Masters Degrees (Sport Science)
Recent Submissions
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Acute kinetic and kinematic differences between minimalist sandal, shod and barefoot running in habitually shod male recreational trail runners
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please refer to full text for abstract. -
Force and velocity jump characteristics of University-level field hockey players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Jump testing has been researched for many years. However, no studies have reported on the differences between the concentric phases of the countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SQJ). The aim of the ... -
Changes in energy metabolism and intermittent sprint performance in healthy active individuals following a 6-week low carbohydrate eating plan
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most field-and court sports are characterized by intermittent sprint movement patterns. With intermittent sprints, it is well-established that the anaerobic glycolytic pathway is downregulated during later ... -
Glucose control, cardiorespiratory fitness, and dietary composition in healthy men.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is worrisome and places a great burden on health care systems worldwide, while negatively affecting the quality of life of countless ... -
Quantitative analysis of in-match penalty kicks from 2009/10 to 2018/19 in the English Premier League
(2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Football association (hereafter referred to as soccer), which is played across several playing levels and ages, is regarded as the most popular sport globally and has been subject to the highest number ... -
Analyzing gait parameters in trail runners using wireless trunk accelerometry during real-world and treadmill incline running
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Few studies have explored dynamic stability when running over complex or challenging surfaces, and no studies have investigated how trail terrain could affect components of dynamic stability. The aim of ... -
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 ... -
In-match running demands of South African university rugby union players using Global Positional Systems
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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 ... -
Performance profiles and training loads of optimist sailors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-02-25)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Despite a growth in competitive sailing, there remains a lack of research available supporting performance analysis and athlete monitoring in sailing. To understand more about the Optimist ... -
Perceptions and experiences of registered South African kinderkineticists of their profession : A qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Kinderkinetics is a specialised gross motor development profession in South Africa, which aims to improve the gross motor development of children through movement. Nearly two decades after the profession ... -
The effect of a rhythmic movement intervention on selected bio-motor skills of Western Province rugby academy players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The inclusion of other non-traditional approaches to training has become more popular within rugby conditioning. Rhythmic movement, also referred to as “dance”, involves the execution of different motor ... -
The effect of a physically active academic intervention on physical fitness and academic performance of Grade 1 learners
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The importance of Physical Education (PE) has been well established over the years; however, it is no longer viewed as vital aspect of the South African school curriculum. In a South African context, the ... -
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 ... -
The effect of a perceptual-motor intervention on the motor proficiency, letter recognition and -formation of selected Grade 1 children
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The growing sedentary lifestyles among today’s school-going youth, have negative effects on their physical development and academic performance. Children need to move in order to learn and develop. ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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