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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 ...
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 ...
Stress in the SA Navy: Piloting and evaluating the validity and reliability of a developed therapeutic recreation stress leisure and appraisal tool
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The nature of naval member’s job demands is that they experience high levels of stress. Stress is introduced in military training to familiarize sailors with real life stressors. This study is located in piloting and ...
“Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers’ in a higher education institution in the Western Cape”
(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 ...
Participation in sport and the perceptions of quality of life amongst high school learners in the Theewaterskloof Municipality, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
In South Africa, sport can unite the country because it can transcend race, gender, politics or language groups. Much of the youth of the country are in the developmental phase where critical decisions are being taken on ...
An explorative study on the perceptions of cricket players regarding development of life skills in student-athletes at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Sport-based youth development programme expose youth to prearranged sports and physical activity practices that explicitly concentrate on the development of personal and social life skills, along with physical development. ...
Prevalence and pattern of injuries among players at the University of the Western Cape volleyball club
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
In addition to football and basketball, volleyball has become a very popular sport globally over the last 30 years. The international federation of volleyball represents about 150 million players in approximately 170 ...
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 ...
An explorative study of the knowledge and use of mental skills training (mst) by coaches of Western Cape youth provincial sports
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Mental skills training (MST) is an essential tool used to enhance sports performance to its
optimal level. It is globally recommended by Sports Scientist, Sports Psychologist, coaches
and even athletes. MST improves the ...