Developing interventions to address the prevalence of postural deformities and risk factors among primary school football players aged 6-13 years in Harare province
- Author
- Shava, Faith R.
- Title
- Developing interventions to address the prevalence of postural deformities and risk factors among primary school football players aged 6-13 years in Harare province
- Abstract
- This study intends to formulate interventions that target the prevalence of postural deformities among Primary school football players aged six to thirteen years within the Harare province. This research focuses on the substantially high incidence of postural disorders in football players that would negatively impact their performance and health. A mixed method approach has been adopted using stratified sampling as well as purposive sampling method among football players from different institutions. Data collection was done through structured questionnaires, interviews as well as physical assessments. The results indicate a significant prevalence of postural deformities in the subjects, with a difference that could be attributed to age, activity level, and socioeconomic status. The results of the analysis suggest that the identified interventions can include educational courses regarding proper posture, coupled with individualized physical training routines for effective alleviation of the deformities. It further emphasizes early detection and proper intervention as essential in ensuring the physical welfare of young football players. This dissertation presents novel insights through the development of fusion between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in postural health, such that there is an increased understanding of this phenomenon among the sample demographic. The findings are therefore relevant at the level of sports health as well as education, providing grounds for further research and intervention strategies relating to improving the wholesome health status of young football players.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Postural Deformities
- School Football Players
- Health Education
- Physical Training
- Supervisor
- Ms. D. Mukwawaya
- Item sets
- Faculty of Science
- Media
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