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Body composition analysis of pupils in urban schools in central Uganda
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2013-07) Constance, A. N. Nsibambi
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. Pupils were classified into respective weight categories using WHO (2007) CDC –BMI for sex–age growth charts. The results showed that out of the 901 boys 92% had normal weight, 5% were underweight, 2 % were overweight and 1% was obese. Of the 1028 girls, 78.5% had normal weight, 3.1% were underweight, 11.6% were overweight and 6.8% were obese. The results also revealed significant gender difference with boys having lower mean BMI scores than girls (using p ≤ 0.05). The study concluded that underweight, overweight and obesity are prevalent of among Ugandan children and this requires putting in place strategies that promote physical activity and appropriate nutritional habits in schools and communities.
Country profile: sport policy in Uganda
(International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 2022-07-01) Emmanuel, Sebata; Yanli, Li
Explicitly tracing the current sport system structure, status and policy framework, this article is set out to review and provide a broad understanding of Uganda’s sports policies. It examines historical overview, government involvement, administrative setup and the wider sport policy setting including the funding mechanisms, elite sport participation and performance, legal framework, key trends, and emerging sport policy issues. The article offers an up-to-date overview of Uganda’s sport policy landscape largely since it gained its independence from the colonial rulers in 1962. However much Uganda is regarded as one of the African sports powerhouses, relatively little research has been published on both its earlier and contemporary sport policies, and even less on the implementation, administration, management and performance of elite sport. It argues that the main ambitions and priorities of the Ugandan government should not only be concentrated on attaining mass sports participation, elite sport success, national identity, economic transformation and a healthy and active population but rather on striking a balance between them. The article delineates the starting point for improving sports development through reshaping Uganda’s sport policy.
Effects of an aerobic dance programme on percent body fat in stage one hypertensive adults aged 30-59
(Advances in Health and Exercise, 2024-12-07) Nahwera, Loyce; Boit, Edwin Kiptolo; Nsibambi, Constance A. N.; Maghanga, Mshilla; Wachira, Lucy-Joy
Hypertension stands out as a significant concern affecting roughly 1.5 billion individuals globally and is responsible for around 10.8 million premature deaths annually. High percent body fat in humans can contribute to the development of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension in Uganda is high and it is a major mortality hazard factor for Ugandans. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on percent body fat in stage one hypertensive adults aged 30-59 in Uganda. This study employed pre-post-test experimental research design. The study participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group, where a 12-week moderate intensity aerobic dance programme was administered thrice a week for 45 minutes per session, or control group, where no intervention was administered and participants maintained their regular routines. The measurements of percent body fat were done using a Tanita body composition monitor at baseline and post the programme. A paired sample t-test was used to compare mean differences between the two groups. The results for the experimental group indicated that aerobic dance did not lead to a statistically significant reduction in percent body fat (p=0.472). Similarly, the control group showed no statistically significant reduction (p=0.520). In conclusion, the aerobic dance programme did not lead to a significant reduction in body fat for this population. However, high body fat remains a risk factor for hypertension. Future studies should explore additional factors, such as dietary influences, to better assess their effects on body composition and hypertension risk.
Epidemiology and causes of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda
(Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2022-07) Olive, Tusiime; Eunice, Kateshumbwa; Milton, Chebet
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 on a sample of 76 respondents, obtained by simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected by use of self- administered questionnaires, an observational tool and interview guide. Quantitative data analysis involved generation of descriptive statistics; frequencies, percentages and means. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. The study established that the common injuries were ligament sprain or strains (56.6%) and re-injuries (55.1%). Dry and hard grounds, joint instability, bad playing field conditions, inadequate treatment/ rehabilitation from previous injury, exercise overload/ over training, poor skill execution, poor training techniques and player neglect caused the injuries. It was recommended that quality playing fields and equipment, providing players with adequate attention and advocating for full implementation of fair play rules should be fostered to abate sports injuries.
From the Asia-Pacific to Africa: the involvement of stakeholders in the novel esports societies in the digital sport era
(Sport in Society, 2024-06-17) Sebata, Emmanuel; Li, Yanli
Esport is steadily evolving yet gaining recognition and critical mass although still in its infancy. Since it is a relatively new phenomenon, new potential stakeholders emerge. However, esports stakeholder panoramas in many Asia-Pacific and African societies have remained obscure. By incorporating the stakeholder theory, integrative literature review, focus group research design, this paper offers fruitful insights about the esport ecosystem in the digital sport era. The findings underpin that anchoring stakeholder relationships on technology adoption, hands-on stakeholder engagements and collaborations, institutionalization of gaming and esports tourism, entities can boost their competitiveness and momentum to flourish in the midst of legitimacy challenges and the growing antagonism with traditional sports. The result indicates that stakeholders occupy valuable space in the value chain. This paper’s key contribution is the proposing of a conceptual framework for augmenting growth, co-creation, governance, and future ecosystem mapping in the increasingly dynamic esport space.
Historical Review of Professional Football Migration Trends from Uganda in the Era of Liberalized Sport Labour Migration, 1964-2022
(The International Journal of the History of Sport, 2023-12-15) Li, Yanli; Sebata, Emmanuel
Elite football migration from Africa has drawn much scholarly attention. The social value attached to the ostensibly fortunate players crossing borders has grown expansively in the continent. Still, little empirical research is available on East African football. To lay the foundations to study Ugandan footballers’ transnational lives, history, and migration trajectory, a historical review of Uganda’s football migration trends is presented. Until 1962, Ugandan sports were under the British influence and control, athlete movement was restricted, football structures were flimsy, and the economy was in dismay. With professionalization, globalization, commercialization of sports, as well as the free movement of professional athletes endorsed by the 1995 Bosman Ruling, ushered in a new era of liberalized sport labour migration. Ugandan footballers were among those who participated in this phenomenon, sometimes using other African football leagues as a springboard to their desired destinations. While football migration in the early years was dominated by men, by the early 2000s women footballers also started departing, albeit at a slower pace and following distinct migration trajectories to their male counterparts. Moreover, Ugandan footballers do not follow a predictable or consistent migration patterns, exposing the need for indepth research into the unique migration trajectories and life histories.
The potential of vocational pedagogy in vocational education and training education
(International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2014) Habib, Kato; Constance, A. N. Nsibambi
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 didactics. Training institutions had established frameworks, but needed to be flexible, adaptable and interact more with diverse skills needed in workplaces. Although, vocational programs for people with special needs equipped learners with survival skills but the attitude and empathy of tutors were essential. Training that required exertion necessitated female trainers as role models for female trainees. The hall marks of indigenous knowledge of doing, interaction with others, actual demonstration and verbal instruction with skills masters were found to be similar to components of vocational didactics and could therefore complement vocational training.
The potential of vocational pedagogy in vocational education and training education part ii.
(International Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2017) Habib, Kato; Constance, A. N. Nsibambi
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 in vocational pedagogy research were analyzed according to their purposes and findings and collated into themes. The results emphasize the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the contemporary world of work and ICT is highly relevant as a qualification for employment. Well facilitated and efficient ICT training could make VET graduates better adapted to the world of work. Competence based education and training (CBET) as a policy has a place has an important role in the formal Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET). Such policy is practical and useful in courses that emphasise technical tasks. However, CBET may introduce rigidity in thinking based on the acquired ability of specific procedure while the aims of BTVET, especially in institutions of higher learning, requires graduates to acquire functional knowledge based on analytic inquiry.
Prevalence and management of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda
(International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 2020-06) Olive, Tusiime; Eunice, Kateshumbwa; Fredrick, Ssempala
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 on a sample of 76 respondents, obtained by simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected by use of self-administered questionnaires, an observational tool and interview guide. Quantitative data analysis involved generation of descriptive statistics; frequencies, percentages and means. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. The study established that the common injuries were ligament sprain or strains (56.6%) and re-injuries (55.1%). Dry and hard grounds, joint instability, bad playing field conditions, inadequate treatment/ rehabilitation from previous injury, exercise overload/ over training, poor skill execution, poor training techniques and player neglect caused the injuries. Sports injuries were majorly managed through taking rest and use of pain killers. It was recommended that quality playing fields and equipment, providing players with adequate attention and advocating for full implementation of fair play rules should be fostered to abate sports injuries.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Kampala central, Uganda
(African Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 2014-12) Milton, Chebet; Constance, Nsibambi; Justine, Otala; D.T., Goon
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 purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary children aged 8-12 years in Kampala, Uganda. Participants included 958 pupils (435 boys and 523 girls) from five public and five private primary schools. Weight and height were measured and body mass index calculated. The prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity were 8.0%, 32.3% and 21.7%, respectively. Girls had higher percentage of overweight (64.4%) and obesity (52.9%) than boys (35.6%; and 47.1%, respectively). whereas underweight occurred more among the males (57.1%) compared with the females (42.9%). Normal weight was 50.3% and 49.7% for males and females, respectively. Children in private school had higher prevalence of overweight (16.6%) and obesity (11.5%) than those attending public schools, while children in public schools were more underweight (4.6%) compared to private school children (3.4%).The present study documents a considerably higher level of overweight, obesity concomitant with underweight in Ugandan school children; with overweight and obese occurring more in girls compared to the boys. Additionally, children in private schools were more overweight and obese compared to those in public schools. The high prevalence of body weight disorders found among the children has implications for their growth and development, thus intervention strategies are needed.
Vocational education and training for regional economic integration: from ideas to action
(International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2014) Constance, A. N. Nsibambi
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. Ideally, countries have unrestricted free trade which maximize opportunities of broader market. However, if a country lacks skilled workforce, its goods and services may not meet consumers’ expectation, and as a result it may not benefit from the economic integration. his paper provides an overview of regional economic integration with its enabling and constraining effects. Insights into potential for increasing economic integration through promotion of vocational education and training are also provided.

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