Browsing Theses by Subject "Exercise"
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Creating a Physical Activity Screening Tool for Primary Care
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-27)Background: Only 20% of the population meets the aerobic Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines despite the many benefits of regular activity. Healthcare providers (HCP) in primary care are well positioned to discuss physical ... -
The Difference in Peripheral Chemosensitivity Between Trained and Untrained Individuals during Exercise
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-10)Hypercapnic chemosensitivity is the ventilatory response to increased partial pressure of CO2 and is the result of central and peripheral chemosensor stimulation. The hypercapnic chemosensitivity of the peripheral ... -
Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise on Motor Cortex Plasticity in Individuals With a Concussion History
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-25)The impact of concussions was previously believed to be transient, however neurophysiological tools have revealed that long-term cognitive and motor declines persist past the acute phase of injury. Through a non-invasive ... -
Evaluation of biomechanical and neuromuscular effects of prophylactic knee brace use following exercise.
(University of Waterloo, 2014-02-19)The use of knee braces prophylactically is still considered as an approach for injury mitigation for those in high-risk sporting activities, though their use is not fully supported. The purpose of this thesis was to examine ... -
Examining the effects of aerobic exercise and bilateral movement on frontal alpha asymmetry
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-29)Determining the effects of different interventions on brain activity related to depression is imperative to prevention and treatment of the disorder. One measure of brain activity related to depression, called “frontal ... -
The Magnitude and Time Course Effects of an Acute Bout of Moderate Intensity Resistance Training on Cognitive Function
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-19)Resistance training (RT) is a common form of physical activity that forms a core part of physical activity recommendations. RT has well-documented benefits to metabolic and musculoskeletal health. Emerging research also ... -
Multisensory Integrative Processes and Aging
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-04)Our sensory systems provide us with distinct impressions of our surroundings which are critical for perception, cognitive processing, and control of action. Indeed, input from multiple sensory stimuli compared to a single ... -
NADPH Oxidase-dependent ROS Production and Impaired Ca2+ Regulation are Associated with Exercise-induced Cardiac Fatigue in the Rat
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-10)Cardiac fatigue is a phenomenon that is characterized by a transient reduction in left ventricular contractile and/or relaxation function following acute aerobic exercise. Few studies have utilized rodent models to examine ... -
Perceived Barriers to Exercise among Older Adults with MCI and Early Dementia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-08)Increasing evidence suggests that exercise can benefit physical and cognitive function among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia (MCI/dementia). Unfortunately, many older adults with ... -
The Role of Acute High-Intensity Interval Exercise as a Potential Facilitator for Improved Executive Functions and Affect in Healthy Young and Older Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-06)A single bout of aerobic exercise has been shown to improve executive functions and affect across the lifespan. The magnitude of improvements appear to be influenced by exercise-dependent factors, including the intensity ...