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    Coach Motivation of University Athletes at Kenyatta University
    (University of Dar Es-salaam, 2013-11) Muniu, R.; Mwisukha, A.; Gitonga, E.
    Motivation is a key component in performance among competitive athletes for it defines the direction and intensity of effort. Research indicates that there is a clear relationship between the coaches' approach in training and motivation. This study is set out to find out the effect of the coaches training methods in motivating the athletes. The research involved players from three major sports at Kenyatta University namely, soccer, basketball and hockey. Among the areas examined were individual attention, use of material incentives, feedback and making the sport more interesting for the players. The study received responses from 84 players in the named sports. Results indicate that methods used by coaches in training have a considerable effect on the motivation of the players.
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    The Nexus of Sports and Academics in Universities in Africa
    (African Sport Management Association, 2011-12) Mwisukha, A.; Kaimenyi, J.T.
    Participation In sports in African universities is essentially at two levels, that is, recreational and competitive. However, enrollment in sports at the universities is minimal due to structural, inter-personal, intra-personal and social-cultural constraints. As much as participation in sports has numerous benefits, there are schools of thought which presume that athletes are "academic dwarfs" or intellectually bankrupt. This paper outlines the nexus between sports participation and academics in universities in Africa. A theoretical overview which captures Greek Philosophy of "Meno Sano Incorpore Sano' (sound mind in a sound body), Deiwesyism, developmental theorists, piaget and other psychological dispositions, spend-gain theories are presented. This is buttressed by empirical studies from the west and Kenya, to underpin that participation in sports is not detrimental to academic success. The second part of the paper dissects the preparedness of universities in Africa in championing the cause for complementary role of sports and academ ic performance. Besides, challenges in sports management in African universities and the way forward are presented. It is recommended that universities in Africa provide the necessary sports facilities, equipment, supplies, human resource and environment for university students to participate in sports.