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Administration of first-aid and prevention of injuries in Kenyan soccer
(African Forum for Health Sciences, 1994)Appropriate scientific training demands the cooperation of the coach, player, doctor and physiotherapist. The training process involves the medical examination before a competitive season, the diagnosis and treatment of ... -
Analysis of Post-graduate Research in the Department of Physical Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
(African Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and Sport Facilitation, 2004)This paper analyses post-graduate studies conducted in the department of physical education of Kenyatta University with a view to establishing their contribution to sports growth and development in Kenya. A total of 19 ... -
The Association of Physical Activity and Diet with Metabolic Syndrome among University Students in Kenya
(International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre), 2020)The occurrence of these lifestyle related practices and dietary habits at early age has been shown to increase the predisposition towards metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome refers to disorders occurring together ... -
Associations between Parental Perceptions of the Neighbourhood Environment and Childhood Physical Activity: Results from ISCOLE-Kenya
(Human Kinetics, 2015)BACKGROUND: A physical activity transition to declining activity levels, even among children, now poses a serious public health concern due to its contribution to a rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Childhood ... -
The asthma six-minute provocation test and mountain climbing in children
(Kenya Medical Association, 1994)We investigated the intensity of exercise in the asthma six-minute provocation test (ASMT) for asthmatic patients and mountain climbing. Six asthmatic boys with mean age 11.7 +/- 2.1 years and mean weight 44.5 +/- 13.2 kg ... -
Character Changes Related To Sports Participation And Contextual Factors Among Secondary School Students
(European Journal of Sport Sciences www.ej-sport.org, 2023)Sports participation is hailed as one of the effective ways of nurturing positive character among the youth. However, some studies have also indicated that sports may lead to undesirable behavior when conducted under certain ... -
Demographic and Behavioral Traits of Coaches Preferred by Female Athletes in Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region of Kenya.
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2013)The purpose of the study was to establish demographic and behavioural traits of coaches preferred by female athletes in teacher training colleges in central region of Kenya. This study investigated female athletes’ preference ... -
Effects of different arm kinematics on performance in long distance running
(2012-09-24)Arm action should be efficient as it generates various components of running mechanics. While many authors recommend that the arms should be moved with elbows held at about 90 degrees, some distance running athletes have ... -
Factors Affecting Accessibility and Use of Female Condom among Youths in Selected Tertiary Training Institutes in Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Practice, 2019)The female condom is a dual protection tool for both prevention of HIV/ Aids transmission and unwanted or unplanned pregnancies. The study was done in Migori County among the youths attending selected tertiary training ... -
Hepatic Steatosis is Associated with Anthropometry, Cardio-Metabolic Disease Risk, Sex, Age and Urbanization, but not With Ethnicity in Adult Kenyans
(Wiley, 2021)Objectives We aimed to determine the associations of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with cardio-metabolic risk factors for diabetes in adult Kenyans. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken among ... -
Influence of Peer Interaction through Peer Components on Talent Identification for Players in Rugby Clubs in Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2020)The quality of the relationship between adolescents and their peers, as well as the type of peers they associate with, play important roles in aiding or impeding their career choices. The influence of peer interaction ... -
Motivation Status of Male and Female Soccer Players in Kenya’s Secondary Schools
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2020)The purpose of this study was to determine motivation status of soccer players in secondary schools in relation to gender of the participants. The study hypothesized that there would be no significant difference on motivation ... -
Motivational factors that affect primary school pupils' participation in organized sport: a case study of Shinyalu division in Kakamega district, Kenya
(Kenyatta University & KAHPER-SD, 2003)The study investigated motivational factors that affect pupil participation in organised sport in Shinyalu Division of Kakamega District. The research examined the most important factors in youth sport, which included ... -
A one year prospective study of soccer injuries in the 1992-1993 Kenyan national team
(African Forum for Health Sciences, 1995)Injuries are common in all sports, including soccer. Most of these injuries can be prevented if their aetiology, mechanisms and predisposing actions are analyzed. There were a total of 32 injuries in the study period. The ... -
Pattern of Injuries During the Great Lakes Athletics Championships Held in Kenya
(2013)Background Injuries are common in sports, especially dynamic ones such as athletics. An accurate documentation of such injuries provides useful information for future planning, prevention, treatment and management. Literature ... -
Physical Factors that Influence Training and Performance of Female Athletes in Sports in Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region of Kenya
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical factors that influence the training and performance of female athletes in sports in teacher training colleges in central region of Kenya. The study assessed the ... -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Nairobi province, Kenya
(AJOL, 2011)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. ... -
Psychological Factors that Influence Training and Performance of Female Athletes in Sports in Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region of Kenya
(2013-07-07)The purpose of this study was to evaluate psychological factors that influence the training and performance of female athletes in sports in teacher training colleges in central region of Kenya. The study assessed the extent ... -
Relationship between Lifestyle Behaviors and Obesity in Children Ages 9–11: Results from a 12-Country Study
(Wiley, 2015)Objective: The aim was to assess associations between lifestyle behaviors and obesity in a multinational study of children from 12 countries representing a wide range of human development. Methods: The sample included ...
