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Exploring the self-concept of a group of peer mentors participating in a structured dance programme at a South African University
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
This study focuses and draws on the fields of dance, psychology and the self-concept. Dance is seen as a powerful tool for expression of self. The Self-Concept is one of the most researched constructs in psychology. Previous ...
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among administrative staff at a higher education institution in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) continue to rise globally, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Low and medium-income countries (LMIC) such as South Africa are the worst affected because of an existing burden of ...
Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers in a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(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 ...
Identifying barriers and facilitators of reasonable accommodation for students with ADHD at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The inception of the democratic government in 1994 was accompanied by the promulgation of progressive legislature. Chapter Two of the Constitution makes provision for reasonable accommodation for those who are differently-abled ...
A cross-sectional profile of male students registered for the Bachelor of Nursing at a nursing training institution n the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Men comprise about 10% of the nursing population globally and approximately 15% of
the nursing workforce according to the South African Nursing Council. There has been
an increase noted in the number of males entering ...
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 ...
Establishing a psychosocial and needs profile of first generation undergraduate students at an identified historically disadvantaged institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Following the dismantlement of the racial segregationist apartheid system and the
establishment of a democratic republic, South Africa embarked on education policy reform
that established a mandate to increase access to ...
The perceptions and attitudes of grade 10 life orientation teachers and school principals towards physical education in the Mankweng circuit of the Limpopo province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The World Health Organization report of 2018 claimed that non-communicable diseases such
as chronic respiratory illnesses, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders are becoming more
pervasive. They contend that the problem ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of digital oral health promotion on knowledge, self-check, and self-care practices of students at a Durban college, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A novel concept in oral health is the use of digital healthcare communication tools in a primary preventative approach to address the enormous challenges posed by oral health disease burdens on limited health budgets. This ...