Browsing Magister Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science - MSRES by Title
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Accessibility of recreational sports for students with disablilities at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Participation in recreational sports can play a vital role in enhancing a student's life. Recreational sports are esepecially beneficial for students with disabilities as it aids in the facilitation of integration into ... -
An assessment of the physical fitness demands of one day cricket using global positioning system tracking software
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Cricket is a highly technically skilled-based game, which consists of four distinct disciplines (batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket keeping) with varying physiological and biomechanical demands. There are three ... -
An assessment of quality management practices in high performance sport at two selected South African universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study is motivated by the growing need for South African sport competitions (such as the Olympic Games and various other sport-specific world championships) to be transformed into quality and profitable events, noting ... -
Comparative study of the effects of sprint and plyometric training on the speed, agility and power output in intermediate rugby players
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Rugby games are characterised by intense bursts of speed mainly executed by backline players at either maximum or sub-maximum velocities over distances of up to 70 meters. Other key features of the game include rapid ... -
A comparative study on high-risk sexual behaviour of male student elite athletes, male student non-athletes, and male student recreational sports participants at the University of Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study aims to compare the sexual behaviour patterns of male elite student athletes, male student recreational sports (RSP) and male student non-athletes at the University of Botswana in relation to high-risk sexual ... -
Coronary artery disease risk factors among fire-fighters in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The work demands involved in fire-fighting place significant stress on the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters and is a major cause of morbidity. This ... -
The effect of a motor skills exercise programme on quality of life and motor skills development in hard of hearing children in Grade R to Grade 2
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Hearing loss in children can contribute to a loss or delay in motor skills development and has been shown to negatively affect their participation in physical activity. Lack of physical activity may then further ... -
The effect of accumulative physical activity on the fitness and health status of rural school children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Numerous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum lipids, inactivity and lack of physical fitness prevalent in children highlight the ... -
The effect of Indian dance on gait and balance of children : comparing Grade R and Grade 7 children
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Through the process of motor learning and control, new skills are then developed. There are various physical activities that enable the development of new motor skills, one being dance. Numerous studies have ... -
The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on hamstring prehabilitation
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)BACKGROUND: Hamstring injuries remain a growing concern within a large variety of sports from the elite athlete to the weekend warrior. A copious amount of research has been performed in an attempt to reduce these injuries. ... -
Effect of tumble turns on swimming performance in level 3 swimmers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Swimming, as a sport, is constantly developing, both through the resources employed in training and assessment, and through the technological development of the fundamental aspects of swimming. In the freestyle events, ... -
Experiences of athletes living with HIV following disclosure of their sero-status in Ndirande Blantyre Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Athletes are at risk for HIV infection due to their celebrity status which enables them to associate with multiple concurrent sexual partnerships. Athletes with an HIV sero-positive status should be encouraged to disclose ... -
The experiences of female sport administrators in the Western Cape: gender bias in the Workplace
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Research indicates that the advancement of women into top management positions is steadily increasing. However, it seems as if gender divisions in the workforce do not encourage equal opportunities for women in the labor ... -
An exploratory study of essential life skills for adolescent elite athletes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Pursuing a career as a professional athlete has become a viable option for talented athletes to pursue. However, in their pursuit of athletic excellence many athletes neglect their academic, work and post sport career ... -
An exploratory study of the experiences of receiving funding support for elite sport in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Despite government’s formation of financial support grants such as the Operational Excellence Programme to provide much needed assistance, South African elite athletes have not been performing to expectation at recent ... -
Exploring the utilisation of the “law of attraction” in the sport of kickboxing from an African perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The law of attraction, which is referred to as a pseudo-science by most scientists, focuses on the ability of athletes to reach deep within their soul/ energy sources to re-align their thoughts and feelings in order to ... -
Factors influencing particpation in physical activity in 11-13 year-old primary school children in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Physical inactivity is increasing among adolescents worldwide and may be contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. South African adolescents are physically inactive and obesity has become an ... -
The identification of batting trends through a comparative analysis in Twenty20 cricket between Varsity Cup winning teams and the University of the Western Cape Cricket Club from its origin in 2015 – 2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Over the years cricket has developed from a traditional and conservative game into an extremely lucrative sport, which requires a great deal of professionalism in all surrounding areas. In recent years cricket has evolved ... -
Incidence of football injuries in different age groups at a professional football club
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Football is the most popular sport in the world, and it continues to have a progressive annual increase in the number of active players and the number of games played per season, which in turn, leads to an increase in the ... -
Insulin resistance, physical activity and physical fitness in adults residing in a northern suburb of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Insulin resistance has shown to be a precursor to a number of lifestylerelated chronic diseases and abnormalities in adults and is affected by a number of factors including genetics, age, physical activity and acute exercise, ...
