Joshua Karch, Life Science

Christopher Kawano+, Sport Studies

Abstract: Previous research indicates that performance decrements may
occur in athletes competing across several months. Research Question: Do
physiological and performance changes take place throughout the course of
a season in Division I women’s ice hockey players? Methods: Student-athletes
from the 2008-2009 BSU Women’s Ice Hockey team participated in the study.
Pre-season, mid-season, and post-season testing was used to determine
performance fluctuations. Results: Athletes demonstrated significantly better
recovery time for the second (of two) 300-yd shuttles at T2 (.41s slower) than
at T1 (4.8s slower). Also, 1RM bench press increased or stayed the same from
T1 to T2 in 16 of 19 participants. Performance decrements were seen in all participants in the vertical jump from T1 to T2. Finally, 1RM back squat,
agility t-test, and skin-fold measurement were inconclusive from T1 to T2.
Conclusions: Performance improvement may occur in medium-duration
exercises while performance decrements may occur in short-duration,
power exercises.

Karsten Klimek, Aquatic Biology

Abstract:During the winter of 2009, a randomly selected sample of anglers
was surveyed concerning mortality of released fish at Bemidji, MN. This
study explored the relationship between anglers’ attitudes and behaviors in
regards to mortality of released fish. It was found that 84% of anglers thought
that reducing fish mortality due to angling was important. No significant
difference in behaviors was found in terms of practices between those feeling
it was important, and those whom felt it were not. With a majority of anglers
wanting to reduce the mortality of released fish, there is opportunity for angler
education to reduce mortality.

Garret Kollin, Mass Communications,
Sports Management

Abstract: The present study examines the effect of the athlete endorsements
influence on buying intentions and attitudes of college students. They’re
facing negotiations for the first time with professors, roommates, colleagues,
as well as school officials. This study focuses on the following hypotheses:
H1: A significant relationship will emerge between exposure of pro athlete
endorsed commercials and the attitudes towards athlete, with higher exposure
more positive reputation. H2: A significant relationship will emerge between
the product that is endorsed and the athlete endorsing it. H3: A significant
relationship will emerge between athletic endorsements and college student’s
selection for buying products endorsed by pro athletes. RQ1: How does the
frequency of exposure to athletic endorsements affect the college students
purchasing decision? RQ2: How does the frequency of exposure of athletic
endorsements change the attitude of college students? I will be administering
a survey to a sample of college students at Bemidji State University.

Selena Krueth, Political Science

Abstract: Minnesota counties are experiencing more than just financial
burdens from state mandates these days. Counties and local governments
currently are seeking the most effective solution of implementing state
mandates; leaving behind the argument of no mandates without funding to
“give us mandates that work”. In my analysis I combined county budgetary
and demographic data, with phone survey data gathered from all 87 Minnesota counties. I anticipate results that will show a wide variety in county
administrator attitudes towards state mandates and varying local capacity to
meet them. Costly state mandates, such as health services, and large county
populations have proven significant in explaining the allocation of state
funding to counties. However, my analysis shows that there are reasons
beyond these that explain where state funding is dispersed.