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Physical activity demands of golf
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)Introduction: Golf is quite challenging in terms of the physical demands that it places on the body throughout a round of golf, and even more so during a golf tournament, due to the repetitive action. Understanding the ... -
Attitudes and insights of Free State Swimming coaches towards scientific coaching principles
(University of the Free State, 2013-02)English: Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the attitudes and insights of swimming coaches in the Free State Aquatics region towards scientific coaching principles. A comparison between performance coaches ... -
Time motion analysis of international rugby
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: This study examined the relationship between the Distance covered, High Intensity Distance covered, and the Percentage Work Rate at High Intensity and how it correlates to the score and result of each match. ... -
Physical activity and lifestyle aspects of female students at a tertiary institution
(University of the Free State, 2013-07)English: BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: It is generally believed that a sharp rise in chronic diseases and unhealthy living has occurred. Researchers believe that the modern lifestyle and a lack in physical activity (PA) are ... -
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 ... -
The development of a measuring instrument to determine the knowledge and attitudes of elite adolescent athletes about ergogenic aids and banned substances
(University of the Free State, 2016-02-09)The use of sports supplements and banned substances amongst adolescent athletes is high. The literature review reveals that supplement and banned substance use is a complex health and social issue. Athletes use supplements ... -
The motor proficiency of obese 8-11 year old children
(University of the Free State, 2005)English: A rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity in children has been seen around the world. There was a 60% increase in the prevalence of being overweight and a 70% increase in the prevalence of obesity between ... -
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 ... -
Die verband tussen kompeteringsangs en beseringsinsidensie onder skole-rugbyspelers
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)Afrikaans: Die doelwitte van hierdie studie was om die aard en omvang van beserings onder skole- rugbyspelers te bepaal en die verband tussen die onderskeie beseringsprofiele en kompeteringsangs te ondersoek. Die studie ... -
Stretching tecniques on hamstring flexibility in female adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2010)This study compared the eflicacy of 4 ditlerent hamstring-stretching techniques. Flexibility can be achieved by a variety of stretching techniques, yet little research has been performed on the most effective method. The ... -
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. ... -
Parental involvement in sport: perceptions of competitive adolescent swimmers
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: All adults involved in children’s sport affect the nature of the sporting experience, and to a large extent determine whether or not it is a positive experience for children. Of all adults involved, the parents ... -
Factors associated with injuries sustained by players during a Currie Cup rugby competition
(University of the Free State, 2004-10)English: The aim of this study was to review the available literature on the epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby, and then to collect data on previous injuries and the influence of external factors on rugby ... -
Biomechanical analysis of foot contact in junior sprinters
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of different foot types (normal, flat and high arch) with regards to speed, roll-over and impact forces, thus attempting to indicate if a specific foot type ... -
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 ... -
Body composition and blood measurements of elite senior South African body builders during a competitive season
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)A dearth of literature exists surrounding the sport of Body Building. Anecdotally, when preparing for a competition, most elite body builders in South Africa will go through two totally different phases of training and ...
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