Ankebe Kruger
Biographic Data
| ID | 8946051 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ankebe Kruger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ankebe |
| FAMILY NAME | Kruger |
| SIGNATURE | KRUGER A |
| AFFILIATIONS | North-West University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4568-2346 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Key factors promoting professional development in golf
Globally, millions participate in golf, however, the likelihood of transitioning to a professional level is only 0.006%. Success as a professional golfer is uncertain, even for individuals who attain this status. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the most significant research findings identifying factors that promote professional development in golf, thereby aiding aspiring golfers in their journey toward becoming professional athletes. …
Influences of Differing Menarche Status on Motor Capabilities of Girls, 13 To 16 Years
Puberty and the onset of menarche influences the motor performance of girls. However, the magnitude of these influences during varying maturity status, is not clear. This longitudinal study over two years aimed to investigate differences in motor fitness between early and late developing girls based on pre- and post-menarche status. A convenience sample ( n = 58) of girls aged 13.51 ± 3.51, divided by means of the Status Quo method into pre ( n =…
Emotional intelligence and psychological skills application among female field-hockey players
Emotional intelligence is often associated with higher psychological functioning, leading to an increase in the awareness of psychological skills application in sports. We examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological skills application among a sample of senior-level South African female field-hockey players (n = 60). Participants completed the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) and the Psychological Skills Inventory …
Personality profiling of South African rugby union players
This study aimed to investigate whether differences exist in the personality profiles of professional and semi-professional rugby union players. Participants were 73 male rugby players, 52 professional players and 21 semi-professional players. All participants completed the NEO Five-Factor Personality Inventory (NEO-FFI) as part of the WebNeuro Sport online assessment. An independent sample t-test showed a statistically significant difference in …
Differences in the neurocognitive profiles of professional and semi-professional male South African rugby union players
This study investigated possible cognitive functioning profile differences between professional and semi-professional rugby players. Seventy-nine male rugby union players (professional = 55, semi-professional = 24; age range = 19–37 years) participated in the study. The players completed a battery of neuropsychological functioning tests covering the following domains: memory tasks, attention and behavioural tasks, sensory-motor tasks, executive f…
Exploratory study of mindfulness in modern-day sport psychology consulting relationships
This study explored sport psychology practitioners’ mindfulness in relation to the quality of consulting relationships and value within contemporary practice. A total of 34 sport psychology practitioners from South Africa (n = 22, females = 41%) and the United Kingdom (n = 12, females = 25%) (Private practice = 68%; 15+ years’ experience = 44%) participated in this study. Data were gathered, using the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-S…
Mindfulness
This article probed and contextualised the strong parallels between meditation derived mindfulness and Rogers's humanistic person-centred (PC) approach. This was done through a conceptual and evaluative literature review of the PC framework in relation to definitive descriptions of mindfulness. Elements of mindfulness within the core conditions of PC therapy were explored and verified. Quotations, pragmatic, behavioural descriptions and explicati…
Interrelations between anthropometric and fitness changes during mid‐adolescence in boys
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine changes and interrelationships between changes in selected anthropometric growth parameters and motor and physical fitness, among boys over a 2 year period during mid-adolescence. METHODS: Speed, agility, hand-eye coordination, explosive power, muscle strength, and aerobic endurance were measured once a year, and the anthropometric measurements (stature, body mass, sitting height, arm span, and sitting he…
Sport Psychological Characteristics of Talented 13-Year Old Adolescents
The objective of this study was to determine whether the sport psychological profiles of talented 13-year-old sport participants differ from less talented participants. 162 grade 8 learners with a mean age of 13.2 ± 0.33 years voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were subjected to the Australian Talent Search protocol and completed the Athlete Coping Skills Inventory for Sport (ACSI-28). The group was categorize according to th…
P2-351 Iron status and cardiovascular disease risk in black South African women
Objective To examine the associations between measures of iron status and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in South African women. Design The study was cross-sectional in design. Demographic information and health history were obtained during individual interviews using validated questionnaires. Anthropometric indices, iron indices, blood pressure, blood glucose and lipid profiles were measured using standard procedures. Iron status was …
Predictors of South African male testosterone levels
The process of urbanization occurring in many developing countries may have consequences for reproductive endocrine function. Here, we test predictions concerning variation in South African male testosterone levels among subgroups across an urbanization gradient representing differences in both geography and socioeconomic status. Subjects included 364 males aged between 20 and 82 comprising a cross‐sectional study conducted between 1996 and 1998.…
Poverty and household food security of black South African farm workers
Objective To assess socio-economic indicators, nutritional status and living conditions of farm workers and their families, with the purpose to develop research and intervention programmes aimed at enhancing nutritional status and quality of life. Design and setting Three farm schools in two districts of the North-West Province and farming communities were selected. Anthropometrical measurements, structured face-to-face questionnaires and focus g…
Secondary sexual development in rural and urban South African black children
The timing and duration of secondary sexual development in two samples of rural and urban South African black children were investigated using the Tanner staging techniques and compared to similar data from Switzerland and England. In general rural black children were consistently delayed in the age at which they entered the events of puberty, and took longer to pass through each of the stages. Urban black children, from good socioeconomic backgr…
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Secondary sexual development in rural and urban South African black children
The timing and duration of secondary sexual development in two samples of rural and urban South African black children were investigated using the Tanner staging techniques and compared to similar data from Switzerland and England. In general rural black children were consistently delayed in the age at which they entered the events of puberty, and took longer to pass through each of the stages. Urban black children, from good socioeconomic backgr…
Predictors of South African male testosterone levels
The process of urbanization occurring in many developing countries may have consequences for reproductive endocrine function. Here, we test predictions concerning variation in South African male testosterone levels among subgroups across an urbanization gradient representing differences in both geography and socioeconomic status. Subjects included 364 males aged between 20 and 82 comprising a cross‐sectional study conducted between 1996 and 1998.…
Poverty and household food security of black South African farm workers
Objective To assess socio-economic indicators, nutritional status and living conditions of farm workers and their families, with the purpose to develop research and intervention programmes aimed at enhancing nutritional status and quality of life. Design and setting Three farm schools in two districts of the North-West Province and farming communities were selected. Anthropometrical measurements, structured face-to-face questionnaires and focus g…
P2-351 Iron status and cardiovascular disease risk in black South African women
Objective To examine the associations between measures of iron status and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in South African women. Design The study was cross-sectional in design. Demographic information and health history were obtained during individual interviews using validated questionnaires. Anthropometric indices, iron indices, blood pressure, blood glucose and lipid profiles were measured using standard procedures. Iron status was …
Sport Psychological Characteristics of Talented 13-Year Old Adolescents
The objective of this study was to determine whether the sport psychological profiles of talented 13-year-old sport participants differ from less talented participants. 162 grade 8 learners with a mean age of 13.2 ± 0.33 years voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were subjected to the Australian Talent Search protocol and completed the Athlete Coping Skills Inventory for Sport (ACSI-28). The group was categorize according to th…
Interrelations between anthropometric and fitness changes during mid‐adolescence in boys
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine changes and interrelationships between changes in selected anthropometric growth parameters and motor and physical fitness, among boys over a 2 year period during mid-adolescence. METHODS: Speed, agility, hand-eye coordination, explosive power, muscle strength, and aerobic endurance were measured once a year, and the anthropometric measurements (stature, body mass, sitting height, arm span, and sitting he…
Mindfulness
This article probed and contextualised the strong parallels between meditation derived mindfulness and Rogers's humanistic person-centred (PC) approach. This was done through a conceptual and evaluative literature review of the PC framework in relation to definitive descriptions of mindfulness. Elements of mindfulness within the core conditions of PC therapy were explored and verified. Quotations, pragmatic, behavioural descriptions and explicati…
Exploratory study of mindfulness in modern-day sport psychology consulting relationships
This study explored sport psychology practitioners’ mindfulness in relation to the quality of consulting relationships and value within contemporary practice. A total of 34 sport psychology practitioners from South Africa (n = 22, females = 41%) and the United Kingdom (n = 12, females = 25%) (Private practice = 68%; 15+ years’ experience = 44%) participated in this study. Data were gathered, using the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-S…
Personality profiling of South African rugby union players
This study aimed to investigate whether differences exist in the personality profiles of professional and semi-professional rugby union players. Participants were 73 male rugby players, 52 professional players and 21 semi-professional players. All participants completed the NEO Five-Factor Personality Inventory (NEO-FFI) as part of the WebNeuro Sport online assessment. An independent sample t-test showed a statistically significant difference in …
Differences in the neurocognitive profiles of professional and semi-professional male South African rugby union players
This study investigated possible cognitive functioning profile differences between professional and semi-professional rugby players. Seventy-nine male rugby union players (professional = 55, semi-professional = 24; age range = 19–37 years) participated in the study. The players completed a battery of neuropsychological functioning tests covering the following domains: memory tasks, attention and behavioural tasks, sensory-motor tasks, executive f…
Emotional intelligence and psychological skills application among female field-hockey players
Emotional intelligence is often associated with higher psychological functioning, leading to an increase in the awareness of psychological skills application in sports. We examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological skills application among a sample of senior-level South African female field-hockey players (n = 60). Participants completed the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) and the Psychological Skills Inventory …
Influences of Differing Menarche Status on Motor Capabilities of Girls, 13 To 16 Years
Puberty and the onset of menarche influences the motor performance of girls. However, the magnitude of these influences during varying maturity status, is not clear. This longitudinal study over two years aimed to investigate differences in motor fitness between early and late developing girls based on pre- and post-menarche status. A convenience sample ( n = 58) of girls aged 13.51 ± 3.51, divided by means of the Status Quo method into pre ( n =…
Key factors promoting professional development in golf
Globally, millions participate in golf, however, the likelihood of transitioning to a professional level is only 0.006%. Success as a professional golfer is uncertain, even for individuals who attain this status. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the most significant research findings identifying factors that promote professional development in golf, thereby aiding aspiring golfers in their journey toward becoming professional athletes. …
Psychology (9 works) · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (6 works) · Sport Psychology and Performance (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Sports Performance and Training (5 works) · Applied Psychology (4 works) · Applied Psychology (4 works) · Demography (4 works)