The objective of this investigation was to establish which factors contribute the most to sporting performance. A total of 198 athletes/players from different fields of sport were selected to participate in the research (88 males and 111 females). The coaches/trainers of the athletes/players were...

Despite various attempts at achieving gender equality in sport, the media is still dominated by stereotypical representations of sportswomen. The purpose of the present research was to describe gender subjectivity and gender stereotyping in the visual portrayal of sportswomen in one of the largest...

The findings of this study revealed that in spite of the hardship and depression associated with life in the concentration camps, the inmates also had the opportunity to play. As play is an inherent need of a child, it is not surprising that play would feature in those circumstances although the...

The purpose of this research was to investigate the experiences of young children who participate intensively in sport. The literature study brought to light the fact that factors such as the experience of success in sport, self-image, competition anxiety, sportsmanship and spectator behaviour...

This study examined the effect of sport psychological intervention techniques on the performance of 1500-m track athletes. Six participants took part in a single-subject multiple baseline across individuals design, which was used to evaluate an intervention package which included relaxation,...

The purpose of this study was to assess barriers or constraints that can preclude or limit the sport participation of high school pupils in the Potchefstroom district. Four hundred and seventy eight pupils (211 boys and 267 girls) from four high schools in the Potchefstroom district participated...

The first aim of the study was to establish whether the health risk behaviour of sports participants and non-participants differed. Secondly the aim was to determine whether these differences are gender and race specific or not. The research group was selected on the basis of an availability sample ...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons that motivate high school pupils to participate in sport. Four hundred and seventy eight pupils (211 boys and 267 girls) from four high schools in the Potchefstroom district participated in the study. The Participation Motivation...

Adolescence is regarded as a phase of development and growth characterised by excellent health. Unfortunately this does not seem to be the case in the 21st century. The health of adolescents is influenced by technology, crime, poor eating habits, the absence of Physical Education in schools,...

The world-wide professionalization of sport has created an increasing need for trained sport managers. This requires that curricula and training programmes be relevant and scientifically valid. Various problem areas can, however, be identified within the field of sport management training. This...