Exercise and Sport Sciences

The effect of gross motor stimulation on gross motor proficiency of Grade R learners in a low-resourced environment

Mathews, Chante Elizabeth (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

Introduction: Motor development has been reported as a crucial part of learners’s overall development and is interweaved into many different fascist of the growing child. In addition, the growth and development of young ...

Establishing norms for kinesthetic coordination tasks in 6-year-olds in the Mangaung, Motheo District

Bonafede, Carmen (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

Background: A well-functioning proprioceptive system and overall kinesthetic coordination is foundational to six-year-old children’s movement coordination abilities. The age of six is a crucial time in children’s developmental ...

Randomised observer-blind controlled clinical trial of the effect of static stretching versus static stretching with self-myofascial release on hamstring flexibility

Vos, Madeline (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

Introduction: Flexibility is an important component in everyday life, especially for athletes. Flexibility is related to improved quality of life, better performance and reduced risk of injuries, and better functionality ...

Early childhood development practitioners’ awareness of the age acquisition of key motor milestones and physical activity requirements for children birth to four years

Gibson, Vanessa (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

Introduction: Physical activity and motor milestones aquisition are foundational aspects of early childhood development (ECD). Attaining motor milestones enables children to gain independent movement to explore, participate ...

The motor proficiency of learners with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: pre and post intervention

Fernandes, Jose Marco Manuel (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

Introduction: Intellectual disabilities (ID) refer to a neurodevelopmental condition of the brain that causes a significant restriction in intellectual functioning, social skills, and practical skills. Learners are diagnosed ...

Astrotourism as an income-generating opportunity in South African national parks

Wassenaar, Amelia Salomie (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

Du Plessis, Aletta Margaretha (Alretha) (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

Deacon, Lizl (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 ...

Time motion analysis of under-19 rugby union players during match-play

Steyn, Tertius Christopher (University of the Free State, 2020-01)

Introduction: Rugby is a highly intermittent sport that is characterized by many different physical demands such as walking, jogging, running and sprinting at maximal velocities. The requirements between forward and backline ...

Randomised crossover trial of m. gluteus maximus and m. gluteus medius activation during rehabilitation exercises in female hockey players

Coetzee, Daretha (University of the Free State, 2020)

Introduction: Various researchers have focused on the activation capabilities of the gluteal muscles during different commonly used rehabilitation exercises. However, there is currently a lack of research in examining body ...

The relationship between core stability and athletic performance among female university athletes

De Bruin, Marizanne (University of the Free State, 2020-07)

Introduction: Literature on the effect of core stability on athletic performance in different sport codes is limited. Questions remain as to whether core stability should be considered as a component in itself or as different ...

Analysis of performance indicators in IPL Twenty20 Cricket from 2015 to 2017

Sloane, Surita (University of the Free State, 2020-01)

Introduction: Cricket teams practice various batting and bowling strategies when preparing for matches or tournaments. Within the IPLT20 tournament these performance variables are considered as vital due to these variables ...

Time Motion Analysis in the South African Premier Soccer League using GPS technology

Melesi, Kopano Zabulon (University of the Free State, 2020-01)

Introduction: The game of soccer is an intermittent sport characterised by aerobic and anaerobic periods. TMA research on soccer in South Africa is lacking when compared with international counterparts, even though ...

Time motion analysis of varsity cup soccer

Masingi, Sam (University of the Free State, 2018-12)

Introduction: Soccer is an intermittent sport characterised by periods of moderate-intensity running and short high-intensity bursts. Understanding the physical and physiological demands of the sport is essential for ...

'n Ondersoek na die behoefte en deelname aan sport en fisieke rekreasie van technikonstudente met spesiale verwysing na die Orange-Vrystaat

Venter, Everhardus Johannes (University of the Free State, 1987-06)

Afrikaans: Hierdie verhandeling het eerstens ten doelom die toeretiese grondslae met betrekking tot bewegingskundige studies van vryetyd en vryetydsbesteding na te gaan ten einde 'n teoretiese verwysingsraamwerk vir die ...