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Qualitative research in sport sciences: is the biomedical ethics model applicable? (2003)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. and FISHWICK, L. 2003. Qualitative research in sport sciences: is the biomedical ethics model applicable? Forum: qualitative social research [online], 4(1), article number 12. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-4.1.754

Research in sports science has historically been grounded in positivist traditions. This means that ethics committees may not be adequately sensitized to the ethical problems posed by qualitative research. Qualitative researchers may thus be disadvan... Read More about Qualitative research in sport sciences: is the biomedical ethics model applicable?.

Comprehension in the informed-consent process. (2001)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. and OLIVIER, A. 2001. Comprehension in the informed-consent process. Sportscience [online], 5(3), article ID 0103/so. Available from: https://www.sportsci.org/jour/0103/so.htm

Using a generic consent form is desirable in the informed-consent process, but such forms may not give potential subjects an adequate understanding of a project. Attention to several aspects of design and content of the form will assist comprehension... Read More about Comprehension in the informed-consent process..

Informed consent in sport science. (2001)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. and OLIVIER, A. 2001. Informed consent in sport science. Sportscience [online], 5(1), article ID 0101/so. Available from: https://www.sportsci.org/jour/0101/so.htm

Obtaining informed consent is a prerequisite for a subject's participation in a research project. Informed consent is the potential subject's formal agreement to take part in a research project. The process of obtaining consent includes providing sub... Read More about Informed consent in sport science..

Ethical decision-making among human movement studies researchers. (2000)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S.C. 2000. Ethical decision-making among human movement studies researchers. South African journal for research in sport, physical education and recreation, 22(1), 55-67.

Recognising the potential for ethical malpractice in Human Movement Studies (HMS) research, the study sought to evaluate ethical decision-making capabilities among HMS researchers. Senior researchers (n=78) from 15 countries responded to five special... Read More about Ethical decision-making among human movement studies researchers..

The theory and practice of teaching research ethics. (1999)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S.C. 1999. The theory and practice of teaching research ethics. South African journal for research in sport, physical education and recreation, 21(1), 55-67.

There is general agreement that research involving human participants is important to the development of new knowledge in several areas. However, the interface between science and society has historically been beset with conflict. Positivist research... Read More about The theory and practice of teaching research ethics..

Physiological, kinematic and psychophysical differences between overground and treadmill running. (1997)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. 1997. Physiological, kinematic and psychophysical differences between overground and treadmill running. South African journal of sports medicine [online], 4(4), pages 17-20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/1997/v4i4a913

In order to simulate overground walking and running, the motordriven treadmill is only used in physiological, kinematic and psychophysical studies of human emotion. Primarily because of the convenience and control that it offers, the treadmill has pl... Read More about Physiological, kinematic and psychophysical differences between overground and treadmill running..

Identification, analysis and recommendations regarding potentially high-risk lifting tasks in industry: a case study. (1997)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. 1997. Identification, analysis and recommendations regarding potentially high-risk lifting tasks in industry: a case study. Ergonomics SA, 9(1), pages 2-5.

In examining the work environment of a major South African manufacturing concern, this paper describes a practical project of identification, analysis and recommendations regarding potentially high-risk lifting tasks. Manual materials handling-relate... Read More about Identification, analysis and recommendations regarding potentially high-risk lifting tasks in industry: a case study..

Drugs in sport: justifying paternalism on the grounds of harm. (1996)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. 1996. Drugs in sport: justifying paternalism on the grounds of harm. American journal of sports medicine [online], 24(6 Supplement), pages S43-S45. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/036354659602406S13

The use of drugs by athletes is not a new phenomenon, but in the last decade or so the issue has received much public attention. This has resulted in a renewed focus on the question of whether the use of performance-enhancing substances in sport ough... Read More about Drugs in sport: justifying paternalism on the grounds of harm..

Rights, obligations and utility in sports medicine research. (1996)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. 1996. Rights, obligations and utility in sports medicine research. South African journal of sports medicine [online], 3(3), pages 19-22. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/1996/v3i3a916

Sports Medicine is concerned with rehabilitation and performance in both elite and nonelite athletes. Continued research is crucial towards progress in these areas, and subjects are increasingly being subjected to manipulative and invasive experiment... Read More about Rights, obligations and utility in sports medicine research..

Informed consent and transcultural research. (1995)
Journal Article
OLIVIER, S. 1995. Informed consent and transcultural research. South African medical journal [online], 85(10), pages 984-985. Available from: https://bit.ly/3LE6OiP

Western medicine is a fundamentally rational and experimental science. It holds research in high esteem' and aims, through systematic observation or experimentation, to elicit new information about the human body. Given the nature of research, it fol... Read More about Informed consent and transcultural research..