Browsing Department of Sports Science by Issue Date
Now showing items 1-20 of 24
-
Analysis of fitness trends among urban dwellers in Kampala: the case of selected health clubs and fitness studios
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2004-11)Physical fitness is important in its general contribution to one s health. For effectiveness programme delivery has to be handled professionally and ethically to meet specific minimum standards. These include safety ... -
Assessment of selected health related fitness components of the Uganda Police Force from the Central region of Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2009-08)This study was conducted in the Police force from the central region of Uganda. The objectives of the study were: to establish the fitness levels of the Uganda Police force with regard to selected fitness variables and ... -
Relationship between profiles and managerial competencies of selected soccer club managers in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2011-10)Over the past three decades, the level of soccer performance in Uganda has been on the decline. Several _fact?rs have been advanced for this trend, including the poor management practices of the soccer administrators, ... -
Influence of perceived services cape on the customers' repatronage intentions in selected leisure centres in Mbale district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2011-10)The degree of excitement which customers experience while consuming the leisure services may be a determinant of their satisfaction with the service experience. The services cape is important because it can either enhance ... -
Body composition analysis of pupils in urban schools in central Uganda
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2013-07)A pre experimental research was conducted to analyse the body composition of 1929 pupils aged 6 to 9 years in central Uganda. Anthropometric measures (height and weight) were taken and Body Mass Index (BMI) was computed. ... -
Analysis of injuries incurred by amateur female rugby players: A case of selected clubs in Kampala district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2013-10)Rugby players are exposed to injuries which are most especially on the upper and lower limbs since the game involves a lot of collisions. The purpose of the study was to analyse the injuries incurred by 25 amateur female ... -
The potential of vocational pedagogy in vocational education and training education
(International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2014)Fifteen masters in Vocational Pedagogy thesis abstracts of researches done were analyzed by collating their purposes and findings. The findings indicated that training methods used in many institutions lacked vocational ... -
Vocational education and training for regional economic integration: from ideas to action
(International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2014)Africa desires to integrate her regional economies and achieve a continental common market by 2028. Such economic arrangement removes border barriers and allows free movement of goods and services between member countries. ... -
Physical activity patterns and fitness status of A and B division soldiers of Uganda peoples' defense forces
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-01)The main objective of this study was to assess physical activity patterns and fitness status of soldiers in A and B Divisions of UPDF. The study employed a cross-sectional survey, a preexperimental research design and a ... -
The influence of transformational leadership style on successful team management in selected kampala volleyball clubs.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-01)The study explored the influence of transformational leadership on successful team management of selected Kampala volleyball teams. Specific objectives were: to investigate the influence of idealized influence on successful ... -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Kampala central, Uganda
(African Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 2014-12)Worldwide, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is increasing at an alarming rate. While this phenomenon has been well documented in western countries, scanty information exists in African countries. The ... -
Effect of exercise programme intervention in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus outpatients at Gulu regional referral hospital, Uganda.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-09)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of aerobic exercise programme on Glycocylated Hemoglobin (HbAlc) in the outpatients from Gulu Regional Referral Hospital (GRRH). 50 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ... -
The role of globalization, partnerships and technology in enhancing sports excellence in Africa.
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)It has variously been argued out that sport is as old as the human race. Thus, within the African continent in general, games and sports have been in existence since time immemorial and they have all along occurred in a ... -
The potential of vocational pedagogy in vocational education and training education part ii.
(International Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2017)This paper is the second in the intended series depicting the vocational pedagogy research carried out by the students of the Masters in Vocational Pedagogy program at Kyambogo University, Uganda. Twenty-one thesis abstracts ... -
Physical activity, nutritional patterns and body weight status of members of the 9th parliament of Uganda
((Kyambogo University (unpublished work),, 2017-12)Physical activity (PA) and nutritional patterns are major factors that determine body weight status which in turn affects one's health status. The purpose of the study was to assess the PA, nutritional patterns and body ... -
Body weight status, exercise routines and nutritional patterns of clients in health clubs in Kampala city, Uganda
(Kyambogo university [unpublished work], 2017-12)The prevalence of overweight and obesity (OWO) is increasing m developing countries including Uganda. This has been linked to lifestyle and work related pressure that has negatively influenced physical activity and ... -
Safety practices in relation to the prevention and management of sports injuries in Kampala primary Schools
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-03)This study focused on the safety practices related to prevention and management of sports injuries in Kampala primary schools in Uganda. The study was guided by the following objectives; to investigate the safety practices ... -
Prevalence and management of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda
(International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 2020-06)The study sought to establish the common soccer injuries, their causes and management among Busitema University athletes. The study used a cross- sectional survey design involving quantitative and qualitative approaches ... -
Comparison of Kyambogo and Makerere university physical education teacher training programmes and perceived competence of their physical education teacher graduates
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)Background: The study compared the perceived competence of secondary school Physical Education (PE) teachers who graduated from public intuitions in Uganda -A case of Kyambogo and Makerere University. Methods: the study ... -
Determinants of children’s participation in organised physical activities: a case of Kawempe division-Kampala Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)The study aimed at establishing determinants of participation in Organised Physical Activities among primary school age going children (7-15 years) in Kawempe Division using descriptive cross sectional design. A sample ...