Browsing PHD-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science by Issue Date
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence, intervention and management of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Nairobi province, Kenya
(2011-07-21)The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide and has implications for a variety of diseases. This has been due to various causes such as poor nutrition, inactivity or both. ... -
Sports participation and examination-related stress among selected Kenyan secondary school students
(2011-07-21)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between sports participation and examination related stress in selected National Secondary Schools in Kenya. The study was guided by the null hypothesis that ... -
Analysis of democratic factors affecting achievement goal orientation and satisfaction among Kenya Volleyball league players
(2011-07-21)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 ... -
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 ... -
Impact of a three-day outdoor education programme on the perception of life effectiveness qualities of staff trainees in Kenyan corporate settings
(2011-11-02)Outdoor education offers a great opportunity for the development of individuals at social, personal and workplace levels. Corporate settings are now making use of outdoor education to enhance life effectiveness qualities. ... -
Assessement of employees' awareness of exercise ergonomics in banking institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-02)Most companies and institutions world over have embraced the use of computers at their places of work as a means of improving efficiency and productivity. The banking institutions have not been left out in this regard. As ... -
Effects of different arm actions on performance in long distance running among Kenyan athletes
(2011-11-02)This study investigated the effects of different arm actions on cardio-respiratory parameters and stride patterns during the steady phase of long distance running. Mean values of working heart rate (WHR), recovery heart ... -
Physical activity and functional independence of elderly persons in seleceted homes for the aged in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-02)The purpose of the study was to investigate physical activities for the level of functional independence amongst the elderly Kenyans in selected homes for the aged in Nairobi Province. The unit of measurement used is called ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
