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About us
PhASRec is the research focus area for Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation in the Faculty of Health Sciences on the Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU. Research performed in PhASRec focus on the role of physical activity, exercise and recreational activities over the life span of humans for motor development, health,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/qualifications
Qualifications
[accordion collapsed] 1. Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences Qualification code: 8DH N01 Curriculum: G801P 2. Master of Health Sciences in Recreation Science Qualification code: 8CN N01 Curriculum: G801P 3. Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Human…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/research
Research
PROGRAMMES Physical activity The focus of this program is on the total development of humans with regard to body movements across the lifespan. Research conducted in this program focus on prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of lifestyle from the early years to the elderly. All themes related to the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/meet
Meet the team
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Research equipment
[accordion collapsed] Actiheart 5 The Actiheart 5 is a wearable, that provides full waveform, raw data recording of single-lead ECG at up to 1024Hz and tri-axial accelerometry at up to 100Hz. It uses a unique, validated Windows software algorithms based upon a branched model to accurately determine energy expenditure in free-…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/contact-us
Contact us
Ms. Charmaine Stone +27 (0)18 299 1778 +27 (0)87 231 5480 (fax) charmaine.stone@nwu.ac.za Postal address Research focus area: Physical activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) North-West University (Potchefstroom campus) Private bag X6001 Potchefstroom, South Africa 2520 Physical address Physical activity, Sport…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-movement-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) [accordion collapsed] BHSc in Biokinetics 4 years full time Minimum requirements APS = 32 Maths level 3 OR Maths Literacy level 4 Life sciences OR Physical sciences = level 4 This degree enable…Prof Wayne Smith is an associate professor within the Hypertension in Africa Research Team at the North-West University and the Sub-theme Leader: Discovery science. He holds a Y-2 rating from the National Research Foundation and is the principal investigator of the EndoAfrica-NWU study. He is a member and past council member of the Physiological…
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Wayne Smith
Prof Wayne Smith is an associate professor within the Hypertension in Africa Research Team at the North-West University and the Sub-theme Leader: Discovery science. He holds a Y-2 rating from the National Research Foundation and is the principal investigator of the EndoAfrica-NWU study. He is a member and past council member of the Physiological…Prof Anja Franken’s research is focused on the in vitro skin permeation of platinum group metals and the different factors potentially influencing the skin permeability. Her focus has expanded to include the investigation of the skin as a barrier and workplace factors that may influence the effectiveness of this barrier. She is registered…
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Anja Franken
Prof Anja Franken’s research is focused on the in vitro skin permeation of platinum group metals and the different factors potentially influencing the skin permeability. Her focus has expanded to include the investigation of the skin as a barrier and workplace factors that may influence the effectiveness of this barrier. She is registered…My main research focus is in occupational exposure of outdoor workers to solar ultraviolet radiation (SUVR). The primary aim of the research is to establish a baseline exposure dose of these workers to seeing that there is no occupational exposure limit in South Africa and very little work has been done in this regard. The secondary aim is to…
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Cynthia Ramotsehoa
My main research focus is in occupational exposure of outdoor workers to solar ultraviolet radiation (SUVR). The primary aim of the research is to establish a baseline exposure dose of these workers to seeing that there is no occupational exposure limit in South Africa and very little work has been done in this regard. The secondary aim is to…Prof Gafane-Matemane is appointed as an Associate Professor of Physiology at HART and holds a Y2-rating from the National Research Foundation. Her research focuses on kidney function, hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors, particularly in populations of African ancestry. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Hypertension (…
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Lebo (LF) Gafane-Matemane
Prof Gafane-Matemane is appointed as an Associate Professor of Physiology at HART and holds a Y2-rating from the National Research Foundation. Her research focuses on kidney function, hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors, particularly in populations of African ancestry. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Hypertension (…Prof Yolandi Breet is an Associate Professor of Physiology and researcher in the field of hypertension. Her specific interests include large artery stiffness and early vascular aging. She holds a Y-rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and is also a member of the Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. She…
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