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An adapted rehabilitation programme for a cross section of South African chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

De Klerk, Danelle Ria (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)

The benefits of exercise training for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are well-documented. In South Africa, exercise programmes for COPD patients are limited and often expensive and inaccessible ...
Adolessente leefstylpatrone : 'n opname in geslekteerde hoërskole van die Wes-Kaap Onderwysdepartement

Malan, Petronella Elizabeth (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Adolescence is the period between childhood and adulthood. This phase starts between the ages of 11 and 13 years and ends between 17 and 21 years. Adolescence was seen as a phase of development, growth ...
An analysis of tactical thinking in tennis

Thomas, Brendan N. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge of tennis tactics of a group of South African tennis coaches. A secondary purpose was to gather their perceptions about where they believe they ...
The application of sport psychology principles in the work place

Bruintjies, Dianthea (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)

Sport analogies are constantly used in business settings, perhaps due to some of the surface similarities between sport teams that strive to win competitive leagues and business teams striving to be successful in a competitive ...
The assessment of motor competence in rugby

Van Dyk, A. P. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)

The purpose of this study was to develop a valid test battery that could measure movement competence in rugby at U/16 level. Movement competence was adopted as the focus in this research because rugby is a sport consisting ...
Comparision of aquatic- and land-based plyometric training on power, speed and agility in adolescent rugby union players

Fabricius, David Leslie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of an aquatic- and landbased plyometric programme upon selected, sport-specific performance variables in adolescent male, rugby union players. A ...
A comparison of coping strategies of ethnically diverse football players

Plaatjie, Mzwandile Ronald (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)

Stress and coping are complex phenomena that are not always fully understood. They are psychological factors that impinge on individuals and people’s responses in dealing with them are described and interpreted in various ...
The development of a fall risk assessment and exercise intervention programme for geriatric subjects

Dekenah, Ghabrielle Anne (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Falling is a common occurrence and one of the most serious problems in the elderly population (65 years and older). Falls account for 70% of accidental deaths in persons aged 75 years and older. Falls ...
The development of a personal training programme based on the principles of flow

Berzack, Anthony (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)

The motivation for this research evolved from a study of Flow in Sport (Jackson & Csikszentmihalyi, 1999). Flow is described as a state of optimal experience that could be attained by becoming immersed in a challenging ...
The development of talent identification protocols for disability sport

Augustyn, Naomi J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-03)

Talent identification has been defined as the process by which children are measured on a number of physical and performance variables that are perceived to be a requisite for success within a given sport (Abbott & ...
The effect of a metronome-based coordination training programme on the fundamental gross motor skills of children with motor development delays

Scott, Jessie Lynne (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-02-25)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the effect of a coordination-training programme on selected fundamental motor skills of children (ages 9 to 12) who were identified as having motor development delays. The group ...
The effect of a perceptual-motor training programme on the coincident anticipation timing and batting performance of club cricket players

Van Velden, Grant David (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a perceptual-motor training programme on the coincident anticipation timing and batting performance of university club cricket players. The ...
The effect of a plyometric training programme on selected physical capacities of rugby players

Retief, Francois (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a six-week plyometric training programme on the explosive power, speed and agility as well as certain physiological characteristics and the ...
The effect of barefoot training on speed, agility, power and balance in netball players

Venter, Ranel De Villiers, Johanna Elsabe Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Sport Science. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The running industry has seen a lot of changes over the past years. Minimalistic footwear and barefoot training are redefining the running industry and community. These new developments have led to ...
The effect of graduated compression socks on calf muscle oxygenation of endurance athletes

Grobler, Lara (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Compression socks (CS) are used as an ergogenic aid during and after exercise by many athletes of elite and recreational status. The exact mechanism whereby CS affect performance and postexercise recovery ...
The effect of minimalist shoe training on lower limb kinematics and kinetics in experienced shod runners

Schutte, Kurt Heinrich (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Limited data exists on a transition process of minimalist shoe running, warranting longitudinally designed studies. The primary aim of this study was thus to determine whether lower limb kinematics can ...
The effect of plyometric training on the performance of cyclists

Gerstner, Ludwig (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of plyometric exercise training on the aerobic and anaerobic capacities of well-trained cyclists. Twenty male competitive cyclists (age: 24 ± SD 5 ...
The effects of a movement competence programme on the functional capacity, self-perception and resilience of older adult women

Louw, Emma (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Global aging is occurring at an unprecedented rate. South Africa has the highest proportion of older adults in Southern Africa, with nearly 7% of the population over the age of 60 years in 1997. However, ...
The effects of an adapted physical activity program on motor performance and behaviour of children with autism spectrum disorder

Ferguson, Leanne (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-02-25)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The effect of an adapted physical activity (APA) program on the motor performance of children with autism was studied. A multiple single case studies approach was implemented. Three children with autism ...
The effects of a perceptual-motor development program on children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Walters, Yolinda (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a perceptual-motor development programme for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), as identified on the Movement Assessment Battery for ...