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Effects of Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Environment Modification on Stress, Blood Pressure and Sleep among Institutionalized Elderly in Nairobi City, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-10)
Stress is a key factor in reducing the efficacy of the treatment of high blood pressure and poor sleep quality in the elderly. Yet, high blood pressure and poor sleep quality are important preventable contributors to disease ...
Prevalence of Psychological Traits of Overtraining amongst Elite Male Field Hockey and Soccer Players in Top National Leagues in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)
The literature supports that overtraining is characterised by psychological
disturbances. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of psychological
markers of overtraining amongst elite male hockey and ...
Effect of a peer-tutor programme on social, psychomotor and physical fitness of youth with and without intellectual disability in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2013-07-22)
The positive impact of peer tutoring on student learning is supported by research. However, specific methods on how peer-tutoring works have inconclusively been studied. The present study was designed to further investigate ...
Effect of regular physical activity on functional independence and health of the elderly at Bakateyamba home in Kampala
(2012-04-13)
The study was set to determine the functional independence: the physical and health fitness (the lower body muscle strength, the static balance, the gait quality, the dynamic balance and the cardiovascular endurance and ...
Trends towards gender equity in selected competitive sports in Uganda
(2012-04-13)
Participation of women in SPOHS has been very low as compared to that of men world over. Studies have shown that women are underrepresented in all fields of sports as managers, administrators, officials in sports organisations, ...
Physical Activity, Screen-Based Sedentary Behaviour, Dietary Habits and Adiposity Of 9 to 11 Year Old School Children in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-08-21)
Lifestyle related chronic diseases in adulthood are potential health consequences of failing to regulate body weight issues and lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity (PA), sedentariness, and dietary intake in ...
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 ...
Perceived Home and Neighbourhood Built Environment Correlates of Physical Activity among School-Going Children in Kampala City in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Children’s regular participation in physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits. However, majority of children globally are insufficiently active. There is scarcity of objectively measured physical activity ...
Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices of Boxers, Wrestlers, and Bodybuilders towards Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
Boxing, wrestling, and bodybuilding are sports that require athletes to be highly conditioned from both endurance and strength perspective. Hence, the temptation to use performance enhancing substance has become rampant ...
Influence of Participation in Competitive Sports on Character Changes of Secondary School Students in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
Studies reveal a wide range of benefits derived from engagement in sports such as school connectedness, academic attainment, social benefits and character development of the youth. However, some studies have also indicated ...