Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

Publication Date

5-4-1967

Abstract

Chapter I

THE PROBLEM AND DEFINATIONS OF TERMS USED

For many years the coach in the public school system has had to face the problem of pre-season blisters. This problem takes away valuable conditioning and skill development time from the athlete and also presents a problem to the coach-in his effort to build a well-conditioned team to represent the school.

I. THE PROBLEM

Statement of the problem. It is the purpose of this study to examine the hypothesis that there is no significant difference among four methods for the prevention of blisters: (1) two pairs of me ·um weight socks; (2) two pairs of socks, one light weight, one heavy weight; (3) tuf-skin and powder; and (4) vaseline.

Importance of the scudy. The scientific answer to the problem of prevention of blisters has not been formulated. This study can be a starting point from which answers may be sought for the prevention of blisters. Many references exemplify, cite, or deal with the causes and prevention of blisters, but all lack scientific evidence to support their contentions. This study sheds scientific light on the problem of preventing blisters. With the results of this study the coach will be able to choose the method of preventing blisters which will best fit his program with the least expenditure of time and money.

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Lloyd Robert Burley

Second Committee Member

Lorain Frederick Diehm

Third Committee Member

Woodrow Wilson Clements

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