Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Author "Young, Marie E. M."
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Body circumference parameters predict body mass index in children aged 2-5 years
Onagbiye, Sunday O.; Mulubwa, M.; Young, Marie E. M. (Kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2017)Body circumference parameters have become simple screening measurements that can be used as an indicator of body fat distribution to detect pediatric obesity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships ... -
Participation in sport and the perceptions of quality of life of high school learners in the Theewaterskloof Municipality, South Africa
van Hout, R. C. H.; Young, Marie E. M.; Bassett, Susan; Hooft, T. (LAM Publications Limited, 2013)In South Africa, sport unites the country because it transcends race, gender, politics and language groups. Majority of South African youth are in the developmental phase where critical decisions are being taken on key ... -
A systematic review of recreation patterns and preferences of students with physical disabilities
Titus, Simone; Young, Marie E. M.; Nassen, Kenrique; Ownhouse, Semone A. (University of Stellenbosch, 2016)Students with physical disabilities at higher education institutions are often excluded from recreational activities due to lack of appropriate inclusive integration programmes. This study systematically reviewed literature ... -
Therapeutic recreation as a developing profession in South Africa
Young, Marie E. M. (Routledge, 2015)South Africa experiences socio-economic challenges with a high prevalence of poverty resulting in disability and non-communicable diseases affecting the health and welfare of communities. Health services are not always ...