Browsing MST-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science by Issue Date
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Assessment of the physical education learning resources in selected secondary schools in Uasin Gishu District.
(Kenyatta University, 1990)The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the provision of physical education learning resources and each of the following variables, namely school location, sponsorship, gender, nature, sch901•~.age, ... -
Motivational Factors that Affect Primary Schools Pupil’s Participation in Organized Sports in Shinyalu Division of Kakamega District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2002)The study investigated motivational factors that affect pupil's participation in organized sport in Shinyalu Division of Kakarnega District. The research examined the most important factors in youth sport, which included ... -
Positional assessment of selected skill related physical fitness components amongst male Kenyan basketball players
(Kenyatta University, 2007-10)The game of basketball requires a mastery of several skills to play and perform well in a competition. The aim of this study was to establish the differences in the selected skill related components of physical fitness ... -
The grand coalition goverment in kenya: a recipe for sports development
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2011-02)Numerous social theories have been explored to unearth the role of sports in society but consensus remains remote. Political parties and politicians present their manifestos to the electorates on the eve of elections to ... -
The traditional games of the Akamba of Kenya
(2011-08-03)Traditional games have been recognized as a significant part of nations' cultural heritage. Today, in circumstances of global integration, people's future mostly depends on preservation of their cultural variety. Most of ... -
Use of exercise therapy in the management of diabetes mellius by adult diabetic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-02)Diabetes mellitus has become a serious health concern in Kenya. This condition cannot be cured but can be controlled and managed successfully using diet, medication, exercise and adequate patient education and awareness. ... -
Efficacy of a physical exercise programme on the stereotypic behaviour and response amongst austitic children at the Nairobi Autism Unit, Kenya
(2011-11-02)Autism is a developmental disorder, which is typically characterized by an inability to develop normal social relationships, compulsive and ritualistic behaviour and failure to develop normal intelligence. A characteristic ... -
Special educators' use of selected instrutional strategies in physical education in special units in public primary schools in Nairobi province
(2011-11-24)The extent of effectiveness of special education teachers' use of appropriate instructional strategies has been an issue of concern Any ineffective use of the recommended instructional strategies can discourage learners ... -
Aerobic capacity among the rugby union players in 2005 kenya League
(2011-11-28)The capacity to replenish the energy required for endurance activities is one of the important factors that determine an individual's ability to exercise for a long time without fatigue. For an individual to attain the ... -
The efficacy of low-impact aerobic dance on health-related fitness: the case of Kenyatta University students
(2011-11-28)This study analyzed the efficacy of low-impact aerobic dance on health-related fitness variables among 60 purposely-selected Kenyatta University students who were members of the University's Health and Recreation Centre. ... -
Influence of islam on sports participation among muslim students in Kenya public universities
(2011-11-28)Islam means submission and peace (Quraishy, 1987). There is a strong theological background supporting sports in Islam (Qur' an, 16:8). However, this is on condition that it is lawful and does not hamper other religious ... -
The psycho-social factors affecting participation in swimming in Nairobi secondary schools
(2011-11-28)Participation in sports has been encouraged to all age groups for its physiological, psychological and social benefits. However, if any sport is to be embraced for its potential benefit, there is need for the potential ... -
Effectiveness of physical education programme on health-related fitness of the physically challenged pupils : a case of Joyland Special School, Kisumu
(2011-12-15)In this study, the health-related fitness levels of the persons with physical disabilities who participated in an eight-week physical education programme were measured using the project UNIQUE physical fitness test battery ... -
Motivation perspectives affecting adult participation in leisure and recreation activities in health clubs within five-star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-12-16)Despite hotel entrepreneurs structuring leisure and recreation activities in ways that maximise inception and participation. most health club members prefer activities that do not expend much energy. As such most of them ... -
The tennis serve and its relationship to performance in competition: a study of selected matches during the 1997 Kenya National tennis championships
(2012-02-09)The tennis is probably the most important stroke in tennis as it is a stroke used to put the ball into play and the means by which all points are started. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship of the ... -
Operational strategies used by church guest houses in promoting domestic tourism through conferencing in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-02-17)The purpose of this study was to establish the operational strategies used by church guesthouses in promoting domestic tourism through conferencing in Nairobi. The study aimed at filling the knowledge gap of the conferencing ... -
An analysis of offensive patterns of play of Kenyan male handball teams in national tournaments
(2012-02-27)The objective of every handball team in competition is to advance the ball as fast as possible to the opponents' goalmouth and attempt to make a score without opposition. The wish of every handball coach is therefore, to ... -
An investigation into the specificity of the Giessener soccer fitness test
(2012-05-07)The current trend in Sports Science is to develop sport specific fitness tests which can be used to monitor the conditioning and training regimen in competitive sports. The purpose is to avoid over training which is ... -
A study of selected technical and tactical aspects affecting the performance of top netball clubs in Kenya: a case of Nairobi province
(2012-05-07)The concern in all sports is to prepare teams that can win in various competitive matches. Hence, the desire of every coach is to identify the main techniques and tactics that are crucial in enhancing winning. This study ... -
A comparative study of a proposed physical fitness programme as depicted in the fitness levels of fiteen and sixteen year olds in a Kenyan secondary school
(2012-05-31)The Kenyan secondary schools' physical education syllabus shows an omission of physical fitness programmes. The contents are skill activities namely gymnastics, games, athletics, swimming and dance. This was a comparative ...
