Masters Degrees (Sport Science)
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparison between forward and backward gait retraining for mobility in individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background Dysfunctional gait and transitional movements are the most disabling features of Parkinson's disease (PD) and often relates to falls. Due to executive dysfunction in PD, dual tasking (DT) ... -
The characteristics and sanctioning of tackles during the 2011-2015 under 18 Craven Week rugby tournament
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Rugby is one of the most popular team sports in the world, however, the high injury rate associated with it is an area of concern for coaches, players, parents and referees. The tackle is the most ... -
Plantar foot loading patterns of healthy weight and overweight school children from South Africa and Germany
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: Excessive plantar loading (peak pressures) can possibly cause deterioration of the soft tissue such as the fat pads in the foot during locomotion (Mickle, Steele & Munro, 2006). This can ... -
Workloads of semi-professional cricket players, participating in three different match formats over a competitive season
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Although cricket is one of the oldest organised sports, there is a relative lack of scientific research of the sport and it’s players. There are, for example, very few studies of the physiological demands ... -
Foot posture in school children from the Western Cape: Differences between footwear use, gender and race
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The feet of children are sensitive to external forces as the ligaments, muscles and bones are still in the process of maturing. The arch develops naturally within the first ten years of life. This research ... -
The relationship between sprinting speed, explosive jumping and grip strength in school children from the Western Cape.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : To ensure success for athletes at the highest level, it is of outmost importance to develop them to the best of their abilities. There is a wide range of laboratory and field-based tests to identify ... -
Functional tools to determine injury risk in university netball players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Screening tools are widely used by coaches and other professionals to determine the risk for injury in athletes. This can be done either pre-season or post-injury prior to an athlete returns-to-play. The ... -
Home-based balance training for dynamic balance in independent-living individuals with Parkinson’s disease
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: Individuals with Parkinson‘s disease (PD), are presented with a variety of motor and nonmotor symptoms which progressively affect their independence. As a result surgical and pharmacological ... -
Executive function and an eight-week sensory-motor training programme in independent-living individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Introduction: Executive dysfunction is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). However, in individuals with PD, executive function (EF) is also associated with motor functions, i.e. gait ... -
The effect of a high intensity interval training program on health-related outcomes in older adults
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Low levels of regular physical activity in older adults may lead to accelerated declines in overall health and functional capacity. Moderate continuous aerobic training (MCAT) has generally been recommended ... -
Analysis of South African rugby coaches' engagement with performance analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The analysis of sport performance has been noted as one of the key building blocks within the coaching process, whereby coaches evaluate a player’s performance, identify weak points and provide adequate ... -
Visual search strategies and executive functioning in South African sailors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The ability to locate and identify relevant visual information is essential for skilful behaviour as well as to make performance-related decisions. Decision-making is a subcomponent of executive ...
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