The Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education aims to provide opportunities for the study of sport and exercise science. The academic major in physical education aims to produce individuals who are physically educated; who understand and appreciate the value of physical activity in human development, human interaction, human performance, and quality of life; who know and can apply sound principles for developing skills and fitness; and who are themselves active, skillful and physically fit.
Collected here are synthesis projects produced by students in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education at the College at Brockport.
Synthesis projects from 2020
The Effects of Caffeine on Performance of Trained Cycling Athletes, Bradley Boester
Factors Impacting Enjoyment in Physical Education for Children with Disabilities, Jasmine Bradwell
The Impact of Athletics on Fundraising at the NCAA Division I Level, Gil Burgmaster
The Effects of Structured Physical Activity Programs for Gross Motor Development in Preschoolers., Matthew Farwell
Effective Strategies for Reducing Sedentary Lifestyles of Adolescent Youth, jesse fendryk
Teachers’ Beliefs, Perceptions, and Use of Reproduction and Production Teaching Styles in Physical Education, Daniel Hinca
Physical Activity and its Impact on Cognitive Development, William Holland
Coaching Styles and its Effect on Team Performance, Kevin Jones
The Relationship between Resiliency and the Athlete, Ronnie M. Joseph
The Female Athlete Triad and It’s Long-Term Effect on High School Female Athletes, Sarah Lanier
The Short- and Long-term Effects of Sport-related Concussions to Ice Hockey Players, Nicholas M. Lazor
The relationship between the use of heart rate monitors and MVPA levels of secondary school students (Grades 7-12), Trevor McCabe
CAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BENEFIT MENTAL HEALTH? A SYNTHESIS OF LITERATURE, Allison McConnell
An Examination of Collegiate Student Athletes Maintaining Positive Mental Health, Emily Merrill
The Effect of Fan Behavior on the Mental Health of A Sports Official, Mitchell O'Donnell
The Effects of Professional Athletes as Role Models on High School Students, George Piccolo
The Effects of Parenting Styles on Youth Sport Participation and Enjoyment, Casey Provost
The Economic Impact of Professional Sports in the United States, Ryan Quackenbush
Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Joshua Reed
Collegiate Level Student-Athletes Identity and Academic Success, Alex Richardson
Effectiveness of Physical Activity Intervention Programs on Reducing or Eliminating Behaviors Associated with ADHD in Children, Nicholas Riniolo
The effect of parental pressure on the stress, self-efficacy and overall well-being of athletes, Allison M. Spaschak
HOW DOES SPORTS RETIREMENT AFFECT ELITE ATHLETES WELL-BEING?, Dominic Trento
Parental Perceptions Towards Participation in Physical Activity for Children with Visual Impairments, Hannah Williams
The Impact of Athletic Performance on Academic Achievement of Division I Student-Athletes, Dominick Zallo
Synthesis projects from 2019
Effective ways of teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Physical Education Setting, Ruben Arroyo
The Impact of Performance Anxiety on Female Athletes, Nina Barbero
Parent’s Perspectives of Physical Activity Recreational Programs for Their Children with Disabilities, SCOTT CARACCI
The Impact of Increased Physical Activity on Academic Achievement, John Conner
The Impact of Increased Physical Activity on Academic Achievement, John Conner
What is the Impact of Stretching on Injury Prevention During Physical Activity?, Sabrina DeBellis
Is sport specialization worth the risk? Myths vs. reality, Justin Dueppengiesser
How Does Pressure to be Perfect Impact Pre-Collegiate Gymnasts?, Caitlin J. Elsadek
Does Sports Build Positive Youth Development?, Mark Federico
Factors to Consider in Preparing Adapted Physical Education Teachers to Teach in Urban Settings, Joanessa Fequiere
The Benefits of Physical Activity and Sport on Mental Health and Well-Being in School-Aged Children, Ian Gilhousen
Two Common Issues In Sports Officiaitng: Recruitment and Retention, Dylan Hill
Physical Activity Patterns of Students from Low-Socioeconomic Status, Elizabeth Johnson
Does Physical Activity Improve Cognitive Functioning? A Synthesis of the Research Literature, Nathan Klos
Parents' Understanding of the Impact on Sport Specialization, Samuel LaCelle
Parental Perspectives on Physical Education Services for Children with CHARGE Syndrome, Kristi Jo Lane
Strategies to Retain High School Athletic Coaches, Kevon London-Hill
Concussion Assessment Management in High School and Collegiate Athletics, Erin McNeely
The Effects Socioeconomic Status, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Have on the Youth, Felix Morales
The Impact of Extrinsic Motivation on Athletic Performance, Timothy Petranchuk Jr.
The Effect of Media Coverage of Female Athletes and the Impact on How These Athletes View Their Body, Hannah Rehbaum
The Achievement Gap Between African American Athletes and Their White Counterparts in Higher Education, Hamed Shamseldin
The Effects of Physical Activity on Inappropriate Behaviors of School-Aged Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rachel Sherman
Should College Athletes Receive Compensation?, Abdoulaye Sow
Character Development in Youth Athletes, Nicholas S. Stenzel
The Factors Affecting Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Female Athletes A Synthesis of the Research Literature, Courtney L. Szczesniak
How Impactful are Recreation Center Offerings on Youth Development?, Dillon Thompson
The Barriers to Physical Activity for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Strategies for Overcoming these Barriers, Bridgette Varin
Barriers to Physical Activity in Adolescents, Nicole Vojtisek
Positive Relationship Physical Activity Has on Cognitive Function in High School Students, nicholas zaccarella
Synthesis projects from 2018
Opioid Alternatives for Athletes, Robert Battaglia
Factors that Impact the Successful Recruitment of Student-Athletes in Collegiate Athletics: A Synthesis of the Research Literature, Stephen Bobarakis
The Role of Social Media in Intercollegiate Athletics: A Synthesis of the Research Literature, William B. Burns III
Mental Health Issues in College Athletes, Ashley Capone
Effects of Athletics on Character and Moral Development of Collegiate Athletes, Jenna Clarke
Key Factors to Consider in Sport Specialization for Youth: A Review of the Literature, Corey Craig
The Effect of Psychological Response on Recovery of Sport Injury: A Review of the Literature, Travis Grant
The Effect of Team Sports On Mental Health In Adolescents, Jhon Guarin
The Effect of Mindfulness and Meditation in Sports Performance, Christopher Heckman
What are Preferred Leadership Styles of Athletes from Their Coaches, Sean Heil
Exploring the Links Between Coaching Burnout and Work Addiction in Athletics, Kristopher Horn
Factors that Affect Retention of Sport Officials, Ryan Ilardi
The Benefits of Participation in Yoga for Students with Disabilities, Micah Joseph
Media Coverage for Female Sports: A Review of Literature, Hsu Zen Lim
Coaching Behaviors and their Impact on Burnout of High School Athletes, Zachary Monell
College Intervention Programs and their Effects on the Physical Health of College Students, Tanner E. Mosher
Creating Successful Experiences for Deaf Children in Physical Education and Athletics: A Review of the Literature, Charles Palmer
Administrative Evaluation Practices and the effects they have on College Head Coaches, Nicholas Pontari
A Review the Literature on Problems and Challenges Encountered by Educators During the IEP Process, Schecyl M. Santiago- Lugo
Sport Participation and Academic Achievement in High School Athletes, Meg Stucko
The Impact of Resistance Training on High School Athletes: A Synthesis of the Research Literature, Tyler Winter
Synthesis projects from 2017
Alternative Teaching Approaches to Promote Student Motivation in Physical Education at the Secondary Level, Brittany Brace
Movement Therapy for School Age Children with Autism: A Review of the Literature, Courtney Bradish
Effects of Cumulative Concussions on High School and College Athletes and Concussion Prevention Strategies, Taylor Cooke
What are the ergogenic effects of music during exercise?, Brianne Corigliano
A Review of the Campus Recreation Programming Factors Impacting the Recruitment and Retention of College Students, Nedeljko Cvijetinovic
How Do Interventions through the Self-Determination Theory Affect Middle and High School Student’s Participation in Physical Education Class?, Nicholas Droegmoeller
Factors That Increase Physical Activity in Youth Who Are Visually Impiared, Adam Dwyer
Physical activity interventions for children with Down syndrome: A synthesis of the research literature, Maleda Funk
Abusive Behavior in Sport: When Does a Coach Cross the Line?, Margeaux Gupilan
A Review of Literature on the Benefits of Sport Education on Secondary Physical Education, Hugo Herrera
Effects of Sport Specialization on Youth and Interscholastic Athletes, Joseph Innes
Periodization Programs and their Effects on the Physiological Outcomes of Collegiate Athletes, Raymond Irish
Factors Affecting the Experiences of LGBT Students in Physical Education and Sport A Synthesis of the Research Literature, Dylan Jaklitsch
Will physical activity increase academic performance?, Samantha Kreso
Sport Specialization and the Creation of Elite Soccer Athletes, Nathan Lawson
Importance of Support in Weight Management, Michael Lopez
The Impact of Coaching Styles on the Motivation and Performance of Athletes, Mike Marcone