Physiological And Psychological Differences Between 20% Grade Incline Walking And Level Grade Jogging At Isocaloric Intensity

Motoki Sato, School of Applied Health Graduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Although the benefits of physical activity are well established, many adults do not meet the recommended weekly aerobic physical activity guidelines. Internal barriers such as enjoyment and affective response may challenge engagement and adherence of exercise. While walking and jogging are common modes of exercise, incline walking has recently gained popularity. Therefore, this study aims to compare physiological (fat and carbohydrate utilization) and psychological (enjoyment, affective response, rating of perceived exertion) differences between 20% incline walking and level grade jogging at isocaloric intensity.

Physiological and Psychological Differences Between 20% Grade Incline Walking and Level-Grade Jogging at Isocaloric Intensity

Motoki Sato, School of Applied Health Graduate Student

College of Professional Studies

High-incline walking is a relatively new trend with little comparative information. This study aimed to compare physiological (indirect calorimetry, relative oxygen consumption, heart rate) and psychological (enjoyment, affective valence, rating of perceived exertion) differences between 20% incline-walking and level-grade jogging at isocaloric intensity in young adults. A secondary purpose of this study was to establish an isocaloric protocol to compare 20% incline walking with level-grade jogging using relative VO2 as the primary measure while maintaining constant duration and relative work intensity.

Police Officer Identification and Leadership Prototypicality

College of Professional Studies

Survey data was collected from the CSU system’s 21 campuses’ police officers in June of 2017. We will be examining the extent to which officers’ perceptions of their leader's representativeness predicts their support for the leader, trust for the leader and the leader’s effectiveness, and how these relationships are affected by officer uncertainty.

Pre Counseling for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Ana Lilia Alaniz, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Following the plan for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has many benefits for the post-operative patient. Pre-surgery counseling helps overcome some barriers that can prevent the ERAS pathway from being implemented. Addressing and including the patient in their post-operative care will increase the likelihood that patients will be compliant with the pathway. The ERAS pathway is designed to standardize and optimize post-operative care. Education during the preoperative period is essential to increasing the success and implementation of the protocols.

Predicting Support for Atypical Leaders Under Conditions of Uncertainty

College of Professional Studies

People support leaders who embody the traits of their group (Hogg, 2001). However, previous research suggests that non-prototypical political leaders can also gain support when constituents are uncertain about their identity (Gaffney, Rast, Hogg, 2018; Rast, Gaffney, Hogg, & Crisp, 2011; Hogg, 2001). This can be problematic as identity uncertainty predicts support for autocratic leaders (Rast, Hogg, Giessner, 2013). Therefore, further understanding of the factors involved in support for leaders under conditions of uncertainty is important. The present study attempts to extend previous research by examining support for leaders under conditions of uncertainty.

Predictors of School Connectedness, Self-Esteem, and GPA

College of Professional Studies

Students should experience feelings of belonging and safety on their university campus. We ran multiple regression analyses to identify factors that predict school connectedness, well-being, and GPA among students (n=127, 72% women, 41% white). Overall stress is a risk factor for school connectedness (p<.01) and self-esteem (p<.01). Acculturative stress may be a risk factor for school connectedness (p=.069) and ethnic identity may be a protective factor for self-esteem (p=.059). Marginal significance may be due to the lack of diversity in the sample. Programs that help students manage stress and promote multiculturalism can foster positive school connectedness and self-esteem.

Prevalence, Risk, and Treatment of Muscle Dysmorphia in Transgender Populations

briseyda Alvarado, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

The review overviews the prevalence, characteristics, risk factors, and possible treatment of transgender persons with MD symptomatology. Little is known about the prevalence and presentation of MD among gender minorities and far fewer is known on how to treat MD.

Preventing Falls in Hospitalized Elderly Patients

Rory Boeck, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Falls among hospitalized elderly patients is a significant safety issue, with up to one million falls occurring annually in U.S. hospitals. With about 30% of the falls resulting in injury leading to increased hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. This project is aimed to reduce fall rates on a medical-surgical unit by 25% over six months using individual interventions based on the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework.

PROJECT REBOUND

College of Professional Studies

Project Rebound is a resource we are working to implement on HSU's campus for students who have been/are currently incarcerated. We have been networking with other campuses and organizations to create this center. Included will be research conducted about students re-entering to society and education. This will hopefully officially begin next semester, but we want to spread awareness of our program and connect with others who may be interested.

Psychedelic Harm Reduction

College of Professional Studies

The Institute of Harm Reduction Research, Policy and Practice (IHRRPP) seeks to reduce harms associated with alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Such harms affect individuals, families, and the local community. Harm may be the result of problematic substance use, or the laws and policies which pertain to substance consumption. The Zendo Project is an offshoot of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and seeks to provide education on the nature of psychedelic harm reduction. By providing best-practice training for attending to psychedelic crises, Zendo Project reduces harms that can arise from erratic behavior, penal responses, and other negative experiences.