PHD-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science
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Relationship Between Behavioural Profiles and Demographic Characteristics of Elite Distance Runners at High Altitude Training Centres in Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Behavioural profiling (DISC) is a new invention which has recently began to be used in sporting contexts. However, there is scanty information on quantitative data to support conclusions and recommendations. The purpose ... -
Effect of Exercise and Magnesium on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Hypertensive Adults in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Physical exercise and magnesium have both been shown to independently cause reductions in blood pressure (BP). The primary objective of this study was to investigate the combined effect of exercise and magnesium on blood ... -
Perceptions of Stakeholders on the Contribution of Selected Community-Based Sport Organizations to Three Millennium Development Goals in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of stakeholders on the contribution of two purposively selected Community-Based Sport Organizations towards the realization of three Millennium Development Goals in ... -
Analysis of demographic factors affecting achievement goal orientation and satisfaction among Kenya volleyball league players
(Kenyatta University, 2008-11)This study sought to investigate relationship between demographic factors, goal orientation and satisfaction of Kenya's volleyball league players. It was guided by the hypothesis that demographic factors of Kenya volleyball ... -
Analysis of the Mental Skills Status of Volleyball and Field Hockey Players in National League Clubs in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Mental skills as applied in sports are psychological profiles/attributes that athletes use to achieve excellent performance in sports. Mental and physical agility combine forces to enhance athletic performance. The purpose ... -
The African running phenomenon: the role of genetics, nutrition and demographic factors in explaining the success of East African runners in international distance running
(Kenyatta University, 2006)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which may include favourable genetic endowment and advantageous ... -
Performance of Kenyan Athletes With Physical Impairments on Classification Activity Limitation Tests For Running Events and Related Influencing Contextual Factors
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Numerous benefits have been associated with participation in sports by persons with a disability. Classification in Paralympic sport is aimed at increasing participation by reducing the impact that impairment has on the ... -
The female athlete triad profile of elite Kenyan runners and its future health implications
(North-West University, 2014-09)The female athlete triad (FAT or the TRIAD) is a complex syndrome arising from associations among the trio of energy availability (EA), menstrual function (MF) and bone mineral density (BMD) along their respective continuums ... -
Influence of sports diciplines and demographics of Kenya’s colleges athletes on their awareness, perception and attitude to performance-enhancing substances use
(2014)Sports competition has increasingly attracted a huge number of participants both at amateur and professional level. In attempt to win huge prize money, trophies and fame, some athletes do not hesitate to use whatever means ... -
Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of doping among elite middle and long distance runners in Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of doping among elite middle and long distance runners in Kenya. The main objectives were to establish the athletes’ level of awareness with ... -
Physical and psycho-social benefits of parental involvement in organized physical activities for children with intellectual disabilities in Nairobi: county, Kenya
(2014-07-24)Involving parents in organized developmental programmes for children with Intellectual Disability (ID) would provide with information and skills to enable them respond to the needs of their children in early years. The ... -
Assessment of Pulmonary Function of Kenyan Elite Distance Runners during Rest, Sub-Maximal and Maximal Endurance Exercise
(2014-02-22)Kenyan middle and long distance runners have performed extraordinarily well, dominating the world over the past four decades. The factors that contribute to their prowess in endurance races are not yet determined. Pulmonary ... -
Diffrerences in cardiovascular disease,biochemical risk markers,physical activity and nutrition between an urban and pastoral sample in Kenya
(2012-04-19)The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in blood pressure, cardiovascular disease bio-chemical risk markers, physical activity and nutrition, between an Urban (US) and Pastoral (PS) sample, in the context ... -
Prevalence of type II diabetes and it's risk factors among the Luo and the Kipsigis of the Lake Victoria basin
(2012-04-19)The prevalence of Type II Diabetes (T2D) in developing countries is increasing at a high rate. The purpose of this study was to assess the modifiable predictors of T2D and variations in predisposing factors among the people ... -
An analysis of technical and tactical performance of national soccer teams of Kenya, Germany and Argentina
(2012-02-14)This study set out to identify the differences in technical and tactical performance of the national soccer in matches involving Germany, Argentina and Kenya at International level. Additionally, the study sought to ...
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Relationship Between Behavioural Profiles and Demographic Characteristics of Elite Distance Runners at High Altitude Training Centres in Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Behavioural profiling (DISC) is a new invention which has recently began to be used in sporting contexts. However, there is scanty information on quantitative data to support conclusions and recommendations. The purpose ... -
Effect of Exercise and Magnesium on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Hypertensive Adults in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Physical exercise and magnesium have both been shown to independently cause reductions in blood pressure (BP). The primary objective of this study was to investigate the combined effect of exercise and magnesium on blood ... -
Perceptions of Stakeholders on the Contribution of Selected Community-Based Sport Organizations to Three Millennium Development Goals in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of stakeholders on the contribution of two purposively selected Community-Based Sport Organizations towards the realization of three Millennium Development Goals in ... -
Analysis of demographic factors affecting achievement goal orientation and satisfaction among Kenya volleyball league players
(Kenyatta University, 2008-11)This study sought to investigate relationship between demographic factors, goal orientation and satisfaction of Kenya's volleyball league players. It was guided by the hypothesis that demographic factors of Kenya volleyball ... -
Analysis of the Mental Skills Status of Volleyball and Field Hockey Players in National League Clubs in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Mental skills as applied in sports are psychological profiles/attributes that athletes use to achieve excellent performance in sports. Mental and physical agility combine forces to enhance athletic performance. The purpose ... -
The African running phenomenon: the role of genetics, nutrition and demographic factors in explaining the success of East African runners in international distance running
(Kenyatta University, 2006)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which may include favourable genetic endowment and advantageous ... -
Performance of Kenyan Athletes With Physical Impairments on Classification Activity Limitation Tests For Running Events and Related Influencing Contextual Factors
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Numerous benefits have been associated with participation in sports by persons with a disability. Classification in Paralympic sport is aimed at increasing participation by reducing the impact that impairment has on the ... -
The female athlete triad profile of elite Kenyan runners and its future health implications
(North-West University, 2014-09)The female athlete triad (FAT or the TRIAD) is a complex syndrome arising from associations among the trio of energy availability (EA), menstrual function (MF) and bone mineral density (BMD) along their respective continuums ... -
Influence of sports diciplines and demographics of Kenya’s colleges athletes on their awareness, perception and attitude to performance-enhancing substances use
(2014)Sports competition has increasingly attracted a huge number of participants both at amateur and professional level. In attempt to win huge prize money, trophies and fame, some athletes do not hesitate to use whatever means ... -
Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of doping among elite middle and long distance runners in Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of doping among elite middle and long distance runners in Kenya. The main objectives were to establish the athletes’ level of awareness with ... -
Physical and psycho-social benefits of parental involvement in organized physical activities for children with intellectual disabilities in Nairobi: county, Kenya
(2014-07-24)Involving parents in organized developmental programmes for children with Intellectual Disability (ID) would provide with information and skills to enable them respond to the needs of their children in early years. The ... -
Assessment of Pulmonary Function of Kenyan Elite Distance Runners during Rest, Sub-Maximal and Maximal Endurance Exercise
(2014-02-22)Kenyan middle and long distance runners have performed extraordinarily well, dominating the world over the past four decades. The factors that contribute to their prowess in endurance races are not yet determined. Pulmonary ... -
Diffrerences in cardiovascular disease,biochemical risk markers,physical activity and nutrition between an urban and pastoral sample in Kenya
(2012-04-19)The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in blood pressure, cardiovascular disease bio-chemical risk markers, physical activity and nutrition, between an Urban (US) and Pastoral (PS) sample, in the context ... -
Prevalence of type II diabetes and it's risk factors among the Luo and the Kipsigis of the Lake Victoria basin
(2012-04-19)The prevalence of Type II Diabetes (T2D) in developing countries is increasing at a high rate. The purpose of this study was to assess the modifiable predictors of T2D and variations in predisposing factors among the people ... -
An analysis of technical and tactical performance of national soccer teams of Kenya, Germany and Argentina
(2012-02-14)This study set out to identify the differences in technical and tactical performance of the national soccer in matches involving Germany, Argentina and Kenya at International level. Additionally, the study sought to ... -
Traditional games of the people of mount Kenya region: a cultural education appraisal
(2012-02-06)The researcher was prompted into this study by two factors. These are, first, the continued disappearance of the traditional games in Kenya, and secondly, the apparent lack of their documented references for use in ... -
Socialization of secondary school athletes into sport in Kenya
(2012-01-11)The purpose of this was to investigate the extent of influence of significant others (parents, siblings, peers, P.E. teachers and coaches) and socializing situations (school and mass media) in socialization into sport of ... -
The African running phenomenon: the role of genetism, nutrition and demographic factors in explaining the success of East African runners in international distance running
(2011-12-15)Kenyan athletes have dominated international distance running in recent years. Explanations for their success include favourable physiological characteristics, which may include favourable genetic endowment and advantageous ... -
Evaluation of the professional preparation and certificate of athletics coaches in Kenya
(2011-12-07)The present study evaluated the professional preparation and certification of athletics coaches in Kenya. The variables of the study included scrutiny of the coaches' gender, age, marital status, level of education, other ... -
Management of elite middle and long distance runners in Kenya
(2011-11-02)The purpose of the current study was to establish how effective elite middle and long distance athletes are managed in Kenva. The study took place at Nyayo National Stadium where provincial athletics teams together with ...
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