Browsing Magister Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science - MSRES by Issue Date
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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 ... -
Towards the development of a standardized appraisal tool for the therapeutic recreation stress management intervention model for military staff in a South African context
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The job demands of naval members are such that they experience high levels of stress. Stress is often introduced during military training so that real-world stress is more familiar and easy to mitigate. This is often ... -
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 perceptions and attitudes of secondary school learners from the Zambezi region of Namibia towards physical education
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Childhood obesity and its associated major health risk factors such as dyslipidaemia, type II diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, is a growing problem across the globe, with physical inactivity being considered ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between shoulder complex strength and throwing velocity in club cricketers
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Over the years, cricket has progressed into a game of immense physical prowess, and evolved from a traditional and conservative game into a professional sport requiring very high levels of fitness and skill. The ability ... -
The effect of a four-week, web-based visual skills training program on attention, timing and eye-hand coordination in 13 to 15-year-old adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)There is a rising concern that more and more children struggle to pay attention and to concentrate in school. The ability to concentrate on a task, switching attention between different tasks and inhibiting impulsive ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 psychological effects of the athlete-coach relationship on performance: The lived experiences of female university athletes
(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 ... -
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, ... -
Relationship between selected physical characteristics and hamstring injuries in male soccer players
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Hamstrings muscle injury is the most frequent soccer-related injury in amateur and professional soccer players. Despite various interventions, the risk of hamstrings re-injury remains high. Several scientific studies ... -
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. ... -
Physical activity and non-communicable disease risk factors: knowledge and perceptions of youth in a low resourced community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the rising cause of mortality globally. Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption are common NCDs risk factors contributing ... -
The relationship between the use of social networking sites and student spectator behaviour: A case of university sport in the Western Cape
(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 ... -
An explorative study on the employability component of a sports and development programme: The case of the NPO Amandla Edufootball
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)It is well known that sport holds great popularity and the ability to gather the masses globally. Sport and development programmes and non-profit organisations play an important role in the development process of individuals ... -
Performance of three start techniques off the OSB11 starting block over 15M
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: In swimming, a swimmer’s performance is mostly determined by the time spent on starts, stroking and turning. The start of a swimming races, especially sprint races, can account for almost a quarter of race ... -
The perceived benefits of structured and unstructured physical education lessons: Perspectives from selected high schools in Cape Town
(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 ...