MST-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science: Recent submissions
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University Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Sports Scholarships and Sports Participation Within Selected Kenyan Universities in Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, it has been noted that the development of education has been geared immensely by the spirit of sports. However, it is notable that a lot of talents are lost due to constraints encountered as a result of lack ... -
Influence of Motivational Climate and Goal Orientation on Attitudes towards Doping among Athletes in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doping is a global problem that is increasing at an alarming rate and most recently among Kenyan athletes. Athletes who have ego orientation (as opposed to task orientation) and have performance climate (as opposed to ... -
Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Status of Gyms and Outdoor Based Group Fitness Program Participants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health benefits of being physically active are well documented and accepted as a remedy for many non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet many people are reluctant to make lifestyle adjustments to adopt available fitness ... -
Levels and Determinants of Physical Activity among Students in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to establish the levels and factors that determine physical activity (PA) among adolescents in public boarding secondary schools in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following ... -
Evaluation of Children Participation in Physical Activities During Recess in Selected Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)There is a global concern that children are insufficiently active to experience health benefits of physical activity (PA). The World Health Organization recommends that children should engage in at least one hour of moderate ... -
Perceptions of Teachers on Physical Education Teaching Resources and Implementations of Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to ascertain the adequacy of teaching resources for the implementation of Physical Education curriculum in public secondary schools in Kisii County. The study aimed at establishing the extent ... -
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 ... -
Sources of Stress and Coping Strategies of Active Rugby Union Referees in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Rugby referees have for a long time volunteered to officiate matches in Kenya yet refereeing as an activity is stressful. It is an activity whereby the work environment is often unfriendly, performance is publicly scrutinized, ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of Participation in Physical Activity in On-Site Fitness Centres: the Case of Employees at Kenyatta University and Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Many institutions have invested in health and fitness facilities with the aim of promoting productivity and reducing escalating healthcare cost associated with conditions that result from physical inactivity amongst ... -
Constraints to Exercise Adherence and Negotiation Strategies among Clients at Selected Fitness Centres in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The positive association between taking part in regular exercise activities and enhanced health benefits have been widely illustrated and documented and depend on continued participation. Despite this, most people are ... -
Physical education safety precaution practices in private primary schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Schools have been identified as key settings for promotion of physical activity in children through Physical Education programs. However, participation in physical activities has some potential risk for injury. Due to this, ... -
Evaluation of available football resources and their influence on performance of Kenya football premier league teams
(2017-10)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which available football resources influence the performance of Kenya premier league football teams. The main objective of the study was to determine the extent to ... -
Attitude and practice of primary school pupils, teachers and head teachers in physical education in Kiambu county, Kenya
(2017-11)Physical Education provides pupils with necessary attitude, knowledge and skills so as to perform a variety of physical activities and maintain physical fitness. This study aimed at assessing the attitude (Cognitive and ... -
Determinants of women’s participation in recreational activities in Kibera informal settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-07)Both leisure and recreation are crucial components of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This study assessed the determinants of recreation participation for women in Kibera Informal Settlement. The study adopted the ... -
Participation motives and competitive orientation of football players in the Kenyan women premier league
(2016)This study set to investigate the participation motives and competitive orientations of women football players in the Kenyan premier league. The major objectives of the study were to examine what motivates them to participate ... -
Assessment of Health Related Physical Fitness and Motor Skill Ability of 9-11 Year Old School Children in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016)Physical activity (PA) is recognized as an important determinant for chronic lifestyle diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) PA is one of the major underlying causes of Non-Communicable Diseases ... -
Assessment of crowd management strategies used for football events in government-owned sports Stadia in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)Spectator violence in stadiums is part of a larger set of problems related to misbehaviour in football and it has resulted into deaths and injuries during football events, especially where rival football clubs are playing. ... -
Coaching-efficacy and motivation of special Olympics’ Volunteer-coaches in community and school-based programmes in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-05)Special Olympics Kenya (SOK) offers physical activity programs for persons with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs) in Kenya and depends on volunteer-coaches to run these programs. Coaches-specific factors are critical ... -
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, ...
