Browsing Humanities by Subject "Physical activity"
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The effect of a water activity intervention programme on the motor proficiency levels of institutionalized children with Down's syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(North-West University, 2003)Mental retardation is a heterogeneous group of disorders with countless causes. It is characterised by cognitive and functional limitations in everyday skills, for example social skills, communication skills and motor ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit en enkele gesondheidsaspekte by werknemers aan 'n finansiële instelling
(North-West University, 2006)Technological advances and mechanization have reduced physical activity levels. Lifestyle in general has become more and more physically inactive. This sedentary lifestyle can lead to the development of hypokinetic diseases ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit-, leefstyl- en koronêre risiko-indeks van werknemers aan 'n elektrisiteitsvoorsieningsmaatskappy in Suid-Afrika
(North-West University, 2008)Physical inactivity is identified as one of the major risk factors for the development of coronary heart diseases. It has been well documented in research literature that regular engagement in physical activity and healthy ... -
The impact of physical activity on selected health risk factors and medical costs of employees working within a financial institution
(North-West University, 2008)For employees to optimally perform at work, it is important that they are healthy. The employee is under constant work pressures that affects their health behaviour. The aim of this research is to look at the evident health ... -
Die invloed van 'n fisieke kondisioneringsprogram op enkele fisieke en psigologiese konstrukte by 6- tot 13-jarige kinders
(North-West University, 2007)Exercise gymnasiums equipped for adults, are not really beneficial for the physical development of young children in South-Africa, considering that these children are not allowed, due to the risk of being injured, to ... -
Obesity as a metabolic syndrome determinant and the influence of physical activity in treatment and prevention
(North-West University, 2005)The prevalence of obesity in both the developed and developing world have increased, which leads to diverse health outcomes and is placing a heavy burden on the economy. Abdominal obesity proved to be one of the ... -
The relationship between participation in sport and academic achievement in grade 10 and 11 learners in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
(North-West University, 2010)The purpose of this research was to determine whether adolescents who participate in sport perform better academically in comparison to their non–participating counterparts. An availability sample of 210 learners between ... -
The relationships between perceived benefits, barriers of participating in physical activity and physical activity levels of farm school children
(North-West University, 2009)Participation in physical activity was found to be associated with health benefits. Lack of physical activity is a risk factor that may lead to mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of ... -
Sport participation, psychological well-being and psycho-social development in a group of young black adults
(North-West University, 2004)The purpose of this study was to determine whether young black adults who participate in sport differ in psychological well-being and psychosocial development from those who do not participate actively in sport. An ... -
Die verband van sportdeelname met gesondheidsrisikogedrag by adolessente in die Potchefstroomdistrik
(North-West University, 2003)Health risk behaviour is certainly one of the most crucial aspects in the life of the present-day adolescent. According to the literature a healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, health meals, sufficient rest, ...