Browsing Magister Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science - MSRES by Author "Andrews, Barry"
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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
Johnson, Deidre (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 neuromuscular electrical stimulation on hamstring prehabilitation
Valadao, Jaime Andre (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. ... -
An explorative study of the knowledge and use of mental skills training (mst) by coaches of Western Cape youth provincial sports
Van Der Westhuizen, Gabi-Lee (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 ... -
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
Ramoo, Romano Jude (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 ... -
Performance of three start techniques off the OSB11 starting block over 15M
Reagon, lynne Veronique (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
REAGON, Lynne Veronique (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
Rampou, Mpai Tshidisegang Tshwaro (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 ... -
Psychological effects of sport massage therapy
Schilz, Mignon (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, ... -
The psychological effects of the athlete-coach relationship on performance: The lived experiences of female university athletes
Vollenhoven, Tarryn (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Coaches have been found to have a remarkable influence on the physical and psychological development on their athletes and that their main responsibility is to help their athletes perform at their maximum level and reach ... -
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
Janse van Rensburg, Anelma (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 ...