Daily Step Counts And Selected Biological And Psychological Variables In 16-18-Year-Old Girls,
2022
Department of the Methodology of Physical Education, University School of Physical Education in Poznan, Poland
Daily Step Counts And Selected Biological And Psychological Variables In 16-18-Year-Old Girls, Adam Kantanista, Pawel Lisowski, Agata Glapa
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the number of steps a day and biological (body fat, lean body mass, BMI and estimated VO2 max) and psychological (self-efficacy, enjoyment of PA and self-perception of body image) factors in 16-18-year-old girls. Material/Methods: The study included data from 60 girls, aged 16-18. Voluntary participants were selected from a public high school in Poland. Number of steps was measured with a pedometer Yamax Digi-Walker, model SW 701, during 7 days. Girls were classified into three groups: low active, slightly active and active (5,000-7,499; 7,500-9,999; ≥ 10,000 steps/day, respectively). …
Changes In Maximal Aerobic Fitness And Students’ Attitude Towards Physical Effort During Outdoor And Indoor School Lessons Of Physical Education,
2022
Department of Biology, Ecology and Sports Medicine, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Changes In Maximal Aerobic Fitness And Students’ Attitude Towards Physical Effort During Outdoor And Indoor School Lessons Of Physical Education, Marcin Pasek, Monika Michalowska-Sawczyn, Alicja Nowak-Zaleska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the research was to determine an influence of an increased number of outdoor lessons of Physical Education on aerobic fitness and to evaluate students’ attitude towards endurance efforts. Material/Methods: In the presented research project a group of students participated in a school program of Physical Education on the basis of a higher number of lessons realized in the natural environment in the vicinity of school. The subjects were a group of 220 students from 4 schools of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, who were subjected to initial and final measurements during two school years. The most important assumption …
Influence Of Strength, Endurance And Concurrent Training On The Lipid Profile And Blood Testosterone And Cortisol Response In Young Male Wrestlers,
2022
Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University. Iran
Influence Of Strength, Endurance And Concurrent Training On The Lipid Profile And Blood Testosterone And Cortisol Response In Young Male Wrestlers, Seyed Javad Mirghani, Hamid Agha Alinejad, Mohammad Ali Azarbayjani, Ahmad Mazidi, Seyed Ali Mirghani
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: There is little information regarding the effects of concurrent training (endurance and resistance training) on the fat profile, blood testosterone and cortisol response. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of concurrent training on the fat profile, blood testosterone and cortisol response in young male wrestlers. Material/Methods: Twenty-four young male wrestlers voluntarily participated and were randomly assigned to three groups, namely: endurance training (ET, N=8), strength training (ST, N=8) and concurrent training (CT, N=8). The groups did their training programs three sessions per week. Results: The findings of this study showed that high-density …
An Assessment Of A Volleyball Player’S Loads In A Match On The Basis Of The Number And Height Of Jumps Measured In Real-Time Conditions,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
An Assessment Of A Volleyball Player’S Loads In A Match On The Basis Of The Number And Height Of Jumps Measured In Real-Time Conditions, Krzysztof Wnorowski, Piotr Aschenbrenner, Jerzy Skrobecki, Mirella Stech
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The value of volleyball players’ reach is often critical to their efficient functioning in the game. It depends on the jumping ability factor and the player’s body build. An analysis of this parameter is particularly difficult to carry out in real conditions of the game. The objective of the research was to determine the height of reach in basic technical and tactical actions of leading Polish volleyball players during a match in regard to their maximum values measured in laboratory conditions. Material/Methods: The study involved five volleyball players, Polish representatives of different specialization in the game: the attacker, the …
Religiousness And Health Locus Of Control In Polish Physical Education Students,
2022
Department of Social and Cultural Foundations in Tourism, The Faculty of Tourism and Recreation,, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Religiousness And Health Locus Of Control In Polish Physical Education Students, Monika Guszkowska, Anna Kuk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this research was to determine relationships between religious commitment and health locus of control (HLC) for the group of students of the University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland, including gender and study faculty differences. Material/Methods: Full-time students (n = 247) of the Warsaw University of Physical Education were investigated. Religious Commitment Scale (RCS) and Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC) were used. Results: Few and weak relationships between religious commitment and health locus of control were found; they were stronger within the group of male and physical education students. Cluster analysis by the Ward …
Differences In Bioelectrical Activity Of Quadriceps Muscle During Various Types Of Contraction,
2022
Chair and Dep. of Laserotherapy and Physiotherapy, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nikolaus Copernicus University, Poland
Differences In Bioelectrical Activity Of Quadriceps Muscle During Various Types Of Contraction, Bartlomiej Niespodzinski, Malgorzata Lukowicz, Jan Mieszkowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to estimate differences in bioelectrical activity between rectus femoris (RF) and vastus medialis (VM) muscles of each lower limb. Material/Methods: 29 female and 18 male adult subjects participated in the study. Each subject performed the following quadriceps contractions with each lower limb: concentric, isometric, eccentric and 30-sec. long maximal voluntary isometric contraction. 3 parameters were obtained in surface electromyography (SEMG): mean RMS amplitude (RMS), mean percentage value of maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC) and mean frequency (MF). Results: RF occurred to have a lower percentage activity (-28.43%) and absolute amplitude (-36.57%) value than VM …
Generic Versus Specific Sprint Training In Young Soccer Players,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Generic Versus Specific Sprint Training In Young Soccer Players, Zbigniew Jastrzebski, Lukasz Radziminski, Robert Dargiewicz, Ewelina Jaskulska, Wojciech Barnat, Pawel Rompa
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of two 8-week sprint training programs on the speed and sport-specific skills of young soccer players and to determine additional effects of 8 weeks’ whole body rotation. Material/Methods: Twenty-two Under-18 soccer players were divided into two groups: a running group (RG) and a ball group (BG). The RG completed sprint training without the ball, whereas the BG members trained with the ball. The 5-, 10-, 15-, 20- and 30-m sprint times and the level of soccer-specific skills were measured before and after completing the training programs. Results: A significant …
Kinematic Analysis As A Part Of Objective Method Of Functional Classification In Disability Swimming – Pilot Studies,
2022
Department of Biomechanics, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland
Kinematic Analysis As A Part Of Objective Method Of Functional Classification In Disability Swimming – Pilot Studies, Alicja K. Dziuba, Agata Kolodziej, Anna Zurowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: A new functional classification system (FCS) of disability swimming is based only on functional abilities in water. The aim of this research was to evaluate the possibility of kinematic analysis to supplement the FCS. Material/Methods: The investigations were carried out during the Polish Winter Disability Swimming Championships in 2008 and involved recording the results of the 100 m freestyle swimming event. Participants included 10 women and 11 men aged 21.7 ± 6.6. Results: The averages and standard deviations (SD) of stroke length (SL), stroke rate (SR), clean swimming speed (CSS) and stroke efficiency index (SI) were calculated. There is …
The Influence Of Lower Extremity Coronal Plane Movements On The Passive Regulation Of Instantaneous Loading Mechanics During Running,
2022
Division of Sport Exercise and Nutritional Science, School of Sport Tourism and Outdoors, University of Central Lancashire, UK
The Influence Of Lower Extremity Coronal Plane Movements On The Passive Regulation Of Instantaneous Loading Mechanics During Running, Jonathan Kenneth Sinclair, Paul John Taylor, Sarah Jane Hobbs
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The repetitive transmission of impact forces may contribute to the aetiology of overuse injuries. Therefore determining the mechanisms that regulate impact loading has potential clinical significance. This study aimed to determine the influence of lower extremity coronal plane kinematics on the regulation of impact loading during running. Material/Methods: Thirty-six participants ran at 4.0 m.s-1striking the centre of a piezoelectric force platform with their dominant limb. Coronal plane angular kinematics about the hip, knee and ankle joints were measured using an eight-camera motion analysis system operating at 250 Hz. Regression analyses with instantaneous loading rate magnitude as a criterion were …
Functional Conditions Of Three-Dimensional Correction Of Side Curvatures Of The Spine,
2022
Department of Physiotherapy, Jozef Rusiecki Olsztyn University College, Poland
Functional Conditions Of Three-Dimensional Correction Of Side Curvatures Of The Spine, Andrzej Suchanowski, Andrzej Stolarz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This paper sets out to present theoretical and methodological premises for the therapeutic mode of conduct which utilizes FED and PNF improvement methods complemented by introduction of correctional re-education basing on the biofeedback mechanism. Material/Methods: Authors develop and present an original mode of treatment of children with the SCS, which can be divided into the following stages and targets: 1. Elimination of biomechanical pathologies of the passive stabilizing. 2. Restoration of the structure and function of local muscles and balance among muscles from the first and second reference arrangement and structures around the spine, both on the concave and …
The Somatic Physique Versus The Sports Result Of Tennis Players Of The Pupils’ Sports Club “Return” Lomza, Poland,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Somatic Physique Versus The Sports Result Of Tennis Players Of The Pupils’ Sports Club “Return” Lomza, Poland, Kazimierz Kochanowicz, Tomasz Waldzinski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Individuals who take up professional sport must comply with requirements dependent on the character of the discipline. The requirements refer to motor skills, mental state and somatic physique. A lot of authors claim that somatic physique in tennis is a factor which helps to achieve the highest sports results. Superiority of arms range in the attacking zone makes a game easier for tall players who are more effective in offensive actions as well. The purpose of the research was to estimate the somatic physique of children and youth who play tennis in the Pupils’ Sports Club “Return” Lomza. Material/Methods: …
Physical Fitness And Selected Parameters Of The Respiratory System And Other Somatic Components Among 12-Year-Old Children,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Physical Fitness And Selected Parameters Of The Respiratory System And Other Somatic Components Among 12-Year-Old Children, Marcin Pasek, Janusz Jerzemowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of the study was to present components of fitness and body composition and to determine the correlation between parameters of biological development in a group of schoolchildren. Material/Methods: Analysis of somatic features of 12-year-old children, of both sexes, from the Pomeranian province in Poland (99 boys and 96 girls) included basic parameters of the respiratory system, body fat, height and body weight. Functional indicators, i.e. components of motor abilities, have been tested. Results: Boys had significantly better results of endurance and jumping ability, and girls dominated in flexibility and somatic components like height, weight and skinfold thickness …
Physical Activity And Bmi In Students Beginning Their Studies At The Gdansk University Of Physical Education And Sport In The Academic Year 1999/2000 And 2009/2010,
2022
Department of Biology, Ecology and Sports Medicine, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Physical Activity And Bmi In Students Beginning Their Studies At The Gdansk University Of Physical Education And Sport In The Academic Year 1999/2000 And 2009/2010, Alicja Nowak-Zaleska, Ryszard Zaleski, Barbara Wilk, Anna Walentukiewicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to assess physical activity undertaken by the students of Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland (AWFiS) in their free time in the academic year 1999/2000 and 2009/2010 and the direction of changes in this scope. Material/Methods: Students at the Faculty of Physical Education at AWFiS were subject to research in the academic years 1999/2000 and 2009/2010. 639 students were examined (42% women, 58% men). The research was based on a diagnostic survey with an author’s own questionnaire containing questions from the scope of physical activity and participation in its …
Gender Inequalities In Polish And International Sports Organisations,
2022
Jozef Pilsudski University School of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Gender Inequalities In Polish And International Sports Organisations, Zbigniew Dziubinski, Natalia Organista
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this article is to check whether gender inequalities occur in Polish sports organisations and what the scale of those inequalities is in comparison to international organisations. Other aims relate to verification whether there exists a policy to align these inequalities: provisions prohibiting discrimination due to gender, rules and regulations providing women with a specified number of seats in the crucial positions of the organisation and activity of women’s sports committees. Material/Methods: The study used methods characteristic of sociology, especially methods of examining official documents: on the one hand, information generated by other empirical data from official …
Methods To Encourage Healthy Eating In Children: Review Of Current Findings,
2022
Faculty of Public Health, Academy of Medicine of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania
Methods To Encourage Healthy Eating In Children: Review Of Current Findings, Reda Moceviciene, Apolinaras Zaborskis
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Healthy eating, especially fruit and vegetable consumption, is a major contributor to the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases. The multiple benefits of healthy food and nutrition in childhood and adolescence reinforce the need for studies encouraging young people to healthy nutrition. The present review increases understanding of what methods (interventions) should be performed to encourage healthy eating in children and adolescents. Material/Methods: A scientific literature review of Medline (Pubmed) database was performed, a total of 615 publications were found. Of these, only 15 papers were selected for the analysis. Results: The multi-component interventions (encouraging of fruit and vegetable consumption …
Factors Affecting Recreational Activity Of Young People From Secondary Schools,
2022
Eugeniusz Piasecki University School of Physical Education in Poznan, Poland
Factors Affecting Recreational Activity Of Young People From Secondary Schools, Agnieszka Wartecka-Wazynska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The paper discusses factors which determine young people’s recreational activity in their leisure time. Learning about the factors of recreational activity will support efficient promotion of active lifestyles, improvement in health condition and education of young people, and participation in different forms of recreation. Material/Methods: In order to conclude on the statistical significance of the relationships and the strength of correlation between the variables, the author used Pearson's chi-square test for independence and Cramer's V coefficient. The research hypothesis was tested at two levels: α = 0.01 (denoted in the paper as **) and α = 0.05 (denoted in …
Acute Effects Of Light Exercise On Subjectively Experienced Well-Being: Benefits In Only Three Minutes,
2022
Institute for Health Promotion and Sport Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
Acute Effects Of Light Exercise On Subjectively Experienced Well-Being: Benefits In Only Three Minutes, Attila Szabo, Zoltan Gaspar, Julia Abraham
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: In the context of sedentary lifestyle as a major contemporary health issue, this study examined how an ultra brief exercise bout affects perceived subjective well-being. Material/Methods: Two studies were conducted. In the first study, young participants performed light exercises for 3-minutes. The second study replicated the first, but a sitting-quietly control group was also included to account for possible habituation or order effects. On a single item 10-point Likert scale, conceptualized as core affect, participants rated their well-being immediately before and after the exercise bouts and rest, respectively. Results: In both studies the exercise triggered statistically significant (p < .001) improvement in the perceived well-being (effect sizes (d) = .62 in Study I, and d = .75 in Study II), while no statistically significant change was noted in the control group. Conclusions: These findings are the first ever in the scholastic literature to demonstrate that only 3 minutes of light exercises could trigger subjective experience of improved well-being. The practical implication of these findings is that an instant boost in subjective feeling states can be achieved through very short, light, and undemanding exercises that could be repeated several times a day in different life settings.
Characteristics Of Technical-Tactical Preparation Of Russian Men’S Judo Representation During The Olympic Games In London In 2012,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Characteristics Of Technical-Tactical Preparation Of Russian Men’S Judo Representation During The Olympic Games In London In 2012, Marek Adam, Beata Wolska, Piotr Klimowicz, Miroslaw Smaruj
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to determine the value of indices of tactical and technical preparation (PTT) of Russian judo athletes during the Olympic Games in London. The values of these indices may designate the direction of activity in the process of special preparation and in the search for factors to optimize training before the main competitions. Material/Methods: During the Olympic Games in London in 2012, Russian judo representatives fought 31 fights. A multiple analysis of video footage and graphic registration allowed marking 423 technical attacks (including 24 efficient attacks) of the representatives of Russia and 384 attacks …
Plantar Pressure Distribution In Ice Skates While Gliding And Standing Compared To Barefoot And Trainer Conditions,
2022
School of Life Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Plantar Pressure Distribution In Ice Skates While Gliding And Standing Compared To Barefoot And Trainer Conditions, Andrew Greenhalgh, Faye Chatterly, Cheryl Blewitt, Jonathan Sinclair, Nachiappan Chockalingam
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to identify whether there are differences between plantar pressure distributions experienced whilst wearing ice skates during ice-gliding, compared to standing whilst barefoot, wearing trainers and wearing ice skates. The results of this study aim to provide a greater understanding of the distribution of the pressure through the ice skate to the human musculoskeletal system. Material/Methods: Nine female participants were recruited for this study (age 36.6 years ± 15.3, mass 63.7kg ± 7.4 height 1.63m ± 4.1). Pressure applied to the plantar surface of the feet was recorded at 50Hz using an F-Scan sensor. …
Blood K+ Concentration Balance After Prolonged Submaximal Exercise – The Role Of Both Uptake And Excretion Processes,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Blood K+ Concentration Balance After Prolonged Submaximal Exercise – The Role Of Both Uptake And Excretion Processes, Anna Szczesna-Kaczmarek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: A contracting muscle is a source of the plasma K+ concentration increase during physical exercise. The flux of K+ from contracting skeletal muscle to blood is related to the frequency of cells action potential. The elevated blood [K+] may result in the heart rate irregularities and interferes with the way nerves send signals. But plasma increased [K+] recovers rapidly to normal if a regulating mechanism takes action. The aim of this study was to evaluate the participation of processes restoring the balance in blood [K+] after prolonged submaximal exercise. Material/Methods: Nineteen healthy, young, physically active men performed the 120-min …
