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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences) by Type "Thesis"
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Gouws, Karien
(University of Pretoria, 2007-11-03)
Sports scientists and trainers generally agree that the multidimensional training in tennis should start during early childhood in order to ultimately reach a professional playing standard. Evidence suggests that motor ...
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Kluka, Darlene Ann
(University of Pretoria, 2009-06-04)
The development of gender mainstreaming programs and proactive work aimed at addressing the historical imbalances of women in all sectors of society have become the staple of most international meetings with a concern for ...
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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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Kuisis, S.M. (Suzan Mary)
(University of Pretoria, 2008-05-05)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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O'Neil, John Wesley
(University of Pretoria, 2007-09-11)
The number of South African endurance athletes is increasing yearly. However, very little research has been done on non-elite South African endurance athletes. Due to the length and nature of endurance sport and especially ...
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Van der Klashorst, Engela
(University of Pretoria, 2015)
Sport and recreation have the inherent power to bring communities together; to provide a sense of inclusion to people living on the fringes of society and to solve a myriad of social problems such as social inclusion. The ...
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Booysen, Conrad
(University of Pretoria, 2007)
Talent identification and the subsequent development of those individuals with the most potential to succeed is currently of great concern for sporting bodies in a number of countries and South Africa is no exception. Sport ...
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Hoffman, Daniel Cornelius Johannes
(University of Pretoria, 2009-10-29)
AFRIKAANS: Die navorsing handel oor die effek van SHIP® (Spontaneheling Intrasistemiese Proses) by adolessente tennisspelers en die waarde daarvan ten opsigte van die ontwikkeling van sielkundige potensiaal van spelers. ...
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Kruger, Elmien
(University of Pretoria, 2005-01-09)
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of an eight-week fundamental motor skills program on the physical and cognitive development of Grade 1 learners. The Basic Motor Ability Test was used in the ...
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Jordaan, Elsje
(University of Pretoria, 2008-04-16)
Globally, sport plays a significant role and forms part of every modern person’s life, irrespective of race, age, gender or ethnic group. Researchers on this topic increasingly focus on the early identification of talent ...
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Calitz, Margaretha
(University of Pretoria, 2013)
Aandagtekort-hiperaktiwiteitsversteuring (ATHV) is een van die deeglikste
nagevorste opvoedkundig-sielkundige versteurings. Dit is ook een van die
versteurings waarvan die voorkoms drasties vermeerder het oor die ...
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Steenkamp, Morne Johan
(University of Pretoria, 2006-10-24)
AFRIKAANS: Die doel met hierdie studie is om doeloriëntering, intra- en interpersoonlike klimaat as verskynsels te ondersoek en die dinamiese relasies tussen hierdie genoemde verskynsels na te vors. Die eerste fase van die ...
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Billson, John Henry
(University of Pretoria, 2011-10-25)
Low back pain has become one of the most influential musculoskeletal diseases of modern society. It is one of most expensive diseases in terms of medical costs and increased worker absenteeism, which can lead to permanent ...
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Erasmus, Estelle Annette
(University of Pretoria, 2008-10-03)
Chronic posterior compartment syndrome (CPCS) of the leg is a pathological condition which is often encountered by participants in exercise related activities such as running. To date no successful conservative treatment ...
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Paul, Yvonne
(University of Pretoria, 2010)
No abstract available.
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Mentz, N.W. (Nick)
(University of Pretoria, 2005-02-10)
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Nolte, Kim
(University of Pretoria, 2011-10-25)
The main goal of this study was to evaluate whether three dimensional musculoskeletal modelling (3D) is effective in assessing the safety and efficacy of resistance training equipment. The focus of the evaluation was on ...
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Erasmus, Chris
(University of Pretoria, 2003)
Modern life, which is characterised by automation and mechanisation, causes laziness and inactivity in people all over the world. It in essence deprives one of movement, which negatively affects man and his body. Chronic ...
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Nolte, Heinrich Wilhelm
(University of Pretoria, 2011-10-25)
No abstract available.
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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 ...