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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 ...
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