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Research Articles (Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences): Recent submissions

  • The relationship between psychological skills and specialised role in cricket 
    Jooste, Julius; Toriola, Abel L.; Van Wyk, Johannes G.U.; Steyn, B.J.M. (Barend Johannes Marthinus) (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2014-03)
    Psychological skills related to positional play are evident in sport. It is believed that specific demands associated with playing position or role within a team sport require a unique set of psychological skills. This ...
  • Psychological skills, playing positions and performance of African youth soccer teams 
    Jooste, Julius; Steyn, B.J.M. (Barend Johannes Marthinus); Van den Berg, Linda; Grobbelaar, Heinrich W. (Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation, 2014)
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological skills of African youth soccer players in different playing positions. The role of psychological skills and overall team performance was also determined. The ...
  • Ad Libitum vs. restricted fluid replacement on hydration and performance of military tasks 
    Nolte, Heinrich Wilhelm; Noakes, Timothy David; Nolte, Kim (Aerospace Medical Association, 2013-02)
    INTRODUCTION: The primary objective was to evaluate the effect of ad libitum vs. restricted fl uid replacement protocol on hydration markers and performance in selected military tasks. The secondary objective was to ...
  • Mechanical properties of the triceps surae : differences between football and non-football players 
    Faria, Aurelio; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Abrantes, Joao; Wood, Paola Silvia; Moreira, Helena (Routledge, 2013-10)
    Please read abstract in the article.
  • Exercise prescription in the management of rheumatoid arthritis 
    Nolte, Kim; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina (South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care, 2013)
    BACKGROUND: Over the last few years, the types of exercises prescribed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have changed. There is also increasing knowledge on the physical status and physical activity levels of ...
  • An investigation into exercise behaviour, preferences and quality of life of primary brain tumour patients 
    Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Engelbrecht, Adel (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2013-06)
    Brain tumors are the second leading cause of cancer deaths in young adults ages 20-39. According to the South African Medical Research Council, there was an estimated 801 deaths from brain cancer in South Africa in 2000. ...
  • Termination of sporting careers among South African sportswomen 
    Steyn, B.J.M. (Barend Johannes Marthinus); Slattery, C.C.O. (Claudia Carla Olga) (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2013-03)
    The primary aim of this study was to determine the reasons why sportswomen compete at a high level in sport but terminate their sporting careers soon after school during the tertiary phase and prior to reaching their ...
  • The relationship between mental skills and level of cricket participation 
    Jooste, Julius; Van Wyk, Johannes G.U.; Steyn, B.J.M. (Barend Johannes Marthinus) (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2013-03)
    The purpose of this study was to compare the mental-skills differences at participatory level among three progressive levels of cricket participation recognised by the Northerns Cricket Union (NCU) in the Pretoria Gauteng ...
  • Second-order systems approach to recreation provision in lower socio-economic communities 
    Van der Klashorst, Engela; Goslin, Anneliese E. (Anna Elizabeth); Van Wyk, Johannes G.U.; Kluka, Darlene Ann (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-12)
    This study explored recreation provision in lower socio-economic areas from the paradigm of systems theory. It was postulated that by adopting a second-order systems approach rather than perpetuating a first-order systems ...
  • Comparison of physical fitness outcomes of young South African military recruits following different physical training programs during basic military training 
    Wood, Paola Silvia; Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Barnard, J.G. (Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation, 2013)
    Physical training (PT) is an integral part of developing operational fitness. The objective of the study was to compare the physical fitness outcomes of two groups of young South African military recruits completing 12 ...
  • Three dimensional musculoskeletal modelling of the abdominal crunch resistance training exercise 
    Nolte, Kim; Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Els, Pieter Schalk; Nolte, Heinrich Wilhelm (Routledge, 2013)
    The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefits and limitations of using three dimensional (3D) musculoskeletal modelling (LifeModelerTM) in assessing the safety and efficacy of exercising on an abdominal crunch ...
  • The relationship between burnout and mood state among student rugby union players 
    Grobbelaar, Heinrich W.; Malan, Dawie D.J.; Steyn, B.J.M. (Barend Johannes Marthinus); Ellis, Suria M. (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2011-12)
    Mood state changes are widely regarded as a symptom of athlete burnout and show potential to be used as a marker for this condition. The aim of this study was to determine whether changes in burnout scores would be accompanied ...
  • The effect of a conservative versus an aggressive-progressive exercise programme on chronic low back pain and disability 
    Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Billson, John Henry (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    Thirty-two (N= 32) full-time working subjects between the ages of 20 and 55 years participated in a 12-week exercise intervention study. Subjects were randomly divided into a control group receiving conservative exercises ...
  • Physiological demands of rugby union matches and practice sessions 
    Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Smit, R.F. (Ruan Faure) (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    Research studies indicate that, by determining the physiological load placed on athletes during competitions, it can aid in the development of strength and conditioning programmes, according to the specific demands placed ...
  • Self-reported incidence of injuries among ballroom dancers 
    Kuisis, S.M. (Suzan Mary); Camacho, Tanya Chantelle de Sousa; Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Camacho, A.L. (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    Ballroom dancing is an increasingly popular sport around the world. However, unlike other forms of dancing such as ballet and modern, very little is known about the incidence, nature and severity of injuries sustained by ...
  • Military fitness of young South African adults : does it comply with requirements? 
    Malan, R.; Chapman, L.; Wood, Paola Silvia (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    The fitness of today's young people is reported to be at a very low level, and this is disconcerting considering that some are needed as military recruits but will not be accepted if they do not pass the military fitness ...
  • TuksAthletics Club – Athletics Hall of Fame Special Awards inductees : 2000-2008 
    Mundell, Marc; Van Wyk, Janita (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    The TuksSport Hall of Fame comprises three categories, each acknowledging the involvement and outstanding sporting performances of representatives of the University of Pretoria, namely for national representation, exceptional ...
  • The effect of folic acid supplementation on total plasma homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations in sedentary adult men 
    Grant, C.C. (Catharina Cornelia); Rothschild, R.M.; Wood, Paola Silvia; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Collins, Robert Matthew; Du Toit, Peet J. (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    Elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Nutritional supplementation of folic acid may be used to reduce homocysteine levels and thus minimise the risk ...
  • Profiling public viewing and South African viewers during the 2010 FIFA World Cup 
    Burnett, Cora; Wessels, Johanna C. (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    The study forms part of a more comprehensive investigation that focused on profiling and determining sport consumer behaviour during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Marketing theories inform the typology of sport ...
  • An epidemiological study of physical activity patterns and weight gain in physically active and sedentary pregnant women in Tshwane, South Africa 
    Brunette, E.L.; Kotze, J.; Wood, Paola Silvia; Du Toit, Peet J.; Grant, C.C. (Catharina Cornelia) (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2012-03)
    Physical activity during pregnancy has been investigated for its potential benefits which includes weight control. Physical activity patterns of pregnant women in Tshwane, South Africa, were investigated using the EPIC–Norfolk ...