Defining Changes Of Physical Efficiency In A Group Of Female Tennis Players Aged 9-10 In A One-Year Course Of Training,
2022
Lomza State University of Applied Sciences, Lomza, Poland
Defining Changes Of Physical Efficiency In A Group Of Female Tennis Players Aged 9-10 In A One-Year Course Of Training, Tomasz Waldzinski, Ewa Waldzinska, Aleksandra Durzynska, Pawel Skonieczny
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background:The aim of the study was to define a change of physical effectiveness in a one-year training course and its relation with special effectiveness. Material and methods:The research was conducted in a group of 30 female players at the age of 9 and 10 years who were training in clubs in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. The subjects were divided into two groups according to the age category. The level of motor abilities and special effectiveness was assessed twice during the one-year training course in March and November, 2013.Results:In all trials we observed a statistically significant difference of mean results between the …
Changes In Body Composition Of Children Aged Of 9 To 12 Years With Excess Body Weight Under The Influenceof Eight-Week Workout,
2022
Department of Water Sports, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation,
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Changes In Body Composition Of Children Aged Of 9 To 12 Years With Excess Body Weight Under The Influenceof Eight-Week Workout, Tomasz Dudziak, Zbigniew Czubek, Mirosław Grabowski, Robert Urbanski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background:The increasing problem of overweight and obesity in children is the reason for taking further actions leading to mass reduction, because, in contrast to adults, the consequences of this pathology in young people are still not well known. The intervention actions that can lead to reduction in mass are not easy to find in literature, and their long-term effects are unknown. The aim of this research was to define the changes in body composition of children with excess body mass after eight-week high intensity workout.Material and methods:The study was conducted on 47 children aged 9‒12 years who were overweight or …
An Effect Of 12-Week Nordic Walking Training On The Body Structure And Composition In Young Women,
2022
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport in Biala Podlaska, Josef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
An Effect Of 12-Week Nordic Walking Training On The Body Structure And Composition In Young Women, Malgorzata Charmas, Krzysztof Piech, Lidia Kosek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The main aim was to analyse the structure and body composition in untrained women after 12-week Nordic walking training. Material and methods: 26 women were divided into two groups: an EG-experimental group (n = 13) and a CG-control group (n = 13). The EG took part in 12-week Nordic walking training. All participants were examined twice: at the beginning and after the experiment. Body mass, waist and hips circumference; analysis of body composition (BIA method): BMI, body cell mass (BCM), total body (TBW), extracellular (ECW) and intracellular water (ICW); fat (FM), free fat (FFM) and muscle (MM) mass were …
Neurofeedback Needs Support! Effects Of Neurofeedback-Eeg Training In Terms Of The Level Of Attention And Arousal Control In Sports Shooters,
2022
nter-Faculty Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology (MLN), Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Neurofeedback Needs Support! Effects Of Neurofeedback-Eeg Training In Terms Of The Level Of Attention And Arousal Control In Sports Shooters, Miroslaw Mikicin, Marta Sczypanska, Katarzyna Skwarek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Achievements in sports shooting are associated with the level of attention and agitation control, which improve to a significant extent the effectiveness of shooters in sports competition. The purpose of this study was to analyse changes in the level of attention and activation in sports shooters after neurofeedback-EEG training. Material and methods: The study included students of the Military University of Technology (27 subjects). The Vienna Test System was used: a test for assessing attention (COG) and a test for assessing the functional activation (FLIM). The measurements were carried out before and after 20 neurofeedback-EEG training sessions oriented towards …
Il-6 And Il-1Β Responses To A Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Drink In Orienteering Athletes,
2022
Faculty of Sports Sciences, Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey
Il-6 And Il-1Β Responses To A Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Drink In Orienteering Athletes, Gokhan Ipekoglu, Suleyman Gonulates, Fatmanur Er, Metin Yaman, Selma Karacan, Banu Cayci, Filiz Colakoglu
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background:This study was conducted to determine acute effects of carbohydrate-electrolyte (CHO-E) found in sports drinks, ingested just before an orienteering competition, on the levels of plasma IL-6 and IL-1β cytokine.Material and methods:The study was conducted in a randomized, double-blind design, including 23 elite orienteering athletes who volunteered to participate. Following the collection of resting specimens of blood, the experimental group (n = 12) was administered a sports drink containing CHO-E, while the placebo group (n = 11) was administered 500 ml of plain water. The subjects were asked to finish the orienteering competition. Results:IL-1β level in the 24th hour after …
Changes In The Symmetry Of The Stabilization Function Of Lower Limbs In Geriatric Women Versus Younger Females,
2022
Institute of Sport, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University School of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
Changes In The Symmetry Of The Stabilization Function Of Lower Limbs In Geriatric Women Versus Younger Females, Przemyslaw Bujas, Ewa Puszczałowska Liziz, Dariusz Tchorzewski, Jaroslaw Omorczyk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background:The overall purpose of this study is to define differences in the symmetry of stabilizing function of lower limbs in geriatric women compared to younger females. Material and methods:The study evaluated 30 female seniors (aged 82.9 ±6.1), 39 female university students (aged 23.3 ±0.4) and 33 girls (aged 7.4 ±0.3). Stability was evaluated using a stabilographic platform CQ Stab (Electronic System), with the subject standing with eyes open. Anova Kruskal-Wallis test and Wilcoxon test were used for the analysis. Results:The average percentage differences in limb loading (LLA) show a slight, not exceeding 2.5% asymmetry in the distribution of body weight. …
Changes In Emg Activity Of The Prime Movers During 10 Sets Of The Flat Bench Press Performed To Concentric Failure,
2022
Department of Sports Training, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Changes In Emg Activity Of The Prime Movers During 10 Sets Of The Flat Bench Press Performed To Concentric Failure, Katarzyna Stronska, Marta Trebert, Artur Golas, Adam Maszczyk, Aleksandra Pięta, Florentyna Tyrala, Patricia Fischerova, Adam Zajac
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The bench press (BP) is a complex exercise of the upper body in which great external loads requiring high neuromuscular activity can be lifted. Electromyography (EMG) is a study of the muscle function through the inquiry of the electrical signal the muscles emanate. The aim of the present study was to analyse changes in EMG activity of the prime movers during 10 sets of the flat bench press. Material and methods: Ten male athletes representing different sport disciplines, experienced in resistance training took part in the study. Results: In the first set, all of the tested muscles increased their …
The Effect Of Regular Aerobic Exercises On Premenstrual Syndrome In Sedentary Women,
2022
Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
The Effect Of Regular Aerobic Exercises On Premenstrual Syndrome In Sedentary Women, Guner Cicek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Premenstrual symptoms (PMS) occur very commonly and cause a negative impact on the overall quality of women’s lives. The aim of this study was to assess the PMS symptoms between women who exercise and non-exercising sedentary women. Material/Methods: A total of 220 participants were studied. N=100 exercising group and N=120 non-exercising were selected as participants. The exercising group was selected from women who regularly do aerobic exercise (walk-running) for 3-5 days a week, within a 60 minute time period for each exercise session for 4 months. Results: The mean number of menstruations in a year and the frequency of …
Dynamics Of Variation Of Sports Performance In Light Of Time Series Based On Artificial Neural Networks In Swimming,
2022
Department of Individual Sports, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
Dynamics Of Variation Of Sports Performance In Light Of Time Series Based On Artificial Neural Networks In Swimming, Wojciech Rejdych, Aleksandra Filip, Jakub Karpinski, Magdalena Krawczyk, Jakub Jarosz, Teresa Socha, Adam Maszczyk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background. General availability of sports results, such as current world records, world rankings, and results of the Olympic Games, offers opportunities for the analysis variation in many different competitions and sports. Current trends in the progress in sports performance have been analysed based on e.g. freestyle swimming. The focus of this study is on the analysis of variability of sports results in swimming achieved by women and men in 11 Olympic Games in 1972-2012. Material and Methods. The analysis was based on the results of top eight finalists in all four events. Four 100m sprinting events (men's and women's) included …
The Effect Of NIcotine On Oral Health,
2022
Department of Oral Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
The Effect Of NIcotine On Oral Health, Grzegorz Trybek, Magda Aniko-Wlodarczyk, Olga Preuss, Piotr Kuligowski, Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek, Aleksandra Suchanecka, Patryk Niewczas, Anna Grzywacz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Nicotine absorbed by the skin and also by the digestive, respiratory and excretory systems is one of the most known toxins found in tobacco. This work reviews available literature on the influence of nicotine on human health, and in particular on the oral cavity. Material/Methods: A review of literature related to the topic of the paper. Results: Numerous studies indicate that nicotine adversely affects human health. It exerts a negative effect at the cellular level by modifying metabolism, and disturbs the interactions between tissues, which strongly promotes the formation of cancer-like changes. Nicotine causes numerous pathologies in the respiratory, …
Fracture Of The Lateral Tibial Condyle With Depression Of The Articular Surface - A Case Report,
2022
Galen-Orthopaedics, Bierun, Poland; The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
Fracture Of The Lateral Tibial Condyle With Depression Of The Articular Surface - A Case Report, Krzysztof Ficek, Paulina Cyganik, Magdalena Strozik, Anna Serniak, Joanna Rajca
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Fractures of the proximal epiphysis of the tibia constitute one of the more frequently occurring types of sports injuries, and at the moment constitute about 1% of all reported bone fractures. They appear mainly as a result of traffic accidents, falls from heights, as well as being observed in groups of physically active people whose disciplines involve high-impact landings. From time to time, improperly executed movements or steps without falling result in injury. Case Report: We present a case study of a 21-year-old male football player with fracture of the lateral tibia condyle with indentation of articular surface. The …
Health Behaviours As Mediators Of Relationships Between The Actual Image And Real And Ideal Images Of One’S Own Body,
2022
Faculty of Rehabilitation and Kinesiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Health Behaviours As Mediators Of Relationships Between The Actual Image And Real And Ideal Images Of One’S Own Body, Anna Lysak, Dominika Wilczynska, Anna Walentukiewicz, Magdalena Podczarska-Glowacka, Karol Karasiewicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Health behaviours are consolidated and modified throughout human life; however, adolescence is a significant stage in the process of acquiring them. One of the identifiers of the represented health behaviours is a proper level of body fat influenced by self-assessment of own image. Material/Methods: The authors considered relationships between the real image, health behaviours and self-assessment of own appearance; these were analysed using a sample of randomly selected 830 adolescents. The body composition analysis was conducted by means of bioelectrical impedance, assessment of self-image was done with Stunkard’s Figure Rating Scale, and assessment of health behaviours was done with …
Assessment Of Fatigue And The Overtraining Syndrome In Female Spinning Instructors Based On A Survey And On The Expression Of Selected Genes,
2022
Department of Methodology of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Assessment Of Fatigue And The Overtraining Syndrome In Female Spinning Instructors Based On A Survey And On The Expression Of Selected Genes, Iwona Bonislawska, Aleksandra Patyna, Jacek Wilczynski, Robert Urbanski, Malgorzata Zychowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The study aimed to assess the occurrence of fatigue and overtraining in spinning instructors based on subjective feeling (a questionnaire) and the expression of selected genes (IL6, IL10 and NF-kB mRNA). Material/Methods: Two research methods were used in the study: a subjective assessment in the form of a survey and an objective evaluation of the expression of genes related to the cellular stress response. The survey involved a group of 12 female spinning instructors 24–32 years old. Five subjects (mean age 26.4 years) agreed to have a blood sample taken for genetic analyses. The control group comprised four physically …
Ways Of Settling A Judo Fight At Consecutive Stages Of Sports Competitions,
2022
Department of Martial Arts, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Ways Of Settling A Judo Fight At Consecutive Stages Of Sports Competitions, Marek Adam, Beata Wolska, Sergey Tabakov
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: At successive stages of sports competition, judo contestants aim at achieving the best sports result. Each fight can be resolved by an effectively executed attack before the regular time (ippon or double waza-ari) or by a better score for efficient attacks (waza-ari or yuko). The victory can also be achieved for penalties awarded to the opponent (shido) or when he/she is disqualified for infractions of the sports rules of the International Judo Federation. Material/Methods: The research material was based on the analysis of bouts fought by male competitors during the World Championships in 2014 and 2015. Results: The results …
The Influence Of Dance On Selected Risk Factors Of Falls In Parkinson’S Disease Patients – A Pilot Study,
2022
Master’s Studies, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
The Influence Of Dance On Selected Risk Factors Of Falls In Parkinson’S Disease Patients – A Pilot Study, Bogna Listewnik, Zbigniew Marcin Ossowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients may develop several motion control disorders leading to deterioration in body balance and general mobility, which in turn increases the risk of falls. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of therapeutic dancing classes on functional mobility, gait, body balance and endurance in Parkinson’s disease patients. Material/Methods: The study was conducted on a group of 10 participants (aged 69.9 ±6.47) suffering from PD. Testing was applied twice: at the beginning of the study and after 12 weeks of dance based intervention training. Tests used for the purpose of the study included: Tinetti …
Validation Of Accelerometer For Measuring Physical Activity In Free-Living Individuals,
2022
Department of Biometrics, Wageningen University & Research, Dep. of Internal Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, USA
Validation Of Accelerometer For Measuring Physical Activity In Free-Living Individuals, George O. Agogo, Hilko Van Der Voet, Paul J.M. Hulshof, Pieter Van ’T Veer, Laura Trijsburg, Fred A. Van Eeuwijk, Hendriek C. Boshuizen
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this research was to validate a triaxial GT3X accelerometer against doubly labelled water for measuring total energy expenditure (TEE) in a study of free-living Dutch adults and to compare the two prediction equations used to calculate accelerometer derived activity related energy expenditure. Material/Methods: We used a measurement error model to estimate bias in the mean TEE, a correlation coefficient between measured and true TEE (a validity coefficient, which quantifies loss of statistical power to detect association) and the attenuation factor (which quantifies bias in the association), with and without conditioning on age, sex and BMI. We …
Changes In Emg Activity Of The Prime Movers During 10 Sets Of The Flat Bench Press Performed To Concentric Failure,
2022
Department of Sports Training, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Changes In Emg Activity Of The Prime Movers During 10 Sets Of The Flat Bench Press Performed To Concentric Failure, Katarzyna Stronska, Marta Trebent, Artur Golas, Adam Maszczyk, Adam Zajac
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The bench press (BP) is a complex exercise of the upper body in which great external loads can be lifted, requiring high neuromuscular activity. Electromyography (EMG) is the study of muscle function through the inquiry of the electrical signal the muscles emanate. Material/Methods: The aim of the present study was to analyze changes in the EMG activity of the prime movers during 10 sets of the flat bench press. 10 male athletes representing different sport disciplines, experienced in resistance training took part in the study. Results: In the first set all of the tested muscles increased their tension from …
The Professional Profile Of A Leisure Time Animator In Tourism And Recreation Services,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Professional Profile Of A Leisure Time Animator In Tourism And Recreation Services, Magdalena Rokicka-Hebel, Julia Ziolkowska, Aleksandra Patyna
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Leisure time animation services are a common feature of packages provided by tour operators and hotels. In Poland this type of service is still treated as novelty. The purpose of this study is to identify the important elements of the professional profile of a leisure time animator in order to support the introduction of these services in Poland. Material/Methods: Research based on a diagnostic survey method was used. 100 tourists and 100 animators participated in the survey. Two separate on-line questionnaires were prepared for each group of respondents. Results: The results of the survey show that the expectations of …
Diversified Health-Related Nordic Walking Training Programs And Physical Fitness Of Elderly Women,
2022
Department of Recreation and Adventure Tourism, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
Diversified Health-Related Nordic Walking Training Programs And Physical Fitness Of Elderly Women, Monika Wiech, Krzysztof Prusik, Zbigniew Ossowski, Katarzyna Prusik, Jakub Kortas, Hanna Slomska, Lukasz Bielawa
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Aging of societies results in the growing number of disabled individuals, although the development of medicine and increasing awareness induce such changes as the modification of eating habits and lifestyle, which help to preserved independence for a longer period of time. Due to this, proposals of effective training programs to maintain physical fitness at a level enabling the efficient functioning in everyday life are sought. Material/Methods: The study group consisted of 60 women aged 60–74 years, participating in 6-month Nordic walking training. The respondents were divided into two groups: GE1, realizing endurance training with strengthening and flexibility exercises and …
Healthy Aging: Quality Of Life And Health Behaviours In Students Of The University Of The Third Age – A Preliminary Study,
2022
Department of Physical Culture and Health Promotion, University of Szczecin, Poland
Healthy Aging: Quality Of Life And Health Behaviours In Students Of The University Of The Third Age – A Preliminary Study, Justyna Krzepota, Dorota Sadowska, Beata Florkiewicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Previous studies have revealed high prevalence of students exhibiting unhealthy behaviour, such as insufficient physical activity during their transitional phase from school to university. Research shows that students’ health is worse compared to non-student pears. However, health and its determinants in specific subgroups, such as students –future teachers, have remained largely unexplored. In contemporary society, teachers are expected to fulfil the role of health educators regardless of the subject they teach in school. So they may maintain good health potential and develop healthy lifestyle themselves. The present study aims to estimate the health status of first-year students at the …
