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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"Sport and Recreation"”.
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Governance in sport and recreation organisations : an analysis
… emerging issues in the governance of non-profit sport and recreation organisations. Firstly, the thesis examines definitions of non-profit organisations and the contribution that non-profit organisations make to society, especially, the contribution to aspects of the civil society. The thesis …
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Impact of current sport and recreation policy in South Africa on the provision of sport and recreation opportunities for persons with disabilities in marginalised communities
Research has shown that participation in sport and recreation is beneficial in numerous ways. Some of these benefits include physical and health benefits; behavioural and social benefits; cognitive benefits and psychological benefits. However, barriers to physical activity participation for persons …
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Discourses of Social Inclusion in Sport and Recreation in Rural Ontario
The benefits and challenges of participating in sport and recreation as a new Canadian are well documented in the existing literature, however, they are typically considered in an urban context. More specifically, a gap exists regarding how sport and recreation practitioners and managers understand …
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Advancing membership engagement in the sport and recreation industry using social relationships
Membership engagement in the sport, recreation, and private club industry provides insights into membership value and organizational stability. The role social relationships play in membership engagement is not understood and relatively little research has covered this area. This thesis, designed …
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Physical Activity and Usage Patterns in Community Sport and Recreation Spaces in Guadalajara, Mexico
… shows that park quality, available amenities, and facilities are strongly associated with physical activity. However, the majority of the research evidence comes from studies conducted in high income countries (HICs). The main objective of the current study was to explore relationships between …
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The effect of participation in a sport and recreation program on job and community satisfaction
The implementation of employee recreation programs has declined, giving away to programs which put more emphasis on health and fitness. Shinew & Crossley (1989) suggested that employee recreation programs may contain benefits comparable to those of employee health promotion programs. Research that …
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Adapted Sport and Recreation Camps: Examining Physical Activity, Self-Perceptions, and Motivations for Participation in Youth with Physical Disabilities
… physical activity (MVPA), self-perceptions, and motivation for participation in physical activity (PA) change following participation in a 5-day adapted sport and recreation (S&R) camp in youth aged 7-18 years with physical disabilities. Objectives: The first objective is to examine changes …
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In between homeplace + public: a relationship between home, landscape and civic infrastructure in the transformation of everyday life with a focus on sport and recreation in Mamelodi
… the possibilities of infrastructure development and/or redevelopment in the context of township spaces, namely, Mamelodi in Pretoria. A focus being specifically on civic infrastructure like parks, pools, fields, libraries, and halls all to further highlight the duties and responsibilities of the …
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Investigating Community Participation in Sports and Recreation at Esikhaleni Township in KwaZulu-Natal
The popularity of sport as a vehicle to wider development is growing worldwide in all communities whether small or big. Previous studies argue that sport partaking is often associated with efforts to alleviate rising obesity in adults, children, youth and idleness epidemics, crime as well as …
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'More Students, More Active, More Often' The Opportunities for Developing and Promoting Active Lifestyles in UK Universities
The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of the influence of the university environment on exercise behaviour, and to increase research knowledge in physical activity in a young adult population. The research also examines the pre-university physical activity experiences of …
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The perceptions of recreation officers towards the inclusion of visually impaired children within the City of Cape Town Come and Play Programme
The City of Cape Town Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department (COCT SRA) has drafted its own policy document on sport and recreation in order to align with national policy to guide efficient recreational service delivery. The COCT SRA should play a role in the development of all children within …
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The provision and utilisation of recreation facilities for the youth at Ngwelezane Township, KwaZulu-Natal
Recreation as a profession is new in South Africa. In the past not much concern was given to the provision and utilisation of recreation facilities for the previously disadvantaged communities. Recreation has not been taken as a significant component of life for Blacks because of the apartheid …
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The experiences of female sport administrators in the Western Cape: gender bias in the Workplace
… for women in the labor sector. In the world of sport, gender equity has been promoted with some progress. However, this progress, both globally and in South Africa, is still limited both quantitatively and qualitatively. There has been very little research on the experiences of women in …
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Evaluation of open space policies for outdoor recreation, with reference to South East London
… for the provision of open space for informal recreation and sport have been developed by the Greater London Council, and other agencies including the Regional Council for Sport and Recreation and the Docklands Development Organisation. The study evaluates the extent to which these policies …
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A Comparison of Travel Behaviors of African American and White Travelers to an Urban Destination: The Case of New Orleans
… the U.S. Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and the desegregation of public transportation and facilities and with the advancements that African Americans have gained in education, income, and employment, African Americans have greater access to travel opportunities. Today's African Americans …
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An investigation into the relationship between kinesiophobia and outcomes of a lower limb exercise programme in knee osteoarthritis
… (OA) is one of the leading causes of pain and disability. Exercise has been recommended as a core treatment for OA. Exercise behaviour is an essential factor with kinesiophobia/fear of movement being a major clinical implication. Understanding exercise behaviour may provide a more …
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Perceived factors influencing participation in workplace sports and recreation among non-medical staff members at Elim Hospital, Vhembe District
… are important settings for health promotion and disease prevention. Participation in sport and recreation can lead to improved health of individuals and increased productivity levels at work places. Despite the health benefits of sports and recreation and the approval of the workplace sports …
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‘Return on[boarding] investment’: Exploring volunteer onboarding experiences on newcomer behaviours and implications for volunteer board performance
… is lacking in current volunteer management and governance research. Through a lens of socialization and self-efficacy principles, this study aims to address whether OE can be an interceding influence for newcomer behaviours and motivations. The level at which an individual is onboarded …
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Injury Setting and Social Support as Moderators of the Effects of Pediatric Concussion on Post-Concussive Symptoms
… Concussions often result in physical, cognitive, and emotional problems, known as post-concussive symptoms (PCS). Although most children recover from concussions without complication, a subset are hindered by persistent PCS that reduce their quality of life. Previous research tends to …
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Management competencies of managers in community recreation centres in Johannesburg : a recreation perspective
In 2008, 75% of municipal sport and recreation facilities in South Africa were underutilised, while 62% of these facilities were reported to be poorly managed (SRIMP, 2008). A possible reason for these reported findings can be the lack of managerial skills. However, Goslin (2003:39) mentions that …
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