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2013

Exercise as an intervention for osteoarthritis of the knee: A review of the literature

Rogers, M. & SEMPLE, S., 2013, In: International SportMed Journal. 14, 4, p. 260-293 34 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

44 Citations (Scopus)

Power Balance bands, do they work? Short-term effects on postural stability, flexibility, and grip strength

Currie, S., SEMPLE, S. & Grace, J., 2013, In: HealthMED. 7, 1, p. 254-258 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

Modification of cardiometabolic disease risk factors in overweight children: An exploratory study of different exercise doses

Anneke, V. B. & Stuart, S., 1 Mar 2017, In: Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 17, 1, p. 278-283 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

2 Citations (Scopus)

2013

A 10-week aerobic exercise program reduces cardiometabolic disease risk in overweight/obese female African university students

Mathunjwa, M. L., Semple, S. & Preez, C. D., Nov 2013, In: Ethnicity and Disease. 23, 2, p. 143-148 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

9 Citations (Scopus)

Core muscle activation and activity throughout the different phases of the golf swing: A literature review

Loock, H., Grace, J. & SEMPLE, S., 2013, In: Strength and Conditioning Journal. 35, 5, p. 1-15 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

Association of selected physical fitness parameters with club head speed and carry distance in recreational golf players

Loock, H., Grace, J. & SEMPLE, S., 2013, In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 8, 4, p. 769-777 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

The effects of COREPOWER machine training versus home based core training on golfers physical fitness and sport performance.

Loock, H., Grace, J. & SEMPLE, S., 2013, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. p. 1-31 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

Salivary cortisol and α-amylase responses to repeated bouts of downhill running

Mckune, A. J., Bach, C. W., Semple, S. J. & Dyer, B. J., 1 Nov 2014, In: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council. 26, 6, p. 850-855 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

13 Citations (Scopus)

2015

Effects of Zulu stick fighting on health-related physical fitness of prepubescent Zulu males.

Nxumalo, S., SEMPLE, S. & Longhurst, G., Mar 2015, In: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance. 21, 1, p. 32-45 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

α1– Antitrypsin: Anti-inflammatory roles in exercise and atherosclerosis

SEMPLE, S. & MCKUNE, A., 2011, In: African Journal of Biochemistry Research. 5, 5, p. 143-147 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review

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2019

Lifestyle Modification for Enhancing Autonomic Cardiac Regulation in Children: The Role of Exercise

Speer, K., Naumovski, N., Semple, S. & Mckune, A., 16 Nov 2019, In: Children. 6, 11, p. 1-9 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

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2018

Physical activity levels in urban-based south african learners: A cross-sectional study of 7 348 participants

Van Biljon, A., McKune, A. J., Dubose, K. D., Kolanisi, U. & Semple, S. J., 1 Feb 2018, In: South African Medical Journal. 108, 2, p. 126-131 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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10 Citations (Scopus)

26 Downloads (Pure)

2019

Cardiac autonomic function and its association with cardiometabolic disease risk factors in Black South African children

SEMPLE, S., MCKUNE, A., Van Biljon, A., D. DuBose, K. & Kolanisi, U., 1 Jul 2019, In: Autonomic Neuroscience. 219, p. 1-4 4 p., 219.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

HPA axis function and diurnal cortisol in post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review

Speer, K. E., Semple, S., Naumovski, N., D'Cunha, N. M. & McKune, A. J., 1 Nov 2019, In: Neurobiology of Stress. 11, p. 1-10 10 p., 100180.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

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21 Citations (Scopus)

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2020

Heart rate variability for determining autonomic nervous system effects of lifestyle behaviors in early life: A systematic review

Speer, K. E., Semple, S., Naumovski, N. & McKune, A. J., 1 Apr 2020, In: Physiology and Behavior. 217, p. 1-15 15 p., 112806.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

2018

Do Short-Term Exercise Interventions Improve Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Children?

van Biljon, A., McKune, A. J., DuBose, K. D., Kolanisi, U. & Semple, S. J., Dec 2018, In: Journal of Pediatrics. 203, p. 325-329 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Research into Practice: Does Low Volume High-Intensity Interval Training Elicit Superior Benefits to Continuous Low to Moderate-Intensity Training in Cancer Survivors?

TOOHEY, K., PUMPA, K., MCKUNE, A., COOKE, J., DuBose, K. D., Yip, D., Craft, P. & SEMPLE, S., 2018, p. 1-7. 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review

2016

Do Activity Patterns And Body Weight Change After A Cancer Diagnosis? A Retrospective Cohort Study

TOOHEY, K., PUMPA, K., COOKE, J. & SEMPLE, S., 2016, In: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 6, 10, p. 110-117 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

2015

Effects of moderate vs. high intensity exercise on functional fitness & quality of life in cancer survivors

TOOHEY, K., PUMPA, K., COOKE, J., Arnolda, L., YIP, D., Craft, P. & SEMPLE, S., 2015, p. 23-23. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review

2018

High-intensity exercise interventions in cancer survivors: a systematic review exploring the impact on health outcomes

Toohey, K., Pumpa, K., McKune, A., Cooke, J. & Semple, S., 2018, In: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. 144, 1, p. 1-12 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

22 Citations (Scopus)

2020

The Impact Of High Intensity Interval Training On Fitness, Stress And Immunity In Breast Cancer Survivors

Toohey, K., Pumpa, K., Mckune, A., Cooke, J., Welvaert, M., Northey, J., Quinlan, C. & Semple, S., Jul 2020, p. 1-1. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review

2015

High-intensity interval training versus continuous moderate intensity training: Effects on health outcomes and cardiometabolic disease risk factors in cancer survivors: A pilot study

TOOHEY, K., SEMPLE, S., PUMPA, K., COOKE, J., Arnold, L., Craft, P. & YIP, D., Dec 2015, p. 94-94. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review

2011

Knee Osteoarthritis and the Efficacy of Kinesthesia, Balance & Agility Exercise Training: A Pilot Study.

Rogers, M. W., Tamulevicius, N., Coetsee, M. F., Curry, B. F. & Semple, S. J., 15 Apr 2011, In: International Journal of Exercise Science. 4, 2, p. 124-132 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Pedometer based physical activity levels and cardiometabolic risk profile of community-based pharmacy employees.

Van Staden, C., Grace, J. M. & Semple, S. J., Jun 2011, In: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance. 17, 2, p. 266-272 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

The effect of a 12-week home-based exercise intervention program on cardiometabolic disease risk factors

Breukelman, G., SEMPLE, S. & Grace, J., 2013, In: Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche. 172, 4, p. 275-282 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

2014

Serum Cytokines in Black and White Males After Eccentrically Biased Aerobic Exercise

McKune, A. J., Semple, S. & Smith, L., May 2014, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 46, 5S, p. 921-921 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

2015

Exercise therapy for human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS patients: Guidelines for clinical exercise therapists

Grace, J., SEMPLE, S. & Combrink, S., 2015, In: Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness. 13, 1, p. 49-56 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

26 Citations (Scopus)

Repeated bouts of eccentrically biased endurance exercise stimulate salivary IgA secretion rate

MCKUNE, A., Starzak, D. & SEMPLE, S., 2015, In: Biology of Sport. 32, 1, p. 21-25 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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7 Citations (Scopus)

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2017

Delayed effects of short term acute aerobic exercise on microalbuminuria and insulin sensitivity

Frames, K. & SEMPLE, S., 2017, In: Human Physiology. 43, 1, p. 78-85 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

Short-term eccentric exercise in newly diagnosed type II diabetics: an exploratory study

Rattray, B., Steele, J., Semple, S., Ramirez, R. & Abhayaratna, W. P., 2014, In: Sport Sciences for Health. 10, 3, p. 199-204 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

2015

Longitudinal patterns of change in eye–hand coordination in children aged 8–16 years

WICKS, L., Telford, R., Cunningham, R., SEMPLE, S. & TELFORD, D., 2015, In: Human Movement Science. 43, p. 61-66 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

9 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of high vs. moderate intensity exercise on functional fitness and quality of life in cancer survivors: A pilot study

TOOHEY, K., PUMPA, K., COOKE, J. & SEMPLE, S., May 2015, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 47, 5S, p. 464-464 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

2016

Differing cytokine responses by ethnic groups to a bout of exercise-induced muscle damage: A preliminary report

Starzak, D., SEMPLE, S., Smith, L. & MCKUNE, A., 2016, In: The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 56, 6, p. 665-677 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

2018

Cancer survivors’ cardiac autonomic responses: Implications for exercise prescription

Patterson, K. A., Toohey, K., Semple, S. & Mckune, A., 2018, p. 1-1. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review

2020

Health Care Professionals’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Physical Activity in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Alderman, G., Semple, S., Cesnik, R. & Toohey, K., Oct 2020, In: Seminars in Oncology Nursing. 36, 5, p. 1-13 13 p., 151070.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Physical activity for people living with cancer: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of general practitioners in australia

Alderman, G., Keegan, R., Semple, S. & Toohey, K., Nov 2020, In: PLoS One. 15, 11, p. 1-16 16 p., e0241668.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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2011

Complement proteins (C1est, C4, C6), circulating immune complexes and the repeated bout effect

Semple, S., MCKUNE, A., Smith, L., Mokgethwa, B. & Wadee, A., 2011, In: Human Movement. 12, 1, p. 95-99 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Comparison of clinic-based versus home-based balance and agility training for the symptoms of knee osteo-arthritis

Rogers, M. W., Tamulevicius, N., SEMPLE, S., Coetsee, M. F. & Curry, B. F., 1 Jan 2011, In: South African Journal of Sports Medicine. 23, 3, p. 68-72 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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2016

Anti-Doping Knowledge and Opinions of South African Pharmacists and General Practitioners

Starzak, D., Derman, W., MCKUNE, A. & SEMPLE, S., 2016, In: Journal of Sports Medicine Doping Studies. 6, 3, p. 1-7 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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2018

Systemic low-grade inflammation in post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review

Speer, K., Upton, D., Semple, S. & McKune, A., 2018, In: Journal of Inflammation Research. 11, p. 111-121 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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44 Citations (Scopus)

31 Downloads (Pure)

2016

A pilot study examining the effects of low-volume high-intensity interval training and continuous low to moderate intensity training on quality of life, functional capacity and cardiovascular risk factors in cancer survivors

TOOHEY, K., PUMPA, K., Arnolda, L., COOKE, J., Yip, D., Craft, P. & SEMPLE, S., 2016, In: PEERJ. 2016, 10, p. 1-20 20 p., e2613.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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22 Citations (Scopus)

6 Downloads (Pure)

2018

Effects of exercise intensity on cardiovascular disease risk factors in cancer

TOOHEY, K., PUMPA, K., COOKE, J. & SEMPLE, S., 2018, p. 1-1. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review

2017

Does physical education influence eye-hand coordination? The Lifestyles of our Kids intervention study

Wicks, L. J., Telford, R. D., Cunningham, R. B., Semple, S. J. & Telford, R. D., Dec 2017, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 27, 12, p. 1824-1832 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review