Isokinetic exercise; Back exercises; Lifting and carrying -- Back exercises
Identifying optimal strength training programs for increasing lifting capacity is of paramount importance to clinicians attempting to improve function and decrease the risk of low back injuries in their patients. The purpose of this study was to...
Vocational school students -- Connecticut; Vocational education -- Connecticut -- Examinations; Achievement tests -- Connecticut; Connecticut Academic Performance Test; National Occupational Competency Test Institute
The purpose of this study was to investigate academic underperformances in Connecticut technical high schools from 1999 to 2003. Gaps existed in students' academic performance between traditional high schools and technical high schools. This ex...
Academic achievement -- Testing; Reading (Secondary); Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
This embedded multiple-case study explored the relationship between student achievement in reading and science. Three Connecticut high schools, selected for their differing demographics, were studied. Grade 10 students' achievement on a reading...
