Social, Educational And Sports Character Of Football Academy In Malbork,
2022
Football Academy in Malbork, Poland
Social, Educational And Sports Character Of Football Academy In Malbork, Wojciech Barnat, Zbigniew Jstrzebski, Anna Konieczna, Lukasz Radziminski, Ewelina Jaskulska, Marta Bichowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The main sports aim of Football Academy is teaching and improving soccer skills of talented players from Malbork administrative district and the nearby areas as well as creating a two-stage sports training system targeted at young juniors (middle school – 3 years) and juniors (high school – 3 years). The main socio-educational aim is to support young players with a desirable set of values and create appropriate educational conditions for them to study at middle and high school. Judging by the three-year period of sports training and general educational activity in Football Academy in Malbork this practice can be described …
The Modulation Of Verbal Information As A Factor Stimulating Conscious Differentiation Of Kinaesthetic Sensations In The Aquatic Environment,
2022
Department of Physical Activity in the Aquatic Environment , Wroclaw University of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
The Modulation Of Verbal Information As A Factor Stimulating Conscious Differentiation Of Kinaesthetic Sensations In The Aquatic Environment, Andrzej Klarowicz, Bartosz Groffik, Marek Rejman
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This study aims to find a relationship between the amplitude and duration of verbal information, and a conscious reaction to the kinaesthetic learner. Material/Methods: Research participants in this study consisted of 40 children from elementary school No. 1 in Swidnica (Poland). The group consisted of 16 boys and 24 girls. The respondents’ age ranged from 9 to 10 years. Children regularly attended swimming classes 3 times a week for 45 minutes. The method used for the research was the laboratory experiment method, where the aim was to assess the level of differentiation of kinaesthetic sensations in the aquatic environment. …
Respiratory System Parameters And Other Somatic Indicators Of Fitness In Primary School Pupils Exemplified In The Pomeranian Province,
2022
Department of Biology and Ecology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Respiratory System Parameters And Other Somatic Indicators Of Fitness In Primary School Pupils Exemplified In The Pomeranian Province, Marcin Pasek, Janusz Jerzemowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Functional parameters of the respiratory system, the level of fatty tissue and connected with it the weight/growth index constitute important information attesting health condition of the population. The purpose of the study is to compare somatic features and determine the degree of correlation between these features taking into consideration different ecological conditions of the place of residence. Material/Methods: A total of 114 children aged 13 (56 boys) and 12 (58 girls), representatives of the urban and country school population participated in the research. A city school was represented by a group of 30 boys and 27 girls. 26 boys …
The Evolution Of Physical Activity Guidelines,
2022
Department of Organisation of Physical Culture, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
The Evolution Of Physical Activity Guidelines, Monika Piatkowska, Ingrid Ružbarská
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: As the scientific support for the impact of physical activity on health has grown, physical activity recommendations for the public have been modified. The aim of the paper is to present the evolution of physical activity guidelines, which were formulated on the basis of existing research evidence, produced by experts, mainly in physiology and medicine. Material/Methods: A systematic literature review was applied. In order to interpret the content of text data, a qualitative content analysis was used. It was supported by the Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) computer software package NVivo 9. Results: Recognition of hazards of a sedentary lifestyle …
The Level Of Physical Development And Physical Fitness In 6–7-Year-Old Children From School And Pre-School Institutions In Gdansk,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Level Of Physical Development And Physical Fitness In 6–7-Year-Old Children From School And Pre-School Institutions In Gdansk, Malgorzata Resiak, Aleksandra Resiak
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Interest in the development of a 6-7-year-old child derives among other things from the necessity to evaluate child’s readiness to take up a regular educational process. Physical development and physical fitness of the child are components of school maturity. The purpose of the study was to show similarities and differences in the level of physical development and fitness of children attending school and pre-school institutions in the years 2005-2009 in Gdansk. Material/Methods: 15,578 children (8,006 boys and 7,572 girls) from Gdansk were subject to research in the years 2005-2009. The measurements of the height, body mass and 5 skin …
Simple And Multiple Correlations Between Emotional Intelligence And General Health In Personnel Of Physical Education Offices,
2022
Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Physical Education & Sport Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran
Simple And Multiple Correlations Between Emotional Intelligence And General Health In Personnel Of Physical Education Offices, Farzad Maleki, Parvaneh Shafie Nia, Abdolhamid Habibi, Esmael Saemi
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to survey simple and multiple correlations between emotional intelligence and general health in personnel of physical education offices. Material/Methods: The descriptive survey research was adopted for the study. A total of 134 employees completed Schutte and Goldberg and Hiler questionnaires. The emotional intelligence questionnaire includes three subscales: Emotional Appraisal, Emotional Regulation and Utilization of Emotion. The general health questionnaire includes physical complaints, anxiety, social performance disorders and depression. Data was analyzed through Pearson correlation, Stepwise regression, One Way Analysis of Variance and the independent t-test (p ≤ 0/05). Results: The results showed that …
Muscle Strength And Technical Skills In 17–19-Year-Old Judoists,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Muscle Strength And Technical Skills In 17–19-Year-Old Judoists, Marcin Dornowski, Wladyslaw Jagiello, Miroslaw Smaruj
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to define the relationships between different kinds of muscle strength manifestations and technical skills (selected throwing techniques) in 17–19-year-old judoists. Material/Methods: Results of measurements taken in 2006–2008 at the Physical Effort Lab in the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport were taken under consideration. 30 male judo athletes (17–19-year-old) participated in the study. They all were students of Comprehensive Sports School – with the judo profile and athletes representing clubs from Pomerania and Warmia-Masuria Provinces. An ergometric device “Concept 2 Dyno” was used in the measurements of isotonic strength and strength endurance. …
A Profile Of Joanna Majdan’S Individual Technical-Tactical Preparation,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
A Profile Of Joanna Majdan’S Individual Technical-Tactical Preparation, Marek Adam, Joanna Majdan
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Since the first women’s judo championships in 1980 research connected with an analysis and an assessment of their preparation has been carried on. Polish and foreign research has attempted to determine the particulars of women’s technicaltactical preparation (PTT). Joanna Majdan was the first Poland’s judo competitor who succeeded in judo in international tournaments. She won a medal in 1984 (3rd place) and took the 5th place in the 1982 World Championships. She won three medals at individual European Championships (1986,1988, 1989) and in 1986 she was the World’s University Champion; during the World University Championships she won bronze medals …
Effect Of Training On Morphological, Physiological And Biochemical Variables Of U-19 Soccer Players,
2022
Midnapore College, Dep. of Physiology, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
Effect Of Training On Morphological, Physiological And Biochemical Variables Of U-19 Soccer Players, Indranil Manna, Gulshan Lal Khanna, Prakash Chandra Dhara
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of training on selected morphological, physiological and biochemical variables in soccer players under 19 years of age. Material/Methods: A total of 30 Indian male soccer players under 19 years of age (age: 16.00–18.99 yr) volunteered for this study. The training sessions were divided into 2 phases (i) Preparatory Phase (PP, 8 weeks) and (ii) Competitive Phase (CP, 4 weeks). The training programme consisted of aerobic, anaerobic and skill development, and was completed 4 hrs/day; 5 days/week. Selected morphological, physiological and biochemical variables were measured at zero level (baseline …
Changes Of Physical Capacity And Soccer-Related Skills In Young Soccer Players Within A One-Year Training Period,
2022
Department of Organisation of Physical Culture, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Changes Of Physical Capacity And Soccer-Related Skills In Young Soccer Players Within A One-Year Training Period, Zbigniew Jastrzebski, Wojciech Barnat, Anna Konieczna, Pawel Rompa, Lukasz Radziminski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to determine changes in both aerobic and anaerobic physical capacity as well as in sport-specific skills in footballers as a result of the applied training load within a one-year training period. It was assumed that the type of applied training load would have a significant influence on changes in physical capacity indexes and on differences in soccer technical skills. Material/Methods: The tests applied in the research were: Wingate test 30 sec. version for lower extremities (used to assess anaerobic capacity), PWC170 test (used to assess aerobic capacity) and German Football Association test of …
Kinematics Tactics In Swimming Races On The Example Of The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games And The Rome 2009 World Championships,
2022
Department of Informatics and Statistics, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Kinematics Tactics In Swimming Races On The Example Of The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games And The Rome 2009 World Championships, Patrycja Lipinska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Tactics in endurance disciplines is often considered by a analysis of distribution of velocity at a distance. Long-distance swimming (800m, 1500m) is a discipline perfectly located in the above definition. Thus the purpose of the paper is to deepen knowledge on sport tactics based on the distribution of velocity by athletes training swimming at the highest level. Material/Methods: The research material comprised finalists of the swimming race on the 800 meters at the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and the World Championships in Rome (2009). Data on the average speed for the entire distance and average speed for the …
Socio-Psychological Determinants Of Physical Fitness And A Value System Of A Reference Group Based On The Case Of The Polish Handball Federation’S Referees,
2022
Department of Informatics and Statistics, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Socio-Psychological Determinants Of Physical Fitness And A Value System Of A Reference Group Based On The Case Of The Polish Handball Federation’S Referees, Piotr Wlodarczyk, Anna Strzalkowska, Artur Ziolkowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This paper deals with determinants of physical fitness and of a value system of the Polish Handball Federation’s [Polski Związek Piłki Ręcznej] referees (N=61). The reference group theory describing the transfer of a value system within a group of referees constitutes the theoretical foundation of the paper. Material/Methods: The referees’ age ranged from 19 to 59 years (M=30.56 years SD=7.16 years). The measurement was carried out by means of the Scheler Values Scale constructed by Piotr Brzozowski and the Questionnaire of Ethics constructed by Wiesław Baryła and Bogdan Wojciszke. Results: The results of the six basic hierarchies of values …
The Importance Of Physical Education Teachers In Germany: Theoretical And Educational System Considerations Of The Concept Of Profession,
2022
Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe, Germany
The Importance Of Physical Education Teachers In Germany: Theoretical And Educational System Considerations Of The Concept Of Profession, Rolf Schwarz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The article examines different aspects of the importance of physical education teachers in Germany. The so called “sociology of professions” that has become the predominant theoretical perspective in sport pedagogy on this matter will be contrasted and completed with empirical data from the German educational policy as well as ideas from education theory. It is highlighted that different values of the participating protagonists in this discussion lead to different types of understanding the importance of physical education teachers, depending on their specific system logic. As a result, the acceptance of an occupational group cannot automatically be equated with its importance. …
Candidates For The First Year Of Studies At The University Level Institution Of Physical Education And Their Physical Activity,
2022
Department of Biology and Ecology, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Candidates For The First Year Of Studies At The University Level Institution Of Physical Education And Their Physical Activity, Alicja Nowak-Zaleska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The research aimed at determining whether the youth taking up studies at a university level institution of physical education are physically active and whether there is a connection with the place of permanent residence, the level of parents’ education, economic situation and whether physical activity has anything to do with the choice of the field of studies. Material/Methods: The research involved 1,900 students of full-time studies of the first year at the Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk. A proprietary questionnaire including standardized multiple choice answers and open questions was used. The information achieved by means of …
The Range Of Thoracic-Lumbar Segment Of Spine Mobility In Saggital And Transverse Plane Among Young Men Divided Into Three Groups Differing In The Current Commitment To Physical Activity,
2022
Department of Postural Studies and Methodology of Corrective Exercises, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Range Of Thoracic-Lumbar Segment Of Spine Mobility In Saggital And Transverse Plane Among Young Men Divided Into Three Groups Differing In The Current Commitment To Physical Activity, Monika Orzechowska, Elzbieta Pretkiewicz-Abacjew
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to compare the mobility of the thoracic-lumbar segment of the spine and the mobility of its separate segments – the thoracic and lumbar ones in the saggital and transverse plane among young men divided into three groups that differ in the current commitment to physical activity. Material/Methods: 135 young men – students of Physical Education Faculty and of Tourism and Recreation Faculty at the Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk as well as students from the University of Gdansk aged 21-22 who did not participate actively in any sports discipline were …
Electromyography Signal Analysis Of The Fencing Lunge By Magda Mroczkiewicz, The Leading World Female Competitor In Foil,
2022
Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Electromyography Signal Analysis Of The Fencing Lunge By Magda Mroczkiewicz, The Leading World Female Competitor In Foil, Andrzej Suchanowski, Zbigniew Boryszewski, Piotr Pakosz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Fencing lunge is the most important element of the fencing footwork technique. The aim of this study was to determine the dynamic model of the fencing lunge made by an experienced athlete, based on the EMG record of muscles activity: extensor carpi radialis of the right arm and rectus femoris of lower extremities. Material/Methods: 31-year-old Magda Mroczkiewicz, the team Olympic vice-champion and the world champion in women’s foil, took part in the research during the preparatory camp for the 2011 season. To assess muscle involvement in the movement the electromyography (EMG) method was used. A device manufactured by NORAXON …
The Influence Of Various Fitness Forms On The Reduction Of The Adipose Tissue,
2022
Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Warsaw Medical University, Poland
The Influence Of Various Fitness Forms On The Reduction Of The Adipose Tissue, Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk, Karolina Brzezek-Zukowska, Dariusz Boguszewski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: An assessment of the influence of a six-week cycle of fitness activities on the state of the adipose tissue in students and an assessment of the efficiency of chosen fitness exercises (STEP, LOW and TBC) in the reduction of the adipose tissue. Material/Methods: Subjects performed physical exercises of the fitness character within a period of 6 weeks. Exercises took place three times a week. Three types of fitness forms of the same intensity were chosen for the research: STEP, LOW and TBC. The subjects were recommended a change in the hitherto existing way of nutrition. The parameters measured were: …
Model Characteristics Of Special Fitness Of Pole Vault Jumpers Aged 12-17,
2022
Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Model Characteristics Of Special Fitness Of Pole Vault Jumpers Aged 12-17, Kazimierz Kochanowicz, Mariusz Klimek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the research was to define model characteristics of special fitness in pole vault jumpers of different age categories. Material/Methods: Experimental research was conducted between 2002 and 2009 involving 78 sportsmen doing pole vault at sports club "Zawisza" Bydgoszcz, "Gwardia" Piła, "Śląsk" Wrocław, pole vault centre Gdańsk, and TS "Olimpia" Poznań. In comprised: an assessment of physical development, testing physical fitness, and recording sports results. Results: An analysis of the contestants' physical development dynamics gave a chance to isolate significant moments of differentiation of somatic build features as a result of the applied training stimulus in pole …
Differences In Force-Velocity Characteristics Of Upper And Lower Limbs Of Male Kickboxers,
2022
Division of Physical and Cultural Education, Hellenic Army Academy, Greece
Differences In Force-Velocity Characteristics Of Upper And Lower Limbs Of Male Kickboxers, Panteleïmon T. Nikolaïdis, Georgios Fragkiadiakis, Vassilios E. Papadopoulos, Nikolaos V. Karydis
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Despite the increasing popularity of kickboxing, few studies have been conducted with regard to the physiology or the biomechanics of this sport. The aim of the present study is to examine the ratios of mechanical characteristics between upper and lower limbs of male kickboxers. Material/Methods: Fourteen male Caucasians, all members of recreational sport clubs, aged 21.77 (5.19) yr [mean (standard deviation)], body height 1.78 (0.067) m, body mass 75.4 (8.9) kg, body fat 14 (5) % and somatotype 3.5-4.9-2.3, performed the Force-velocity (F-v) test for both upper and lower extremities. The F-v test included five supramaximal pedal sprints, each …
The Effects Of Whey Protein Supplementation On Performance And Hormonal Adaptations Following Resistance Training In Novice Men,
2022
University of Guilan, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Rasht, Iran
The Effects Of Whey Protein Supplementation On Performance And Hormonal Adaptations Following Resistance Training In Novice Men, Hamid Arazi, Mehdi Hakimi, Kako Hoseini
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of whey protein supplementation on performance and hormonal changes during an 8-week resistance training program in novice weight trained men. Material/Methods: Forty recreational weight trained men were randomly divided into a whey protein supplementation (WP) group (n=20), and a placebo (PL) group (n=20). Each group was given either whey protein or a placebo in a double-blind manner to be taken orally for eight weeks (1.8g/kg/day). WP and PL groups performed the same weight training program 3 days, each week for 8 weeks. The training consisted of 3 sets of …
