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PageS The Gold Bug March 20, 1973 Students prove physical activity valuable by Frank Fields & Ian Mac Fawn During the January term, groups of students groups. There was little-difference between heart again followed by the Group III, mean 1.92 horse- were compared with groups of faculty on selected rates of Groups I and III and between Groups II and power, and by Group II, mean 1.80 horsepower. physiological variables- and living habits. The IV, the mean values in beats! minute being 64, 65, students were divided into two groups on the basis 76, and 76 respectively. Once again Group IV obtained the lowest mean score, 1.74 horsepower. of athletic participation. Group I participated in The mean blood pressure for each group were In addition to the above values, living habits were athletics while Group II did not. Likewise, the well within the normal range. Both faculty groups also ascertained by a questionnaire. From this it faculty members were divided into two groups on and Group II were slightly higher than Group I. was determined that very few people in any of the the basis of whether or not they participated in The percentage of body fat was assessed in each athletics during their college experience. Group III group. The results showed that Group IV had the groups smoked, in fact, there was only one person had taken part in athletics during college while most fat (Mean 19.7%)followed by Group III (Mean in the study who could be considered a heavy smoker. Group IV had not participated. 14.3%). Very close behind were Group II (Mean' As far as drinking habits were concerned, it was It was hoped that from this study, it would be 13.7%) and Group I (Mean 13.25%). The fact that determined that Group IV preferred wines and possible to make comparisons between the groups both faculty groups were fatter than the students is liquors, while the other three groups had developed and see what effect athletic competition had on in part a reflection of increasing age. However, the participants. It was also hoped that on the basis of fact that Group III was markedly leaner than a taste for beer. The major difference in the three the faculty data, it would be possible to project how Group IV is a reflection of the more strenuous work remaining group's beer preferences seemed to be the students would score on the variables measured outs of that group. In addition the responses of not so much the quantity of the beer consumed, but the quality of it. For some inexplicable reason the when they achieve the ages of the faculty. Group III to the questions concerning their dietary students chose Budweiser or Miller while the The average ages of each of the groups were as habits indicate an intense concern with counting follows: Group 120, Group II 19,Group III 37, Group calories. This coupled with the more strenuous athletic faculty quaffed quantities of Iron City, Ortieibs, and National. IV 34.Each group recognized the value of physical work outs probably accounts for their leanness. In conclusion, from this study it is evident that activity and worked out at least two hours! week. The amount of oxygen which one can extract physical activity is of value; the more active However, Groups I and III generally had a much from the atmosphere is the best" measure of en- groups scored better on all of the physiological more difficult work out than Groups II and IV. This durance fitness available. World class distance fact was reflected.in their resting heart rates. runners are able to extract over 6 liters/ minute. measurements than their comparison groups. On Strenuous physical activity results in a decreased This enables them to produce the enormous the more practical side it was determined from the resting heart rate, and both Groups I and III had amounts of energy needed in long distance running. questionnaire that each group which participated in athletics spent less time ill and spent much less much lower heart rates than their comparison This ability to extract oxygen can be improved by money on medical- treatment. training. In this study, it was found that Group I had the highest mean value, 5.35 liters/ minute. They Walters and Dudderar were followed by Group III, mean 4.68 liters- Gettysburg and by Group II, mean 4.0 liters- ! minute, ! minute. The lowest mean values was obtained by Group IV, 3.6liters/ minute. These value markedly cop honors demonstrate the value of vigorous physical ac- downs chessies tivity. The scores achieved by groups I and III are well above national norms for their age groups by Keith Prcffen Two members of the WMC women's basketball while those of groups II and IV are about average Sunday morning, March 3, the W.M.C. Chess for a sedentary population. team were named Maryland All-Stars at the con- Team was defeated by Gettysburg College. Playing clusion of the State-wide Intercollegiate Tour- To determine the speed with which each group nament at UMBC March 3. could produce work, maximal muscular power was a much more experienced team, our Chess Team Senior guard Kathy Walter won her second measured. Once again, Group I obtained the was no match as they lost the first game 4 to 1, and placement on the honorary team. Cathy Dudderar, highestmeanscore, 2.12horsepower. This group was the second game, 3 1/ 2 to 1 II 2. Playing out- a junior forward, received her first All-Star award standing performances, for W.M.C. were Rick Spinck on board 1 and Bob Noland on board 5. Western Maryland's team won fourth place in the Tournament, finishing after University of PI.aying on boards 2 through 4 respectively, were Maryland, Morgan State, and Towson State. The Republicans Mike Davis, Jerry Lowe, and Keith Proffen. The W.M.C. Chess Team is now looking for in- Terrorettes defeated Catonsville 42-24in their first terested male and female students to play on a game. They dropped their second game to second. second team against other colleges. seeded University of Maryland 49-40 in a closely matched game. Top-seeded Towson State played a organize fast-moving and highly-skilled game to hand Western Maryland its second loss, 54-43 Tennis team Western Maryland was seeded third in the On February 8, Jim Massey, steve uoone, anu tournament on the basis of a 12-3season record. Larry Schmidt helped to form the College Republicans. The College Republicans are a group filling roster of interested republicans who want to further the Writing [ot: resumes "republican spirit" on our campus and yet, want to by Chip Rouse help break our ever present apathy which is ap- parent in so many of our clubs. The officers are Jon The women's tennis team officially began their Sherwell as president, Steve Boone as vice- 1973 season yesterday, March 19, and from the president. Jim Massey as secretary and Mike looks of things, the season promises to be a good The most important link between you ana a Deener as treasurer. potential employer is your resume. The type of Sunday, February 5, the Maryland Federation of one. information you present is often the determining College Republicans held their annual State Con- Coach Joan Weyers is expecting a successful factor in whether an initial interview will even take vention in Decker Hall. Our club was represented spring this year. for the team lost only two players, place. This is particularly true now, when jobs are by 7 delegates: Steve Boone, Keith Dill, Tom number one seeded Ann Ebmeier, and Nancy scarce and competition is strong. Reisman, Jon Sherwell, Jim Massey, Joe Kline and Piklous, both of whom graduated. Coach weyers This can be especially discouraging to recent Mark Phenicie. Steve Boone was elected secretary admits that Ann's place will need filling, adding college graduates. Years ago, company of the Maryland Federation of College Republicans that both the number two and three seeded players representatives used to visit campuses in an at- and Mark Phenicie was the Parlimentarian for this are back-sophomores Beth McWilliams and Barb Koh1er, respectively. tempt to "woo" seniors with the advantages of their Convention respective firms. However, the situation has since Some of the future plans fof the College Twenty-six girls attended the first organizational changed. "Companies are most selective in hiring Republicans are a trip to Annapolis to see the meeting and Ms. Weyers was pleased with the wide for entry-level positions, particularly in filling the Maryland Legislature in action; a 'Senatorial tour variety of players who are interested. Only six of few vacancies that exist in formalized management of Washington; speakers on campus and par- those who attended the meeting are veterans, so training programs," notes David N. Klot. Mr. Klot ticipation in the Regional Convention. Coach Weyers assured the participants that there is President of Professional Resumes, Inc. (60 East would be plenty of room for newcomers. 42nd St., NYC), a firm that specializes in the Anyone interested in joining the club and par- Nine varsity matches have been scheduled, and preparation and printing of resumes. ticipating in its activities, see any of the four of- possibly six JV ones will be played. The 1973 Mr. Klot recommends the following tips to con- ficers. schedule is as follows: sider when preparing a resume: April 11 Frostburg H 4:00 V.JV? 1. Emphasize those points that make you "out- April 16 Frederick A 3:30 JV standing." April 17 Catonsville A 3:30 2. Keep the presentation brief (t-page maximum April 23 for a recent graduate), and be sure it is Hood H 4:00 V,JV? typographically correct and easy to read. ~f April 26 Towson A 3;00 V 3. Let a "third party" review the contents for May 1 U.of Md. H 4:30 V objectivity, and request either suggestions or May4 Notre Dame A 3:00 improvements. Very often the "subjective" ap- ~ May 7 UMBC H 3:30 V,JV proach includes unimportant details, plays up weak ... ,8 Gettysburg H 3:00 points, or omits strong ones. May 11 Goucher A 4:15 V,JV V,JV