Author:Dikgomo, KagisoDate: 2020Student engagement is a dynamic and multifaceted concept – it encompasses physical, emotional, and cognitive components. Various instruments to assess student engagement exist, however these are not intended to assess how students engage with ...Read more
Author:de Klerk, StephanusDate: 2022Introduction: Rugby sevens is a high intensity, intermittent, collision field sport requiring a combination of physical fitness, and technical and tactical ability. Research on the running demands of rugby sevens matches has been synthesised ...Read more
Author:Hill, Hayd'nDate:2018Foam rolling is a form of myofascial release performed by the individual using their body weight, as opposed to the pressure being applied by the clinician. Foam rolling is currently used by athletes at all levels, from recreational to elite ...Read more
Author:den Hollander, StefanusDate: 2020Background: Developing tackle and ruck technique is important to improve performance in matches and reduce the risk of injury. Little is known regarding valid tools to assess tackle and ruck technique in rugby union. The aims of this thesis ...Read more
Author:Wulfsohn, JasonDate:2018Background: Rugby union is a high-intensity, intermittent sport, characterised by numerous contact events, such as rucks, mauls, scrums, and tackles. Specifically, the tackle is the most common action to occur during a rugby game. Subsequently, ...Read more
Author:Bam, JennaDate: 2022Introduction: Monitoring training is a common practice in sport, however skill training is not periodised and monitored to the same extent as physical training. Furthermore, it is important that the coach's and player's understanding of the ...Read more
Author:Garnett, DanielDate:2018Background: Involvement in sports has numerous well-documented physiological and psychological benefits but also carries a risk of injury. Due to the contact nature of Rugby, involvement in the game carries a greater risk of injury compared ...Read more
Author:den Hollander, Steve; Jones, Ben; Lambert, Michael; Hendricks, ShariefDate:18 Jun 2018Background
Video analysis is a common tool used in rugby union research to describe match performance. Studies using video analysis range from broad statistical studies of commercial databases to in-depth case-studies of ...Read more