Student Symposium Abstracts

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Wrestlers’ Versus Non-Wrestlers’ Performance Responses to Thermal Stress

April 29th, 2008

Our group did a research experiment on how athletes who train in different types of environments and how the athletes’ bodies adjust to the conditions. The focus of the experiment was on the performance of exercise within heat acclimated wrestlers versus non-heat acclimated athletes. Read More…




Operation Walk: Peru

April 29th, 2008

Operation Walk is a nonprofit organization that provides free hip and knee replacement surgeries to patients in underdeveloped countries. Each year, Cornell students have the opportunity to travel with Operation Walk and founder Dr. Larry Dorr (’63) to assist with every aspect of the surgery process. Read More…




Acute Moderate Sleep Deprivation Attenuates Physiological and Psychological Function at Rest and During Exercise

April 29th, 2008

Previous research indicates that total sleep deprivation may elicit a number of physiological and psychological deficits including mood disturbance and autonomic imbalance. Little is known regarding the effects of a single night of moderate sleep loss, Read More…




Operation Walk: Experiences and Reflections

April 14th, 2007

Operation Walk, founded by Dr. Larry Dorr (’ 63), is a non-profit organization through which a team of healthcare professionals travels to medically underserved areas to perform hip and knee replacement surgeries. Read More…




An Unhealthy Culture: Body Image Dissatisfaction and Eating Disorders

April 14th, 2007

American society and media advocate for ideal body images that are often unattainable through healthy levels of dieting and exercise for both male and female individuals. Read More…




PED 101: Lifetime Physical Fitness and Activities Study

April 29th, 2006

The purpose of this study is to investigate the Cornell College PED 101: Lifetime Physical Fitness and Activities course and to explore the relationship between enrollment in the course and aspects of positive behavior change related to fitness and wellness. Read More…




A Biopsychosocial Review of the Effects of Exercise on Stress and Health

April 29th, 2006

The current lack of consistent exercise maintenance among a majority of American adults has resulted in a variety of negative symptoms, including obesity, that has put many individuals at an increased risk for a number of debilitating diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, certain cancers, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. Read More…




The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cardiac Autonomic Tone, Mood, and Exercise Performance

April 29th, 2006

In the fast-paced society that we live in today many people struggle to get an adequate amount of sleep on a regular basis. Read More…




Training of Women Athletes and the Risk of Eating Disorders

April 12th, 2003

Women athletes have the risk of developing many physical problems while training for athletics. These include menstrual cycle disorders, eating disorders, and bone mineral disorders. Read More…




Take My Wallet Out at the Ballgame: The Costs of MLB Tickets

April 13th, 2002

Major League Baseball teams recently released information regarding 2002 single game ticket prices. Read More…