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2025 journal article

Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise on Physiological and Psychological Outcomes in College Students: A Comparison with Traditional Cardiorespiratory Exercise

Journal of Exercise and Nutrition.

By: R. Harrington*

topics (OpenAlex): Education and Learning Interventions; Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts; Health and Wellbeing Research
Source: ORCID
Added: June 6, 2025

2025 journal article

Exercise Behaviors and Nutrition Knowledge and Practices Among Trained Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Exercise and Nutrition.

By: R. Harrington*

topics (OpenAlex): Physical Education and Pedagogy; Physical Activity and Health; Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Source: ORCID
Added: March 20, 2025

2024 journal article

Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Undergraduate Student Behavior

Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal, 8(3), 80–89.

By: R. Harrington n

topics (OpenAlex): Management and Marketing Education; Film in Education and Therapy
Source: ORCID
Added: March 12, 2025

2024 journal article

Institutional Examples of Applying the SHAPE Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines for Higher Education Physical Activity Programs

Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal, 8(3), 90–102.

By: C. Beaudoin*, S. Brock*, R. Harrington n, C. Lewis* & A. Amy Olsen

topics (OpenAlex): Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport; Physical Education and Pedagogy
Source: ORCID
Added: March 12, 2025

2023 book

Skiing and Snowboarding

By: R. Harrington n

topics (OpenAlex): Winter Sports Injuries and Performance; Cryospheric studies and observations
Source: ORCID
Added: March 12, 2025

2023 journal article

Effects of branched chain amino acids, l-citrulline, and alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine supplementation on exercise performance in trained cyclists: a randomized crossover trial

JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION, 20(1).

By: R. Harrington n

author keywords: Performance; endurance exercise; power output; perceived exertion; fatigue; time trial
MeSH headings : Humans; Male; Adult; Middle Aged; Cross-Over Studies; Citrulline / pharmacology; Glycerylphosphorylcholine; Amino Acids, Branched-Chain; Athletic Performance / physiology; Dietary Supplements; Fatigue; Double-Blind Method; Bicycling / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Muscle metabolism and nutrition; Exercise and Physiological Responses; Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
TL;DR: The combination of BCAAs, L-citrulline, and A-GPC used in this study improves cycling performance and may be useful for individuals seeking to improve athletic performance, particularly in disciplines requiring lower body muscular strength and endurance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 12, 2023

2022 journal article

The Power of Campfire Spaces for Diversity Education: A Case Study Analysis of a Diversity-Focused Outdoor Adventure Program

JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP, 14(2), 34–53.

By: N. Williams n

author keywords: Outdoor recreation; community impacts; outdoor education; diversity; college students; diversity education
topics (OpenAlex): Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Outdoor and Experiential Education
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 6, 2022

2022 journal article

Promoting Recreational Interests of Black Undergraduate Students Attending Historically White Institutions

RECREATIONAL SPORTS JOURNAL, 46(1), 52–63.

By: K. Howard n, J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd n & H. Sanderson*

author keywords: sport; diversity; wellness; fitness; campus recreation
topics (OpenAlex): Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Sport and Mega-Event Impacts; Urban Green Space and Health
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2022

2020 journal article

College Student Experiences on Diversity-Focused Outdoor Adventure Trips

JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP, 12(2), 241–244.

By: N. Williams n

topics (OpenAlex): Outdoor and Experiential Education; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 8, 2020

2017 journal article

An Evaluation of University Recreation Center Outdoor Programs for People With Disabilities: Perspectives From Professionals

JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP, 9(1), 83–97.

By: E. Daniels n, M. Cottingham*, D. Walsh* & D. Pearson*

author keywords: outdoor adventure programs; students with disabilities; recreational programming
topics (OpenAlex): Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport; Youth Development and Social Support
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Benefits of Campus Outdoor Recreation Programs: A Review of the Literature

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP, 9(1), 15–25.

By: E. Andre*, N. Williams n, F. Schwartz* & C. Bullard*

author keywords: campus outdoor recreation; campus recreation; outdoor recreation; outdoor education; higher education; adventure education
topics (OpenAlex): Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Outdoor and Experiential Education; Urban Green Space and Health
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Conjugacy of Cartan Subalgebras in Solvable Leibniz Algebras and Real Leibniz Algebras

ALGEBRAS AND REPRESENTATION THEORY, 21(3), 627–633.

author keywords: Leibniz algebras; Conjugacy; Cartan subalgebras; Maximal subalgebras
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Topics in Algebra; Algebraic structures and combinatorial models; Finite Group Theory Research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Impact of Collegiate Recreation on Academic Success

JOURNAL OF STUDENT AFFAIRS RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 55(1), 40–53.

topics (OpenAlex): Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Higher Education Research Studies; Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Prior knowledge determines interest in learning in physical education: A structural growth model perspective

LEARNING AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 51, 132–140.

By: T. Zhang*, A. Chen*, S. Yli-Piipari*, J. Loflin*, S. Wells*, R. Schweighardt*, K. Moennich n, D. Hong*, C. Ennis*

author keywords: Interest in knowledge; Prior physical activity knowledge; Latent growth model; Declarative knowledge; Procedural knowledge
topics (OpenAlex): Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Children's Physical and Motor Development
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Nephron-sparing surgery for Wilms tumor: A systematic review

UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 34(1), 24–32.

author keywords: Pediatric; Renal tumor; Wilms tumor; Partial nephrectomy; Radical nephrectomy; Nephron-sparing surgery
MeSH headings : Humans; Kidney Neoplasms / surgery; Nephrons / surgery; Organ Sparing Treatments; Wilms Tumor / surgery
topics (OpenAlex): Renal and related cancers; Renal cell carcinoma treatment; Urological Disorders and Treatments
TL;DR: Most contemporary studies reporting the use of NSS in children with WT report similar long-term outcomes to RN, but most existing studies are limited by their small numbers, inconsistent reporting, and methodological biases. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

The attrition condition: Use of a preparatory course to reduce emt course attrition and improve performance on north carolina certification exams

Prehospital Emergency Care, 19(2), 260–266.

By: G. Renkiewicz & M. Hubble

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 personal communication

Waterfall Mortality and Morbidity in North Carolina, 2001-2013

By: A. Attarian n

MeSH headings : Fresh Water; Humans; North Carolina / epidemiology; Parks, Recreational / statistics & numerical data; Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology; Wounds and Injuries / mortality
topics (OpenAlex): Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking; Injury Epidemiology and Prevention; Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 chapter

Stretching

In Focus on Fitness and Wellness: Department of Health and Exercise Studies, North Carolina State University (4th ed.). Plymouth: Hayden McNeil.

By: T. Holden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 17, 2021

2013 journal article

Strategies for Creating Successful Joint Use Agreements

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 31(1), 98–107.

By: K. Howard, J. Bocarro & M. Kanters

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 1, 2020

2013 journal article

Injuries in Commercial Whitewater Rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers of West Virginia

WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 24(4), 309–314.

By: A. Attarian n & C. Siderelis n

author keywords: commercial whitewater rafting; guides and outfitters; West Virginia; whitewater rafting; Gauley River; New River
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Athletic Injuries / epidemiology; Athletic Injuries / etiology; Athletic Injuries / prevention & control; Child; Female; Humans; Incidence; Likelihood Functions; Male; Middle Aged; Risk; Rivers; Sports; West Virginia; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Occupational Health and Safety Research; Traffic and Road Safety; Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
TL;DR: By knowing what injuries are common, their likelihood of occurrence, and the settings in which they happen, commercial outfitters can initiate practices to reduce injury rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Cross-cultural efficacy of American low-impact programs: A comparison between Garhwal guide beliefs on environmental behavior and American outdoor travel norms

TOURISM MANAGEMENT, 34, 50–60.

author keywords: Tourism impacts; Ethics; Leave No Trace; Guides; India
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental Education and Sustainability; Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 book

Risk management in outdoor and adventure programs: scenarios of accidents, incidents, and misadventures

Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Understanding environmentally significant behavior among whitewater rafting and trekking guides in the Garhwal Himalaya, India

JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, 20(5), 757–772.

By: C. Serenari n, Y. Leung n, A. Attarian n & C. Franck*

Contributors: C. Serenari n, Y. Leung n, A. Attarian n & C. Franck*

author keywords: adventure tourism; guide; Himalaya; India; theory of planned behavior; tourism impacts
topics (OpenAlex): Environmental Education and Sustainability; Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research; Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 personal communication

A Review of Lightning Safety Education for Outdoor Adventure Programs

By: A. Attarian n

MeSH headings : Humans; Lightning; Lightning Injuries / prevention & control; Safety; Wilderness Medicine / education
topics (OpenAlex): Education, Safety, and Science Studies
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 book

Sea kayaking

In M. Wagstaff & A. Attarian (Eds.), Outdoor adventure technical skills: A curriculum guide. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

By: T. Holden

Ed(s): M. Wagstaff & A. Attarian

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 13, 2020

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