Browsing Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science (SRES) by Issue Date
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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 ... -
Combining sport and mediation skills for community healing. A multiple case study of two post-conflict communities in South Africa and Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This paper argues that post conflict communities need capacity to effectively deal with violent conflicts. This study therefore examines avenues through which sport can be used as a catalyst for mediation programmes in ... -
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 ... -
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 assessment of quality management practices in high performance sport at two selected South African universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study is motivated by the growing need for South African sport competitions (such as the Olympic Games and various other sport-specific world championships) to be transformed into quality and profitable events, noting ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the utilisation of the “law of attraction” in the sport of kickboxing from an African perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The law of attraction, which is referred to as a pseudo-science by most scientists, focuses on the ability of athletes to reach deep within their soul/ energy sources to re-align their thoughts and feelings in order to ... -
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 ... -
Monitoring and evaluation of sport-based HIV/Aids awareness programmes of selected Non-Governmental Organisations in South Africa : strengthening outcome indicators
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)There are number of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in South Africa that use sport as a tool to respond to HIV/AIDS mainly among young people, however, little is reported about the outcomes and impact of these ... -
An analysis of the implementation of the National Sport and Recreation Plan in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)It is widely accepted that sport has the potential to serve as a tool for development as well as a catalyst for social and personal change. The National Department of Sport and Recreation (SRSA) has recognized the role ... -
Towards the development of a standardized appraisal tool for the therapeutic recreation stress management intervention model for military staff in a South African context
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The job demands of naval members are such that they experience high levels of stress. Stress is often introduced during military training so that real-world stress is more familiar and easy to mitigate. This is often ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between shoulder complex strength and throwing velocity in club cricketers
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Over the years, cricket has progressed into a game of immense physical prowess, and evolved from a traditional and conservative game into a professional sport requiring very high levels of fitness and skill. The ability ... -
The effect of a four-week, web-based visual skills training program on attention, timing and eye-hand coordination in 13 to 15-year-old adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)There is a rising concern that more and more children struggle to pay attention and to concentrate in school. The ability to concentrate on a task, switching attention between different tasks and inhibiting impulsive ... -
Coronary artery disease risk factors among fire-fighters in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The work demands involved in fire-fighting place significant stress on the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters and is a major cause of morbidity. This ... -
An assessment of the physical fitness demands of one day cricket using global positioning system tracking software
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Cricket is a highly technically skilled-based game, which consists of four distinct disciplines (batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket keeping) with varying physiological and biomechanical demands. There are three ... -
Sport and the struggle for development: Conceptual approaches to sport for development and peace as an emerging field of evaluation - case studies from the public sector, academic sector and civil society led initiatives in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2018)Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) refers to the use of sport to promote varied outcomes beyond the playing field and encompasses a range of initiatives seeking to harness the power of sport for social change. Despite ... -
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 ...