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Assessing physical activity in South African children living in disadvantaged settings: Implications for cardiovascular health
In a recent publication, researchers from the KaziBantu project compared two commonly used methods for evaluating physical activity levels in children living in Gqeberha, South Africa, shedding light on their connection to cardiometabolic…
World Heart Day is on 29 September
The UNESCO Chair's research supports the goals of World Heart Day.
The KaziKidz teaching and learning materials are disseminated in Ethiopia
Increasing healthy living options for schoolchildren in Africa today to decrease cardiovascular complications tomorrow.
CEREPS Conference
The CEREPS (European Council of Research in Physical Education & School Sport) conference will take place at the DSBG from 12 - 15 October 2023.
A School Readiness Programme - KaziKidz developed for the Pre-Primary level
KaziKidz Pre-Primary lessons have been developed and designed in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and in conjunction with the curriculum from Namibia.
The UNESCO Chair was represented at the MINEPS VII Conference
MINEPS VII is a global conference engaging governments, athletes, private sector, and other stakeholders to increase investment in sport, improve sport practices, foster quality physical education, and magnify the positive impact of sport…
DSBG Annual Report from 2020 / 21 / 22
2020, 2021 and 2022 were three eventful years for the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health (DSBG). This annual report provides an overview of the events during this periodKaziPlay project - an initiative that aims to improve playgrounds and sanitation in schools
News from the KaziBantu StudyPromoting Physical Education
News from the Siyaphakama Zwide Schools Project