http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2484 2026-04-05T17:58:23Z 2026-04-05T17:58:23Z Dzubey, F. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4948 2026-02-23T11:13:46Z 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z

Perceived association between football playing surfaces and sports injuries. A survey among players of division two clubs in the Volta Region. Dzubey, F. Football is a sport associated with high injury occurrence. The sport is characterized by short sprints, rapid acceleration or deceleration, turning, jumping, kicking, and tackling which makes the players vulnerable to injury. The study was conducted to unravel the perceived association between football playing surfaces and sports injuries among division-two football clubs in the Volta Region. Using descriptive survey design, the study was conducted on 210 participants from division-two clubs with an average age range between 15 and 20. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample for the study. Participants completed questionnaire that entails types of injuries likely to associate with different football playing surfaces, playing surface properties that are perceived to increase the risk of injury and the playing surface players perceive to cause the most sports injuries. Data was analysed with SPSS version 20 and results presented in frequencies and percentages. Results indicates that common injuries like joint pain/soreness, bruises, cuts/abrasions, back pain, fracture, dislocation, ligament damage, and shin splints were mostly associated with natural turf (62.2%) than artificial turf (37.8%). Again, playing surface properties such as hardness, abrasiveness, grass length, bumpiness, thickness of grass, and level of grip were perceived to increase the risk of injuries on natural turf than artificial turf. Results from research question three revealed that 76% of division-two players perceived injury rate to be more on natural playing surfaces than artificial playing surfaces. It was concluded that participants perceived sports injuries to be associated more with natural turf than artificial turf. I recommend that more research is carried out in other regions to ascertain how players perceive injury on playing surfaces so that expert decisions can be made to reduce the incidence of injuries caused by playing surfaces. A thesis in the Department of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, Faculty of Health, Allied Science and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of Master of Philosophy (Physical Education) in the University of Education, Winneba

2024-06-01T00:00:00Z Sulemana, A.T. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4916 2026-02-23T11:11:21Z 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z

Challenges facing the implementation of inclusive physical education in colleges of education in the Northern Region of Ghana. Sulemana, A.T. Despite growing recognition of the importance of inclusive education, the implementation of inclusive physical education (PE) in Colleges of Education remains a neglected area of research, highlighting a critical need for investigation into the barriers, teacher perceptions, professional development opportunities, and administrative support that shape its success. The study explored the implementation of inclusive Physical Education (PE) in Colleges of Education in the Northern region. An exploratory case study design was within qualitative approach utilised. Six (6) PE teachers were sampled using census sampling technique. Semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data in this study. Data were analysed using themes. Findings revealed that PE teachers face significant barriers to implementing inclusive PE, including lack of training, inadequate facilities, resource constraints, and negative attitudes towards disability. Despite these challenges, PE teachers had positive perceptions towards inclusive PE, valuing diversity and equity. However, professional development opportunities for PE teachers were limited, with inadequate workshops, mentorship, collaborative planning, online resources, and coaching. Administrative support is also crucial, with lack of clear policies, insufficient resources, inadequate training, limited communication, lack of support staff, and inadequate facilities hindering successful implementation. The study conclusively identified significant barriers hindering the implementation of inclusive PE in Colleges of Education. The study indicated that PE teachers possess positive perceptions towards inclusive PE, valuing diversity and equity. However, these positive attitudes were often overshadowed by implementation challenges. The study revealed a significant gap in professional development opportunities for PE teachers, hindering their ability to effectively implement inclusive PE. Lastly, the study underscore the crucial role of administrative support in successful inclusive PE implementation. It was recommended that Colleges of Education in the Norther region should establish clear policies, allocate sufficient resources, provide adequate training, facilitate communication, and ensure support staff availability. A thesis in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of Master of Philosophy (Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports) in the University of Education, Winneba

2024-10-01T00:00:00Z Kodzo, M.E. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4795 2026-02-23T11:06:02Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nutrition knowledge and dietary practices among athletes in Colleges of Education in the Volta region of Ghana. Kodzo, M.E. Nutrition knowledge and dietary practices are tools for improving athletic performance, fostering recovery, and promoting overall health. Although, it is prudent for athletes to make informed food choices before, during and after training or competition, nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of student athletes have been understudied. The study assessed nutrition knowledge and dietary practices among athletes in Colleges of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design. The population consisted of a total of 330 athletes where a census technique was used for the study. Data was collected using questionnaire. The study revealed high level of nutrition knowledge among participants (N=277, 100%). Majority of the participants always ate breakfast, drank water, and occasionally consumed fruits. Cost, time, and family feeding influenced dietary practices among majority of the participants. Additionally, there was no statistically significant difference (p =.359) in dietary practices among male and female participants. The study concluded that cost, time, and family feeding influences dietary practices among participants. Therefore, it has been recommended that management in Colleges of Education should put in measures to help athletes deal with these concerns throughout their nutritional practices. A thesis in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Physical Education and Sports Studies) in the University of Education, Winneba

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Agbordzor, E. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4794 2026-02-23T11:04:48Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Menstruation experiences and subjective sports performance of female senior high school athletes in Ajumako District. Agbordzor, E. Variations in sports performance caused by menstruation have piqued curiosity and sparked debate in recent years. This study sought to consider the relationship between menstruation and subjective sports performance among senior high school female athletes in the Ajumako district. A cross-sectional survey design and questionnaire was used to gather data for this study. A total of 200 student female athletes were sampled using the census technique. Data was analyzed through descriptive, Pearson r, and multiple linear regression. Findings from the study revealed that the majority of the respondents have low knowledge levels regarding menstruation (N=80, 44.2%) with satisfactory practice in terms of hygiene and sports. There exists a positive relationship between athletes‘ knowledge and practice regarding menstruation (r=.268) and only 17% of the variability in female athlete‘s sports performance can be attributed to the Physical and Psychological effects of menstruation R2 = .17, F (2,178) =1.56, p=.013. However, the Physical and Psychological effects of menstruation were significant in predicting sports performance (β = -.044; p = .021) and (β = -.107; p = 0.036) respectively. It was concluded that menstruation has a significant effect on sports performance. It was therefore recommended that stakeholders such as physical education teachers, sports coaches, sports professionals, chaperones among others should receive training on how to tailor training regimens and competition schedules to accommodate the physical and psychological fluctuations that can occur during menstruation. Thesis submitted to the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports. Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy Degree in Physical Education (Sports Science) in the University of Education, Winneba

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