Browsing Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science (SRES) by Author "Leach, Lloyd"
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Alcohol consumption, physical activity, and cad risk factors in firefighters
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (Bentham Open, 2023)Firefighting is a physically and psychologically stressful occupation, where firefighters often resort to alcohol use as a coping strategy. Firefighters are particularly vulnerable to alcohol misuse and alcohol disorders, ... -
Association between major coronary artery disease risk factors in the city of Cape Town firefighter and rescue service
Leach, Lloyd; Ras, Jaron (Bentham Science Publishers, 2021)Background: Many CAD risk factors occur concurrently, increasing the odds of the development of other risk factors, which is particularly seen in male and older firefighters. Objective: The purpose of this study was ... -
The effect of carbohydrate ingestion on the motor skill proficiency of soccer players
Zeederberg, C.; Leach, Lloyd; Lambert, Estelle V.; Noakes, Timothy D.; Dennis, S.C.; Hawley, J.A. (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 ... -
Effects of an exercise programme with people living with HIV: Research in a disadvantaged setting
Ley, Clemens; Leach, Lloyd; Barrio, María Rato; Bassett, Susan (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 ... -
Factors influencing participation in physical activity among 11-13 year-old school children in the Western Cape, South Africa
Cozett, C.; Bassett, Susan; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)South African adolescents, in general, are physically inactive, and obesity amongst the youth at schools has become an alarming trend. This study aimed to identify the predisposing, reinforcing and enabling factors of ... -
The link between parenting approaches and health behavior: a systematic review
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Leach, Lloyd (Routledge, 2017)The familial home environment, where parenting takes place, plays an important role in the health behaviors that children and adolescents engage in and has implications on health and well-being in later life. Lifestyle-related ... -
Physical activity interventions for the management of chronic disease in low-income populations: A systematic review
Mabweazara, S.Z.; Ley, Clemens; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)The objectives of the study were to conduct a systematic literature review examining the specific intervention techniques in an updated taxonomy of behaviour change techniques that were included in successful interventions ... -
Physical and performance measures of university cricket players
November, R.V.; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)The ability to throw a ball at high velocity and with great accuracy is critical for successful performance in many ball sports. This study examines the physical characteristics and performance measurements amongst university ... -
Predicting swimming performance using state anxiety
Mabweazara, Smart Z.; Leach, Lloyd; Andrews, Barry S. (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 ... -
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (PAGEpress, 2021)Over 45% of firefighter deaths are attributable to sudden cardiac death related to coronary artery disease (CAD), with many of these deaths attributed to comorbidities. The purpose of the study is to determine the ... -
Profile of coronary heart disease risk factors in first-year university students
Leach, Lloyd; Leach, N.; Bassett, Susan (LAM Publications Limited, 2013)There is substantial evidence that coronary heart disease risk factors are present in people of all ages. The extent to which the problem exists in university students in South Africa has not been confirmed in the literature ... -
The relationship between binge drinking and metabolic syndrome components amongst young adults aged 21 to 31 years: Ellisras longitudinal study
Leach, Lloyd; Monyeki, Kotsedi Daniel K.; Siweya, Hlengani James (MPDI, 2020)Background: Evidence is lacking on the effects of binge alcohol consumption on metabolic syndrome in the rural South African population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between binge drinking ... -
Relationship between physical activity, coronary artery disease risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (SAGE, 2022)Musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters are a common occurrence, that increase as firefighters age, and may be related to the firefighters’ physical activity habits outside of the job. Certain CAD risk factors, such as ... -
A six week contextualised physical activity intervention for women living with HIV and AIDS of low socioeconomic status: a pilot study
Mabweazara, Smart Z.; Leach, Lloyd; Ley, Clemens; Smith, M. (Taylor & Francis, 2018)Research has consistently shown the benefits of regular physical activity (PA) for women living with HIV and AIDS (WLWHA). This study is a pilot, randomised controlled crossover trial, reporting the effects of a ... -
Social-ecological, motivational and volitional factors for initiating and maintaining physical activity in the context of HIV
Ley, Clemens; Barrio, María Rato; Leach, Lloyd (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 ... -
A systematic review of the effects of exercise interventions on body composition in HIV+ adults
Leach, Lloyd; Bassett, Susan; Smithdorf, G.; Andrews, Barry S.; Travill, Andre L. (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 ...