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An evaluation of the Coach Accelerator Programme (CAP): Executive Summary report
Lynn Kidman
This executive summary report provides an overarching summary of the research project, key findings,, and reporting. The study analysed the pedagogical strategies of the Coach Accelerator Programme... read more
Boarders, Babes and Bad-Asses: Theories of a Female Physical Youth Culture
Holly Aysha Thorpe
Young women occupy unprecedented space in contemporary society. Their professional ambitions, educational achievements, practices of cultural consumption, and participation in sport and leisure all... read more
Growing Up in New Zealand: A longitudinal study of New Zealand children and their families. Now we are two: Describing our first 1000 days
Susan M. Morton
This is the 3rd report released under the Growing Up in New Zealand study and provides insight into the physical health and development, emotional and behavioural well-being, and cognitive... read more
Physical activity and obesity in children: measurement, associations, and recommendations
Scott Duncan
Widespread increases in the prevalence of childhood obesity have raised the prospect of serious public health consequences in many countries. New Zealand is no exception; according to the most recent... read more
General practitioners’ views on the role of pedometers in health promotion
Asmita Patel
Regular pedometer use can help initiate and maintain regular walking activity that can lead to a number of health-related benefits, and the primary health care setting has been found to be an ideal... read more
Objective benefits, participant perceptions and retention rates of a New Zealand community-based, older-adult exercise programme
Justin W Keogh
Most exercise studies for older adults have been university- or hospital-based. Little is known about the benefits and factors influencing long-term participation in community-based exercise... read more
Sport and Recreation Recovery Programme
The Sport and Recreation Earthquake Leadership Group (SRLG)
This Sport and Recreation Recovery Programme is a living document, and feedback is encouraged. Canterbury’s sport and recreation landscape has changed significantly as a result of... read more
Exercise & Sport Science as a rigorous science education: A discussion for teachers of the discipline
J. D. Hughes
A previous study that included a focus group with a final-year cohort of Bachelor of Science students majoring in Exercise & Sport Science at a New Zealand university reported that none of the... read more
How Coaches Use Strongman Implements in Strength and Conditioning Practice
Kelly Neighbours
Abstract This article describes how strongman implements, which we defined as “any non-traditional implement integrated into strength and conditioning practice” are... read more
Te Māoritanga: wellbeing and identity. Kapa haka as a vehicle for Māori health promotion
Maria Dawn Te Ahu Paenga
This dissertation is aimed at researching the relationship between wellbeing and identity for Māori. The research is investigating the traditional philosophies and practices that kapa haka (Māori... read more