Browsing MST-Department of Recreation Management & Exercise Science by Title
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Determinants of Participation in Physical Activity in On-Site Fitness Centres: the Case of Employees at Kenyatta University and Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Many institutions have invested in health and fitness facilities with the aim of promoting productivity and reducing escalating healthcare cost associated with conditions that result from physical inactivity amongst ... -
Determinants of women’s participation in recreational activities in Kibera informal settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-07)Both leisure and recreation are crucial components of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This study assessed the determinants of recreation participation for women in Kibera Informal Settlement. The study adopted the ... -
Development of sports tourism in selected regions of Kenya: perceptions of tourists and government officials
(2013-10-15)The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of tourists and government officials on the development of sports tourism in selected regions of Kenya. A Survey research design was adopted for the study. The ... -
Effect of outdoor experiential education on life effectiveness skills and teamwork among selected Kenya army and administration police in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01)The purpose of this study was to find out whether Outdoor Experiential Education (OEE) has any beneficial effects on the overall life effectiveness and team skills of Kenya Army and Administration Police based on an 11 ... -
Effectiveness of physical education programme on health-related fitness of the physically challenged pupils : a case of Joyland Special School, Kisumu
(2011-12-15)In this study, the health-related fitness levels of the persons with physical disabilities who participated in an eight-week physical education programme were measured using the project UNIQUE physical fitness test battery ... -
Efficacy of a physical exercise programme on the stereotypic behaviour and response amongst austitic children at the Nairobi Autism Unit, Kenya
(2011-11-02)Autism is a developmental disorder, which is typically characterized by an inability to develop normal social relationships, compulsive and ritualistic behaviour and failure to develop normal intelligence. A characteristic ... -
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 ...
