Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Socio-economic status and menarcheal age in urban african schoolgirls in the western cape, South Africa
(University of Stellenbosch, 2008)The impact of different socio-economic levels, height, weight and sum of four skinfolds on the menarcheal age of 302 Black, South African school girls ranging in age from 8 to 17 years was researched. Socioeconomic status ... -
A systematic review of recreation patterns and preferences of students with physical disabilities
(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
(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 ... -
The case studies: authentic learning
(Routledge, 2014)Moving from theory to practice in higher education is deeply challenging. While exploring pedagogical models in the literature may lead to tacit understanding of general principles, actually implementing these principles ... -
Relationship among fitness, morphological characteristics, skills and performance in men's fast-pitch softball
(University of Stellenbosch, 2015)Men's fast pitch softball does not have a specific battery of tests and relies on the tests and norms of baseball. The specific morphological and fitness demands of the sport are, therefore, not fully understood. The purpose ... -
Correlation between growth and physical fitness of socially disadvantaged girls
(University of Stellenbosch, 2011)The intention of this study was to investigate the relationship between growth and physical fitness of girls between the ages seven and 18. The girls (N=302) were randomly selected from six randomly selected schools in an ... -
Individuals with traumatic brain injuries perceptions and experiences of returning to work in South Africa
(IOS Press, 2012)Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the central concepts of a model that would facilitate the return to work process of individuals with brain injury. However for the purpose of this paper there will be a focus ... -
Exploring the use of digital gaming to improve student engagement at a resource poor institution in South Africa
(Academic Conferences International Limited, 2014)Although student engagement has potential to enhance learning and student retention, the use of digital games to achieve this learning outcome remains a challenge in higher education. while the role of gamification is ... -
The effect of carbohydrate ingestion on the motor skill proficiency of soccer players
(Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., 1996)This study examined the effects of ingesting a glucose-polymer (GP) solution on the motor skill proficiencies of association football (soccer) players from two teams playing during two matches in a cool environment. Fifteen ... -
Results from South Africa's 2016 report card on physical activity for children and youth
(Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., 2016)Background: We present results of the 2016 Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Card on the current status of physical activity (PA) and nutrition in South African youth. The context in which we interpret the ... -
A systematic review of the effects of exercise interventions on body composition in HIV+ adults
(Bentham Science Publishers B.V., 2015)Over the years, physical activity and exercise have been used to positively impact the health and quality of life of persons infected with HIV and, more recently, has been associated with a spectrum of body composition ... -
Effects of an exercise programme with people living with HIV: Research in a disadvantaged setting
(Routledge, 2014)This study aimed to analyse the physical health effects of a community based 10-week physical activity programme with people living with HIV. It was developed, implemented and evaluated in a disadvantaged community in South ... -
Predicting swimming performance using state anxiety
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2017)Competitive state anxiety is a common response to stressful competitive sports situations that could affect athletic performance. The effects of state anxiety on swimming performance need further inquiry. The aim of the ... -
Social-ecological, motivational and volitional factors for initiating and maintaining physical activity in the context of HIV
(Bentham Science Publishers B.V., 2015)Sport and exercise can have several health benefits for people living with HIV. These benefits can be achieved through different types of physical activity, adapting to disease progression, motivation and social-ecological ... -
Sport and recreation on Robben Island
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)The article provides insight into an important part of South Africa’s sport history that has not been explored yet: What was the role sport and recreation played on Robben Island in the days when it served as political ... -
Relationship between student preparedness, learning experiences and agency: Perspectives from a South African university
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)One of the more discernible needs that challenges universities is addressing the level of preparedness of students entering the higher education environment. Students expect to participate in active learning, while at the ... -
An own goal in sport for development: Time to change the playing field
(Sport and Development, 2016)Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) refers to the use of sport to promote varied outcomes beyond the playing field and has been defined as ‘the intentional use of sport, physical activity and play to attain specific ...