Magister Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science - MSRES

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The implementation of sport policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the university of the Western Cape
(University of the Western, 2007-11) Rossouw, G.E; Titus, S
The importance of having a structure in any sports code and following it ensures better functioning of the particular sports code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all people, activities, organizations, and businesses involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, to organizing any product that is sport, fitness, and recreation-related; and, sports products can be goods, services, people, places, or ideas" (Parkhouse,2001). The running of a club should be looked at holistically and any flaws should be identified and corrected. This study explores the implementation of the sports policies and procedures of professional sports clubs at the University of the Western Cape.
The implementation of sports policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the University of the Western cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007) Rossouw, Geraldine Elvira; Titus, S.
The importance of having a structure in any sport code and following them ensures better functioning of the particular sport code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all people, activities, organizations, and businesses involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, to organizing any product that is sport, fitness, and recreation-related; and, sports products can be goods, services, people, places, or ideas" (Park house 2001) The running of a club should be looked at holistically and any flaws should be looked at holistically and any flows should be identified and corrected. This study explores the implementation of sports policies and procedures for professional sports clubs at the University of the Western Cape at theirs. Method The study employed a quantitative setting using a questionnaire administered to eight members of the selected five professional clubs of the university. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Excel. Results The results reflected the problem areas that the clubs needed to look at. Amongst these included the attendance of meetings by both executive and ordinary members, the composition of the clubs, and fines that members should receive for non-attendance at meetings. Members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the constitution of their club.
The relationship between students’ campus recreation needs and recreation patterns at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Mgulwa, Ntombise Nadia; Young, Marié
The University Sport South Africa mandate is to promote sports, recreation, and mass participation at tertiary institutions in South Africa. Tertiary institutions could be used as sites to ensure an enabling environment where recreational opportunities can be created for the students to reap the benefits of participating in recreation. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between the students’ recreation needs and the recreation patterns at a tertiary institution. The Self-Determination Theory was adopted as the study’s theoretical framework. This study was a cross-sectional study that made use of quantitative methods to generate data. The entire student population was included and the sample was based on the power calculation of three hundred and seventy-nine (n=379) participants.
A Balancing Act: First team rugby Players' Perceptions about Academic and Athletic Commitments
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Mlakalaka, Bulelani; Titus, Simone
Sport is regarded as an essential component of Higher Education Institution governance, development, and the lives of student-athletes and the academic community. Student-athletes in Higher Education Institutions around the world are increasingly needed to manage their academic and athletic commitments. The purpose of this research is to examine factors that influence student-athletes' ability to balance academic and athletic commitments. The conceptual framework basis for this study adopted Comeaux and Harrison's model of academic achievement for student-athletes. An exploratory-qualitative design methodological approach was adopted to collect data, using two focus group discussions. Using a purposive sampling method, fifteen Higher Education Institution first team rugby players consented to participate in this study. A deductive theme analysis technique was used to analyse the data.
Exploring the recreational opportunities for young people living with physical disabilities in Phalaborwa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Basani, Ngobeni Tintswalo; Malema, M. J
The design of recreational facilities, community hall and public space tend to focus on people without disabilities, which is unfair to those with physical disabilities. Recreational service providers face various issues and challenges in planning for people with disabilities, which makes it hard for them to provide recreational opportunities effectively. This study aimed to explore and describe recreational opportunities for young people with physical disabilities in Phalaborwa. Using the descriptive exploratory design, the study adopted a qualitative approach from an interpretive paradigm. Five recreational service providers were purposefully selected as key informants for this study. Twelve people with physical disabilities aged 18-35 years were purposefully chosen registered centers for people with disabilities to participate in interviews for the study. For this study, the focus was on young people with physical disabilities only without additional disabilities as that might require different needs. Participants were able to speak and comprehend information independently to avoid persuasion. A semi-structured interview schedule with open-ended were used to collect data face-to face with key informants and young people with physical disabilities
Service quality in leisure program delivery : a case of the Salomon Puffer endurance trail run
(University of the Western Cape, 2009) Joubert, Etienne; Jones, D; Mwaba, K
In a demanding and diverse corporate market any organization wanting to make a profit should adhere to certain business principles in order to stay economically competitive. The product of the leisure service organization consisting of tangible and intangible factors makes it difficult to market and sell their product as compared to organizations in the manufacturing industry. The quality of the product or service, made up of tangible and intangible factors therefore becomes the benchmark for the leisure service organization to ensure prolonged economic participation in an ever changing business environment. A service of high quality will therefore ensure higher profit and more opportunities for the leisure organization. This study assessed the service quality of the SALOMON PUFFER (hereafter called the PUFFER) Endurance Trail Run in Table Mountain Nature Reserve in Cape Town as a leisure event. Service quality of the PUFFER was assessed through 33 participants from South Africa of both male and female and ranging in the ages of 2l and,70 completing the SERVQUAL questionnaire specially adapted to an endurance event like the PUFFER. Questions addressed issues on five SERVQUAL dimensions namely: Responsiveness, Reliability, Tangibles, Assurance and Empathy as well as the awareness and usage ratings of certain tangible and intangible aspects not necessarily part of the five dimensions mentioned. Questions were answered on a five point Likert style scales ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". Data was analyzed using the STATISTICA package of data analysis. The organizers were rated as excellent on all five dimensions with ratings of over 60%o on average with only physical facilities as tangible factor receiving a lower score of 33%o in terms of excellence. The conclusion of the study is that both tangible and intangible factors plays a role in the overall impression participants have on the leisure event. It indicates therefore that the participants in the PUFFER perceived the service delivered at the event to be of acceptable quality.
A comparative study for the removal of humic acids from power plants make-up waters
(University of the Western Cape, 2002-06) Linkov, V
Water treatment forms an integral part of thermal electric power generation (coal fired as well as nuclear power stations). There are generally two main water cycles associated with thermal power generation, namely the steam/water cycle that uses demin water for the production of steam and the cooling water circuit, which is used for condensing the steam back to water. The two cycles are isolated from each other and exchange heat via a condenser. Power station make up water treatment plants have traclltionally been designed to produce water of a very high quality (free from inorganic salts) by synthetic ion exchange resins. Raw water quality (mainly TDS, OA and silica) is the key factor in the design of the plant. Any deterioration of raw water quality during the life cycle of the plant, which is currently a South African and worldwide phenomenon, will inevitably have a negative impact on treatment plant performance and plant integrity. ln order to meet the specifications of the water quality required for proper plant operation, an extra burden, as well as associated treatment costs, will therefore have to be placed on existing treatment processes to compensate for change in feed water quality.
A study on the readability of the Eritrean biology textbook for grade eight
(University of the Western Cape, 2003-09) Ghebremichael, Ogbagebriel Elekal
The purpose of the study was to determine the readability of the Eritrean biology textbook for grade eight. The study was conducted in Eritrea in four selected senior secondary schools. The motivation for the study was the significant role textbooks play in the educational setting as a primary source of information. Drawing on the assumption that students and teachers depend heavily on textbooks as a major source of information, the study is premised on the assumption that students must be provided with materials, particularly, the textbooks, that take into consideration the language ability of the students for whom they are written. With this in mind, the research sets out to determine the readability of the grade eight biology textbook to find out the congruence or otherwise with its intended grade level learners. To collect data for the study, both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. The quantitative research methods were the Flesch, the Frequency of Gobbledygook (FOG), and the Fry readability formulas, cloze test, Word Difficult Index (WDD test, and a questionnaire. These were used to ascertain the congruence or otherwise of the readability of the prescribed biology textbook for grade eight level students. The questionnaire was included for the purpose of data triangulation. The qualitative research method was a set of interviews with students, teachers and the biology curriculum designer. They were used to reveal first hand information from the subjects of the study about the appropriateness of the language used in the prescribed biology textbook in relation to its intended grade eight level students
Prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in flight baggage handlers at an international airport in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Ramashiya, Livhuwani Phylist; Leach, Lloyd
Background: Flight baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal disorders, due to the nature of their work that involves repetitive motion at certain joints, which over time, results in injury. Aim: The aim of the study was to examined the prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in flight baggage handlers at an international airport in South Africa. Methods: The study was a quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive and correlation design. The study used convenient sampling of 100 female and male flight baggage handlers, aged 18 to 65 years, from one international airport in South Africa. A researcher-generated questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic information, such as age, gender, marital status, and race. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, including stature, body mass, and waist and hip circumferences using standard equipment and procedures. The previously validated Dell’s questionnaire for baggage handlers was used to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among flight baggage handlers.
Experiences of stakeholders of a handball club on club development in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Saunders, Noluthando Ruth; Phillips, Julie
Sport participation, especially team sports such as Handball, can be extremely beneficial. Continuous sport growth relies on club development, and club development strengthens the club's social responsibility. Sports codes are reducing their club development programmes, and Handball is one of the sports that are hardest hit due to limited government funding and development programmes. The aim of the study is to explore the experiences of stakeholders of a Handball club in the Western Cape. An in-depth qualitative case study of a selected Handball club was conducted, with participants. These included club officials (chairperson, secretary, and treasurer), provincial federation official, and government official responsible for club development.
Relationship between knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours of undergraduate university students regarding physical activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Qwabe, Nonhle Amanda Patience; Leach, Lloyd
The lack of physical activity is a major public health concern affecting many university students worldwide. Physical inactivity increases the risk of many negative health conditions, including obesity, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancers. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between the knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours of undergraduate university students regarding physical activity. This study used a quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational design. A total of 177 undergraduate students were conveniently recruited to participate in the study, males and females aged 18 years and older, in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS) at a university in the Western Cape.
Participation of secondary school learners aged 14 to 16 years in organised sport
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Mia, Mohamed Ayyub; Leach, Lloyd
In South Africa, few children and adolescents belong to sports clubs, and adolescent participation in organised sport has steadily declined, especially in recent years. Participation levels in organised sport have decreased during late childhood and, more increasingly, as adolescents grow older. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the participation of secondary school learners aged 14 to 16 years in organised sport. The study was a quantitative and descriptive, cross-sectional design. The study sample was 329 conveniently sampled secondary school learners, males, and females, aged 14 to 16 years from three state schools in Cape Town, Western Cape Province.
Exploring the relationship between organizational structure and organizational responsibility: Perceptions of executive managers, sport coaches and elite athletes of Karate South Africa regarding sport performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Sookrajh, Sanhaviya S; Leach, Lloyd
The organizational structure of Karate South Africa (KSA) has been successful in enhancing karate as a sport, by providing structural support. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between organizational structure and the responsibility of KSA and, specifically, the perceptions of the executive managers, sport coaches and elite athletes of KSA regarding sport performance. A qualitative study was conducted using an exploratory narrative approach. Twenty participants consisting of executive managers, national sport coaches and elite athletes were recruited through purposive sampling. Individual, in-depth interviews were conducted with executive managers, sport coaches and nationally ranked athletes from KSA in the nine provinces.
An explorative study of the knowledge and use of mental skills training (mst) by coaches of Western Cape youth provincial sports
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Van Der Westhuizen, Gabi-Lee; Andrews, Barry
Mental skills training (MST) is an essential tool used to enhance sports performance to its optimal level. It is globally recommended by Sports Scientist, Sports Psychologist, coaches and even athletes. MST improves the mind-set of the athlete to develop the ability to concentrate more, increase motivation, manage anxiety, develop self-confidence and thereby enhance performance in competitive sport. Though MST is highly beneficial, it is also highly underused by coaches, whom widely misjudge poor performance as physical flaws and not a lack of mental skills. Coaches generally lack the knowledge of MST, but perceive its importance for performance rating it as beneficial to athletic growth.
Psychological effects of sport massage therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Schilz, Mignon; Andrews, Barry
Sport massage therapy has been understood to have a positive effect on anxiety levels. It has been reported that sport massage therapy psychologically reduces stress levels, decreases nervous system tension and anxiety, as well as improves concentration during and after performances. Researchers tends to agree with these reports and have found that in the psychological area it has indicated that sports massage therapy does have a positive effect on anxiety levels. Research indicates that after receiving a sports massage the parasympathetic activity and the hormonal levels resulted in a relaxation response of the body's physiological mechanism.
The perceptions and attitudes of grade 10 life orientation teachers and school principals towards physical education in the Mankweng circuit of the Limpopo province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Shongwe, Thabiso Mapreme; Travill, Andre
The World Health Organization report of 2018 claimed that non-communicable diseases such as chronic respiratory illnesses, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders are becoming more pervasive. They contend that the problem emanates from certain lifestyle choices, such as smoking, being physically inactive, and eating poorly. Globally, it is estimated that 1.9 million people die each year because of physical inactivity. People who do not meet the recommended minimum levels of physical exercise are up to 1.5 times more likely to develop a cardiovascular disease. School Physical Education is regarded as the best medium through which children can be encouraged to be physically active as well as introducing them to healthy lifestyle choices. Every child has a right to participate in Physical Education, according to the UNESCO.
An explorative study on the perceptions of cricket players regarding development of life skills in student-athletes at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Theoneill Fielies, Steve; Titus-Dawson, Simone
Sport-based youth development programme expose youth to prearranged sports and physical activity practices that explicitly concentrate on the development of personal and social life skills, along with physical development. The significance of this study in the field of life skills education at a tertiary institution where this study has been conducted assesses a student-athlete development programme with a primary focus on life skills promotion amongst cricket players at a university in the Western Cape Province. In the current climate of sports education, Sport-based youth development programmes purposefully draw on sport and physical activity contexts as the method for attaining positive youth development. The relevance of developing life skills in student-athletes is, therefore, pointed out in this research as it is clear that student-athletes require a range of both sport-specific and life skills.
“Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers’ in a higher education institution in the Western Cape”
(University of the Western Cape, 2021) Nsibande, Lungile Nicollette; Titus, Simone
Sport activities are important and helpful for the general development of its participants without unfairness. Women have the same right as men to take part in the sports activities, but women face challenges of inequality throughout the world. The South African female football team has been competing at a high level and have become inspirational role models for many women and girls. Internationally, football and sport has revealed a positive effect on highlighting issues related to gender in sport. This includes a chance for women to earn self-esteem and confidence, have constructive interactions with men, and challenge unequal gender norms. However, little is known about the experiences of female footballers in institutions of higher learning with regards to some of the challenges. Therefore, this study aims to explore challenges experienced by female footballers at a HEI in the Western Cape. This study will use a qualitative method to explore a case of female footballers at a higher education institution in the Western Cape. Data was collected from 10 female footballers in two focus group discussions, as well as key informant interviews with the sport managers, sport officer and coaches of the football team. Thematic data analysis was used to analyse the data. To ensure confidentiality and anonymity, the respondents were given codes/ pseudonyms instead of using their real names. All data was treated with the strictest confidentiality and all ethics protocols have been observed. The interviews were transcribed by the researcher while raw data was coded and clustered into categories and themes as they emerge from the data. The main finding of this study reveals that there is inadequate funding for women’s football. In addition to receiving less support than that their male counterparts, there appears to be a negative attitude towards female footballers.
Analysing Best High-Performance Sports Management Practices to Develop Guidelines for Historically Disadvantaged Institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2021) Cloete, Elmien; Young, Marié
High-performance sport is characterised by the effective amalgamation and synergy of elements, including financial and managerial support, coaching, sport sciences and sports medicine support, talent identification and athlete pathways, training facilities and equipment, and competitions. Universities have increasingly become hubs for high-performance sports services, used by students and non-students alike. According to Dr Ralph Richards, a senior research consultant for Sport Australia, most university students are in their late teens to early 20s, which is also a critical demographic for elite sports performance. Universities can and do have a substantial impact on the sports sector, particularly in supporting and developing elite student-athletes through quality facilities and infrastructure, supportive programming, competitive opportunities, and sports bursaries or scholarships. In recent years, the high-performance sport has firmly established itself as a modern industry at some top- performing South African Universities. Since the Varsity Cup and Varsity Sport’s inception, South African Institutions have invested more in developing the sport to win competitions. However, many institutions, especially Historically Disadvantaged Institutions, do not establish athletic performance pathways. The study aimed to create guidelines for the best high-performance sport management practices and analysed successful international and local systems. The Spliss Model (a theoretical model of 9 pillars of sport policy factors influencing international success) provided the theoretical framework for this study. This study used a purely qualitative approach informed by an extensive literature review. This was followed by face-to-face semi-structured interviews with the high-performance sports directors and directors of sport at Universities and sports organisations in South Africa who currently have high-performance sports units. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed through the lens of the SPLSS model. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify the best practices for high-performance sport at Historically Disadvantaged Institutions. The key findings showed that the best practices for high-performance sports systems included proper governance, appropriate funding, training facilities, quality coaching, sport science support services, academic support services and opportunities to compete. Ethics considerations were observed where the anonymity of the participants was upheld by way of using pseudonyms after permission from them were obtained. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the University of the Western Cape Humanities and Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee.
The role of sport in fostering leadership skills in sporting code club executives: a case of University of Limpopo
(2021) Mochechela, Maria Mologade; Keim, M
Leadership is a concept that cuts across a wide range of fields and domains and is a collective effort. “Leadership is identified as an important, but underdeveloped life skill among youth athletes”. The research problem addressed is that most universities’ attention is given to high-performance sport, whereas sport can also be used as a tool for development that is more inclusive, and not discriminating to everyone involved in it. The main research objective was to determine the role sport can play in fostering leadership skills in Sport Club Executives. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data. Interviews were conducted with the Head of Sport, and questionnaires were used to solicit information from twenty student athletes and ten staff athletes currently serving in the Executive of different Sporting Codes. Thematic Data Analysis was used to ensure confidentiality and anonymity, the respondents were given codes instead of using their real names. The interviews were later transcribed by the researcher while raw data was coded and clustered into categories and themes as they emerged from the data. SPSS was used to describe and analyse data and also assisted in distributing data into frequencies and percentages. The results of the study among others included athletes having acquired leadership skills, being able to lead, perform their duties as leaders and also mentor their successors. The study contributed to the awareness of institutions to put a programme and systems in place that would ensure that athletes are developed as leaders when their term of office ends. The research aims to empower the management of Club Executives to recognise the importance of leadership development to assist them in their strategic decisions and in their capacity building efforts.

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