Doctoral Degrees (Exercise and Sport Sciences)
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Astrotourism as an income-generating opportunity in South African national parks
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)National parks play a major role in the tourism industry of South Africa. Income-generating activities within parks must be managed responsibly to protect the environment. Considering the natural resource of dark skies in ... -
Developmental coordination disorder in children: assessment, identification and intervention
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Introduction: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a motor skill disorder that affects children worldwide, with various prevalence rates reported in the literature. Approximately 60% of children in South Africa ... -
Effect of short-term macronutrient manipulation on endurance capacity of long-distance runners
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Introduction: The influence of specific nutrition programmes on optimal endurance performance enjoys wide interest. However, limited knowledge in this regard accentuates the need for further research on optimal nutrition ... -
Positional match statistics in Currie Cup and Super Rugby competitions between winning and losing teams
(University of the Free State, 2016-11)English: Background Rugby union (here after referred to as rugby), as most other team sports, is becoming more aware of statistics as a reliable method to evaluate players and match variables during match play. This ... -
Morphological and skill-related fitness components as possible predictors of injuries in elite female field hockey players
(University of the Free State, 2014)Introduction: The incidence of injury in female field hockey players is high, but there is little data on the physical demands of the game or the injury risk factors. Objective: To establish an athletic profile of elite ... -
Variables contributing to satisfaction in wildlife tourism
(University of the Free State, 2007-09)The study was undertaken to identify and evaluate variables that contribute to wildlife tourist satisfaction. Clark et al. (1999) argue that the hospitality and tourism industries are still relatively under researched. ... -
A perceptual-motor intervention programme for grade 1-learners with developmental coordination disorder
(University of the Free State, 2015-02)English: Background Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is recognised as one of the most common developmental dysfunctions during childhood. Developmental coordination disorder is diagnosed in children who experience ...