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Student perceptions on enhancing the delivery of physical activity programs in a semi-rural university
Adequate facilities and effective delivery of physical activity programs are essential for promoting active lifestyles among university students, especially in …
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The goals and selection criteria of sports scholarships: mutual benefits perceived by South African schools'
In South Africa (SA), the legacy of apartheid has resulted in significant disparities within the nation's education system. Elite schools …
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Promoting recreational opportunities and experiences of students with disabilities, at a University, in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Introduction: The Limpopo Province is one of the nine provinces in South Africa and has only two universities that serve …
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Governance of Tunisian sports organizations: what is the matter?
Introduction Tunisian Sports federations with a public service mission are tasked with organizing, promoting, and developing their respective sports disciplines. …
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Editorial: Advancing biomechanics: enhancing sports performance, mitigating injury risks, and optimizing athlete rehabilitation
The field of biomechanics has undergone a transformative evolution, driven by rapid advancements in 12 both hardware and software technologies. …
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The role of playing position in soccer injury characteristics: evidence from sub-elite athletes
This study examines the association between playing position and injury characteristics among sub-elite male soccer players in South Africa. Using …
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Relationship between muscle power, muscle volume and limb length in healthy male and female adolescents
Objective Muscle power is essential for the activities of daily living. Muscle power production depends on numerous factors such as …
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Antecedents and consequences of South African female athletes’ trust in the coach
The purpose of this study was to investigate female South African school athletes’ trust in their coaches in relation to …
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Afrocentric frameworks in recreation and leisure research: a perspective article
This perspective article re-imagines and proposes key Afrocentric frameworks that can contribute towards animating the recreation and leisure discourse in …
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Coach perspectives on coach-athlete relationships and characteristics of Generation Z academy level rugby union players from South Africa
Introduction: The coach-athlete relationship is not merely a by-product of the coaching process but serves as its foundation. Coaches today …
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Health status of senior netball players, their medication use and attitudes towards doping
Limited research exists on the health and injuries of South African senior netball players. Senior netball players may be at …
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Validation of the basic need satisfaction for sport scale in Ethiopian athletes
By anchoring on the self-determination theory in an Ethiopian context, this study tried to establish the basic need satisfaction sport …
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Exploring the impact of verbal encouragement on strength, endurance, and psychophysiological responses: enhancing teaching strategies in sports science education
Introduction This study investigates the effects of teacher verbal encouragement (VE) on strength, endurance, and psychophysiological responses, aiming to enhance …
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The impact of intermittent fasting during Ramadan on psychomotor and cognitive skills in adolescent athletes
Introduction: Intermittent fasting (IF) represents a dietary intervention similar to caloric restriction, characterized by the strategic limitation of food consumption. …
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Balance and deep connections: the impact of physical activity on body and sexual self-esteem, psychological distress, and marital satisfaction among adults
To date, no research has examined the relationship between sexual self-esteem, body self-esteem, psychological distress, marital satisfaction, and engagement in …
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Acute effects of plyometric-based conditioning activity and warm-up music stimuli on physical performance and affective state in male taekwondo athletes
Introduction This study assesses the acute effects of combining a plyometric-based conditioning activity (CA) with different musical stimuli during warm-up …
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Positional and between quarter differences in physical demands of elite female field hockey players during international matches
Objectives: The main aims of this study were to examine whether there are positional- and between-quarter differences in the physical …
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The underrepresentation of women in sport leadership in South Africa
Introduction: The lack of representation of women in sport leadership, despite global movements and policies that have found some traction, …
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Sunglass tint does not impact the indoor catching performance of cricket fielders
Introduction: Sunglasses are worn by outdoor athletes such as cricketers for many reasons, including comfort and glare reduction, which may …
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The effects of backward vs. forward running training on measures of physical fitness in young female handball players
Introduction This study examined the effects of an 8-week backward running (BR) vs. forward running (FR) training programmes on measures …