Masters Degrees (Sport Science)
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The relationship between training load and perceived sleep quality and quantity in professional Rugby Sevens players during an international competitive season
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sleep is an essential component in the performance of athletes. Exercise performed during the day might influence subsequent sleep and disrupt the quality and quantity (duration) thereof. How an athlete ... -
Recovery-stress states and training load of professional ballet dancers during a rehearsal and performance phase of a ballet year
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ballet dancers are exposed to high training and performance demands, which make them vulnerable to injury and overtraining. There is, however, a lack of longitudinal studies describing the change in demands ... -
Concussion and return-to-play : knowledge, roles and responsibilities in the Western Province club rugby role players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rugby is a sport played globally and has a high risk of injury with concussion making up a fair proportion of these injuries. The knowledge of concussion has been said to influence the reporting of symptoms, ... -
Performance indicators and success factors of the South African men's rugby sevens team during the 2017/2018 World Rugby Sevens Series
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Rugby sevens consists of a complex interaction of various actions and events. For trainers to distinguish between events that are more likely to lead to a successful match outcome is a difficult ... -
Hemodynamic changes in recreational cyclists following a long and a short interval high intensity cycling intervention
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The incorporation of high intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions into training plan is becoming increasingly popular due to the multitude of physiological benefits and time efficient nature of ... -
The acute: chronic workload ratio and injury occurrence among South African PSL soccer players
(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, ... -
Effects of a gross motor skills intervention on visual-motor integration of neuro-typical 5- to 6-year-old children
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Children develop in a multidimensional manner. This implies that many developmental aspects influence each other. However, without gross motor skills (GMS), children lack the foundation for the development ... -
The relationship between change of direction ability, acceleration and postural control of female university netball players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ability to change direction while at a high entry velocity is a highly valued athletic quality among many invasion team sports. In combination with an athlete’s cognitive perceptual ability, change ... -
Development of social capital through the Songo.info cycling and academic support programme
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Stellenbosch, South Africa, home to Stellenbosch University and the Kayamandi township is one of the most socially and economically diverse areas in the country. The Songo.info cycling and academic support ... -
Muscle activation patterns during functional movements in transtibial amputees
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Functional movement capabilities of individuals with unilateral transtibial amputations are altered due to muscle loss and prosthesis limitations compared to healthy, typical individuals. The extent of ... -
The comparative effect of paired versus a small group cross motor invention on the motor capabilities of selected children pre-identified with childhood apraxia of speech
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) do not only have isolated speech and sound delays but teachers and parents often report motor co-ordination difficulties. The latter often leads to the child ... -
Changes in cognitive function and cerebral oxygenation patterns in rugby and non-contact sportspersons over a 15-week season
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rugby is a contact team sport and is one of the most popular sports in South Africa and internationally. Recently, a growing body of research has highlighted that repeated concussive and subconcussive ... -
The effect of a six-week functional movement intervention on dynamic knee stability and physical performance in female netball players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Netball is a physically demanding game with high incidence of non-contact ACL injuries, especially among female players. Non-contact ACL injuries in female netball have a multifactorial etiology that ... -
The influence of an 8-week water intervention on executive functioning and mobility in healthy older individuals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Inevitable cognitive decline of Executive Function (EF) and Mobility, though quintessential for successful ageing, is already evident in apparently healthy older adults, aged 50 – 64 years. A ... -
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery: The personal experiences of competitive athletes.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Injury is an unavoidable part of sport with inevitable physical as well as psychological consequences. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries is one of the most prevalent injuries in sport and although ... -
Utilisation of performance analysis amongst Western Province club rugby coaches
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of performance analysis (PA) by coaches has significantly increased across many sporting codes around the world. The demand for effective feedback due to memory retention limitations in the coaching ... -
Monitoring training load and training intensity distribution of amateur Cape Epic mountain bike cyclists
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The aim of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to compare different training load (TL) methods and identify the distribution of the training load during the preparation phase and the Cape Epic ... -
The perceived demands of Rugby Sevens held by professional players and coaching staff
(2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : There appears to be a lack of psychological support in rugby sevens, including the absence of psychological skills development programmes and research on this topic. This study aimed to address the ... -
Coaching and skill profiles of mini-rugby coaches and players in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The optimal development of mini-rugby players demands a substantiated, ageappropriate training programme, as well as good quality coaching and a structured methodology. However, due to a lack of ... -
Endocrine response to small-sided games and match play in elite u19 South African soccer players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Purpose Small-sided games (SSGs) are used worldwide with the intention of stimulating significant physiological adaptations in players that are specific to match demands. The external load of SSGs and ...
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