Gill, Diane

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Accuracy of Free Throw Shooting During Dual-Task Performance: Implications of Attentional Disruption on Performance 2008 8557 The purpose of this research was to use the dual-task paradigm to examine the effect of a secondary reaction time task on free throw performance and to determine the point of peak attentional demand during the free throw process. Thirty subjects, ran...
Development of a preliminary rehabilitation adherence measure for athletic training 2008 5265 The present investigation aims to 1) identify indicators (i.e., behaviors) of sport injury rehabilitation adherence that are relevant to collegiate athletic training and 2) develop a preliminary rehabilitation adherence measure for athletic training ...
The Role of High School Coaches in the Intercollegiate Athletics Recruiting Process 2008 3689 This investigation examined the role of high school coaches during the intercollegiate athletics recruiting process. Data were collected using a self-report survey administered to 214 current NCAA Division II student-athletes representing four privat...
Investigation of Needs, Best Practices, and Challenges in Physical Education with Limited English Proficient Students in North Carolina 2008 3612 The purpose of this study was to identify the needs and challenges for physical educators who teach Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in the state of North Carolina, and to begin to develop a teaching model to address those needs and challeng...
Assessing effective teacher behaviors in athletic training clinical education 2005 2693 "The present study assessed the use of effective teacher behaviors in athletic training clinical education. Research involved development and use of: 1) the 20-question Survey of Effective Clinical Educator Behaviors (SECEB) to assess student and in...
Subclinical Eating Disorders Among Female 2005 3158 The purpose of this present study was to examine subclinical eating disorders among female collegiate athletes. Specifically, this study investigated the prevalence of subclinical eating disorders among athletes, compared the prevalence among athlete...
Effects of a formal goal setting program on recovery after athletic injury 2005 6637 "The present study investigates the effects of a formal goal setting program on self-confidence, satisfaction, and rehabilitation adherence in injured NCAA student-athletes. Six athletes volunteered for the study (mean age=20.7 years, 4 males and 2 f...
Achievement Goal Profiles Among Elite Baseball Players 2005 2230 "Ten interviews with minor league baseball players were conducted to determine whether they utilized task, ego, or both goal orientations. Goal shifting, goal setting, and situational influences were also examined. The players reported a moderate to ...
Binaries and bridging : a feminist analysis of women's rugby participation 2005 4746 F"The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences of women who play rugby as articulated by the women themselves. 14 women took part in three focus groups to discuss their experiences in rugby and the meanings they attributed to them. The...
A phenomenological exploration of the sport-career transition experiences that affect subjective well-being of former national football players 2006 15559 "The purpose of this study was to gain understanding and insight into the dynamics of the sport-career transition experiences of former National Football League athletes and examine how subjective well-being is influenced by this developmental stage....
A coaching self model : experiences of self among college basketball coaches 2006 1934 "A qualitative case study approach was used to explore the self-concept of four NCAA Division III head basketball coaches. Following Markus and Wurf's (1987) dynamic self-concept model, the development, components, and relational factors of the coach...
The relationships among role involvement, team cohesion, and athlete satisfaction 2006 4629 "The purpose of this study was to determine the nature of the relationships among role ambiguity, role acceptance, role satisfaction, team cohesion, and athlete satisfaction. It was hypothesized that role ambiguity would predict both role acceptance ...
Bargaining with patriarchy : former women coaches' experiences and their decision to leave collegiate coaching 2006 6504 "The purpose of the study was to better understand the experiences of former female coaches and their decision to terminate their careers, especially in relation to the patriarchal nature of U.S. collegiate sport. A feminist perspective and mixed-met...
The influence of athletic identity, expectation of toughness, and attitude toward pain and injury on athletes' help-seeking tendencies 2007 7659 "The present investigation examined the influence of athletic identity, expectation of toughness, and reported attitude toward pain and injury on instrumental and emotional social support help-seeking tendencies for the pains and injuries athletes ex...
A supervision program for approved clinical instructors in athletic training 2009 3350 Teacher education programs use the process of clinical supervision (planning conference, field observation, and feedback conference) to continually work with student teachers while they are engaged in the teaching process to support and assist them i...
A comparison of African-American athletes' nurturing experiences at historically black and historically white colleges/universities. 2009 3376 The belief that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) nurture African-American students better than Historically White Colleges and Universities (HWCU) is widely held. This belief is likely grounded in the historical development of Amer...
The examination of humor usage and its relationship to cohesion in male collegiate basketball 2010 4767 The purpose of this study was to gain insight and understanding into the humor experience in collegiate sport. The specific purpose of this study was to determine the styles of humor used among male collegiate basketball players, the uses humor serve...
Adolescent girls’ perceptions of their physical activity behaviors and social environment. 2010 2485 The purpose of this study was to explore how social relationships and environmental settings impact physical activity attitudes and behaviors for adolescent girls. Guided by a social ecological framework and following a phenomenological interpreti...
Experiences and coping responses of sexual harassment among Puerto Rican female student-athletes. 2010 18880 The central purpose of this study was to explore sexual harassment experiences and behavioral responses among collegiate female student-athletes. This study extended previous research to a different cultural context, and used a different conceptual f...
Perceptions and experiences of lesbian intercollegiate coaches. 2010 2529 The purpose of this study was to provide a more complete picture of lesbians in sport by investigating the perceptions and experiences of lesbian intercollegiate coaches. Fifty-two self-identified lesbian head and assistant coaches from NCAA Division...
Psychosocial Factors and Physical Activity Among Black Adolescent Females 2010 1495 The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the physical activity behavior of Black female adolescents age 14-18 in the Charlotte, NC public school community by examining the relationship between physical activity and self-effi...
Perceived cultural competence levels among challenge course facilitators 2011 6510 The purpose of this study was to provide a greater understanding of the perceived levels and the importance of cultural competence within the context of challenge course facilitation and professional practice. One hundred seventy-two challenge course...
The relationship between athletic identity and physical activity levels after retirement from collegiate sports 2011 14760 Self-identity is important in the transition into retirement from collegiate sports, and athletic identity is a major source of self-identity for athletes. Given that research reveals a positive relationship between athletic identity and physical act...
Perceived environmental restorativeness and affective responses to indoor vs. outdoor exercise 2011 5828 The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of environmental setting (indoor vs. outdoor) on affect and attentional focus during exercise. In this counterbalanced, repeated measures design, 26 women (ages 18-26) exercised at a moderate int...
An examination of the effect of the National soccer coaches association of America's national diploma course on coaches' perceived competencies and program effectiveness 2011 3903 The purpose of this investigation was to learn the effect of a soccer coaching education course upon the coaching efficacy as measured by the Coaching Efficacy Scale (CES; Feltz, Helper, Roman, & Paiement; 2009) of coaches participating in the course...
Body knowledge and repetition: re-conceiving ability through students' visual narratives of sport, physical education and fitness 2011 7795 The purpose of this dissertation study was to investigate how students enrolled in two different undergraduate core kinesiology courses conceived knowledge of the body through visual storytelling, a mode of writing that uses visual elements, like pho...
On our feet: feasibility trial of an intervention to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity 2012 5284 Sedentary behavior (SB) is emerging as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (Katzmarzyk, 2010, Owen et al., 2010), and is a target for intervention. This study examined effects of a Social Cognitive intervention t...
An examination of motivational, goal achievement, and sport commitment differences in youth team and individual tennis populations 2012 7623 In recent years there has been a steady increase in the number of children playing team sports. Young people are also engaging in individual sports such as tennis, gymnastics, golf, and running. Therefore, research has been conducted on many aspects ...
Team flow in a Japanese university baseball team: narrative study of a university baseball coach 2012 3734 This research focuses on the role of the coach in developing team flow and achieving successful results in Japanese university baseball. The purpose of this study, which was addressed using narrative analysis of coach interviews and participant obser...
Development and evaluation of a training program for pediatric residents on physical activity interventions 2012 2420 Physical activity (PA) provides numerous health benefits; however, PA levels decline as children age. Primary care-based physical activity interventions (PAI) are moderately effective in increasing youth PA levels. Medical organizations recommend tha...
Cultural competence of sport psychology consultants in Taiwan in working with LGBT athletes 2013 6206 The purpose of this study was to explore the cultural competence of sport psychology consultants in Taiwan in working with LGBT athletes and dealing with related issues in sport. Semi-structured interviews and grounded theory analysis were used to un...
The relationship of team cohesion to individual anxiety among recreational soccer players 2014 4860 Cohesion is the most often studied group dynamics factor in sport and exercise psychology (Brawley, Carron, & Widmeyer, 1987; Carron, 1982; Carron, Widmeyer, & Brawley, 1985). The group dynamics research has focused on the relationship between cohesi...
A modeling approach to identity, motivation, and physical activity participation in former college athletes 2014 4674 Research indicates that many athletes fail to maintain regular physical activity participation after transitioning out of competitive sports. Despite the important health consequences for athletes who drop from high activity to inactivity after compl...
The influence of exercise type and motivation on music preference 2015 2091 Music is employed rather ubiquitously in exercise settings and has been shown to contribute positively to exercise motivation. It would seem that individuals listen to music that is preferable to them for the duration of their exercise participation;...
The relationship of perceived autonomy-supportive coaching behavior with motivation among high school athletes 2016 1767 Recent literature suggests that coaches play a significant role in creating a climate that fosters self-determined motivation among athletes. Coaching style influences athlete perception, motivation, and performance. Research supports that an autonom...
An exploration into the motivation for physical activity in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis 2016 1217 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic degenerative autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects approximately 2.1 million people world-wide (National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2005). Symptoms include limitations with both physical (...
Integrating holistic human performance training into Basic Law Enforcement Training 2018 327 The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of integrating holistic human performance (HHP) training into Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). Historical data from 37 police officer trainees (28 males, 9 females; M =...
An examination of a psychological skills intervention in an exercise program for overweight and obese individuals 2017 360 Obesity may be defined as a state in which an individual has accrued an excess amount of body fat that may be dangerous for one’s overall health (CDC, 2015; Flegel, Carroll, & Ogden, 2012). One treatment option for obesity is bariatric surgery, which...
The role of socializing agents on dropout and continuing participation of adolescent girls in male-dominated sports 2017 1005 Findings indicate that sports have positive effects on young girls’ cognitive and social skills, as well as on their mental and physiological states (Beets &Pitetti, 2005; Blom, Bronk, Coakley, Lauer & Sawyer, 2013). However, the participation of you...
Changes in cognitive appraisals and metabolic indices of physical exertion during a two-hour run 1989 210 During an endurance run various physiological changes occur in response to the metabolic energy demands of the activity, and the runner makes continuous cognitive appraisals of the experience. The purpose of this investigation was to document the cha...
The relationships among mental toughness, hardiness, optimism and coping: a structural equation modeling approach 2014 8473 Sport can be stressful with the time demands, emphasis on winning, and high expectations. Being able to positively reinterpret events, remain calm and relaxed under pressure, and maintain emotional control may be essential to athletes' ability to cop...
Body perceptions and motivation in rhythmic gymnastics in South Korea 2017 1620 Previous research in the field of aesthetic sports such as gymnastics, figure skating and dance, indicates that athletes in these disciplines experience more body dissatisfaction and higher weight concerns than participants in other sports. Studies a...
Physical activity and quality of life in Korean adolescents: the mediating role of physical self-worth and moderating role of gender 2018 236 Physical activity is positively associated with physical self-worth and quality of life in older adults (McAuley et al., 2006), young adults (Joseph et al., 2014) and children and adolescents (Breslin et al., 2017; Ekeland, Heian, & Hagen, 2005). Pre...
A cross-cultural study on exercise motivation and behavior : the case of American and Taiwanese exercisers 1991 391 The study examined exercise motivation and behavior of two cultural groups, American and Taiwanese. Gender and group differences on associated variables were studied. Also, relationships between psychological and personal variables were tested. Self-...
Relationships among perceived stress, burnout, and physical activity in social workers 2018 2570 Relatively few studies have examined the extent to which participation in physical activity can address burnout in social workers. Research conducted with other human service professionals consistently suggests routine exercise can be a viable, cost-...
Growth-minded athletes: does coaching feedback matter? 2018 569 The purpose of the current study was to begin to understand the relationship between coaching feedback focal points and mindset (fixed and growth) in an adult athletic population. The specific aim was to determine what types of verbal feedback focal ...
Stress and burnout in NCAA Division I head women’s volleyball coaches 2019 354 The role of the athletic coach is ever-changing and coaches must shift among instructor, mentor, friend, organizer, educator, and counselor roles (Lyle, 2002). The multiple roles a coach serves for the athletes and organization can create stress. Str...
The influence of mindful exercise on mood state and perceived stress in community college students 2019 453 Mood disorders are pervasive among community college students and can put them at higher risk for developing more severe disorders and academic failure. Mindful exercise, including yoga, Tai Chi, and others has been shown to improve mood within this ...
Parental views on sport specialization for adolescent volleyball players 2019 361 Many athletes specialize in one sport before or during adolescence. Although specialization has benefits for skill development, many athletes face negative psychological and physiological consequences like burnout and overuse injuries, especially whe...
The effects of a physical activity program on mood states in college students 2019 2009 College students are at risk for adverse mental and physical health. Physical activity (PA) can reduce risks and promote positive mental health; however, less than half (49.9%) of college students meet the American College of Sports Medicine (2017) r...
PILATES Connect: support for collegiate student-athletes in the transition to meaningful lifetime physical activity 2019 526 Student-athletes (SAs) face challenges to maintaining physical activity as they graduate beyond college athletics. Transition barriers include the loss of team support (Fuller, 2014), less motivation without specific goals (Plateau, Petrie, & Papatho...
An exploration of cross-cultural interactions among collegiate sport coaches and international student-athletes 2018 640 The purpose of the project was to understand collegiate sport coaches’ engagement in cross-cultural interactions with international student-athletes (ISAs). Horn’s working model of coaching effectiveness (2008) identifies cultural context as an antec...
Developing a curriculum of person-centered care in athletic training 2018 591 A person-centered model of healthcare is considered the gold standard of care; however, athletic training continues to operate within a biomedical model of care. More research is needed to understand how to best incorporate person-centered care into ...
An examination of a model of burnout in dual-role teacher-coaches 1990 276 This study developed and tested a model of stress and burnout in dual-role teacher-coaches. Following Smith's (1986) cognitive-affective model of stress and burnout In athletics, this Investigation examined: (a) the contribution of the stress apprais...
Promotion of mental health referral efficacy in college athletic trainers 2019 498 College student-athletes are an at-risk population for negative mental health. Numerous factors are associated with an increased susceptibility to mental health issues, including academics and athletics (Breslin, Shannon, Haughey, Donnelly, & Leavey,...
Creating a culturally responsive online personal health course 2019 344 Many Americans face critical barriers to living a healthy lifestyle because of their status as members of marginalized social groups (Gill, 2007; Harrison & Clark, 2016; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2018). Factors such as race/ethnicity and income...
The influence of a collegiate fitness and wellness course on the students’ physical activity motivation and behavior 2019 448 Physical activity has many physical and psychological benefits; however, many college students are currently inactive. More research is needed to understand how to improve physical activity behaviors in college students. This study evaluated the infl...
Developing a proposal for the implementation of Adventure Education in higher education. 2019 1793 Adventure Education is the field of study that uses human-powered activities in the wilderness to facilitate both individual and group growth and development. Over the past few decades, this field has focused on a return to the natural environment to...
Chronic effects of fitness on the golf putt 1992 189 The present investigation examined (1) potential chronic fitness effects on cognitive and motor performance and (2) three theories of attentional interference. Twenty-four golfers, 12 fit and 12 unfit, participated in the study. All golfers were of i...
Psychological and physiological changes associated with a period of increased training 1993 178 The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine if psychological and physiological responses during a period of normal baseline training are similar to psychological and physiological responses during a period of increased training conducted a...
Identifying the role of student-athlete leadership development in Division II athletics 2019 334 This study investigated leadership development opportunities in one Division II conference (DIIConf). The primary purpose of this study was to determine the capacity of member institutions to offer leadership development programming. The secondary ai...
Be well! A strengths-based approach to increasing physical activity and enhancing wellbeing 2020 248 Today’s female college students face high mental health concerns and low levels of physical activity (PA). The college setting is an ideal environment for shaping positive behaviors that serve students well during and after their college years. The p...
Patient-rated outcome measures in athletic training: an exploratory study 2020 226 Healthcare has transitioned away from a focus solely on clinician-oriented evidence to include patient-oriented evidence or considering what is important to the patient. Patient-rated outcome measures (PROs) are one mechanism through which patient-or...
The influence of individual and team goals on cohesion and performance in youth bowling 1992 241 The purpose of this investigation was twofold: (a) to determine the influence of individual and team goals on cohesion and performance in youth bowling; and (b) to investigate the cohesion-performance relationship. Specifically, it was hypothesized t...
An investigation of self-efficacy and control theory with elite distance runners 1992 171 The purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and private self-consciousness (PSC) in elite distance runners. Ninety -four male and female runners completed biographical, self-efficacy, outcome s...
Situational and contextual influences on goal orientations 1996 279 This study used a social cognitive approach to achievement motivation to examine the situational and contextual factors associated with goal perspectives. Two primary questions were asked: ( 1) do involvement and state anxiety vary as a function of t...
Sports specialization and the family: examining the effects outside the lines 2021 347 Sport Sociologist, Jay Coakley (2009), identified elite sport specialization as one of five trends in contemporary youth sports. Specialization within youth sports promotes single sport rather than multi-sport athletes, includes pressure to participa...
Yoga: mindful physical activity to enhance college students’ well-being 2021 610 College students report poor physical and mental wellbeing. Mindful physical activity has shown promising results as adjunctive and alternative methods for contending with such issues. Students (n= 7) registered in a semester long yoga class designed...
Athletic Training preceptors’ experience with interprofessional education and collaborative practice in the clinical learning environment 2021 277 Athletic Training programs are now required to align their educational curricula with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) core competencies and prepare students for working in dynamic health care teams to strategically address health outcomes (CAATE, 201...
Impact of a virtual education presentation on knowledge and usage of cupping therapy among athletic trainers 2021 268 Within the athletic training profession, there are continuing education requirements in order to maintain national certification. Although the profession mandates completion of continuing education, little research has assessed the effectiveness of c...
Mental skills training for ice hockey goalies 2021 850 An ice hockey goalie is a unique position, fraught with many mental challenges. All goalies can use mental skills to manage these mental challenges and to improve their performance. In the sport world developing an athlete’s mental skills has become ...
Can we play outside? Social and emotional learning and preschooler physical activity during outdoor play 2020 1029 Preschool age (3-5 years) children are known for their spontaneity, high levels of physical activity (PA), and inquisitive nature. The preschool years are associated with rapid social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Active play is co...
Physical education for language acquisition in middle school ELLs 2020 384 English language learners (ELL) are a growing population in U.S. schools. ELL students are expected to meet the same learning standards as their native English-speaking peers. The progress of ELL students has been poor and evidence suggests that teac...
Minorities in Kinesiology: challenges encountered in the pursuit of an athletic training degree and beyond 2020 225 Racial and ethnic minorities in higher education have low enrollment and graduation rates. This well-known problem continues to plague the higher education system. Specifically, in athletic training, the enrollment and retention numbers for minoritie...
An intervention to promote self-efficacy and physical activity in individuals with Type 2 diabetes 2022 345 Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by inefficient glucose metabolism. Exercise or physical activity (PA) has an “insulin-like” effect, with benefits including controlling and managing blood sugar levels, reducing cardiovascular risk factors, and ...
Stress and coping for high school head football coaches 2022 130 Athletic coaching, specifically high school football coaching, is a stressful profession (Frey, 2009). Coaches can improve their own and their athlete’s performances by recognizing and coping effectively with specific stressors. These stressors inclu...
Graduate employability : essential skills and personal attributes of fitness trainers 2023 126 College graduates need certain skills and personal attributes to be ready for work in an occupation or field. Although many kinesiology and exercise science students have a career goal to become a fitness trainer, a comprehensive catalog of the skill...
A process-focused feasibility study of At the Core : a physical activity promotion program for people with multiple sclerosis 2023 85 People who live with Multiple Sclerosis tend to be less physically active (PA) than age matched peers. Physical activity promotion programs that target physical inactivity, build self-efficacy for PA, and educate on how to be physically active are ne...
Preparing preceptors to be clinical educators 2023 87 Preceptors play a critical role in athletic training clinical education, but they lack training to be effective in this role. The One Minute Preceptor method (OMP) is a simple five-step clinical teaching tool that provides succinct guidelines for cli...
“I definitely need that support” : examining support for women sport coaches 2022 161 In the United States, organized competitive sport for girls and women has grown substantially, especially prevalent since the passage of Title IX. Despite tremendous growth in college athletic participation, the percentage of women coaching college a...
Helping parents to pitch smart : evaluation of an educational program for parents of Little League baseball players to reduce injury risk behaviors 2022 143 Many youth athletes and their parents focus specifically on baseball with the belief that it will aid with obtaining a college scholarship and maybe even reach the professional level. However, evidence shows that this can increase injury risk and inj...
Psychological characteristics and skills of junior competitive swimmers 2023 157 Research has consistently found that psychological factors influence sport performance and athletic talent development (Collins & MacNamara, 2012). Most of this research has focused on the psychological underpinnings of elite adult athletes rather th...
Perceived health of former Division I women’s college soccer players 2020 467 Prior sport-related injury and the long-term physical and psycho-social consequences associated with injury may contribute to declines in physical activity (PA) and the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of former collegiate athletes (Cowee & Sim...
The effects of an experiential adapted fitness course on students’ attitudes toward adults with intellectual disabilities 2020 335 Experiential learning is a valuable teaching tool that provides unique, hands-on learning opportunities for exercise science students and prepares them to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) in their future profession. Adequate ...
An asynchronous online LGBT+ cultural competency training for physical therapists 2022 214 Research suggests that physical therapists lack knowledge, awareness, and clinical preparedness to engage with LGBT+ populations in clinical settings and that LGBT+ patients report difficulty engaging in physical therapy and fear of discrimination. T...
Physical activity instruction requirements in higher education 2019 183 For many years, Physical Activity Instruction (PAI) courses have been a staple in higher education curricular programming, viewed as a necessity to enhance the overall knowledge and growth of students (Hensley, 2000). According to several studies, th...
Meanings of athletic identity within the multidimensional self and social context 2020 362 The topic of athletic identity has garnered increased attention in recent decades. While there have been shifts in understandings, the majority of studies rely on the original conceptualization of the construct based on Brewer, Van Raalte, and Linder...