Doctoral Degrees (Sport Science)
Recent Submissions
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Exploring therapeutic neurogenic tremors with exercise as a treatment for selective motor and non-motor Parkinson's disease symptoms
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Intro: Parkinson‘s disease (PD) is a chronic neurological progressive disorder accompanied by a wide range of symptoms that affect independence and quality of life (QoL) [1]. Individuals with PD (IwPD) ... -
The effects of an eight-week customised endurance-training programme on running kinematics and impact associated with fatigue in recreational runners
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The unrestrained and easily accessible nature of running has led to an exponential increase in participation in running. However, the incidence rate of injuries is a concern. Loading and ... -
Effects of a barefoot intervention programme on the landing kinetics and kinematics of netball players
(2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Effective landings, as a component of movement tasks in many sports, have a significant role during ground contact and subsequent kinetic chain intersegmental interactions. Landings are frequently performed ... -
Towards real-world biomechanical detection of fatigue, energy, and injury in runners using Wearable Trunk Accelerometry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Running continues to be an extremely popular form of exercise and sport. Unfortunately, many runners, both recreational and competitive, fail to meet their fitness and performance goals due to sustaining ... -
Growing feet: Foot metrics and shoe fit in South African school-aged children and adolescents
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The foot undergoes numerous developmental changes during the first few years of life. Due to this continued development of the foot during childhood, it leaves the feet of children exposed to external ... -
Bridging the gap from inpatient rehabilitation to sustainable health and wellness in spinal cord injured individuals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: A spinal cord injury is a devastating and life changing neurological event that present multiple challenges throughout the life of the affected individual. One of the challenges is being ... -
A community-based lifestyle intervention program for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a low socio-economic status community
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The prevalence, and associated burden of type-two diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is rapidly increasing globally, and in South Africa, with men and women of all ages being affected. While there has been an ... -
The relation of exercise training mode, brain oxygenation and cognition in healthy older adults
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Physical exercise has been shown to prevent cognitive decline and dementia in later life and is generally proposed as a non-pharmacological treatment to reverse or delay the age-related ... -
Characterisation of running specific prostheses and its effect on sprinting performance
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development of the running specific prosthetic (RSP) has allowed athletes with lower limb amputations to participate at a high level in sports such as sprinting. Literature regarding mechanical ... -
The effect of law changes on the match profile of international and national rugby union between 2007 and 2013
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rugby union has changed continually since the inception of professionalism in 1995. For example, to increase the appeal, continuity and safety of the game several law changes were introduced after the ... -
Sprinting kinematics of athletes with selected physical disabilities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research was to gain insight into the sprinting of athletes with selected physical disabilities. The sprint performances of four Paralympic athletes (T43, T13, T37 and T38 classifications) ... -
Spele en ontspanning uit die Voortrekkertydperk
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1945-12)No Abstract Available -
Die invloed van verskillende swemslae op die polsslag en die sistoliese bloeddruk van vroue (18-21 jr.)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1945-10)No abstract available -
The evolution of major games
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1978-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: no abstract available -
Die verband tussen geselekteerde persoonlikheidseienskappe, deelname aan en prestasiebereiking in verskillende tipes sportsoorte
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1994-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The purpose of this study is to examine common elements and the relationship and interaction between the optimal level of activation, choice of sport, achievement in sport and socialisation agents, and ... -
Ontwikkeling van bofbal in die Westelike Provinsie
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1943-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : No English abstract available -
Participation in competitive games and the development of cooperation among adolescent girls
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explored the potential of competitive games and cooperative games as means for teaching adolescent girls some of the concepts that support cooperation. Hellison's (1995) levels for teaching ... -
The evaluation of an accreditation programme for quality improvement in private physiotherapy practice in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: "Quality" has different meanings to different people. Even quality experts do not agree on a single definition: Juran's definition of quality revolves around his concept of "fitness for use", Crosby ... -
The identification of the distinguishing perceptual-motor characteristics of top-level sport performers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptual-motor performance characteristics that distinguish top-level basketball performers from "the rest". Previous research has focused on comparing ... -
Sportlui se kognitiewe en emosionele belewing van beserings
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1999-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: This research sought to extend the existing scientific literature regarding the psychological effect of injuries. According to the related literature sportspersons react differently to injuries. A number ...
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