AL Toriola

Association between cardiorespiratory fitness levels and cardiometabolic risk factors among metropolitan police officers: a cross-sectional study

Dr Takalani Clearance Muluvhu, Tumisang Shadrack Hashona, AL Toriola, Yvonne Paul et autres

BACKGROUND: Police officers are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to shift work, high occupational stress, and prolonged sedentary patrol duties, which can negatively affect cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). This risk is particularly important in Gauteng Province, South Africa, where CVD prevalence …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Is There a Relationship Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors?

Dr Takalani Clearance Muluvhu, Tumisang Shadrack Hashona, AL Toriola, Yvonne Paul et autres

Objectives: This study explores the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRF) in metro police officers (MPOs) from a municipality in Gauteng province. Methods: A cross-sectional study includes 187 officers (116 males, 71 females) aged 23–63 years. Biochemical profiles, …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

‘Goalkeepers are players too’: key attributes coaches’ look for in talented youth soccer goalkeepers

Leago Lethole, Alliance Kubayi, AL Toriola, Paul G. Larkin et autres

OBJECTIVE: Currently, there is a gap in knowledge on what the key goalkeeper attributes are during talent identification and selection in soccer. Hence, the objective was to investigate South African coaches' perceptions regarding key attributes of talented youth soccer goalkeepers. DESIGN: Cross-sectional …

Afrique du Sud, au, gb (code pays fourni par la source)

Anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of male South African youth soccer players

Prescott Mahlangu, Alliance Kubayi, AL Toriola, Makama Andries Monyeki et autres

BACKGROUND: This study comparatively investigates the anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of male South African players by age group, competitive level and playing position. METHODS: The sample consisted of 201 youth soccer players drawn from six sports academies in South Africa. Players …

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Effects of the number of ball touches among elite youth players during small-sided soccer games

Prescott Mahlangu, Alliance Kubayi, AL Toriola, Makama Andries Monyeki

BACKGROUND: This study investigates the effects of manipulating the number of ball touches (free play vs. two touches) on the physical and technical actions of elite male youth soccer players during 5v5 + 2 goalkeepers (GKs) small-sided games (SSGs). METHODS: Players played …

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Development of the Talent Identification Questionnaire in Soccer for Outfield Players (TIDQ-OP): Coaches’ perceptions of the key attributes for player recruitment

Leago Lethole, Alliance Kubayi, AL Toriola, Paul G. Larkin et autres

Talent identification in sports is a complex process, whereby the aim is to identify, select and promote players who are considered to have the necessary skills and competencies (e.g., technical, tactical, and physical attributes) to succeed in senior adult competition. To support …

Afrique du Sud, au, gr (code pays fourni par la source)

Relationship between self-evaluative components and moderating contextual factors among university student gymnasium exercisers

Francis Mundia Mwangi, Elijah Gitonga Rintaugu, AL Toriola, Johnathan Rotich et autres

Regular physical activity (PA) is known to improve psychological traits such as self-esteem (SE), body image (BI) and body satisfaction (BS). However, there are apparent mixed reports about the role of PA in promoting psychosocial wellbeing and moderating factors. This study investigated …

Kenya, Afrique du Sud, us, jp (code pays fourni par la source)

Elite athletes and sports training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mini review

Danladi Ibrahim Musa, AL Toriola, Benson Babatunde Bamidele, Badamasi Lawal et autres

Purpose The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had devastating impact on sporting activities, education and global health. Given the impact of the pandemic-related restrictions and closed fitness centers and other sports facilities, the coping strategies adopted by athletes while training at …

Nigéria, Afrique du Sud, sa (code pays fourni par la source)

Association of adiposity and fitness with triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in youth

Danladi Ibrahim Musa, AL Toriola, Nurudeen O Abubakar, Sunday Omachi et autres

ABSTRACT Background: The ratio of triglycerides-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) is considered a robust biomarker of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and is associated with several diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN). This study examined the independent association of adiposity and …

Nigéria, Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Players’ Perceptions of Coaches’ Leadership Behaviours and Coach–Athlete Relationships in the South African Women's Soccer League

Letago Madiba, Alliance Kubayi, AL Toriola, Faye F. Didymus et autres

Afrique du Sud, gb (code pays fourni par la source)

Bridging the gap between sport science and coaching: A qualitative analysis of perceptions of South African coaches

Alliance Kubayi, Yoga Coopoo, AL Toriola

There exists a wide gap between coaches’ needs and the information that is being disseminated by sport scientists. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine coaches’ perceptions concerning this bridging the knowledge gap between sport science and coaching in South …

Relationship Between Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, And Blood Pressure Following Clinical Practice Guidelines In Children

Sunday Olawale Onagbiye, AL Toriola

PURPOSE: To examine the association between selected body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and blood pressure categories using the 2017 AAP and Fourth Report clinical practice guidelines in children. METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study of 1754 (boys = 630; 35.9% and girls = 1124; 64.1%) …

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