A significant portion of the ESKD population is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The current clinical guidelines for PAD are considered...
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Gait and Cognition: Exploring Cognition and Dual-task Costs in a Group of Community Dwelling Alzheimer’s Disease Patients over 6 Months
DownloadFall 2022
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder resulting in cognitive decline affecting many activities of daily living including gait. Many tools exist to monitor AD progression, including cognitive examinations, and functional tests of mobility. The purpose of the present study is...
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Gendered Experiences in the Wild: An Investigation of Constraints to Women’s Progression in Outdoor Recreation
DownloadFall 2024
Traditional masculine narratives of outdoor recreation participation encourage domination of the natural world, and have supported narrow conceptualizations of outdoor recreationists. This legacy encourages competitive and exclusionary environments that are difficult to navigate, and...
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Glycemic Response to Acute High-Intensity Interval Training versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training during Pregnancy
DownloadSpring 2022
Moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) continues to be the staple of prenatal physical activity research. The glucose lowering effects of MICT are well established with low risk of post-exercise hypoglycemia, however there is a large research gap concerning maternal response to short...