Browsing Research Output by Subject "Recreation"
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An assessment tool for sandy beaches: a case study for integrating beach description, human dimension, and economic factors to identify priority management issues
(Elsevier, 2016)Sandy beaches offer invaluable services, the overexploitation of which threatens their survival. Management responses may be inappropriate, focussing on limited aspects of beaches and neglecting key characteristics. This ... -
The benefits and necessity of recreation for AIDS orphans: through the eyes of a child
(Sabinet, 2012)Millions of South African youth have been left behind as orphans as a result of the AIDS pandemic, turning to high risk behaviour to survive. These risk behaviours have a negative effect on their quality of life. To aggravate ... -
Construct validity of the neighborhood environment walkability scale for Africa
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017)Purpose: The development of valid measures of built environments relevant for physical activity is an important step toward controlling the global epidemic of physical inactivity–related noncommunicable diseases and deaths. ... -
Human resources status and department responsible for recreation service delivery in the North West Province of South Africa
(Sabinet, 2012)It is a known fact that the provision of recreation facilities alone is not enough, and that there is a growing demand for professionally trained people and suitable department, to develop and enhance the delivery of ... -
The leisure and sport participation patterns of high school learners in Potchefstroom
(University of Stellenbosch, 2011)Leisure and sport activities are thought to be developmentally important because it provides opportunities for skill development and the formation of social relationships during adolescence. Added to this the number and ... -
Leisure needs as perceived and experienced by deaf adults in the North West Province, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Deaf people are often victims of marginalization in terms of mainstream activities, including recreation and leisure, resulting in unique leisure needs and experiences. The purpose of this study was to interpret and describe ... -
NEWS for Africa: adaptation and reliability of a built environment questionnaire for physical activity in seven African countries
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: Built environment and policy interventions are effective strategies for controlling the growing worldwide deaths from physical inactivity-related non-communicable diseases. To improve built environment research ... -
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 ... -
Preparing recreation professionals: graduate attributes expected of entry-level recreation professionals in a South African context
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)The unemployment rate of graduate students in South Africa (SA) has increased more than 4% in the past 10 years. This increase can be ascribed to the current economic situation as well as the unemployability of these ... -
Recreation managers’ perceived benefits and barriers of leisure service delivery in the North West Province of South Africa
(AFAHPER, 2018)It is important for administrators of leisure and recreation service delivery organisations to recognise new trends and adapt leisure activities, facilities, and services to changing societal needs in order to meet the ...