Browsing by Subject "Sport"
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Association between sport participation, body composition, physical fitness, and social correlates among adolescents: the PAHL study
(MDPI, 2018)Background: Evidence suggests that social support impacts on participation in sport or physical activity (PA), and is associated with health benefits, although the link is complex and not well understood. The study aim ... -
"Black Gold" Grade 12-learners: relationship between leisure/sport and satisfaction with life
(Stellenbosch University, 2016)There tends to be an increase in scholarly literature regarding the leisure and sport participation of high school learners. However, in the South African context there are many black high school learners within townships ... -
Entering the zone: a positive psychological framework for athlete flow and flourishing
(2015)Both flow and flourishing are highly favourable human states and have been described as optimal experience phenomena in the well-being literature. This being said, more research is required to gauge how these states can ... -
The equipping of leaders for effective and sustainable sports ministry in the South African context
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Sports ministry can be defined as: seeking to glorify God in sport, thereby extending His Kingdom through sport. As sports ministry is a relatively new phenomenon in South Africa, it has received very little academic ... -
Mental toughness in competitive tennis: relationships with resilience and stress
(Frontiers Media, 2016)The present study investigated the relationships between mental toughness (MT), resilience, and stress among competitive South African tennis players. A total of 351 tennis players participating at various competitive ... -
'n Verkennende studie na die toepassing van sportbyeenkomste as integrale deel van die organisasie se bemarkingskommunikasieplan
(North-West University (South Africa), 2002)Organisations worldwide consider special events to enhance the image and visibility of the organisation. However, there are different viewpoints and opinions regarding the impact or successfulness of different "kinds" ... -
Participation in sport and recreation in a poor community : perceived constraints and opportunities : physical activity and health
(AFAHPER-SDLAM PublicationsSabinetLAM PublicationsSabinetAJOL, 2014)Participation in physical activity and sport has many health benefits and contributes to well-being of individuals. In a broader context it could even bring communities together and improve social cohesion, especially in ... -
Personality profiling of South African rugby union players
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)This study aimed to investigate whether differences exist in the personality profiles of professional and semi-professional rugby union players. Participants were 73 male rugby players, 52 professional players and 21 ... -
Physical activity, health-related fitness and social correlates among adolescents : the PAHL study
(2015)Research has shown that social correlates of physical activity play an important role in individual participation in physical activity or sport, hence their link with associated health benefits. However, in spite of the ... -
A quality of life framework for an adventure-based sport
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)It is evident that throughout human history, the spirit of adventure and the need for survival, to explore the unknown and to push the limits of our being have propelled us forward constantly. If it were not for those ...