Browsing Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science (SRES) by Title
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Effect of a 12-week aerobic exercise programme on percentage body fat, fasting blood glucose and dyspnoea in insulin resistant, obese female university employees in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Obesity is recognised as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases which has reached epidemic proportions globally. South Africa is one of the developing countries with significant statistical representation reported for ... -
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 effect of accumulative physical activity on the fitness and health status of rural school children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Numerous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum lipids, inactivity and lack of physical fitness prevalent in children highlight the ... -
Effect of an exercise training programme on muscular strength, ankle mobility, balance and gait patterns in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower legs
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background: Patients who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the leg experience a greater risk of developing gait deviations due to a decrease in strength of the lower extremities, especially the tibialis anterior ... -
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 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. ... -
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, ... -
The effects of a sports vision training programme on selected visual-motor skills in a non-fatigued and fatigued cardiovascular condition
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of the study was to determine the effects of a sports vision training programme on peripheral awareness, eye-hand coordination, eye-body coordination, visual reaction time and visual-motor response time of physically ... -
The effects of two versions of the games for understanding approach on the application of tactics, motor skills and physical fitness of grade four children
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to determine the effects of participation in a single sport small-sided games (SSG) programme compared to a multi-sport SSG programme on the physical fitness, gross motor coordination, soccer ... -
Experiences of athletes living with HIV following disclosure of their sero-status in Ndirande Blantyre Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Athletes are at risk for HIV infection due to their celebrity status which enables them to associate with multiple concurrent sexual partnerships. Athletes with an HIV sero-positive status should be encouraged to disclose ... -
The experiences of female sport administrators in the Western Cape: gender bias in the Workplace
(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 ... -
Experiences of stakeholders of a handball club on club development in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Sport participation, especially team sports such as Handball, can be extremely beneficial. Continuous sport growth relies on club development, and club development strengthens the club's social responsibility. Sports codes ... -
An exploration and evaluation of mechanisms on the role of sport in post-conflict racial reconciliation and integration : the post-apartheid South African context
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Sport has both uniting and dividing features, often manifesting contradictory outcomes in terms of conflict or co-operation. Sport is a social construct and its role and function depends largely on what society makes of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An exploratory study of the factors influencing the participation of persons with physical disabilities in wheelchair dancing in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This study investigates the participatory factors influencing persons with physical disabilities participating in wheelchair dancing. Participants residing in the Western Cape Province of South Africa were selected for ... -
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 ...