Masters Degrees (Sports and Exercise Medicine)
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Die impak van toubaanprogramme op groepseffektiwiteit
(University of the Free State, 1998-11)English: Little is said in the literature regarding the impact of ropes course programmes in South Africa on the effectiveness of the groups that participate in them. With this powerful experiential learning tool at disposal, ... -
The epidemiology of injuries in club rugby in Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2016-02)Background: Several studies have reported the epidemiology of injuries in professional rugby union, but there are limited studies about amateur rugby, especially in a third-world setting. No epidemiological studies have ... -
The clinical reaction time test as part of a standardised concussion assessment battery
(University of the Free State, 2016-02-12)Background: Concussion is a worldwide challenge and diagnosing, evaluating and monitoring injured athletes places a huge burden on even experienced clinicians. Each concussed athlete presents differently and each one ... -
The effect of concrete and artificial turf surfaces on lower limb muscle fatigue among UFS netball players
(University of the Free State, 2015-06)Objective: The present study sought to determine the effect of synthetic and concrete surface on lower limb muscle fatigue on UFS netball players. Fatigue increases the risk for injuries and play surfaces with less absorbing ... -
The use of traditional medicines and rituals in professional soccer in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015-06)Objectives: Anecdotally and from observation there is wide spread use of traditional medicine (TM) and traditional rituals (TR) in sport in South Africa. It is predominantly practiced by ethnic black athletes, and is ... -
Dehydration in u/19 rubgy players in the hot conditions of the Karoo
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)English: Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the dehydration status of u/19 School rugby players during a game of rugby in the Hopetown district in high temperatures. Methods: This study was a cohort-analytical ... -
Detection of respiratory illness in athletes of the University of the Free State through a periodic health evaluation with and without spirometry
(University of the Free State, 2014)Background: Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is a common medical condition which can have devastating complications, particularly in otherwise healthy active athletes. Since EIB is unpredictable but preventable, medical ... -
Concussion knowledge and practice among role players in primary school rugby in the North West Province
(University of the Free State, 2013)Background: Concussion is a common medical problem which can have devastating complications, particularly in young adults and children. Due to the nature of rugby, concussions are frequently sustained by the players engaging ... -
Exercise prescription: knowledge, practice and attitude among South African doctor
(University of the Free State, 2014)Background: Physical inactivity is fourth on this list of leading causes of deaths worldwide. South Africans are reported to have low physical activity (PA) levels. Increased levels of PA and aerobic fitness will have a ... -
Epidemiology of tackle injuries in professional rugby
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)Objectives: Rugby union is a contact sport with a high injury rate. The tackle situation in rugby union is the cause of most injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate biomechanical aspects of the tackle in ... -
Screening tools for developmental coordination disorder in grade 1 learners
(University of the Free State, 2015-08-07)English: Background: One of the challenges associated with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is finding the appropriate method of identifying motor difficulties. Motor proficiency tests are used to identify children ... -
An evaluation of the mental skills, nutritional preferences and anthropometric characteristics of the pro junior under 20 surfers in the 2008 Billabong Junior Series in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)Shortboard surfing continues to increase in popularity. In South Africa, surfing is not yet truly a profession. Successful u/20 surfers are rewarded with lucrative sponsorships, prize money and selection for national surf ... -
Prevalence and blood profile analysis of South African gold-miners working underground who present with exercise-associated muscle cramps at work
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)Background: Almost a hundred years after the first reports on the possible aetiology of muscle cramping in mine workers, the debate on the mechanism and contributing factors to the development of cramping rages on and we ... -
Injury and illness profiles during the 2014 South African ironman ultra-distance triathlon
(University of the Free State, 2015-06)Background: The Ironman South Africa (IMSA) is one of 28 Ironman races worldwide and is one of the most prominent events on the South African sports calendar. The 2014 event was held on the 6th of April in the city of ... -
Die epidemiologie van beserings by Suid-Afrikaanse netbalspelers
(University of the Free State, 2010-09)English: Netball is a sport that places high physical demands on players. Quick acceleration, changing of direction, high jumps to receive a ball or to intercept an opponent’s pass is some of the tasks that players are ... -
The effects of weight training on pain relief and fatique in patients with fibromyalgia
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of weight training on pain relief and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Methods: This study was a randomized control study on patients diagnosed with ... -
A comparison of the mental toughness of players in team and individual sport during periodization
(University of the Free State, 2015-02)English: The contribution of psychological skills on performance enhancement and mental toughness attributes and development is still limited within the sport context, even though it has numerously been proven to be an ... -
Physiological demands and time-motion analysis of simulated elite karate kumite matches
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)English: Introduction: Since competition has become the focal point of athletic training and the development of more tournament competitions on both national and international levels, the popularity of karate is ever ... -
Student reflections on the attainment of competencies in a community service-learning module in Human Movement Science
(University of the Free State, 2010-10)The mission of the University of the Free State (UFS, 2010) is the pursuit of scholarship as embodied in the creation, integration, application and transmission of knowledge. This pursuit is acknowledged by promoting, among ...
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