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        The acute: chronic workload ratio and injury occurrence among South African PSL soccer players 

        White, Ryan Colin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-07)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Purpose: Soft-tissue, non-contact injuries (STNCI) are the most prevalent injuries in professional soccer. Considerable research has focussed on injury prevention and training load (TL) monitoring, however, ...
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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 ...
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        An analysis of tactical thinking in tennis 

        Thomas, Brendan Nigel (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 ...
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        Behavioural lifestyle factors, physical health-related fitness and cardiometabolic disease risk in women from a low socio-economic urban community in Stellenbosch (Western Cape) 

        Dickie, Kasha Elizabeth (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), represent an ever-rising threat to the effective management of national health in South Africa. ...
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        Bridging the gap from inpatient rehabilitation to sustainable health and wellness in spinal cord injured individuals 

        Vermaak, Candace (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 ...
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        Characterisation of running specific prostheses and its effect on sprinting performance 

        Grobler, Lara (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 ...
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        A community-based lifestyle intervention program for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a low socio-economic status community 

        Fryer, Bradley James (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 ...
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        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 ...
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        A configurational evaluation of elite sport policy in South Africa: a realist perspective 

        Jacobs, Shaundre Dwaylynn (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over the years, the attainment of international sporting success has become a critical important focus of the South African government. In this regard, specific elite sport policies have been introduced ...
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        Coordination of place kicking in Rugby Union 

        Mathewson, Elizabeth (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Place kicking is a crucial skill in rugby as more than 40 per cent of the points scored in professional rugby matches are achieved by means of place kicks. Research in rugby kicking has mainly focussed ...
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        The effect of a movement programme on selected psychological variables among adolescent girls from previously disadvantaged communities 

        Alexander, Leonieke Franziska (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine if the participation in a movement programme, utilising 21 life skill development strategies would make a significant contribution to adolescent girls' ...
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        The effect of law changes on the match profile of international and national rugby union between 2007 and 2013 

        Kraak, Wilbur Julio (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 ...
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        The effect of sensory-motor training on brain activation and functional recovery in chronic stroke survivors 

        Zastron, Tania (2018-10)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Functional loss is greatly determined by postural control impairment in chronic stroke survivors causing reduced ability to execute activities of daily living, impaired mobility and increases ...
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        Effects of a barefoot intervention programme on the landing kinetics and kinematics of netball players 

        Jaiyesimi, Boluwaji Gbenga (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 ...
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        The effects of an eight-week customised endurance-training programme on running kinematics and impact associated with fatigue in recreational runners 

        Sackey, Saint Andrews (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 ...
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        The effects of participation in movement programs on the movement competence, self-esteem and resiliency of adolescent girls 

        Jonathan, Bronwyn Bock (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2008-03)
        The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two different types of movement programs on movement competence, self-esteem and resiliency in adolescent girls from a low-socio economic environment. A non-equival ...
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        Die effek van sportsielkundige opleiding op die prestasie van sportlui met spesifieke verwysing na baanatlete 

        Pieterse, Johannes Jacobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the effects of a relaxation, self-talk, goal-setting, imagery, and concentration training package on the performance of six athletes in the 1500- meter event. Subjects were four ...
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        The evaluation of an accreditation programme for quality improvement in private physiotherapy practice in South Africa 

        Bowman, Winifred Edna (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 ...
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        The evolution of major games 

        Craven, Daniel Hartman,1910-1993 (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1978-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: no abstract available
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        Exploring therapeutic neurogenic tremors with exercise as a treatment for selective motor and non-motor Parkinson's disease symptoms 

        Atterbury, Elizabeth Maria (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) ...

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