Browsing by Author "Titus, Simone"
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A Balancing Act: First team rugby Players' Perceptions about Academic and Athletic Commitments
Mlakalaka, Bulelani (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Sport is regarded as an essential component of Higher Education Institution governance, development, and the lives of student-athletes and the academic community. Student-athletes in Higher Education Institutions around ... -
The experiences of female sport administrators in the Western Cape: gender bias in the Workplace
Titus, Simone (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 the experiences of receiving funding support for elite sport in South Africa
Adom-Aboagye, Nana Akua Achiaa (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 challenges experienced by female footballers in a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Nsibande, Lungile Nicollette (University of Western Cape, 2021)Sport activities are important and helpful for the general development of its participants without unfairness. Women have the same right as men to take part in the sports activities, but women face challenges of inequality ... -
“Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers’ in a higher education institution in the Western Cape”
Nsibande, Lungile Nicollette (University of the Western Cape, 2021)Sport activities are important and helpful for the general development of its participants without unfairness. Women have the same right as men to take part in the sports activities, but women face challenges of inequality ... -
Investigating the lived experiences of female footballers and administrators in the Western Cape: A critical perspective of gender equity
Nomatse, Nondumiso Wendy (University of Western Cape, 2021)Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports around the world, however, equity is lacking as women have to negotiate for training equipment, financial sponsorship, media coverage and safe transportation. The study ... -
An investigation into teachers’ abilities to engage parents of learners to assist their children with learning difficulties
Mtonjeni, Mlamli Christopher (University of Western Cape, 2020)Parental involvement in the process of implementing inclusive education is one of the major considerations for ensuring support, especially to learners with learning difficulties. The involvement of parents in their ... -
An investigation of best practices in youth development programmes at selected football academies in the Western Cape.
Jacobs, Ashley Ian (University of Western Cape, 2020)Football around the globe has been used as a vehicle for youth development initiatives. Youth development programmes foster social change in communities and provide an ideal development context that often results in active ... -
The perceived benefits of structured and unstructured physical education lessons: Perspectives from selected high schools in Cape Town
Johannes, Chanté (University of Western Cape, 2019)Over the last ten years, research has shown that adolescent activity has decreased in both developed and developing countries. One way of meeting desirable physical activity levels for adolescents in schools is through ... -
The psychological effects of the athlete-coach relationship on performance: The lived experiences of female university athletes
Vollenhoven, Tarryn (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Coaches have been found to have a remarkable influence on the physical and psychological development on their athletes and that their main responsibility is to help their athletes perform at their maximum level and reach ... -
The relationship between the use of social networking sites and student spectator behaviour: A case of university sport in the Western Cape
Phillips, Kirby Krystle (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Social networking sites are important communication tools used in different industries including the sports industry. Professional athletes, coaches, spectators, journalists, and broadcasters from nearly every sports code ... -
The role of parental involvement in adolescents sport participation: The case study of a non governmental organisation in the Western Cape province. South Africa
Mahlaela, Audrey M. (University of the Western Cape, 2021)The world is home for 1.2 billion individuals aged between 10-19 years who have lived most of their lives under United Nations the Millennium Declaration, which has sought 2000 has sought a better world for all. In this ... -
Stakeholder perceptions of the implementation and management of women’s rugby development programmes in the Western Cape province
Limenyade, Melissa (University of the Western Cape, 2020)In the last few years, women’s rugby has experienced unprecedented growth globally and is the fastest growing sport among women and girls. Owing to increasing support and expo-sure, the sport has grown exponentially. ... -
Stakeholder perceptions of the implementation and management of women’s rugby development programmes in the Western Cape province
Limenyande, Melissa (University of Western Cape, 2021)In the last few years, women’s rugby has experienced unprecedented growth globally and is the fastest growing sport among women and girls. Owing to increasing support and expo-sure, the sport has grown exponentially. ...