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Shehu, J.; Mokgwathi, M.M. (Routledge. http://www.informaworld.com, NaN, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The thesis of this article is that national sport and recreation policies constitute a pedagogical problematic, as they are texts bound to specific meaning and learning, with potential to impact on roles and subjectivities. As such, it is crucially important for physical education scholars to adopt a critical stance towards them, opening up the assumptions, intentions and social relations they embody to a profound and sensitive engagement. Ultimately, such a stance has broader implications for intelligible formulation and translation of polices into culturally sensitive practice. Using discourse analysis, a methodology grounded in poststructuralism, the National Sport and Recreation Policy for Botswana is examined for its ideological and epistemological rationale. The analysis presented in this article underscores the need for a reflective and reflexive attitude towards recreation policies, which seem to be taken for granted in postcolonial societies. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/524 Files in this item: 1
Shehu_SES_2007.pdf (1.047Mb) -
Malete, L.; Sullivan, P.; Matthies, B. K. (Fitness Information Technology, Inc. http://www.fitinfotech.com, March NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between physical self-perception and the involvement of Jamaican youths in sport and physical activity. A sample of 1052 high school students aged between 12 and 19 years completed a Background Information Questionnaire and the Physical Self-Perception Profile. Participants were involved in competitive sport and recreational physical activities, or were non-participants in sport. Results revealed that the 5-factor structure of the PSPP as proposed by Fox and Corbin (1989) was not appropriate for the data obtained. A three-factor model based on the original PSPP items was proposed, consisting of the factors of Physical Self-Worth, Physical Appearance, and Physical Competence. Significant differences between different levels of sport participation on the three factors were found amongst these factors. Practical implications and proposal for further investigation of physical self-concept measures in this culture are made. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1104 Files in this item: 1
MaleteIJSEP_2008.pdf (1.040Mb) -
Onyewadume, I.U. (Human Kinetics http://www.humankinetics.com, July NaN, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: This study compared the fitness of Black African early adolescents with and without mild mental retardation. Participants included 30 purposively selected early adolescent Black Africans with mild mental retardation aged 11-14 from three schools for children with mild mental retardation in Southern Botswana and 30 randomly selected early adolescents of similar ages without mental retardation. Participants were assessed on a number of standard fitness variables including the Rockport Walk Test. In general, when compared to participants without mental retardation, participants with mild mental retardation exhibited low levels of fitness. Based on study results, the Ministry of Education is called upon to urgently put in place policies and programs that would reverse the low level of fitness among adolescents with mild mental retardation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/709 Files in this item: 1
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Shehu, J (Taylor & Francis, http://www.informaworld.com, May NaN, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Critical incidents of peer provocation in physical education were investigated among 675 junior secondary school students in Botswana. Data were generated through a brief, open-ended questionnaire requesting the students to narrate their experiences of bad, hurtful and offensive peer behaviours during physical education classes. Six overlapping categories of peer provocation that emerged from the data were: humiliation, injustice, physical assaults, sexual harassment; dangerous play and female physicality frighteners. These categories are discussed with reference to the themes central to boys’ and girls’ experiences. To the extent that peer provocation is differentially aimed at boys and girls, it is crucial to recurrently (en)gender its analysis. This study encourages educators in general and physical education teachers in particular to take heightened interest in, and reflect more critically about proactive ways to address the multiple domains and consequences of peer provocation in physical education settings. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1140 Files in this item: 1
Shehu_ED_2009.pdf (3.307Mb) -
Amusa, L.O.; Toriola, A.L.; Onyewadume, I.U.; Dhaliwal, H.S. (AFAHPER-SD. http://ajol.info/index.php/ajpherd/index, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Participation in different forms of recreation and physical activities has beneficial effects on the health and health status of individuals. Physical inactivity has also been identified as a major health problem affecting many people in all regions of the world (World Health Organisation, 2002). Participation in physical recreation activities is influenced by several factors, e.g. time, interest, availability of facilities and accessibility to facilities (Scholtz, 1995; Sayed, Meyer & Monyeki, 2004). In developing countries several factors have been identified as precursors of physical inactivity, e.g. overcrowding, poverty, crime, lack of parks, and sports and recreation facilities (World Health Organisation, 2002). These factors often lead to the development of a number of health problems including hypokinetism, obesity, hypertension, premature mortality and increased prevalence of concomitant social and economic problems. In order to determine perceived barriers to sport and recreation participation in Botswana the modified Crawford, Jackson and Godbey’s (1991) constraint assessment questionnaire which focused on five barrier categories, i.e. aptitude, socio- economic, socio-cultural, facility-awareness and facility constraint, was used. Specifically, the study examined the factors that preclude or limit Botswana people’s frequency and quality of participation in sports and recreation, and the extent to which the barriers were distributed among the population. From an initial target sample of 2195 residents in six randomly selected communities in Botswana, data based on responses from 1664 (75.8%) correctly completed questionnaires were statistically analysed. Results indicated that the participants were constrained mainly by socio-economic, socio- cultural, facility awareness and facility inaccessibility barriers. These results provide relevant information for planning and delivering sport and recreation services as well as implementing intervention programmes for community health promotion in Botswana. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/692 Files in this item: 1
Omyewadume_AJPHERD_2008.pdf (833.3Kb) -
Physically active lifestyle and the development and sustenance of healthy human and economic sourcesOnyewadume, I.U. (Boleswa, http://bera.co.bw, NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: Dedicated participation in leisure/recreational and competitive physical activities have been known to develop the physical fitness and the physical working capacity (PWC) of the individuals concerned. In the same vein, improved physical fitness and PWC lead to improved productivity in any group of people in their various professions. The ultimate goal of any profession is the provision of abundant economic and material benefits through the development of fit and capable human resouces. Thus, this paper aims at bringing to the fore the modalities through which a countyr's human resource can be galvanized into a fit and physically empowered factor of production for the achievement of material and economic prosperity. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/721 Files in this item: 1
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Paschalis, V.; Nikolaidis, M.G.; Giakas, G.; Jamurtas, A.J.; Owolabi, E.O.; Koutedakis, Y. (Springer Verlag, http://www.springerlink.com, January 3, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the effects of a repeated eccentric exercise on position sense and muscle reaction angle. Fourteen healthy women underwent an isokinetic exercise session on their knee flexors, which was repeated after 4 weeks. Muscle damage indices, position sense and joint reaction angle of the knee were examined before, immediately after, as well as at 1,2,3,4 and 7 days after exercise. The second exercise bout induced significantly lesser effects in all muscle damage indices as well as lesser disturbances in position sense and reaction angle when compared to the first one. The main finding of this study is that position sense and joint reaction angle to release of the lower limbs may adapt in response to a repeated bout of eccentric exercise, leading to less disturbances in position sense and reaction angle after the second bout of exercise. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/877 Files in this item: 1
Owalabi_EJAP_2008.pdf (2.748Mb) -
Shehu, J. (Routledge. http://www.informaworld.com, August NaN, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Studies conducted outside Africa show that professional development experiences of physical education (PE) teachers are shaped by the manner in which PE is situated (and stereotyped) in the school system. Given the contested nature of teacher development, it is important to continually explore the phenomenon in different national contexts. Accordingly, this study examines the contextual issues impinging on the professional development experiences of PE teachers in Botswana, and how the teachers interpret these experiences in relation to their professional identity. Data were generated through focus groups and semi-structured interviews with 35 secondary school PE teachers and 12 college lecturers. Findings reveal a number of themes connected to inequities in teacher development. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of epistemology in shaping teacher development interventions. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/533 Files in this item: 1
Shehu_TD_2009.pdf (1.550Mb) -
Mokgothu, C.J.; Adegbesan, O.A. (African Educational Research Network (AERN), http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/links.htm, June NaN, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: This study provides information on the psychological and sociocultural correlates of motor skill development of athletes in Botswana. Seventy-three (73) student athletes were sampled on a psycho-sociocultural and motor skills development questionnaire. Results indicated a positive and moderate relationship of the psychological and sociocultural variables on the athletes' motor skill development. Also, significant gender differences were not (P>.05) apparent in mean rating with the psychological and sociocultural variables as they influenced the athlets' motor skill development. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/976 Files in this item: 1
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Onyewadume I.; Nwaogu P. (University of Botswana; http://www.ub.bw, NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This study surveys the existing recreational facilities in Southern Botswana schools for children with disabilities. All the 14 schools for indviduals with disabilities in Southern Botswana were used for the study. The recreational facilities considered included archery, bowling and goal-ball facilities, swimming pools, badminton, basketball, handball, netball, tennis, and volleyball courts,soccer and softball pitches. Using the statistic for the test for significance of proportions, at 0.05 alpha level, it was observed that the proportion of archery, bowling and goal-ball facilitites, badminton, handball, netball and tennis courts and softball pitches in the schools were not significantly provided for by the schools' managements. However, the proportion of basketball and volleyball courts, soccer pitches, swimming pools and table tennis boards provided were not significantly different from the 0.5 (50%) chosen as the expected proportion. Hence these were accepted as having been adequately provided for. The researchers recommend assistance from individuals, non-governmental organisatios and the government of the Republic of Botswana for the provision of more recreational facilities for these children with special needs. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/760 Files in this item: 1
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