The effect of a teacher-based intervention programme for primary schools on learner's health-related quality of life, body mass index and physical fitness: a randomised control tri... by Bowers, Jodie

“…Soccer was offered at all schools, and 80% of schools had access to an outdoor sports field and an outdoor paved area. Phase two of the study found that the control and experimental groups were not equivalent at baseline with regard to gender distribution, BMI Z-scores and interpretations, the EQ-5D-Y "looking after myself" variable, and the sit-up test. …”
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Do psychosocial factors predict pain after participation in an ultramarathon race? by Rabbitte, Jessica

“…All participants were required to complete a medical and sports history questionnaire and baseline psychosocial questionnaires (Athlete Fear Avoidance Questionnaire, Pain Catastrophizing Questionnaire, Self-Efficacy Questionnaire) two weeks prior to the race at a presentation evening held at participating running clubs. …”
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A study of in-service distance education for secondary school teachers in Uganda : developing a framework for quality teacher education programmes

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The manipulation of the poor by the powerful for self-serving careerism : a pastoral care study

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Code-switching in Setswana in Botswana

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Teaching and learning critical citizenship through visual arts in the intermediate phase at three primary schools : the South African paradigm by Putter, Monique Jean

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Black female student consumers' perception of clothing store image attributes by Kleinhans, Elsabe Hendrina

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Physical fitness in school children living in a low socio-economic area of Accra, Ghana by Lawerteh, Stella Elikplim

“…However, the low participation in organized sports observed by this study could have accounted for the poor aerobic fitness demonstrated by low scores on the 20mSRT. …”
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Physical activity, physical fitness, functional capacity and cognitive performance in older adults: effects of interactive video gaming by Ramnath, Udhir

“…Therefore, the aim of this thesis was to determine the effects of a 12-week IVG intervention using the X-Box 360 gaming console with Kinect Sports and Adventures games on cognitive performance in older adults, and specifically, in South African older adults, some with memory complaints. …”
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Exploring the role of exercise on thyroid function, postural control, and neuroplasticity in individuals with hypothyroidism by Watson-van Zyl, Jeanine

“…Thesis PhD (Sport Sc)--Stellenbosch University, 2022.…”
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Ergogenic aids used by ultra-marathon runners by Gwilliams, Michael

“…Background: Athletes of all levels and abilities utilise ergogenic aids to enhance sporting performance. However, the extent of ergogenic aid use within the ultra-marathon running community in unknown and there is little available literature documenting characteristics of use among ultra-marathon runners. …”
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Measurement of physical activity for public health purposes : validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionaire(IPAQ) by Bohlmann, Isabelle Marie Therese

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Identifying leisure athletes at high risk for medical complications using five international pre-exercise screening tools

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Short-term effects of an active prosthetic solution on functional ability, level of activity and participation of children with unilateral transtibial amputations by Haywood, Gemma Jean

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Coaching foundation phase literacy teachers as leaders in a school in the Western Cape Province : a professional development strategy by Rutgers, Linda

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Novel on-chip applications using silicon photonics by Gamal, Rania

“…Additionally, since the ridge waveguide sports a wide low-thickness region, it can cover the substrate and safe-guard it against erosion during the fabrication process. …”
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A randomised control trial for the restoration of functional ability in patients post total knee arthroplasty: Eccentric versus concentric cycling ergometry by Silal, Sandhya Prakash

“…The eccentric group had significantly better functional outcomes in the overall score of Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome post-intervention (p=0.008) with a significant increase in function seen in the Sports and Recreation subgroup (p=0.008) and a significant increase in the level of activity as measure by the Tegner Activity Scale post-intervention (p=0.028), despite not showing any significant changes in the knee joint kinetics and kinematics. …”
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Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and associated injury risk factors among trail running race entrants in the 2021 Mac Mac Ultra

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Development of framework for the manufacture of customized titanium cervical cage implants using additive manufacturing by Marcantonio, Graziano

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A formative assessment of nurses' lifestyle behaviours and health status by Phiri, Lindokuhle P

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