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Theses and Dissertations (Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences)
Recent Submissions
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Camacho, Tanya Chantelle de Sousa
(University of Pretoria, 2014)
Objective: Pulmonary disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality; however a large number of individuals remain undiagnosed. Reasons for this include the inconsistent use of spirometry and the inability to produce ...
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Human, Nicolette
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
Since mindless actions of the South African society persist in the form of environmentally degrading behaviour, the sustainability of healthy eco-systems is constantly threatened. Practical ways of acquiring environmental ...
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Steenkamp, Rikenette
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
South Africa is widely known as an achieving sports country. Yet, issues of inequality and a lack of role models in women sport have plagued development of sport in South Africa. The study commenced with the leadership ...
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Kruger, Andries Jacobus
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
South Africa has a very rich sporting history with South Africans renowned for being huge enthusiasts of the many different sporting codes played in the country. Former president Nelson Mandela emphasized the importance ...
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Botha, Janine
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Sport is a powerful tool. It has the power to bring people together in a way nothing else can. It can also bring and accentuate division in a way nothing else can. To tap into the power of sport a need exists to include ...
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Roos, Stephanus Johannes
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Many individuals play the game of golf as a means of relaxation (Newsham, 2006). However, with time the large amounts of prize money in tournaments began to capture the attention of players (Hayman, Borkoles, Taylor, ...
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Roos, Stephanus Johannes
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Many individuals play the game of golf as a means of relaxation (Newsham, 2006). However, with time the large amounts of prize money in tournaments began to capture the attention of players (Hayman, Borkoles, Taylor, ...
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Croukamp, Francois Conradt
(University of Pretoria, 1984)
Afrikaans: Die voortdurende veranderinge en vooruitgang wat in die
leefwereld van die kind aan die primere skoal waargeneem
word, stel gedurig nuwe eise aan die kind en die onderwyser.
Daadwerklike en verantwoordbare ...
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Phaswana, Ntshengedzeni
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
In 1959, opinions regarding sport and its place in education were expressed for the first time at an international conference “Sport, Work and Health” organised by UNESCO, (ED-76/Conf). Leisure and sport activities are ...
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Joubert, Michelle
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Research has shown that participation in sport and recreation is beneficial in numerous ways. Some of these benefits include physical and health benefits; behavioural and social benefits; cognitive benefits and psychological ...
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Davies, Karl M.
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Purpose: The scaling of tennis equipment was officially launched by the International Tennis Federation in 2007 through the Play and Stay Campaign. This campaign, through a Tennis 10’s initiative, formulated three stages ...
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Mosola, Moeketsi Emmanuel
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Sport plays a big part in the lives and psyche of not only South Africans and the world's citizens, but also those of the corporate world. As the era of professional sports grows and gains a foothold in more and more ...
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Heunis, Christo Du Plessis
(University of Pretoria, 1997)
After ten years of experience as team building consultant, a literature study, an overseas study tour
and the attendance of several national and international seminars on the topic, pointed out that
adventure as educational ...
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Mosime, Kwenaitsile Maitshwarelo
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
In today’s sport environment, a mega event such as the FIFA World Cup involves major costs for the hosts, and high demands for all organizing stakeholders in order to ensure successful implementation. Despite the opportunity ...
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Mohlamonyane, Letsebe Hendrik
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
This study has been undertaken to analyse the potential of sport as cultural capital in the South African Police Service. There is a need to determine the role of sport in the SAPS and its realisation as a cultural capital ...
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Frick, Denise
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
This study aimed at exploring the possible impact that habits, values and mindfulness can
have on an athlete's achievement of success. It provided a thorough understanding of these
three concepts and analysed the ...
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Motlhaolwa, Leepile Cyril
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
There is growing concern about the future of today s youth. Concerns result from an increase
in adolescent problem behaviours which are related to delinquency, drug use and alcohol abuse
and also due to changing social ...
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Manamela, Mankopane Jacob
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
The influence of sport serves a vital purpose in changing human lives, from a social, cognitive,
political, health and spiritual perspective. In addition, sport contributes to personal development,
fun and enjoyment and, ...
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Nongogo, P.
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
This study examines struggles to deracialise South African sport. In the Colonial era and under Apartheid, sport has been racialised in South Africa, due to being entwined with the colour bar and later, the Apartheid ...
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Malan, Guillaume Francois
(University of Pretoria, 2015)
The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing in South Africa and can be linked to decreased physical activity (PA). It is therefore important to be able to accurately measure children’s PA levels. The primary aim of ...
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