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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...