• Poor cardiorespiratory fitness in first year medical students at a South African University 

  Borresen, Jill; Celie, Bert; Laubscher, Ria; Bac, Martin; Wood, Paola; Camacho, Tanya Chantelle de Sousa; Nolte, Kim; Schwellnus, Marianne; Basu, Debashis; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Taylor and Francis, 2024)

  The personal health behaviours, including physical activity, of healthcare professionals influence their counselling practices as they relate to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, despite the importance of producing ...
• Skills development or talent identification? An exploration of sport development initiatives in three previously disadvantaged communities in Tshwane, South Africa 

  Botha, Janine; Van der Klashorst, Engela (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2020)

  The development of skilled athletes and players is an important step towards creating a winning sporting nation. Even though there are a variety of approaches that can be used to develop the sport skills of young athletes, ...
• Physical education in Gauteng schools, South Africa : a case study 

  Goslin, Anneliese E. (Anna Elizabeth) (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2020-12)

  The global survival and revitalization of physical education (PE) in schools have been the priority of experts and lobbyists for decades. On the African continent, especially, efforts to reawaken PE escalated in the ...
• A prospective cohort study of the correlation between chest circumference and spirometry measurements over a 19-week intense training programme 

  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 ...
• Nature-based extreme sports participation and eco-sensitivity : A South African context 

  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 ...
• An exploration of the factors contributing to gender inequality in athletics participation and leadership 

  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 ...
• Twitter as barometer of public opinion on the female athlete : the case of Caster Semenya 

  Van der Klashorst, Engela; Safarikova, Simona (LAM Publications Limited, 2018-12)

  Twitter is a social platform that has become well-known for the controversial opinions posted by politicians and celebrities. Caster Semenya became an overnight topic on Twitter with an overwhelming number of people posting ...
• The applicability of the NCAA American football draft system on the South African tertiary rugby system : a comparative approach 

  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 ...
• Sport development in South Africa : skill development or talent identification? An evaluation of skill development initiatives in Tshwane for athletes aged 7 to 18 years 

  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 ...
• Managing golf players’ transition from junior to professional level 

  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, ...
• Managing golf players’ transition from junior to professional level 

  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, ...
• 'n histories-kritiese beskouing van die leerplanne vir liggaamlike opvoedkunde aan die transvaalse Onderwyskolleges 1900 tot 1980 

  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 ...
• Sport funding of schools in low socio- economic communities in Gauteng 

  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 ...
• Impact of current sport and recreation policy in South Africa on the provision of sport and recreation opportunities for persons with disabilities in marginalised communities 

  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 ...
• Perceptions of players, coaches, and parents on a scaled tennis equipment program 

  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 ...
• The business of sport : towards a viable commercial model for the management of professional football in Africa 

  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 ...
• A vontuurgerigte spanbou in 'n eietydse samelewing : 'n menslike bewegingskundige perspektief 

  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 ...
• The post-event function of world cup stadia as contribution to the 2010 Fifa World Cup legacy 

  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 ...
• Sport as cultural capital in the South African Police Service 

  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 ...
• Habit(us) values and mindfulness among elite athletes 

  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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