Master of Education in Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies Graduate Projects

 

This collection contains Master's Projects completed by students in Leisure and Tourism, Kinesiology, and Sport Administration in the School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies.

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Submissions from 2023

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A PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS HANDBOOK FOR COMPETITIVE ANXIETY IN GYMNASTS, Kayla Bates

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SOCCER-SPECIFIC STADIUM AND ITS SOCIAL IMPACT: A PARALLEL LINE BETWEEN MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER AND THE NIGERIAN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES, Abass O. Suara

Submissions from 2022

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CONFIDENTLY SUCCESSFUL! CULTIVATING CONFIDENCE IN COLLEGE ATHLETES, Claire Ferrell

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PARTICIPATION AND PERCEPTIONS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING IN FORMER FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES, Craig Heuring

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COMPONENTS AFFECTING VOLUNTEER SATISFACTION WITHIN THE LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION, Jacob Hollman

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BEYOND THE BOX SCORE: AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT-ATHLETE PROFILES AS A MARKETING STRATEGY FOR COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS, Wesley Mayberry

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THE EFFECTS OF A MENTAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM ON ROTC CADETS’ PHYSICAL FITNESS SCORES, Mackenzie Piatka

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ESTABLISHING SAFE THRESHOLDS TO IMPROVE EXERCISE CAPACITY IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETES WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD): A CRITICALLY APPRAISED TOPIC, Emily C. Roberts

Submissions from 2021

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The Future and Development of E-Sports, Zuoyi Chen

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Student-Athletes’ First-Year College Transitions at a Mid-American Conference University: Investigating Stressors in Different Identities and COVID-19, Kristen Kenfield

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The Test-Retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change of the FitLight Trainer™, Lauren Myers

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COMPARING BODY COMPOSITION METHODS FOR BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY’S AIR FORCE ROTC PROGRAM, Trey Naylor

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Perceptions of Athletic Trainers about the Climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Athletes, Rebecca Osan

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Comparison of Traditional Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs With Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs on Health Outcomes in Cardiac Patients, Julia Thatcher

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DETERMINANTS OF PROFIT FOR DIVISION I MEN’S ICE HOCKEY, Ryan Watson

Submissions from 2020

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Stronger Surveys: Assessing Campus Recreation Student Employee Transferable Job Skills, Adrienne Ansel

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Addressing Mental Health in Sport: An Applied Workshop for College Athletic Departments, Catelyn Fix

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Movement Ability in High School Basketball Players: Pre- and Post-Season, Nikole J. Keil

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Elementary Physical Education Field Day Manual, Erica Lipstraw

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Examining the Role of Goal Orientations and Self-Handicapping Behavior on Enjoyment and Anxiety in High School Basketball Athletes, BreAysia Moorer

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Functional Mobility and Balance of College-Age Adults Before and After TRX® Suspension Training, Lindsay Rausch

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Using the Functional Movement Screen® and Y-Balance Test to Predict Injury in Division III Volleyball Players, Kaycee Rowe

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That’s So Gay: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Education in Youth Sport Through Web Based Content, Caitlin Shortridge

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Cultivating Compassion for Competition: A Psychological Skills Workbook for Irish Dancers, Hayley Smock

Submissions from 2019

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Cognitive Strategies During Moderate-Intensity Running: Psychologicaland Performance Outcomes in Non-Elite Runners, Diana Curtis

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Functional Movement Testing and Subjective Well-Being of Female Track and Field Athletes: Pre- and Post- Indoor Season, Aliyah Gustafson

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COACHES’ PERCEPTIONS OF YOUTH RESISTANCE TRAINING AND COMMON PRACTICES, Chelsea Legge

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Perceived Ice Quality in NHL Arenas and the Effect on Player Offensive Performance, Joe Martin

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Glucose Recovery in Collegiate Female Distance Swimmers: A Case Study on Exploring How Glucose Delivered Orally Affects Collegiate Distance Swimmers After Exercise, Elizabeth McNutt

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EXPLORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROMOTIONS USED BY BGSU ATHLETICS, Christopher R. Novak

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MINDFUL VOLLEYBALL: A COMPLETE MINDFULNESS PROGRAM FOR VOLLEYBALL TEAMS, ATHLETES, AND COACHES, Kristine Walker

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SPONSORSHIP IN ESPORTS WELCOME TO THE BRAVE NEW WORLD, Boyuan Xing

Submissions from 2018

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Volunteer Retention Within Bowling Green State University Athletics, Hisham Abad

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Burnout, Motivation, and Self-Handicapping in Collegiate Club Athletes, Jordan Allen

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Assessing the Academic Motivations of NCAA Division I Mid American Conference Gymnasts When In and Out of Season, Maggie Dunn

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Bowling Green State University Athletic Compliance Coach Handbook, Britt Grove

The In-Depth Look at the Reasons Elite Volleyball Student-Athletes Choose NCAA Division III, Alicia Nicole Kalik

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A Theory to Practice Approach to Reducing the Effects of Hegemonic Masculinity on Gay and Bisexual Inclusion in Men’s Ice Hockey, Josie D. Kinneer

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Tutor Effectiveness of Student-Athletes at a Division I University, Kyle J. Koehler

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Recruiting College Athletes: Ohio Northern University Case Study, Caleb Scott

Submissions from 2017

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A Study on the Motivations and Attractions of Visiting Bowling Green’s City Park, Jeffrey Blumenthal

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Preparing a Manuscript for Publication: Effects of Attentional Focus Strategies on Exercise Enjoyment, Mood Alteration, and Ratings of Perceived Exertion (Jones, 2015), Yin-Kai Chen

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Psychological Skills Training Manual for eSports Athletes, Ty J. Collins

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The Development of Winter Games in China: The Case of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Haoyan Gu

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Optimal Parental Involvement: An Action Oriented Guide For Parents of Youth Athletes, Alyson Johnson

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Benefits of Water Exercise for Cardiac Patients: Considerations and Recommendations, Kelly Johnson

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How do Softball Athletes Construct the Media?, Brittany Lastrapes-Thackery

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Analyzing the Academic Preparation, Standards of Care and Credential Requirements of International Sports Medicine Professionals, Sarah McKenzie-Floyd

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Reaction Time as a Measure of Neuroplasticity After Aerobic Exercise, Ahmed Mostafa

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Investigation of the Feasibility of Reconstructing a School District Owned Athletic Facility, James Price

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A Qualitative Study on Team Awareness of Mental Health and Their Resources, Jasmine Redman

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The Global Epidemiology of Tourist Fatalities, Caley Reid

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Academic Clustering: Mid-Major Issues Within Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics, Alexander Severns

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Enhancing the Experience: An Analysis of Collegiate Recreation’s Impact on Student Learning, Dorothy Stromdahl

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Health Care Professionals Confidence and Experience With Functional Movement Screen Testing, Reynaldo Valdez

Submissions from 2016

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Females Perspective in Overcoming Professional Obstacles, Caroline Berger

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Does Installing Artificial Turf Create a Honeymoon Effect for College Football Teams?, Ashley E. Birchmeier

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Mental Illness in Intercollegiate Athletics: Educating and Planning for Emergencies, Danielle Coppes

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Student-Athlete Undergraduate Degree and Career Alignment, Courtney C. Cox

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Relationships Among Perceived Recovery, Vertical Jump and Change in Repeated Sprint Performance, Stephanie Douglas

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Organizational Value of Social Responsibility in Sport: Creating a Conceptual Framework, Joseph E. Durant

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Those Women Have All the Headaches: Inside the World of Sports Broadcasting, Simone H. Eli

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Validation of Novel Software Program to Assess Coincidence Anticipation Timing, Mallory J. Fritz

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Combating the Challenges of Working as an Athletic Trainer in an Ego-Oriented Motivational Climate: Theory to Practice, Genna A. Fusco

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Being One of the Gang: A Social Acceptance Approach to Establishing Productive Team Norms, Scott Graupensperger

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Athletic Trainer’s Self-Confidence and Experience Level in Managing Exertional Heat Related Illnesses, Lindsey S. Griffes

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The Journey of Transitioning: Being a Trans-Athlete in College Sport, Alexandra Klein

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Benefits of Outdoor Orientation Programs on Incoming Freshman, Jacquelyn R. LaFave

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An Autoethnography of Becoming an NCAA Basketball Official, Jasmine Matthews

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Bowling Green Strength & Conditioning Exercise Index, Emily McClelland

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Psychological Aspects of Gymnastics as Perceived by Athletic Trainers, Allison McDavitt

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How Does a Personal Trainer’s Appearance Impact How Potential Clients Perceive Them?, Kali Morgenstern

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NCAA Compliance Officers’ Perceptions on Cost of Attendance Legislation, Thomas R. Nisonger

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Cost Benefits: Injury Prevention Shoulder Program and Insurance Premiums, Amanda Notley

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Effect of Carbohydrate Loading vs. Fasting on Blood Glucose Levels in a 400 Meter Sprint Performance, Matthias E. Reiber

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What Effect Do Athletic Facilities Have on Recruitment of Division I Athletes?, Daniel L. Sanger

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Servant Leadership Behaviors of Athletic Trainers in Clinical Roles, Rachel Slotman

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Senior Women Golfers: A Pilot Study of Their Fitness Characteristics and Mood Disturbance After Exercise, Matt Smith

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Student-Athlete Perceptions of Academic Support Services At MAC Institutions, Marissa Tashenberg

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Textual Analysis: Hard Knocks, Eric Vendemia

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Coach-Athlete Communication: Coaching Style, Leadership Characteristics, and Psychological Outcomes, LaShell West

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Sports Gambling: Software Design, Tianyi Zhang

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The Motivation of Seniors: Why They Participate in the Senior Games, Shuhui Zheng

Submissions from 2015

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Where Are All the Women? The Decline of Female Coaches Post Title IX, Madeline Amon

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Coaches’ Perceptions of Video Analysis in College Hockey, Nicholas Czurylo

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Psychological Skills Training Manual for a Youth Baseball Team, Brian J. Guerriero

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Goal Orientation and How a Task or Ego Mentality Can Affect the Enjoyment for College Hockey Players, Mike Harrington

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Effectiveness of a Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Several Physiological Variables, Kristin Kaple

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Effect of Therapeutic Treatment on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), Sarah V. La Shier

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Auditing CPR Skills for Campus Recreation Student Employees, Rebecca Mabile

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Differentiation of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Small Market and Large Market NFL Franchises, C. J. O'Leary

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A Case Study of a Collegiate Intersex Athlete, Campbell Colin Query

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Utilization of Leadership Behaviors in Athletic Training According to Job Title, Adam Reel

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The Role of NCAA Division I University Athletic Departments in the Transition of Their Career-Ending Injured Athletes Out of Sports, Kaitin Rohrs

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Analysis of Heart Rate Monitor Data of Division 1 Male Soccer Players Over the Course of a Season, Brandon Silva

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Staff Policy and Procedures Manual, Randi Small

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The Evidence of Burnout Among Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers, Hannah Zelinsky

Submissions from 2014

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Creating an Instrument to Examine Athlete Alumni Philanthropy, Megan Gormley

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Pythagorean Formula in Baseball: Creation of a Better Model Using Backward Elimination Stepwise Regression Analysis, Kellen R. Taylor