The Effects of Sleep Loss on Collegiate Athletic Performance

Grace Rosebrook, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

This project is on the effects of sleep loss on collegiate athletic performance. Specifically, I assess research on the influence of sleep deprivation and sleep restriction surrounding aerobic and anaerobic capacities, and cognitive and psychological function. Additionally, I synthesize research behind the reasoning of college athletes experiencing sleep loss disproportionately when compared to non-athletic counterparts. I also suggest further research, specifically, variables that may affect sleep loss in college athletes, and the possible effect of sleep extension on athletic performance.

The Fun Factor: A case for focusing on fun and enjoyment in Physical Activity

Dorian DeNisi, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

As part of this semester's Kinesiology Students' Senior Seminar, I will be presenting my research on why we should emphasize having fun in our physical activity, over traditional exercise regimens.

The Impact of a Structured Exercise Program on the Pre-Established Exercise Goals for an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder

David Adams, Other Faculty

College of Professional Studies

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a structured exercise program on the total amount of exercise completed by the participant. The researchers believe that providing an environment that included the major components of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) would support the participants increase in exercise output. This study used a changing criterion design over the course of 6 weeks. Results suggest that the structured exercise program along with the major components of SDT had a positive impact on the exercise levels of the participant.

The Lumber Games

Skye Maclachlan, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

My capstone project as a recreation administration student is the creation of The Lumber Games event. The Lumber Games is a fun and exciting event for student of Cal Poly Humboldt. This free event includes a mobile ax throwing truck, pizza, yard games, board games, and a raffle. Participates are able to win raffle tickets by participating in the variety of recreational activities offered. The goals of my project include providing inclusive recreational opportunities to students, making this a recurring event hosted by The Recreation Club of Cal Poly Humboldt, and furthering my professional development as an event producer.

The Moderating Effects of Age on the Relationship Between Cannabis and Tobacco Smoking and Pain

Joshua Worthington, Psychology Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Higher rates of tobacco and cannabis smoking have been observed among people with chronic pain. The reciprocal model of pain and smoking suggests that a positive feedback loop underlies the relationship between pain and smoking, with pain motivating smoking (as a means of coping) and smoking exacerbating painful conditions with chronic use. Despite initial evidence of differential effects by age in pain-motivated smoking, no research has examined age by smoking interactions among both tobacco and cannabis users. Results suggest smoking was related to greater likelihood of having pain, and that this effect was moderated by age group.

The Role of Exercise Addiction and Overtraining in Collegiate Athletics and the Effects on Collegiate Athletes

Carmella Baldassarre, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

My research poster is on Exercise Addiction in college athletes and is a collection of my findings from different research articles on the subject, as well as what is missing and is needed in further research.

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Stories about Global Health in Humboldt County

Eden Donahue, Nursing Faculty

College of Professional Studies

In a collaborative RSCA-funded project, the Cal Poly Humboldt Library and Nursing Program created five activities focused on global health. The inspiration for the project came as Cal Poly Humboldt was selected to host the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibition Making a World of Difference: Stories about Global Health. With a focus on activism within the local community, the Library and Nursing Program engaged students in a variety of projects and invited the community to events showcasing those projects. Come learn how local actions and activism make a significant impact on global health!

Through The Eyes of Liberian Americans: The Post-Civil War Consequences on Liberia

Joy Mehn, Politics Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The research will focus on the experiences of Liberian Americans while fleeing the civil wars, that took place 1989-2003. The displacement was shaped by the human security policies made by the Liberian Government and the United States government. The relevance of this study is the placement of value on the experiences of those who experienced displacement. More often than not, the focus of migration in the global south is the economic factors and how those factors affect the Western world. This research is a way to project the stories of those who are often not heard, the Liberian people.

Through The Eyes of Liberian Americans: The Post-Civil War Consequences on Liberia

Joy Mehn , Politics Undergraduate Student

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

The research will focus on the experiences of Liberian Americans while fleeing the civil war. This displacement is shaped by the policies made by the Liberian Government and the United States government. The relevance of this study is the placement of value on the experiences of those who experienced displacement. More often than not, the focus of migration in the global south is the economic factors and how those factors affect the Western world. This research is a way to project the stories of those who are often not heard, the Liberian people.

Transitioning Faiths: Assimilation of Polytheistic Traditions into Monotheistic Institutions

Justin Andrew, Anthropology Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

This research project delves into the profound transition witnessed across civilizations from polytheistic belief systems to monotheistic religions. It investigates the intriguing process of absorbing polytheistic traditions and adapting them to harmonize with monotheistic institutions, highlighting how historical contexts and societal dynamics catalyzed this transformation.