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Adequacy of University Student-Teacher Preparation Programme towards Achieving Inclusion of Learners with Disabilities in Practical Physical Education Lessons in Ghana
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Teacher preparation programmes are where prospective teachers gain a foundation of knowledge about subject matter, pedagogy and early exposure to practical experiences in all class settings. Inclusive pedagogy requires ... -
Adoption of the Kenya National Dress as a Basis for Developing a Decision-Making Model for the Local Industry: A Case of Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-02-22)Endurance of many national dresses for centuries may be attributed to the high value traditionally attached to them and that they can be used either as daily or ceremonial wear. In an effort to brand the Kenyan identity, ... -
The African running phenomenon: the role of genetics, nutrition and demographic factors in explaining the success of East African runners in international distance running
(Kenyatta University, 2006)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which may include favourable genetic endowment and advantageous ... -
The African running phenomenon: the role of genetism, nutrition and demographic factors in explaining the success of East African runners in international distance running
(2011-12-15)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which may include favourable genetic endowment and advantageous ... -
Analysis of democratic factors affecting achievement goal orientation and satisfaction among Kenya Volleyball league players
(2011-07-21)This study sought to investigate relationship between demographic factors, goal orientation and satisfaction of Kenya's volleyball league players. It was guided by the hypothesis that demographic factors of Kenya volleyball ... -
Analysis of demographic factors affecting achievement goal orientation and satisfaction among Kenya volleyball league players
(Kenyatta University, 2008-11)This study sought to investigate relationship between demographic factors, goal orientation and satisfaction of Kenya's volleyball league players. It was guided by the hypothesis that demographic factors of Kenya volleyball ... -
Analysis of intimate partner violence among women survivors in shelter homes in Kenya
(2014-09-01)Intimate partner violence (lPV) is a form of gender based violence that involves the range of sexual, psychological, economic and physically coercive acts used against men and women by their current or former intimate ... -
An analysis of technical and tactical performance of national soccer teams of Kenya, Germany and Argentina
(2012-02-14)This study set out to identify the differences in technical and tactical performance of the national soccer in matches involving Germany, Argentina and Kenya at International level. Additionally, the study sought to ... -
Analysis of the Mental Skills Status of Volleyball and Field Hockey Players in National League Clubs in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Mental skills as applied in sports are psychological profiles/attributes that athletes use to achieve excellent performance in sports. Mental and physical agility combine forces to enhance athletic performance. The purpose ... -
Assesment on the Usage of ‘Real’ Fabric Draping for Design in Public Institutions of Higher Learning and by Fashion Designers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01-21)„Real‟ fabric draping involves use of sample textile, fabric or cloth to make patterns or garments on a model or dress form stands manually. Final material used to produce garments has similar characteristic to one used ... -
Assessement of employees' awareness of exercise ergonomics in banking institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-02)Most companies and institutions world over have embraced the use of computers at their places of work as a means of improving efficiency and productivity. The banking institutions have not been left out in this regard. As ... -
Assessment of Pulmonary Function of Kenyan Elite Distance Runners during Rest, Sub-Maximal and Maximal Endurance Exercise
(2014-02-22)Kenyan middle and long distance runners have performed extraordinarily well, dominating the world over the past four decades. The factors that contribute to their prowess in endurance races are not yet determined. Pulmonary ... -
Behavioural Determinants Influencing the Purchase of Imported and Locally Made Apparel among Consumers in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Behavioural determinants; namely cultural, social, personal, psychological and demographics influence consumers apparel purchase. However, there is scarce information about behavioural determinants and purchase of apparel ... -
Bioequivalence of Micronutrient Powders to Conventional Fortification on Zinc Status of Children Aged 6-36 Months in Thika Informal Settlements, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Corn Soy Blend (CSB) is the backbone of supplementation feeding for malnourished children. CSB however, has poor micronutrient bioavailability and may result into poor outcomes during nutrition recovery of the children. ... -
Chromium supplementation in management of type 2 diabetes among patients attending Thika level 5 hospital, Kenya: a randomized placebo controlled study
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Diabetes Mellitus is a condition with common elements of hyperglycaemia and glucose intolerance. It is the fourth leading cause of death in high-income countries and evidently epidemic in newly industrialized countries as ... -
Coach Education, Competition Experience and Players’ Perception of Coach Competence as Predictors of Performance in the Kenyan National Leagues
(2022)Technical and tactical coach education attributes constitutes part of coaching pedagogy. However, research on the technical and tactical aspects of coach education has been scanty. Technical and tactical coach education ... -
Development and utilization of amaranth sorghum Grains product to enhance the Nutritional status of moderately malnourished Children in Thika District
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Poor complementary foods are a major cause of undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Thin porridge prepared predominantly from cereals and starchy tubers is a common complementary food. Such porridge is low in energy and ... -
Development and Validation of a Competency-Based Education Model for Strengthening Undergraduate Training in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human Nutrition/Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HN/HND) training in Uganda follows the traditional credit system of education, a system criticized for inadequately equipping graduates with the requisite competencies for ... -
Diffrerences in cardiovascular disease,biochemical risk markers,physical activity and nutrition between an urban and pastoral sample in Kenya
(2012-04-19)The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in blood pressure, cardiovascular disease bio-chemical risk markers, physical activity and nutrition, between an Urban (US) and Pastoral (PS) sample, in the context ...
