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An analysis of extrinsic incentives value rating amongst selected male team, individual and combat sports athletes' in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2008)Little conclusive research has been reported in the area of sports in Kenya and the contributing factors to athletic performances. Yet, sporting organizations countrywide continue to spend large amounts of money on sports ... -
Analysis of influences in soccer: the case of Kenya Science Teachers College
(2007)The purpose of this paper was to investigate the reasons why post-graduate students don't participate in structured sport and their leisure activities. Data was collected through questionnaires from 53 randomly selected ... -
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, ... -
Analysis of the Health-Related Fitness Status of Lecturers and Students of Kenyatta University, Kenya (2004)
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Physical fitness refers to an individual's ability to perform daily tasks without undue fatigue and having ample energy to meet unforeseen emergencies and enjoy leisure time pursuits. Health related fitness variables ... -
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 ... -
Anthropometric Measures of East African University Rugby Players.
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Rugby requires high levels of all fitness components in various proportions. The running speed, dodging, tackling, scrumming and jumping need: good grip, weight and strength among other fitness components to fulfill ... -
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, ... -
Assessment of the Physical Training Programme at the Kenya Police Training College, Kiganjo
(Kenyatta University, 2005-11)Policing has never been an easy job. Police Officers are often required to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their police duty. For this they need a reasonable level of physical fitness to deal effectively ... -
Coach Motivation of University Athletes at Kenyatta University
(University of Dar Es-salaam, 2013-11)Motivation is a key component in performance among competitive athletes for it defines the direction and intensity of effort. Research indicates that there is a clear relationship between the coaches' approach in training ... -
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 ... -
Competitiveness of the North Rift Region of Kenya as a Sports Tourism Destination
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The Contribution of Coaches at Different stages to Archers' Performance in Taiwan
(2011)Taiwan government has set forth the Regulations Governing the Provision of Incentives to Coaches for Meritorious Service under which the so-called "meritorious coach" is limited to the coach heading up the team for the ... -
Corporate marketing in Kenyan sports
(Makerere University, 2008)Strategic corporate investors use sports variously as a medium of marketing their products and services. This paper is a result of a study on the corporate sector involvement in sports in Kenya. A high response ate (74.2%) ... -
Destination branding through sports
(University of Dar Es-salaam, 2013-11)A brand is 'an identifiable product, service, person or place, augmented in such a way that the buyer or user perceives relevant, unique added values which match their needs most closely. Success results from being able ... -
Determinants of job stress and satisfaction of sports personnel in Kenyan Universities: preliminary findings
(Kenyatta University, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the causes of job stress and satisfaction of sports personnel in Kenyan universities. It was hypothesized that the causes of job stress and satisfaction will not be mediated by ...
