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The perceived benefits of structured and unstructured physical education lessons: Perspectives from selected high schools in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Over the last ten years, research has shown that adolescent activity has decreased in both
developed and developing countries. One way of meeting desirable physical activity levels
for adolescents in schools is through ...
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in Firefighters in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Over 45% of firefighter deaths are due to a sudden cardiac event caused by underlying coronary
artery disease (CAD) risk factors that can be prevented through adequate CAD risk factor
screening and management. The aim ...
Investigating the lived experiences of female footballers and administrators in the Western Cape: A critical perspective of gender equity
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports around the world, however, equity is lacking as women have to negotiate for training equipment, financial sponsorship, media coverage and safe transportation. The study ...
Factors influencing the dropout of students from a cricket and development programme at a University in the Western Cape Metropole
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
University student-athlete dropout continues to be a concern for many universities and has been the focus of many researchers globally. This qualitative study explored the factors that influenced students to dropout of a ...
Effect of a 12-week aerobic exercise programme on percentage body fat, fasting blood glucose and dyspnoea in insulin resistant, obese female university employees in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Obesity is recognised as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases which has reached epidemic proportions globally. South Africa is one of the developing countries with significant statistical representation reported for ...
Effect of an exercise training programme on muscular strength, ankle mobility, balance and gait patterns in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower legs
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Background: Patients who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the leg experience a greater risk of developing gait deviations due to a decrease in strength of the lower extremities, especially the tibialis anterior ...
Performance of three start techniques off the osb11 starting block over 15m
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
In swimming, a swimmer’s performance is mostly determined by the
time spent on starts, stroking and turning. The start of a swimming races, especially
sprint races, can account for almost a quarter of race time
The role of sport in fostering leadership skills in sporting code club executives: a case of University of Limpopo
(2021)
Leadership is a concept that cuts across a wide range of fields and domains and is a collective effort. “Leadership is identified as an important, but underdeveloped life skill among youth athletes”. The research problem ...
An exploratory study of the factors influencing the participation of persons with physical disabilities in wheelchair dancing in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
This study investigates the participatory factors influencing persons with physical disabilities participating in wheelchair dancing. Participants residing in the Western Cape Province of South Africa were selected for ...
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 ...