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An investigation into differences in modified stork balance abilities between experienced and inexperienced karatekas at Kenyatta University
(Kenyatta University, 1997)Karate is a martial art sport whose main objective is to develop techniques and tactics for self-defense without the use of weapons. The ability to balance determines how well an individual can perform in this sport. The ... -
An assessment of basketball injuries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1997)Basketball is, theoretically, a no-contact game, but it has been established that personal contact cannot be avoided entirely when 10 players are moving with great speed over a limited space. Due to this obvious contact, ... -
Organisation of a sports meeting: a presentation of the checklist
(KAHPER-SD, 2000)The organisation of sports meets or tournaments is one of the major functions carried out by personnel involved in the management and administration of sports. The process of preparing any given sports meet entails a ... -
The impact of rule changes on the goals scored in the US'94 soccer tournament
(KAHPER-SD, 2000)The object of the game of soccer is to score and to avoid conceding goals. Goals are a key feature of the sport. However. the low scoring rate at the 1990 edition of the world cup led to the amendments of the rules prior ... -
Analysis of selected match actions in the 1994 world cup soccer tournament
(KAHPER-SD, 2000)A soccer match is characterised by several technical and tactical actions. Some of these technical actions include throw-ins, headers, crosses (centres), goal attempts, goals, free kicks, goal kicks, corners, offside, ... -
Role of public relations in sports
(KAHPER-SD, 2000)Public Relations is a terminology that IS frequently used to refer to the relationship between two or more individuals or groups who have common interests. It involves the efforts that are made by an individual, institutions ... -
Physical activity level of students with disabilities in public and private universities in Kenya - a survey
(2001)In this study, a survey of students with disabilities in all the six public and five private Universities in Kenya was carried out. All those registered with the office of the Deans of Students as having a physical or ... -
Sports management in Kenya: the role of the Kenya national sports council and the government department of sports
(2001)Arising from the well-recognized benefit of sport at individual and' society levels, many countries of the world have embraced its development The interest and efforts towards popularizing and promoting sport have focused ... -
A comparative analysis of the physical education curricula in secondary schools in East Africa
(2001)Physical Education Curriculum in East Africa has been and continues to be influenced greatly by the colonial infusion. The vestiges of the colonial empire building and maintenance have remained even after independence. As ... -
Insights into the family setting as a centre for leisure and recreation service delivery
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Physical activity and mortality among aged person
(Kenyatta University, 2004)Aging is unavoidable for every human being. It is a process that brings about physiological, physical and mental decline, which in turn leads to health and related life-threatening problems for lite aged people. The ... -
Sports Participation of Post-Graduate Students at Kenyatta University
(Kenyatta University, 2004)The purpose of this paper was to investigate the reasons why postgraduate students do not participate in structured sports and their leisure activities. Data was collected through questionnaires from 53 randomly selected ... -
The effects of an Eighteen day outdoor mountaineering course on the levels of stress experienced by army cadets
(Kenyatta University, 2005)All organisms try to maintain a balance in their day to day function for maximum efficiency. Any factor interfering with this balance forces the a readjustment within the organism This forced change is experienced as ... -
Sports Tourist Expectation Trends: The Case of Safari Sevens 2005.
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Tourism in Kenya has undergone radical changes in the last two years. Prior to 2004, there was a marked decline in the numbers of tourists coming to Kenya. Currently however, the increase has been significant to the ... -
Fitness Programming for Expectant and Breastfeeding Mothers
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Whether or not and how physical activity affects women reproductive health has been a controversial issue for many decades. Before 1985 there were no medical guidelines for exercise during pregnancy and the traditional ... -
Influence of Significant Others in Socialization into Sports: The Case of Kenyan Secondary School Athletes
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)The study examined the influence of significant others in socialization into sport of athletes in Kenya Secondary Schools. Data was collected through questionnaires from 636 (320 male and 316 female) athletes who were ... -
Traditional games of Africa: their promotion and institutionalization
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Jigoro Kano developed Judo in 1882 from an ancient Japanese martial art known as Jujitsu Later, Judo came to be the first eastern martial art to be admitted into the Olympic Games. Taekwondo followed a similar process ... -
Analysis of the profiles of Kenya's top athletics coaches: Implications for the development of athletics in the country.
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Coaches are central in the technical development of athletes. In addition to guiding athletes towards achievement of optimum performance, they serve as role models, counselors and teachers. In view of this, it is important ... -
Disaster in the Stadia: What's the Way Forward?
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Kenya Morocco World Cup cum Africa cup qualifiers match in Nairobi Several other fans were injured. This led to the ban of Kenyan fans into the stadium during the next home Match against Tunisia played in Sept. 20G5. ... -
Fitness profiling and comparisons between ranked and unranked competitive Kenyan junior tennis players.
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Fitness allows tennis players to optimise their playing technique,ensuring high level of performance and reduces the risk of injury. Combined with psychological, tactical and technical training, physical fitness makes a ...
