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Psychological effects of sport massage therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Sport massage therapy has been understood to have a positive effect on anxiety
levels. It has been reported that sport massage therapy psychologically reduces stress levels,
decreases nervous system tension and anxiety, ...
Exploring the relationship between organizational structure and organizational responsibility: Perceptions of executive managers, sport coaches and elite athletes of Karate South Africa regarding sport performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The organizational structure of Karate South Africa (KSA) has been successful in enhancing karate as a sport, by providing structural support. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between organizational ...
Relationship between knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours of undergraduate university students regarding physical activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The lack of physical activity is a major public health concern affecting many university students worldwide. Physical inactivity increases the risk of many negative health conditions, including obesity, coronary heart ...
Participation of secondary school learners aged 14 to 16 years in organised sport
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
In South Africa, few children and adolescents belong to sports clubs, and adolescent participation in organised sport has steadily declined, especially in recent years. Participation levels in organised sport have decreased ...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in flight baggage handlers at an international airport in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Flight baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal disorders, due to the nature of their work that involves repetitive motion at certain joints, which over time, results in injury. Aim: The aim of the study ...
Exploring the recreational opportunities for young people living with physical disabilities in Phalaborwa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The design of recreational facilities, community hall and public space tend to focus on people without disabilities, which is unfair to those with physical disabilities. Recreational service providers face various issues ...
The relationship between students’ campus recreation needs and recreation patterns at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The University Sport South Africa mandate is to promote sports, recreation, and mass
participation at tertiary institutions in South Africa. Tertiary institutions could be used as sites
to ensure an enabling environment ...
The determinants of falls among the elderly living in long-term care facilities in the City of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Falls are a common health burden with a multi-factorial origin causing physical, psychological, and social problems for the elderly and the society at large, especially within low- and middle-income countries, ...
Determining the incidence, risk factors and predictors of injury among male FNB Varsity Cup rugby players in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The physical nature of the sport of rugby allows for a high incidence of injury, even in university rugby, compared to other contact sporting codes. Rugby Union lacks injury data focusing on university student-athletes, ...
The association of socio-economic status and gross motor skills of grade-4 learners in the Western Cape, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Early childhood is a critical period for the advancement and mastery of gross motor skills. Gross motor skills consist of locomotor and object control skills. The development of these two groups of skills for primary school ...