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    Aerobic capacity and need for its assessment amongst athletes: the case Of Kenyatta University soccer players
    (Kenyatta University & KAHPER-SD, 2003) Njororai, W. W. S.; Kamau, J. W.; Wanderi, P. M.
    This paper is based on a study conducted with the aim of assessing the aerobic capacity levels of the soccer players in Kenyatta University using the Multistage Shuttle Run Test. The sample comprised eighteen soccer male players who were aged between 20- 25 years. The subjects were grouped into defenders (9), midfielders (5), strikers (2) and goalkeepers (2) and then put on the graded exercises using the shuttle run. The predicted aerobic capacity value was read against the number of shuttles a subject completed at a particular level which signified his endurance capacity. Data collected were statistically analysed by use of the dependent 't'-test and results presented with use of tables. The results indicated increased aerobic capacity values of all players between the pre-test and post-test. The results were also a good indicator of how aerobic capacity varies with players' positional roles in the game of soccer justifying the need to departmentalise the training in order for the players to get role specific aerobic capacity in line with their positional roles and functions on the field of play.
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    Assessment of Physical Fitness Status of Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in Special Olympics Programs in Nairobi County, Kenya
    (Taylor & Francis, 2017) Bukhala, P.; Onywera, V.; Toriola, A.L.; Onagbiye, S.O.
    Information on the fitness status of people with disabilities in Kenya is scanty, particularly for those who participate in Special Olympics sports. The study aimed to assess the physical fitness level of athletes with Intellectual Disability participating in the Special Olympics program in Nairobi region and compare their fitness levels across different centers and gender, using the commonly used race-specific percentiles. A total of 208 children from four Special Olympics program centers with the overall mean age of 16.8 years were assessed. Assessment protocol includes the anthropometry, body composition and physical fitness variables. There was a significant differences in physical fitness characteristics among the participants. This information should be used by program developers to design and improve program that enhance the capacity of athletes with intellectual disabilities in terms of exercise prescription, nutritional considerations, and motivating the athletes to stay in the course. This will improve their motor skills and general quality of life.