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Factors influencing participation in physical activity among 11-13 year-old school children in the Western Cape, South Africa
(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 ...
Physical activity interventions for the management of chronic disease in low-income populations: A systematic review
(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 ...
The link between parenting approaches and health behavior: a systematic review
(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 ...
A six week contextualised physical activity intervention for women living with HIV and AIDS of low socioeconomic status: a pilot study
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Physical and performance measures of university cricket players
(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 ...