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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 ... -
Efficacy of an Eight Week Soccer Training Programme on Cardiovascular Fitness: Case of Strathmore School, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(IJPESH, 2023)Muscular fitness and cardiovascular endurance training plays a key role in adding value to the overall performance of soccer players. However, in Kenya, few soccer players, especially those of high school age, 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 ... -
Jumping is Not Just About Height: Biosocial Becomings as an Integrative Approach in Understanding Contextualized Jump Performance in Maasai Society
(Public Library of Science San Francisco, CA USA, 2022)Studies focused on jumping performance in humans have so far investigated either its biological or sociocultural significance, with very little attentions paid to the inseparable relations of these two aspects in daily ... -
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 Climate and Attitudes towards Doping Among Kenyan Endurance Runners
(Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, 2022)Doping is a worldwide problem that harms athletes' health and undermines the spirit of sport. Studies have shown that male athletes are more prone to doping than female athletes. Athletes with mastery climate have been ... -
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 ... -
Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections and Associated Factors in a Kenyan Intensive Care Unit: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Research Square, 2023)Background: Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) are at risk of Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) infections, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates, increasing morbidity, mortality, and ... -
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 ... -
Screen-based sedentary behaviour and adiposity among school children: Results from International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) - Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Background High levels of sedentary behaviours have been independently associated with several negative health indicators, including obesity. Screen time (ST) is often used as a contributing measure of sedentary time. ...
