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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 ...
Accessibility of recreational sports for students with disablilities at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Participation in recreational sports can play a vital role in enhancing a student's life. Recreational sports are esepecially beneficial for students with disabilities as it aids in the facilitation of integration into ...
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 ...
Towards a level playing field -a case study of the challenges facing NGOs using sport for development within the educational system in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The overall aim of the study was to determine the opportunities and challenges NGOs encounter when using sport as a vehicle for development within the education system, in post-apartheid South Africa. A case study design ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Analysing Best High-Performance Sports Management Practices to Develop Guidelines for Historically Disadvantaged Institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
High-performance sport is characterised by the effective amalgamation and synergy of elements, including financial and managerial support, coaching, sport sciences and sports medicine support, talent identification and ...
“Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers’ in a higher education institution in the Western Cape”
(University of the 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 ...
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 ...