Muscle Bloodflow As An Indicator Of Anaerobic Threshold In Young Athletes – A Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study,
2022
Department of Physiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Muscle Bloodflow As An Indicator Of Anaerobic Threshold In Young Athletes – A Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study, Maciej Chroboczek, Magdalena Jakubowska, Sylwester Kujach, Marcin Luszczyk, Radoslaw Laskowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: In this study we evaluated the effect of exercise with increasing intensity until exhaustion on muscle tissue oxygenation in children. Furthermore, we tested the hypothesis that a decrease in muscle indirect blood flow (O2Hb) predicts the anaerobic threshold determined by analysis of ventilation parameters. Material/Methods: Five, young, school-aged tennis players were engaged in this study (age 16.2 ±1.63 years, VO2max 56.7 ±2.00 ml · kg-1 · min-1). Changes in oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2), deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHB), blood volume (tHb = HbO2 + HHB) and muscle tissue oxygenation (TOI%) in the right vastus lateralis muscle, using a near-infrared spectrometer were recorded. …
The Level Of Selected Coordination Abilities In Badminton Players At Various Ages And Sport Skill Levels As Compared To Non-Athletes,
2022
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education in Cracow, Poland
The Level Of Selected Coordination Abilities In Badminton Players At Various Ages And Sport Skill Levels As Compared To Non-Athletes, Janusz Jaworski, Grzegorz Lech, Michal Zak, Eligiusz Madejski, Katarzyna Szczepanik
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The main aim of the study was to determine variation of some coordination motor abilities between badminton players at various ages and with various training experience and their level compared to non-athletes. Material/Methods: The results of the tests of coordination motor abilities were collected from 30 badminton players (younger cadets, cadets and juniors) and 54 peers who were non-athletes. Computer tests were used to evaluate selected coordination motor abilities using a touch screen laptop. Means between age groups of athletes were compared based on one-way analysis of variance or its non-parametric counterpart. The significance of differences between means of …
The Efficiency Of Executing Technical Actions By Female Volleyball Players Depending On Their Positions On The Court,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
The Efficiency Of Executing Technical Actions By Female Volleyball Players Depending On Their Positions On The Court, Karol Cieminski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to determine differences in the efficiency of executing technical actions by female volleyball players taking into account their positions on the court. Material/Methods: The research material comprised results of the efficiency of female volleyball players’ technical actions (n = 98) participating in the 2015 Women’s European Volleyball Championship. The subjects were divided into five groups: receivers, middle blockers, spikers, setters, and liberoes. The following technical actions were analysed: attack, block, serve, and receiving a serve. In order to determine the differences between the studied groups, statistical tests were used. The Scheffe test was …
Kinematic Analysis Of The Block Startand 20-Metre Acceleration Phase In Two Highly-Trained Sprinters: A Case Report,
2022
Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznan University of PhysicalEducation in Poznan, Poland
Kinematic Analysis Of The Block Startand 20-Metre Acceleration Phase In Two Highly-Trained Sprinters: A Case Report, Michal Janowski, Jacek Zielinski, Michal Wlodarczyk, Krzysztof Kusy
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The main purpose was to evaluate individual kinematic characteristics in highly trained sprinters during the „set” position, block clearance and a 20-m acceleration phase, as well as to determine differences and/or technique similarities. Material/Methods: The measurements were carried out on two sprinters, members of the Polish national team. A wireless portable MyoMotion system (Noraxon Inc., USA) was applied. Angular changes and accelerations of all limbs, trunk and head were measured. Results: Increased motion asymmetry between sides brought about stride fluctuation and worsened sprint performance. This effect occurred when the sum of the discrepancies for hip, knee and ankle joints …
Still Unnoticed. Women In Polish Sports Associations. Content Analysis Of Polish, International, And British Formal Rules Of Sports Organizations,
2022
Department of Philosophy and Sociology, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Educationin Warsaw, Poland
Still Unnoticed. Women In Polish Sports Associations. Content Analysis Of Polish, International, And British Formal Rules Of Sports Organizations, Natalia Organista
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
From a critical paradigm point of view sport has been a sexist institution. Despite the women empowerment in sport they are still trivialized and marginalized. Research also shows that sport organizations may be exceptionally opposed to women, valuing hegemonic masculinity. Therefore, the aim of this article is to check whether gender inequalities occur in Polish sports organizations and what the scale of those inequalities is in comparison to international and British organizations. Content analysis was used to examine official documents of organizations. The sample consists of seventeen Polish, international and British sports organizations. The content analysis indicates that international and …
Adolescents’ Actual Appearance And Body Image Self-Assessment,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
Adolescents’ Actual Appearance And Body Image Self-Assessment, Anna Lysak, Dominika Wilczynska, Anna Walentukiewicz, Karol Karasiewicz, Pawel Skonieczny
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The body image is one of the most important components of self-esteem which corresponds with the psycho-physical health of the individual. The purpose of the study was to search for the relationship between the actual figure and body image. The research was conducted in 2014 among 830 adolescents. Sample selection was random. Actual figure was defined by the body composition, BMI and the distribution of body fat. Body image was assessed with Stunkard's Figure Rating Scale. Statistical analysis was performed based on the software Statistical Package for Social Science. The results of the analysis indicate that there is a significant …
Quality Of Life, Duration Of The Disease And The Level Of Pain In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis,
2022
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland
Quality Of Life, Duration Of The Disease And The Level Of Pain In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ewa Kupcewicz, Agnieszka Drejer
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The aim of the present study is to evaluate life quality of people suffering from RA and determine the influence of illness duration and degree of pain intensity on their quality of life. The group of subjects comprised of 189 people: 104 (55.03%) with diagnosed RA and 85 (44.97%) healthy people as control group. Mean age in the group of ill subjects was 57.66 ±11.30 and 68 ±8.99 in the control group. In the research, self-constructed questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and shortened version of WHOQoL-Bref were used. Assumed significance level was p < 0.05. Patients with RA received statistically significantly lower scores of life quality in all domains as compared with the control group. In the group of ill subjects, social domain (14.91 ±2.40) obtained highest scores whereas physical domain received lowest scores (11.96 ±1.69). The main somatic issue connected with the illness reported by 95.19% of subjects was experienced joint pain. Mean degree of perceived pain in VAS scale reached 7.37 ±1.86 points and it significantly lowered life quality of ill subjects. The results regarding life quality in four life domains (i.e. physical, psychological, social and environmental) were definitely better than in the control group.
Body Build Of 14-16-Year-Old Boys Practising Football And Basketball As Compared With Non-Training Peers,
2022
University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Body Build Of 14-16-Year-Old Boys Practising Football And Basketball As Compared With Non-Training Peers, Monika Opanowska, Elzbieta Pretkiewicz-Abacjew, Paweł Skonieczny
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The purpose of the study was to compare the somatic build of football and basketball players aged 14, 15 and 16 years with non-training boys of the same age. The study involved 301 boys, who were divided into three study groups: football players, basketball players and non-training boys. The level of the boys’ somatic development was established on the basis of body weight and height measurements, which were the basis for determining the BMI and Rohrer’s index. In addition, the functional lengths of the right and the left lower extremity were studied. The majority of training and non-training boys were …
Bmi Of Students Of School Of Sport – Facts And Self-Assessment In The Context Of Physical Activity And Parents’ Education. Long-Standing Research,
2022
Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Chair of Natural Science, Gdansk Universityof Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Bmi Of Students Of School Of Sport – Facts And Self-Assessment In The Context Of Physical Activity And Parents’ Education. Long-Standing Research, Ewa Wojtowicz, Barbara Duda-Biernacka
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The objective of this study is self-recorded BMI among 20-year-old female students in the context of their physical activity, weight, body height, parent’s education and the time factor. Statistical analysis of the data was based on anthropometric measurements and a survey conducted among female students (N = 1,394) from the first year of full-time studies at the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport (AWFiS) in the years 2003–2010. The relationship between variables and logistic models was analyzed (Student’s test, Duncan’s test, analysis of variance, logistic regression). Statistical analysis was conducted using Statistica 6.0 software. At the background of the …
An Examination Of The Hamstring And The Quadriceps Muscle Kinematics During The Front And Back Squat In Males,
2022
Division of Sport Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, School of Sport & Wellbeing, Collegeof Health & Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
An Examination Of The Hamstring And The Quadriceps Muscle Kinematics During The Front And Back Squat In Males, Jonathan Sinclair, Darrell Brooks, Stephen Atkins
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The aim of the current investigation was to examine the influence of the front and back squat variants on the hamstring and the quadriceps muscles kinematics. Eighteen male participants were recruited with 1 repetition maximum values of 122.7 ±16.4 and 88.7 ±13.9 kg for the back and front squat lifts. Participants completed both back and front squats at 70% of their front squat 1 repetition maximum. The hamstring and the quadriceps muscle kinematics were determined during kinetic situations using motion capture data, in addition to segmental and joint kinematics. Differences between squat conditions were examined using paired samples t-tests. The …
Relationships Between Motor Abilities And Volleyball Performance Skills In 15-Year-Old Talent-Identified Volleyball Players,
2022
Department of Biological and Motor Sport Bases, Faculty of Sport Science, University School of Physical Education, Wrocław, Poland
Relationships Between Motor Abilities And Volleyball Performance Skills In 15-Year-Old Talent-Identified Volleyball Players, Dariusz Mroczek, Edward Superlak, Adam Kawczynski, Jan Chmura
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The aim of this study is to determine synergistic motor outcomes understood as sets of mutually dependent players’ motor abilities affecting the efficacy of performance skills of young volleyball players. The study was carried out during a national volleyball tournament for 150 boys aged 14-15 years. The matches were recorded with two cameras placed 10 m behind the end line, 1.6 m above the floor. The following parameters were assessed: attack efficacy, block efficacy, serve efficacy. The first dependent variables were players' actions that most significantly affected the set outcome, i.e. serves, blocks and attacks. The greatest differences were found …
Influence Of Experimental Training With External Resistance In A Form Of “Kettlebell” On Selected Components Of Women’Sphysical Fitness,
2022
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education in Cracow, Poland
Influence Of Experimental Training With External Resistance In A Form Of “Kettlebell” On Selected Components Of Women’Sphysical Fitness, Tadeusz Ambrozy, Lucyna Kiszczak, Jaroslaw Omorczyk, Mariusz Ozimek, Tomasz Palka, Dawid Mucha, Arkadiusz Stanula, Dariusz Mucha
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
An aim of this work was to determine the influence of women’s experimental training using kettlebells on selected components of physical fitness. Two groups of women, experimental (N = 20) and control (N = 20), took part in this study. In order to determine the influence of the training program developed by the present authors, participants were subjected to examinations aimed to assess the level of selected components of physical fitness (speed of hand movements, flexibility, explosive strength of lower limbs muscles, strength endurance of abdominal muscles and hip flexors, strength endurance of upper limbs muscles and the shoulder girdle, …
Motor Abilities Necessary To Be Successful At Dancing,
2022
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Motor Abilities Necessary To Be Successful At Dancing, Jadranka Vlasic, Goran Oreb, Maja Horvatin-Fuckar
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The aim of the study was to determine the relation between motor abilities and the rateof success in dancing of 85 students of the Faculty of Kinesiology. Efficiency in dancing was represented by the marks given to the subjects by five expertsafter performing each dance on the basis of a video recording. The variables’ sample todetermine motor abilities consisted of the results achieved by measuring motor abilities ofcoordination, realization of rhythmical structures, balance, movement frequency, flexibility and explosive strength. Results: By means of regression analysis a statistically significant relationship was established between a predictor set of the students’ motor abilities …
E-Sports Versus Physical Activity Among Adolescents,
2022
Clinical Center, Univeristy of Debrecen, Hungary
E-Sports Versus Physical Activity Among Adolescents, Henrietta Varga Szepne, Laszlo Csernoch, Ildiko Balatoni
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: While physical activity is believed to be essential for a healthy lifestyle, younger generations seem to spend less time playing sports. On the other hand, in the past couple of years a new type of sports, e-sports has emerged. Though one cannot question that e-sports requires intense concentration and a lot of practice, whether it needs appropriate physical fitness is still debated. Material and methods: A survey was conducted in Debrecen, in the teacher-training high school of the University of Debrecen with the help of interviewers. Beyond socio-demographic data individual sporting and e-sporting habits were assessed in a gender …
Trainers And Sports Clubs Civil Liability For Contestants’ Injuries Caused During Sports Training Or Competition As Regulated In The Polish Legal System?,
2022
Lomza State University of Applied Sciences, Poland
Trainers And Sports Clubs Civil Liability For Contestants’ Injuries Caused During Sports Training Or Competition As Regulated In The Polish Legal System?, Cezary Waldzinski, Ewa Waldzinska, Aleksandra Durzynska, Tomasz Waldzinski, Kazimierz Kochanowicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The issues with the injuries caused by the sports trainings are strictly related with the legal liability of natural and legal persons directly participating in sports activities, including trainers, medical staff, sports clubs, organizers of the sports events, equipment and devices manufacturers, the owners of sports facilities and the contestants themselves. Sports injuries are integrally related with training any sport discipline. The consequences may vary, from slight health detriment, not requiring medical support, through loss of or permanent damage to health, up to death of the contestant. Without doubt, occurrence of these adverse effects of sports training shall be limited …
Consumer Loyalty Among Fans Of Sports Clubs: How Much Do They Vary Across Disciplines?,
2022
Institute of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Social Communication, Jagiellonian University, Poland
Consumer Loyalty Among Fans Of Sports Clubs: How Much Do They Vary Across Disciplines?, Szczepan Kosciolek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: In the sports sector, the expected outcome of having loyal fans is equated with the amount and frequency of game attendance, the purchase of team merchandise, following the club’s results in the media, and participation in discussions about the club, whereas the level of loyalty is determined by team identification and customer satisfaction with the team’s performance. However, previous studies have not investigated the differentiation of the loyalty of club fans across different sports disciplines. To fill this research gap, the goals of the study were to measure the difference in loyalty behaviors in sports club fans and their …
Assessment Of Gross Motor Skills In Primary Schools Children From The Czech Republic,
2022
Department of Primary and Preprimary Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University in Olomouc, the Czech Republic
Assessment Of Gross Motor Skills In Primary Schools Children From The Czech Republic, Zdenek Rechtik, Ludmila Miklankova, Michaela Pugnerova
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Motor skills are very important for socialization, academic achievement, self-concept and adaptation, etc. Physical education should focus on improving this area and increasing the level of motor skills. In the Czech Republic there exists the Framework Curriculum, which sets key competences which pupils should manage. Physical education outputs are not clearly given, so it is not clear which skills and movements should be covered during the first educational period. The aim of the research is to assess gross motor skills in detail in children attending primary schools from 5 regions in the Czech Republic. Material and methods: The research …
Sporting Habits Of University Students In Hungary,
2022
Clinical Center, Univeristy of Debrecen, Hungary
Sporting Habits Of University Students In Hungary, Ildiko Balatoni, Henrietta Varga Szepne, Anetta Muller, Sandor Kovacs, Nikolett Kosztin, Laszlo Csernoch
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: As physical activity, health, and the quality of life are strongly related. Leisure habits of students of the University of Debrecen, Hungary, were assessed in a recent survey. The survey used both online and offline (written) questionnaires. In the survey sport was defined as a physical activity outside of compulsory Physical Education (PE) classes that lasts for at least half an hour. In the questionnaire the background characteristics were profession, age, body weight, height, gender, and whether the student has compulsory PE classes. Material and methods: Altogether 857 students from all faculties of the University completed the survey. 60.4% …
Athletic Scholarships Granted By Local Government Units In The Polish Case-Law,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Athletic Scholarships Granted By Local Government Units In The Polish Case-Law, Jakub Kosowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
ackground: This paper discusses one of the key issues in the field of supporting sport activities by local government units, namely athletic scholarships. It is aimed at providing a comprehensive legal analysis of the above issue, including the abundant case-law regarding this matter. Material and methods: For purposes of the study, the criteria of eligibility for athletic scholarships were divided into subjective and objective criteria. Based on them, the scholarly opinion and case-law on the topic have been analysed. The study has also pointed to often diverse positions expressed in the practice of applying the law. Results: The results of …
The Funding Of Professional Sports Entities By State-Owned Companies And Private Institutions. The Necessity Or Philanthropy?,
2022
Chair of Economics, Management and Law in Sport, Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
The Funding Of Professional Sports Entities By State-Owned Companies And Private Institutions. The Necessity Or Philanthropy?, Joanna Jedel
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The aim of the article is to determine whether the actions undertaken by state-owned companies as regards sponsorship of professional sport in Poland are appropriate. It tries to answer the research question presented in the article’s titles making use of secondary data analysis, literature review, text analysis and tax interpretations. The author used many different sources of data, such as literature on the subject, including peer-reviewed publications: monographs, scientific articles, textbooks, as well as not peer-reviewed publications: compendia and encyclopaedias, statistical yearbooks, reports and expert evaluations, popular science literature, grey literature (conference materials, working papers), articles published in journals and …
