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Scavenging Efficiency in Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) at Forested Sites
Ephraim Lowe, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Turkey vultures are well known for their incredible sense of smell due to their large olfactory bulbs, which are even larger than some mammals, such as rats. The study conducted compared the olfaction ability of turkey vultures to local mammals in the area by baiting sites in the Arcata Community Forest with carrion. It analyzed which species arrived to carrion sites first, and how weather, temperature, and humidity affected their ability to locate carrion efficiently.
Sculpture Walk Spring 2023
Sondra Schwetman, Art Faculty
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Sculpture Walk in the Library - students will display their art work on pedestals on the first floor of the library.
Seasonal Change in Foraging Behavior of Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus)
Elena Adams, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
This study aimed to measure the proportion of time that long-billed curlews (Numenius americanus) were actively feeding, preening, roosting, walking, flying, or defending their territory. I hypothesized that the proportion of time that curlews were actively feeding would increase as they prepared for migration. Surveys were conducted along Humboldt Bay’s Elk River to determine if the proportion of time curlews were observed feeding increased from February to April 2023. Understanding foraging response is critical to understand the importance of winter habitats for this species.
Self Determination Theory in Adapted Physical Education
Zachary Norton, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Professional Studies
This research evaluates the success of utilizing Social Determination Theory (SDT) principles in an exercise program for disabled persons. According to SDT, social environments are essential for people to have autonomy, relatedness, and competence, which are essential for motivating exercise. In this study, the researcher looked into the exercise performance of an adult with Down Syndrome over a 6-week program held in a recreation facility in Northern California. The independent variables tested were walking, modified push-ups, and curl-ups. The findings of the study add to the existing literature on the efficiency of applying SDT for programming that caters to people with disabilities.
Self Determination Theory-Based Exercise Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
Yaxeny Moreno, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Professional Studies
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the three major components of self-determination theory (autonomy, relatedness, and competence) within a structured exercise program on the exercise performance of an adult with a disability. The study was conducted in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) with accessibility to the field house and the gym at Cal Poly Humboldt during a 6 week program. This study measures the total walking distance performed within 6 mins, as well as the number of push-ups, and the number of sit-ups performed in separate 1-minute opportunities.
Self-Determination Theory and Down Syndrome
Peggy Manuelita Scarborough, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Professional Studies
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of self-determination theory and structured exercise program to increase exercise performance for two adults with Down syndrome.
Self-Determination Theory and Fragile X Syndrome
Marcus Romero, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Professional Studies
This study provides insight into the Self-Determination Theory with a participant with Fragile X syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This study utilized a single-subject research design which measured the exercised performance by looking at walking distance, push-ups, and curl-ups over five weeks.
Self-Determination Theory and Intellectual Disability
Jacquelyn Matthews, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
The purpose of this study was to increase physical fitness skills within adult populations with intellectual disabilities in the areas of walking, push-ups, curl-ups through a self-determination model. This was achieved through collaborative engagements with graduate-level students. Within this collaboration participants chose exercise goals and success criteria. An exercise program was established to increase participant skills over five sessions and teach participants how to be independent in their physical fitness endeavors and environments. The goal was to determine if experiences within this study would lead to increased skill level surrounding physical fitness through SDT.
Self-Determination Theory in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Juliana Jamison-Espinoza, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Professional Studies
This research aims to explore the efficacy of using Social Determination Theory (SDT) principles with an exercise program for individuals with disabilities. The SDT theoretical framework highlights the importance of social environments to support individuals' basic psychological needs such as autonomy, relatedness, and competence as it relates to exercise motivation. In the study, the researcher measured the exercise performance of an adult with Austum during a 6-week program hosted at a recreation facility in Northern California. The independent variables measured included walking, modified push-ups, and curl-ups.
Self-Determination Theory in Individuals with Disabilities
Tylor Davis, Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Graduate Student
College of Professional Studies
This research aims to explore the efficacy of using Social Determination Theory (SDT) principles with an exercise program for individuals with disabilities. The SDT theoretical framework highlights the importance of social environments to support individuals' basic psychological needs such as autonomy, relatedness, and competence as it relates to exercise motivation. In the study, the researcher measured the exercise performance of an adult with a disability during a 6-week program hosted right here at Cal Poly Humboldt! The independent variables measured included walking, modified push-ups, and curl-ups. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this programs success.