Browsing MST-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science by Title
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The efficacy of low-impact aerobic dance on health-related fitness: the case of Kenyatta University students
(2011-11-28)This study analyzed the efficacy of low-impact aerobic dance on health-related fitness variables among 60 purposely-selected Kenyatta University students who were members of the University's Health and Recreation Centre. ... -
Evaluation of available football resources and their influence on performance of Kenya football premier league teams
(2017-10)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which available football resources influence the performance of Kenya premier league football teams. The main objective of the study was to determine the extent to ... -
Evaluation of Children Participation in Physical Activities During Recess in Selected Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)There is a global concern that children are insufficiently active to experience health benefits of physical activity (PA). The World Health Organization recommends that children should engage in at least one hour of moderate ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the physical education curriculum in diploma colleges
(2012-05-31)This project aimed at identifying factors affecting the implementation of the Physical education curriculum in diploma colleges. Tutors were drawn from five colleges for the study. One assumption made at beginning was ... -
The grand coalition goverment in kenya: a recipe for sports development
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2011-02)Numerous social theories have been explored to unearth the role of sports in society but consensus remains remote. Political parties and politicians present their manifestos to the electorates on the eve of elections to ... -
Influence of islam on sports participation among muslim students in Kenya public universities
(2011-11-28)Islam means submission and peace (Quraishy, 1987). There is a strong theological background supporting sports in Islam (Qur' an, 16:8). However, this is on condition that it is lawful and does not hamper other religious ... -
An investigation into the specificity of the Giessener soccer fitness test
(2012-05-07)The current trend in Sports Science is to develop sport specific fitness tests which can be used to monitor the conditioning and training regimen in competitive sports. The purpose is to avoid over training which is ... -
Motivation perspectives affecting adult participation in leisure and recreation activities in health clubs within five-star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-12-16)Despite hotel entrepreneurs structuring leisure and recreation activities in ways that maximise inception and participation. most health club members prefer activities that do not expend much energy. As such most of them ... -
Motivational Factors that Affect Primary Schools Pupil’s Participation in Organized Sports in Shinyalu Division of Kakamega District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2002)The study investigated motivational factors that affect pupil's participation in organized sport in Shinyalu Division of Kakarnega District. The research examined the most important factors in youth sport, which included ... -
Operational strategies used by church guest houses in promoting domestic tourism through conferencing in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-02-17)The purpose of this study was to establish the operational strategies used by church guesthouses in promoting domestic tourism through conferencing in Nairobi. The study aimed at filling the knowledge gap of the conferencing ... -
Participation motives and competitive orientation of football players in the Kenyan women premier league
(2016)This study set to investigate the participation motives and competitive orientations of women football players in the Kenyan premier league. The major objectives of the study were to examine what motivates them to participate ... -
Perceptions of Teachers on Physical Education Teaching Resources and Implementations of Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to ascertain the adequacy of teaching resources for the implementation of Physical Education curriculum in public secondary schools in Kisii County. The study aimed at establishing the extent ... -
Physical education safety precaution practices in private primary schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Schools have been identified as key settings for promotion of physical activity in children through Physical Education programs. However, participation in physical activities has some potential risk for injury. Due to this, ... -
Positional assessment of selected skill related physical fitness components amongst male Kenyan basketball players
(Kenyatta University, 2007-10)The game of basketball requires a mastery of several skills to play and perform well in a competition. The aim of this study was to establish the differences in the selected skill related components of physical fitness ... -
The psycho-social factors affecting participation in swimming in Nairobi secondary schools
(2011-11-28)Participation in sports has been encouraged to all age groups for its physiological, psychological and social benefits. However, if any sport is to be embraced for its potential benefit, there is need for the potential ... -
Psychological satisfaction of male Kenya rugby union-registered university rugby players with technical and institutional managerial support
(2013-07-22)The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological satisfaction amongst male rugby teams in Kenyan Universities with regard to Technical and Institutional support. A descriptive survey research design was used ... -
Relationship between team cohesion and sports performance among basketball teams in the 2010 national league in Kenya
(2014-09-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate team cohesion among basketball players in the National Classic League in Kenya. The study intended to establish the differences in social and task cohesion in the teams, teams‟ ... -
Sources of Stress and Coping Strategies of Active Rugby Union Referees in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Rugby referees have for a long time volunteered to officiate matches in Kenya yet refereeing as an activity is stressful. It is an activity whereby the work environment is often unfriendly, performance is publicly scrutinized, ... -
Special educators' use of selected instrutional strategies in physical education in special units in public primary schools in Nairobi province
(2011-11-24)The extent of effectiveness of special education teachers' use of appropriate instructional strategies has been an issue of concern Any ineffective use of the recommended instructional strategies can discourage learners ... -
A study of selected technical and tactical aspects affecting the performance of top netball clubs in Kenya: a case of Nairobi province
(2012-05-07)The concern in all sports is to prepare teams that can win in various competitive matches. Hence, the desire of every coach is to identify the main techniques and tactics that are crucial in enhancing winning. This study ...
