Physical Activity, Academic Performance And Cognition In Children And Adolescents. A Systematic Review,
2022
University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Biomedicine
Physical Activity, Academic Performance And Cognition In Children And Adolescents. A Systematic Review, Eero Hapala
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
A literature review was conducted to investigate the effect of physical exercise and physical training on cognition and academic performance in children and adolescents. Nine randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials with 2,013 participants were identified by employing the following data sources: the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, Eric, CINAHL, PsychINFO, and ISI Web of Knowledge. Five studies indicated positive effects of physical exercise on attention, concentration, and working memory, and three studies reported positive effects of 14 to 64 week physical training on language and arithmetic skills. Thus, there is some evidence that physical exercise may facilitate cognitive functions …
The Views Of Women Practising Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics And Acrobatics Gymnastics On Their Disciplines,
2022
University School of Physical Education in Cracow, Poland
The Views Of Women Practising Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics And Acrobatics Gymnastics On Their Disciplines, Anna Perzynska-Biskup, Leon Biskup, Stanislaw Sawczyn
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Physical culture covers a number of forms of physical activity, with sport being the most specialized form of participation. Rapid development of sport in recent years has contributed not only to the rise in the level of competitive sport but it also made the processes of social transitions to be reflected on a wider scale. The goal of this study is to demonstrate the views on professional sports from two generations of women who have practiced gymnastics. The main focus was on the presentation of gymnastics in the perspective of other disciplines and its place in everyday life of …
Body Height Of Adult Men Coming From The Pomerania Province In The Context Of Gradients And Social Differences, Age And The Level Of Physical Activity,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Body Height Of Adult Men Coming From The Pomerania Province In The Context Of Gradients And Social Differences, Age And The Level Of Physical Activity, Ewa Wojtowicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This paper attempts to answer the following question: are there any gradients and social differences in a group of adult men coming from Pomerania Province resulting from their biological condition – body height. Material/Methods: Opinion polls were conducted in the years 2000–2007 in a group of 893 men aged 37-78 years. The subjects are fathers of first-year students of full-time studies at the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport (Poland). The questionnaire included open questions concerning the date and the place of birth, body height, education, performed job, social background and doing sport. Statistical analyses were conducted using …
A Profile Of Adriana Dadci’S Individual Technical-Tactical Preparation,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
A Profile Of Adriana Dadci’S Individual Technical-Tactical Preparation, Marek Adam
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Since the first women’s judo championships in 1980 work connected with an analysis and an assessment of their preparation has been carried on. Polish and foreign researchers have determined the particulars of women’s technical-tactical preparation (TTP). Adrianna Dadci was Poland’s representative in women’s judo, who successfully participated in many international competitions. She won the gold medal at the European Championships in 2002 and took the 3rd place at the European championships in 2001. She won five times at international tournaments within 2002-2004, which are now known as the World Cups. She was the Champion of Poland seven times. The purpose …
The Construction Of The Factor Model For Fitness Assessment In Ice Hockey Players,
2022
University of Presov, Faculty of Sport, Presov, Slovakia
The Construction Of The Factor Model For Fitness Assessment In Ice Hockey Players, Marek Kokinda, Robert Kandrac, Milan Turek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to design a factor model whose application would refine the diagnostics of actual and continuous states in ice hockey players. Material/Methods: The following batteries of tests were used: Test battery 1 serves as a monitoring tool for the Methods Department of Slovak Ice Hockey Federation. Test battery 2 was designed on the basis of previous empirical evidence. A comparative analysis of the batteries was aimed at the qualitative aspect of the criteria of the individual test items. Results: The results showed partial incompleteness of the battery and a need to complement the battery …
Test 8 × 32.8 M As A Diagnostic And Fitness Level Control Indicator In Basketball (Diagnostic Test In Basketball),
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Test 8 × 32.8 M As A Diagnostic And Fitness Level Control Indicator In Basketball (Diagnostic Test In Basketball), Stanislaw Przybylski, Piotr Makar, Grzegorz Bielec
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Physiological studies conducted for over 20 years on basketball players have shown an increasing share of anaerobic efforts during the game. The players' throw effectiveness and their ability to move quickly on the playing field often determine the result of the match. The current control of kinematics and biochemical variables is crucial in the modern training process. Material/Methods: The study was conducted on an 11-person group of male athletes from a Polish first-league basketball team. The subjects had to perform a fitness test proposed by the authors: 8×32.8m with bouncing, throwing a ball to the basket and running back …
Dependence Between Body Tissue Composition And Results Achieved By Weightlifters,
2022
Department of Nutrition and Human Biological Development, Josef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport in Biala Podlaska
Dependence Between Body Tissue Composition And Results Achieved By Weightlifters, Jerzy Saczuk, Agnieszka Wasiluk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: A literature review and an analysis of lifting techniques indicate that the tissue composition and structure of the body, and especially some of its elements have a decisive influence on the results. The objective of the reported study was to characterize tissue components of the best Polish male weightlifters in view of the age and sports results they achieve. Material/Methods: Competitors of the Men’s Polish Championships in Weightlifting in 2004 were subjects of this study. The study comprised 138 sportsmen evaluated in the following age categories: seniors, youth, older juniors, and younger juniors. Measurements that enabled estimating the tissue …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
