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Mr. Nduduzo Shandu
Mr Nduduzo Shandu

Position: Lecturer
Phone: None
Email: Shandunm@unizulu.ac.za 
Building &Room: Department of Human Movement Science, Faculty of Science and Agriculture,  , Kwadlangezwa Campus

Biography:

Mr. N.M Shandu is a lecturer in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering, under the Department of Human Movement Science. He holds a BSc (Microbiology and Human Movement Science), a BSc Honours (Biokinetics), and an MSc (Human Movement Science) that was awarded in 2023. All his qualifications were obtained from the University of Zululand. Mr. Shandu is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Zululand. His specialties lie in the discipline of Biokinetics plus sports science. He has published several peer-reviewed articles and attended both national and international conferences.

Lecture’s the following modules:

  • Functional Anatomy (4HMS111) P2
  • Adapted Physical Activities (4HMS211) P2
  • Exercise Science I (4HMS 311) P1
  • Exercise Science II (4HMS 312) P1
  • Research Methods (4HMS 322) P2

Qualifications:

BSc (microbiology & Human Movement Science) obtained with Distinction in 2018; BSc Hons. Biokinetics-awarded with Distinction in 2019. MSc Human Movement Science (Sport science) awarded in 2023 with a Distinction focusing on a topic: Exercise Effects on Health-Fitness, Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and Psychological Measures in College-Aged Smokers. 

Research interests: 
Mr. Shandu’s research niche area(s) is on noncommunicable disease (NCD) preventative strategies in rural communities: Analysing the efficacy of preventative measures adapted to the special traits and difficulties of rural populations, such as access to healthcare, health education, and lifestyle interventions. Mr. Shandu is currently focusing on indigenous knowledge systems and practices to curb the risk factors of noncommunicable diseases among rural communities, particularly indigenous games. Mr. Shandu is involved in the community project called the Pallar Project which promotes health education in rural communities.

Professional membership:

  • Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
  • Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA)

Publications

 

  • NDUDUZO, S., Mathunjwa, M., Shaw, B., & Shaw, I. (2023). Effects of high-intensity interval training on health-fitness, health related quality of life, and psychological measures in college-aged smokers. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 23(1), 200-209.
  • Hlasho, T. S., Thaane, T., Mathunjwa, M. L., Shaw, B. S., Shandu, N. M., & Shaw, I. (2023). Past, Present and Future of Judo: A Systematic Review. Available at SSRN 4642402.
  • Shandu, Nduduzo Msizi, Brandon Stuwart Shaw, Musa Lewis Mathunjwa, and Ina Shaw. “The Need for Indigenous Games to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases in South Africa: A Narrative Review.” (2024).
  • Shandu, N.M.; Mathunjwa, M.L.; Shaw, I.; Shaw, B.S. Exercise Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), Muscular Function, Cardiorespiratory Function, and Body Composition in Smokers: A Narrative Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 6813. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20196813
  • Shandu, N.M.; Mathunjwa, M.L.; Shaw, B.S.; Shaw, I. Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training and Continuous Aerobic Training on Health-Fitness, Health Related Quality of Life, and Psychological Measures in College-Aged Smokers. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 653. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010653
  • Shandu, Nduduzo Msizi and Ellor, Megan and Mathunjwa, Musa Lewis and Shaw, Ina and Maqina, Loyiso and Shaw, Brandon Stewart, Shoulder Electromyography (EMG) Evaluation During Latissimus-Dorsi Pulldown Variations Following an Accelerated Shoulder Resistance Training Program. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4271157 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4271157