Browsing PHD-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science by Issue Date
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
