Browsing by Author "Bassett, Susan H."

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    Corrigendum: Novel Coronavirus and regular physical activity involvement: Opinion
    (AOSIS, 2021) Onagbiye, Sunday O.; Mchiza, Zandile J.R.; Bassett, Susan H.
    The novel coronavirus (NCOVID-19) has quickly become a public health concern globally and needs urgent attention. While there is no current evidence of vaccines and specific drugs to prevent and treat the ailments emanating from NCOVID-19 infections, complementary and conventional medical treatments could prove beneficial in ameliorating some of the respiratory difficulties, especially in countries in sub-Saharan Africa. These treatments include specific breathing exercises, a diet that strengthens the immune system, as well as avoiding tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption. On the other hand, for those who have not contracted the virus, participation in indoor and within-the-yard physical activity could be beneficial in preventing unwanted weight gain as well as associated conditions such as anxiety and depression.
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    The effect of a motor skills exercise programme on quality of life and motor skills development in hard of hearing children in Grade R to Grade 2
    (University of the Western Cape, 2018) Johnson, Deidre; Bassett, Susan H.; Andrews, Barry
    Background: Hearing loss in children can contribute to a loss or delay in motor skills development and has been shown to negatively affect their participation in physical activity. Lack of physical activity may then further delay motor and balance skill development and therefore impact on their health-related quality of life. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 12-week exercise intervention on motor control abilities in hard of hearing children in Grade R to Grade 3 in Cape Town, and on the parent’s perceptions of their child’s health-related quality of life.
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    Novel coronavirus and regular physical activity involvement: Opinion Read
    (AOSIS, 2020) Onagbiye, Sunday O.; Mchiza, Zandile J.R.; Bassett, Susan H.
    The novel coronavirus (NCOVID-19) has quickly become a public health concern globally and needs urgent attention. While there is no current evidence of vaccines and specific drugs to prevent and treat the ailments emanating from NCOVID-19 infections, complementary and conventional medical treatments could prove beneficial in ameliorating some of the respiratory difficulties, especially in countries in sub-Saharan Africa. These treatments include specific breathing exercises, a diet that strengthens the immune system, as well as avoiding tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption. On the other hand, for those who have not contracted the virus, participation in indoor and within-the-yard physical activity could be beneficial in preventing unwanted weight gain as well as associated conditions such as anxiety and depression.
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    Results from South Africa’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
    (Human Kinetics, 2018) Draper, Catherine E.; Bassett, Susan H.; Cozett, Colleen
    The 2018 Report Card for South Africa (SA) (Figure 1) presents the latest available evidence relating to physical activity (PA) of SA school-aged children since the 2016 Report Card. The absence of nationally representative data remains a challenge for the compilation of the 2018 grades. However, the findings from regional studies are still highly informative, and continue to provide a platform for advocacy in SA regarding the health and PA of SA children and adolescents.