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Rumination in major depressive disorder is associated with impaired neural activation during conflict monitoring (open access)

Rumination in major depressive disorder is associated with impaired neural activation during conflict monitoring

This article examines behavioral and event-related potentials (ERP) indices of conflict monitoring during a modified flanker task and the allocation of attention during an attentional blink (AB) task, and whether their behavioral performance and ERPs varied with level of rumination.
Date: May 12, 2015
Creator: Alderman, Brandon L.; Olson, Ryan L.; Bates, Marsha E.; Selby, Edward A.; Buckman, Jennifer F.; Brush, Christopher J. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
MAP training: combining meditation and aerobic exercise reduces depression and rumination while enhancing synchronized brain activity (open access)

MAP training: combining meditation and aerobic exercise reduces depression and rumination while enhancing synchronized brain activity

This article discusses the efficacy of mental and physical (MAP) training in improving symptoms of depression and rumination in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Date: October 5, 2015
Creator: Alderman, Brandon L.; Olson, Ryan L.; Brush, Christopher J. & Shors, Tracey J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comprehensive comparison of Apple Watch and Fitbit monitors in a free-living setting (open access)

Comprehensive comparison of Apple Watch and Fitbit monitors in a free-living setting

This article evaluates the accuracy of three consumer-based activity monitors, Fitbit Charge 2, Fitbit Alta, and the Apple Watch 2, all worn on the wrist, in estimating step counts, moderate-to-vigorous minutes (MVPA), and heart rate in a free-living setting.
Date: May 26, 2021
Creator: Bai, Yang; Tompkins, Connie; Gell, Nancy; Dione, Dakota; Zhang, Tao & Byun, Wonwoo
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Better Health-Related Fitness in Youth: Implications for Public Health Guidelines (open access)

Better Health-Related Fitness in Youth: Implications for Public Health Guidelines

This article discusses the upcoming 2018 update to public health physical activity guidelines.
Date: April 4, 2017
Creator: Barton, Mitch; Jackson, Allen W.; Martin, Scott B.; Morrow, James R.; Petrie, Trent A. & Greenleaf, Christy
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

A Comparison of the Effects of Comprehensive Sex Education Programs and Abstinence-based Programs in High School

Poster presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on a comparison of the effects of comprehensive sex education programs and abstinence-based programs in high school. The purpose of this research is to compare abstinence-based programs to comprehensive programs.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Bohrt, Samantha & Eve, Susan Brown
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nap Opportunity During the Daytime Affects Performance and Perceived Exertion in 5-m Shuttle Run Test (open access)

Nap Opportunity During the Daytime Affects Performance and Perceived Exertion in 5-m Shuttle Run Test

Article describes study comparing the effect of different durations of nap opportunity during the daytime on repeated high-intensity short-duration performance and rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
Date: June 20, 2019
Creator: Boukhris, Omar; Abdessalem, Raouf; Ammar, Achraf; Hsouna, Hsen; Trabelsi, Khaled; Engel, Florian A. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology

This poster discusses the experiential learning activities developed for the UNT Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology course, including technology components, video segments created, fully functional learning modules, flash learning activities, and integrated clicker technology.
Date: March 28, 2012
Creator: Budnar, Ronald & Morrow, James R.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Validation of the Physical Education Teacher's Efficacy for Standards-Based Instruction (ESBI) Scale (open access)

Validation of the Physical Education Teacher's Efficacy for Standards-Based Instruction (ESBI) Scale

This article studies the validity and reliability of the Efficacy for Standards-Based Instruction (ESBI) scale, developed by the current investigators, and to compare the ESBI with two other self-efficacy scales that had been used in physical education.
Date: July 21, 2015
Creator: Buns, Matthew T. & Thomas, Katherine
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Weight Status on Knowledge of Physical Activity and Fitness, Attitude Toward Physical Education, and Physical Activity (open access)

Effects of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Weight Status on Knowledge of Physical Activity and Fitness, Attitude Toward Physical Education, and Physical Activity

This article examines the effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status on knowledge of physical activity and fitness, attitude toward physical education, and physical activity.
Date: February 20, 2018
Creator: Chen, Senlin & Gu, Xiangli
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

HIV in Asia: History, Challenges, and Solutions

This presentation is part of the faculty lecture series UNT Speaks Out on HIV/AIDS. This presentation discusses HIV in Asia, including its history, challenges, and solutions.
Date: December 1, 2011
Creator: Chng, Chwee-Lye
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Role of Dynamic Systems Theory in Motor Development Research: How Does Theory Inform Practice and What Are the Potential Implications for Autism Spectrum Disorder? (open access)

The Role of Dynamic Systems Theory in Motor Development Research: How Does Theory Inform Practice and What Are the Potential Implications for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

This article reviews 18 instances in the literature where dynamic systems theory (DST) has been used to analyze, test, or manipulate motor patterns and movement.
Date: August 10, 2016
Creator: Colombo-Dougovito, Andrew M.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sedentary behavior and physical activity predicting depressive symptoms in adolescents beyond attributes of health-related physical fitness (open access)

Sedentary behavior and physical activity predicting depressive symptoms in adolescents beyond attributes of health-related physical fitness

This article investigates whether sedentary behavior and fitness-producing activity predicted depression in active adolescents over and above gender and fitness attributes.
Date: March 22, 2017
Creator: Farren, Gene L.; Zhang, Tao; Gu, Xiangli & Thomas, Katherine
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Non-invasive Measures of Core Temperature versus Ingestible Thermistor during Exercise in the Heat (open access)

Non-invasive Measures of Core Temperature versus Ingestible Thermistor during Exercise in the Heat

This article discusses a study to cross-validate temporal, two tympanic devices, and oral devices compared to an ingestible thermistor during exercise in a hot, humid environment.
Date: March 2017
Creator: Fogt, Donovan L.; Henning, Andrea L.; Venable, Adam S. & McFarlin, Brian K.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Children's Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Correlates in Interactive Dance Versus Aerobic Dance (open access)

Children's Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Correlates in Interactive Dance Versus Aerobic Dance

This article compares children's physical activity levels, self-efficacy, and enjoyment when experiencing dance-exergaming and aerobic dance in physical education.
Date: January 16, 2013
Creator: Gao, Zan; Zhang, Tao & Stodden, David
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

The roles of stress, self-distraction and behavioral disengagement: Perceived stigma in HIV-positive individuals

Paper on denial, daily hassles, and health distress in HIV positive individuals. The authors' findings are important from a therapeutic perspective, and suggest that experiencing hassles and choosing to use denial as a coping strategy are associated with more health distress.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Gomez, Brooke; Chng, Chwee-Lye & Vosvick, Mark A.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Survey of U.S. Olympic Coaches: Variables Perceived to Have Influenced Athlete Performances and Coach Effectiveness (open access)

A Survey of U.S. Olympic Coaches: Variables Perceived to Have Influenced Athlete Performances and Coach Effectiveness

This article discusses research on variables perceived to have influenced athlete performances and coach effectiveness.
Date: 2002
Creator: Gould, Daniel; Guinan, Diane; Greenleaf, Christy & Chung, Yongchul
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Self-Objectification Among Physically Active Women (open access)

Self-Objectification Among Physically Active Women

This article discusses self-objectification among physically active women.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Greenleaf, Christy
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Perceptions of Youth Obesity Among Physical Educators (open access)

Perceptions of Youth Obesity Among Physical Educators

This article discusses perceptions of youth obesity among physical educators.
Date: 2005
Creator: Greenleaf, Christy & Abels, Karen Weiller
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fighting Fat: How Do Fat Stereotypes Influence Beliefs About Physical Education (open access)

Fighting Fat: How Do Fat Stereotypes Influence Beliefs About Physical Education

Article discussing a study on how fat stereotypes influence beliefs about physical education.
Date: November 2008
Creator: Greenleaf, Christy; Martin, Scott B. & Rhea, Deborah J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Physique Attitudes and Self-Presentational Concerns: Exploratory Interviews with Female Group Aerobic Exercisers and Instructors (open access)

Physique Attitudes and Self-Presentational Concerns: Exploratory Interviews with Female Group Aerobic Exercisers and Instructors

Article discussing physique attitudes and self-presentational concerns and exploratory interviews with female group aerobic exercisers and instructors.
Date: February 2006
Creator: Greenleaf, Christy; McGreer, Rosemary & Parham, Heather
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Changes of Children's Motivation in Physical Education and Physical Activity: A Longitudinal Perspective (open access)

Changes of Children's Motivation in Physical Education and Physical Activity: A Longitudinal Perspective

This article attempts to examine the relationship between changes of children's motivation to changes in children's intention for future participation in physical education and physical activity over an academic year, guided by the expectancy-value model.
Date: August 8, 2016
Creator: Gu, Xiangli & Zhang, Tao
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Depression in college students: Perceived stress, loneliness, and self-esteem

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing depression in college students and perceived stress, loneliness, and self-esteem.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Haynes, Megan; Vosvick, Mark A. & Chng, Chwee-Lye
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Association between Adult Sport, Fitness, and Recreational Physical Activity and Number and Age of Children Present in the Household: A Secondary Analysis Using NHANES (open access)

The Association between Adult Sport, Fitness, and Recreational Physical Activity and Number and Age of Children Present in the Household: A Secondary Analysis Using NHANES

Article describes how only one in three adults in the United States meets the weekly recommendation for physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between adult moderate and vigorous sport, fitness, and recreational physical activities and the number and age (0–5 and 6–17) of children in their household.
Date: May 24, 2023
Creator: Johnson, Jerraco L.; Coleman, Ailton; Kwarteng, Jamila L.; Holmes, Ahondju U.; Kermah, Dulcie; Bruce, Marino A. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Longitudinal trajectories of physical activity in women using latent class growth analysis: The WIN Study (open access)

Longitudinal trajectories of physical activity in women using latent class growth analysis: The WIN Study

This article discusses a study to examine the longitudinal trajectories in objectively measured physical activity (PA), to identify unknown (i.e., latent) subgroups with distinct trajectories, and to examine the correlates of latent subgroups among community dwelling women.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Kim, Youngdeok; Kang, Minsoo; Tacón, Anna M. & Morrow, James R.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library