Mr Nduduzo Shandu

# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation

To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation

Faculty: Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Department: Human Movement Science

Discipline: Biokinetics plus Sport Science

Highest Qualification

MSc UNIZULU

Contact details

Email: shandunm@unizulu.ac.za

Campus: KwaDlangezwa

Research Interest Areas

Sport Science
Biokinetics
Health

Research Niche Area(s) of current projects

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.

Active Research Projects

Pallar Project

Teaching Interest Areas

Non-communicable diseases, prevention and non-invasive treatment strategies of NCDs, Professional-based interventions, Health promotion and education, Human anatomy, human body physiological changes and adaptations, Muscle activations and recruitment patterns, clinical rehabilitation (NCDs and Sport injuries) and scientific-based exercise prescriptions.

Impactful Research Publications

(Author(s); Year; Title; journal / publisher)

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

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 & Mathunjwa, Musa & Shaw, Brandon & Shaw, Ina. (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. 200-209. 10.7752/jpes.2023.01025.

Nduduzo Msizi Shandu, Musa Lewis Mathunjwa, Ina Shaw, Brandon Stuwart Shaw. Exercise Effects on Physical-Fitness, Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), Cardiorespiratory Function and Body Composition in Smokers: A Narrative Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, In review