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Adam Small : familiegeskiedenisse, aanlope en vroeer invloede
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2012)This article answers the question: Where does the Afrikaans essayist, dramatist and poet, Adam Small, hail from? It proceeds to examine the genealogy of Small and the early influences of his family. The writer’s recent ... -
Combined protein and calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate induced gains in leg fat free mass : a double-blinded, placebo-controlled study
(BioMed Central, 2020-03-12)Abstract : Background: The leucine metabolite β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) is widely used as an ergogenic supplement to increase resistance-training induced gains in fat free mass (FFM) and strength in healthy adults. ... -
Creating a historical sport narrative of Zonnebloem College for classroom practice
(The South African Society for History Teaching, 2020)This article attempts to create a sport narrative of the Zonnebloem College prior to 1950. The introduction provides a motivation for proceeding with a decolonising format and lays out what the elements of such a format ... -
Creating a historical sport narrative of Zonnebloem College for classroom practice
(South African Society for History Teaching, 2020)This article attempts to create a sport narrative of the Zonnebloem College prior to 1950. The introduction provides a motivation for proceeding with a decolonising format and lays out what the elements of such a format ... -
Cultural and social experiences and legacies of Esop Suliman and contemporaries in Wellington, South Africa, 1900-19381
(SABINET, 2020-07)This study attempts to investigate socio-cultural experiences of Esop Suliman, an immigrant from India, in the rural parts of the Cape Colony, South Africa, roundabout the turn of the 20th century until 1938 in the Cape ... -
Eenmalige reponerende steroiedbehandeling by nie-artikulere sportbesering
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1977)A single treatment with repository steroid (methylprednisolone acetate) was given to 300 sportsmen with minor non-articular soft-tissue injuries. The response to treatment was determined after 5 days. Fitness to ... -
The effect of a rhythmic movement intervention on selected bio-motor skills of academy players in the Western Cape, South Africa
(SAGE, 2020)Rhythmic movement, also referred to as “dance”, involves the execution of different motor skills as well as the integration and sequencing of actions between limbs, timing and spatial precision. The aim of this study was ... -
The effect of exercise on baseline SCAT5 performance in male professional Rugby players
(BioMed Central, 2020-08-15)Background: Rugby Union requires annual baseline testing using the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5) as part of its head injury assessment protocols. Scores achieved during baseline testing are used to guide ... -
The effect of three different exercise training modalities on cognitive and physical function in a healthy older population
(Biomed Central, 2017-08)Background Older adults are encouraged to participate in regular physical activity to counter the age-related declines in physical and cognitive health. Literature on the effect of different exercise training modalities ... -
The effects of being habitually barefoot on foot mechanics and motor performance in children and adolescents aged 6–18 years : study protocol for a multicenter crosssectional study (Barefoot LIFE project)
(BioMed Central, 2016-09-02)Background: Barefoot locomotion has evoked an increasing scientific interest with a controversial debate about benefits and limitations of barefoot and simulated barefoot walking and running. While most current knowledge comes ... -
Exercise-based rehabilitation for major non-communicable diseases in low-resource settings : a scoping review
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2019)Introduction: While there is substantial evidence for the benefits of exercise-based rehabilitation in the prevention and management of non-communicable disease (NCD) in high-resource settings, it is not evident that these ... -
Foot strike patterns differ between children and adolescents growing up barefoot vs. shod
(Georg Thieme Verlag, 2017)Effects of early and permanent footwear use are not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of habituation to footwear on foot strike patterns of children and adolescents. Healthy habitually ... -
Growing-up (habitually) barefoot influences the development of foot and arch morphology in children and adolescents
(Nature Research, 2017)The development of the human foot is crucial for motor learning in children and adolescents as it ensures the basic requirements for bipedal locomotion and stable standing. Although there is an ongoing debate of the ... -
High concussion rate in student community Rugby Union players during the 2018 season : implications for future research directions
(Frontiers, 2019-12-04)Collision sports, such as Rugby Union (“Rugby”) have a particularly high risk of injury. Of all injuries common to collision sports, concussions have received the most attention due to the potentially negative cognitive ... -
Infectious Diseases Outbreak Management Tool for endurance mass participation sporting events : an international effort to counteract the COVID-19 spread in the endurance sport setting
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Intensity and direction of anxiety and self-confidence among elite South African crawl stroke swimmers and its relationship to performance
(2006)The purpose of this study was to determine the intensity and direction (i.e., perceived effect) of anxiety and self-confidence among elite South African crawl stroke swimmers as well as its relationship to the performance ... -
Legal and illegal ruck cleanouts in South African non-professional youth rugby
(SAGE, 2019)The ruck area is responsible for the second-highest number of rugby union injuries, therefor it is necessary to investigate and understand the ruck better for improved player safety. The study aimed to investigate and ... -
Motor skills of children and adolescents are influenced by growing up barefoot or shod
(Frontiers Media, 2018)Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between growing up barefoot or shod and the development of motor performance during childhood and adolescence. Methods: Habitual barefoot and shod ... -
Nature and proportion of total injuries at the Stellenbosch Rugby Football Club : a comparison of the years 1973-1975 with 2003-2005
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2007)Objective. The purpose of this study was to compare the nature and proportion of total injuries occurring at Stellenbosch Rugby Football Club in Stellenbosch, South Africa, between the years 1973 - 1975 and 2003 - ... -
Positional in-match running demands of university rugby players in South Africa
(Frontiers Media, 2020)The implementation of the Varsity Cup rugby competition among South African universities has sparked interest in university rugby cultures around the country. The Varsity Cup has established itself as one of the most ...
