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Title of Work: Changes in Children’s Attitudes
toward Physical Activity and Healthy
Eating after Participation
Presenters, Majors:

Kelli Taylor, Physical Education,
Exercise Science
Faculty Sponsor: James White
Abstract: Research suggests that physically healthy children are more
mentally alert, more successful in school, and more likely to be healthy as
adults. In August 2008, students (4th - 6th grades) participated in a four
day wellness camp held on the BSU campus. The camp included a variety
of physical activities and educational sessions. Research Question: Could a
weeklong day-camp change student’s attitudes toward healthy behaviors?
Methods: Campers completed a 20 question survey that was administered
prior to beginning and at the end of the camp. The questions attempted to
determine attitudes toward various health behaviors (eating preferences,
physical activity choices, etc.) Basic demographic and anthropometric data
were also collected. BSU’s IRB approved this research. Campers’ parents were
asked to sign a letter of consent prior to participation in the study. Conclusion:
The results from this study suggested that modest changes in attitude may
take place after a week-long wellness camp.
Title of Work: Changes in Levels of Vigilance of
White-tailed Deer in Northwestern
Minnesota Over a Period of
Seven Months
Presenters, Majors:

Joshua Tharaldson,
Life Science Education
Faculty Sponsor: Debbie Guelda

Abstract: Starting during the month of February of 2008, and continuing
through August of 2008, white tail deer were observed two weekends per
month both morning and evening at three sites in northwestern Minnesota
for changes in levels of vigilance. It was hypothesized that levels of vigilance
in females would be greatest in late spring to early summer, during the period
when females have their young to watch. In addition, it was believed that the
offspring (fawns) would be less vigilant at younger ages, and would learn to
become more watchful as they get older. Sites included sixty and eighty acre
alfalfa fields, and a twenty acre open area of mixed grasses. The number of
deer present was much higher at all sites during the late winter observing
period with females being the dominant sex present. After completing the
observations, it was concluded that the amount of time that the female spends
watching is highest when they have young to watch after. Additionally, it was
found that the offspring vigilance increases as they get older.

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