Browsing Magister Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science - MSRES by Title
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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 ... -
The implementation of sport policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the university of the Western Cape
(University of the Western, 2007-11)The importance of having a structure in any sports code and following it ensures better functioning of the particular sports code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all ... -
The implementation of sports policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the University of the Western cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The importance of having a structure in any sport code and following them ensures better functioning of the particular sport code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all ... -
Incidence of football injuries in different age groups at a professional football club
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Football is the most popular sport in the world, and it continues to have a progressive annual increase in the number of active players and the number of games played per season, which in turn, leads to an increase in the ... -
Insulin resistance, physical activity and physical fitness in adults residing in a northern suburb of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Insulin resistance has shown to be a precursor to a number of lifestylerelated chronic diseases and abnormalities in adults and is affected by a number of factors including genetics, age, physical activity and acute exercise, ... -
Investigating the lived experiences of female footballers and administrators in the Western Cape: A critical perspective of gender equity
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports around the world, however, equity is lacking as women have to negotiate for training equipment, financial sponsorship, media coverage and safe transportation. The study ... -
An investigation into the social factors that influence sport participation : a case of gymnastics in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Gymnastics is a sport code that develops basic motor skills, hand-eye coordination and provides participants with an opportunity to socialize and learn new skills. There are various social factors, such as a family’s ... -
An investigation of best practices in youth development programmes at selected football academies in the Western Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Football around the globe has been used as a vehicle for youth development initiatives. Youth development programmes foster social change in communities and provide an ideal development context that often results in active ... -
Leisure activity trends and behaviour for people with disabilities during and post COVID-19 in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Leisure activity participation has been limited due to people being forced into isolation. The choices and preferences of leisure activities have been restricted due to COVID-19; the future of leisure participation for ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions of constraints to recreational sports participation :a case study of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) undergraduate female students
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The effects of attitudes and perceived constraints on behavior and the choices females make about involvement in recreational sports, exercise, and other physical recreation activities are important to consider if females ... -
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 ... -
Performance of three start techniques off the osb11 starting block over 15m
(University of Western Cape, 2019)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 time -
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 ... -
Physical fitness of elite women's rugby union players over a competition season
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The primary aim of this study was to investigate the changes in physical fitness characteristics of elite women's rugby union players over the duration of the season. Thirty two elite female rugby players who were identified ... -
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 ...