Stress And Its Management By Students In The Field Of Education,
2022
Department of Pedagogical and School Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava, the Czech Republic
Stress And Its Management By Students In The Field Of Education, Irena Plevova, Lucie Kremenkova, Michaela Pugnerova
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The subject matter of the submitted survey was to determine what coping strategies are used to manage stress by university students in the field of education. Material and methods: The research group included 51 university students of the Faculty of Education in a combined type of study (the students teach at high schools concurrently with their studies). To collect data, the standardised Stress Coping Style Questionnaire, SVF-78 was used. Results: There is a statistically significant difference between the variables. Men prefer negative coping strategies to a lower extent than women, with statistical significance. Conclusions: The submitted survey focused on …
Criminal Liability For Doping In Sport,
2022
Chair of Material Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Gdansk, Poland
Criminal Liability For Doping In Sport, Jacek Potulski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The author describes the problem of legislative changes in the field of criminal law in combating illegal forms of doping in sport. Particular provisions of Polish anti-doping regulations in the international context are described and analysed. A detailed interpretation of the regulations is made along with an attempt to show their practical context. The author based on doctrine publications and his own analysis of the legal text. In particular, the Polish Act on Combating Doping in Sport and international regulations are considered as the basis for the analysis. The author claims that the current regulation is conservative, and it will …
Perspectives For Improving Organizational Interaction In The Process Of Developing The Field Of Physical Culture And Sport,
2022
Management and Economics Department, National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Kyiv, Ukraine
Perspectives For Improving Organizational Interaction In The Process Of Developing The Field Of Physical Culture And Sport, Oleh Mykolaiovych Varenyk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The purpose of the study is to examine the conditions for establishing an organizational interaction in the service sector. The peculiarities of the interaction of selected spheres with other interested structures of the industrial and social sectors of economy are characterized. Based on the example of economic activity of physical culture, sport and tourism, public health, their place in the process of introducing health-saving technologies and solving other important tasks of socio-economic development have been outlined.
The Place Of Outdoor Schools In Primary Education In The Context Of Their Content Focus,
2022
Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Arts, Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
The Place Of Outdoor Schools In Primary Education In The Context Of Their Content Focus, Karol Gorner, Julia Vitkova, Adam Jurczak
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: In our primary research, we examined the state and analysis of the implementation of outdoor schools in primary education. Our goal was to identify new initiatives to improve the content of outdoor school programs. Material and methods: The basic method was a questionnaire from which we learned about the implementation of schools in nature. The questionnaire contained a total of 27 questions. For our contribution, we have analyzed the answers to 4 questions that touched upon our issue. Results: Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that most teachers are convinced that outdoor schools belong to the education …
Pedagogical Aspects Of Child Health Promotion In The Context Of Pre-School Education,
2022
Department of Primary and Preprimary Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University in Olomouc, the Czech Republic
Pedagogical Aspects Of Child Health Promotion In The Context Of Pre-School Education, Ludmila Miklankova, Michaela Pugnerova, Zdenek Rechtik
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Early childhood education, care and preschool care at kindergartens in the Czech Republic is geared towards acquiring key competencies in the area of health promotion and the prevention of civilization diseases. Effects of the curricular documents are formulated by the expected outputs. The aim of the submitted partial research is to determine the level of gross motor skills of pre-school age children and to analyze the level of their acquired movement skills in the context of the curriculum documents. Material and methods: The research group consisted of 115 pre-school children. The level of learned motor skills was monitored by …
The Incidence And The Type Of Stomatognathic Disorders In Patients With Gardner Syndrome. A Systematic Review,
2022
Department of Oral Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland
The Incidence And The Type Of Stomatognathic Disorders In Patients With Gardner Syndrome. A Systematic Review, Olga Preuss, Aleksandra Jaron, Anna Grzywacz, Magda Aniko-Wlodarczyk, Grzegorz Trybek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Diseases of genetic origin are very often associated with oral disorders. One of them is Gardner syndrome (GS) a rare variant of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), whose main manifestation is colon cancer. Its most common oral cavity symptoms include osteomas, odontomas and impacted or supernumerary teeth. Material and methods: Medline (PubMed), Medline (Ebsco), Scopus and Google Scholar databases were searched oral manifestations of Gardner Syndrome.Results: Thirty-eight articles met inclusion criteria. The most frequently mentioned oral changes included osteomas, impacted teeth, supernumerary teeth and odontomas. Conclusion: This review provides evidence for associating FAP with oral disorders. Dentists can be the …
Athletics Training Programme For Children Studying In Sports Schools In Poland,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland
Athletics Training Programme For Children Studying In Sports Schools In Poland, Marek Fostiak, Tomasz Frolowicz, Malgorzata Pogorzelska, Joanna Klonowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
The resolution of any dilemmas related to the implementation of the curriculum must take into account its objectives, generally speaking, developing the readiness of students to participate independently in health-motivated, sporting and aesthetically-motivated physical activity and to take health promoting measures. This article describes the assumptions of the original modular physical education programme for the first stage of education in the aspect of track and field. The physical education programme was designed for use in classes where the number of hours of compulsory physical education classes has been extended or for work with students with special physical abilities.
Diagnosis, Treatment And Statistic Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries,
2022
Galen-Orthopaedics, Bieruń; The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice; Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
Diagnosis, Treatment And Statistic Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Pawel Gwiazdon, Agnieszka Racut, Magdalena Strozik, Wioletta Bala, Katarzyna Klimek, Jolanta Rajca, Grzegorz Hajduk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
One of the most frequently damaged structures of knee is the ACL. Among risk factors for ACL injury, particular attention is paid to anatomic ones-structural, hormonal, genetic, biomechanical, neuromuscular and environmental disorders. Correctly performed diagnostics and rehabilitation after knee injury determine the effectiveness of treatment. The diagnostic methods includes: subject examination, physical examination, imaging diagnostics and arthrometry. The overarching goal after ACL injury is regain knee joint stability and return to full mobility thus surgical methods to restore passive joint stability are recommended. Regular physical activity appears to be essential in maintaining good physical condition as opposed to a prevalently …
The Influence Of Whole Body Cryotherapy On The Functional Efficiency In Patients With Spondyloarthrosis Of The Lumbar Spine,
2022
Department of Medical Physiology, Institute of Physiotherapy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
The Influence Of Whole Body Cryotherapy On The Functional Efficiency In Patients With Spondyloarthrosis Of The Lumbar Spine, Marta Barlowska-Trybulec, Jolanta Jaworek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Osteoarthrosis (OA) is considered as the most common disease affecting mankind. The aim of the study was to present the impact of whole body cryotherapy (WBCT) together with kinesiotherapy (KT) and with KT alone on functional efficiency in patients with OA. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 120 patients. They were randomly divided into two groups. Patients from the study group underwent a series of WBCT combined with KT, while patients from the control group underwent KT alone. Each patient was examined before and after the therapy by VAS, ODI and functional tests. Results: After the therapy …
Relationships Between Postural Stability In Standing And Handstand And Psychological Factors In Athletes Practicing Artistic Gymnastics,
2022
Institute of Sport, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University School of Physical Education in Cracow, Poland
Relationships Between Postural Stability In Standing And Handstand And Psychological Factors In Athletes Practicing Artistic Gymnastics, Jaroslaw Omorczyk, Agnieszka Zajac, Ewa Puszczalowska-Lizis
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was analyze relations between postural stability indices and selected psychological factors in athletes practicing artistic gymnastics. Material and method: The study included 20 athletes practicing artistic gymnastics. The research tool was posturograph CQ-Stab 2P. The data were analyzed based on Pearson’s linear correlation, or alternatively Spearman’s rank correlation. Results: Statistically significant correlations of stability indicators registered in the handstand with the results of the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory – 2R CSAI questionnaire were found, in the absence of psychological variables with the results of stability tests in a free standing position with eyes open …
The Characteristics Of Biofeedback Techniques Used In Pelvic Floor Muscle Training For Healthy Pregnant Women – A Narrative Review,
2022
Doctoral Studies, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Characteristics Of Biofeedback Techniques Used In Pelvic Floor Muscle Training For Healthy Pregnant Women – A Narrative Review, Monika Bludnicka, Magdalena Piernicka, Anna Szumilewicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Due to the location of pelvic floor muscles, training with biofeedback for this muscle group is encouraged. The aim of this study was to characterize the use patterns of various biofeedback techniques in pelvic floor muscle training in healthy pregnant women. Material and Methods: It was a narrative review study using MEDLINE database and the following keywords: ‘pelvic floor’, ‘pregnancy’ and ‘biofeedback’. For the analysis we included 8 studies meeting the criteria of being experimental trials in healthy pregnant women and including the characteristics of biofeedback techniques used in pelvic floor muscle training. Results: The most commonly used technique …
The Impact Of Shock Wave Therapy On Reducing Pain In Patients With Plantar Fasciitis,
2022
Department of Physiotherapy and Wellness, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, University School of Health in Gdansk, Poland
The Impact Of Shock Wave Therapy On Reducing Pain In Patients With Plantar Fasciitis, Zaneta Galecka-Szczerba, Malgorzata Kawa, Magdalena Podczarska-Glowacka
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The heel spur often accompanied by plantar fascia inflammation is a very troublesome disorder. It causes intense heel and foot pain, disturbs gait, often causing limitation of physical activity. The aim of the work is to evaluate the impact of radial shock therapy patients diagnosed with heel spur on pain and physical activity. Material and methods: The study involved 27 patients - 9 men and 18 women - with a diagnosed spur heel, the average age of the patient is 56 ± SD years. To evaluate the effects of the therapy, two testes were used, the VAS analogue pain …
Analysis Of Interrelations Of Psychophysiological And Hysiological Indicators Of Martial Arts Athletes,
2022
Department of Combat Arts, Kharkov State Academy of Physical Culture, Ukraine
Analysis Of Interrelations Of Psychophysiological And Hysiological Indicators Of Martial Arts Athletes, Vyacheslav Romanenko, Sergii Iermakov, Leonid Podrigalo, Olga Rovnaya, Zhanna Sotnikova-Meleshkina, Valeriy Goloha, Larysa Ruban
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The article presents a comparative analysis of interrelations of psychophysiological and physiological indicators of martial art athletes while performing functional tests. Material and methods: 63 martial art athletes were divided into groups: the 1st group – 34 athletes of "striking" martial arts (taekwondo ITF, WTF, karate, hand-to-hand fight), age (17.58±0.08) years; the 2nd group – 18 Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestlers, age (18.94±0.33) years; the 3rd group – 11 judo and sambo athletes, age (18.73±0.23) years. Participants performed a test to define the choice reaction time with parallel control of the heart rate for 3 minutes. Results: Indicators of the …
Physical Capacity And Body Composition In 13-16 Year Old Soccer Players During Three-Year Training Cycle,
2022
Department of Physical Education and Sport, Maritime University in Gdynia, Poland
Physical Capacity And Body Composition In 13-16 Year Old Soccer Players During Three-Year Training Cycle, Anna Konieczna, Lukasz Radziminski, Jacek Paszulewicz, Guillermo F. Lopez-Sanchez, Paul Dragos, Zbigniew Jstrzebski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to show changes in aerobic and anaerobic capacity and body composition of the adolescent soccer players in a three-year training cycle. Material and Methods: 16 footballers aged 13 to 16 were examined. Measurements of aerobic fitness were performed with the Cooper and PWC170 tests, and anaerobic fitness with the Wingate test. Body composition measurements were made with an electronic scale. Results: During the three-year training period, significant changes in PWC170 and VO2max were observed depending on the stage of the adolescence and training process. Relative values of anaerobic capacity indicators: total work and …
Finger Range Of Motion And Joint Circumferences In Rock Climbers,
2022
Clinique du Petit-Colmoulins, Soins de Suite et Réadaptation, Harfleur, France
Finger Range Of Motion And Joint Circumferences In Rock Climbers, Katarzyna Raczynska, Bartosz Trybulec, Kamila Boczon, Paweł Jagielski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background. Fingers of climbers are an area where operating forces reach the highest values, thus they are susceptible for overloading. The aim of this study was to determine what kind of morphological changes climbing causes in the anatomical structures of climbers’ fingers and whether these changes affect their function. Materials and methods. The study group consisted of 27 climbers and 26 non-climbers as a control group. Research consisted of an original questionnaire and measurements of the range of motion and circumferences of finger joints. Results. Limited finger flexion in all distal interphalangeal (DIP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints in the …
Core Stability Training And Young Para-Swimmers' Results On 50 Meters And 100 Meters Freestyle,
2022
The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Core Stability Training And Young Para-Swimmers' Results On 50 Meters And 100 Meters Freestyle, Ninomyslaw Jakubczyk, Anna Zwierzchowska, Adam Maszczyk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Central stabilization training aims to improve neuromuscular coordination. It is used to prevent injuries and complement swimmers’ training process. The aim of the study was to access the impact of this training on the results by disabled swimmers at 50 and 100 meters’ freestyle. Material/Method: 20 competitors with similar dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system, randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group, participated in the study. Each group consisted of 7 swimmers starting in competitions from the standing starting position and 3 starting from water. The study included a 4-week set of stabilization exercises, 4 times a week …
The Level Of Somatic Health, Sports Specialization And Alification Of An Athlete As Indicators Of Intermediate Selection In The Mixed Martial Arts,
2022
Saint Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
The Level Of Somatic Health, Sports Specialization And Alification Of An Athlete As Indicators Of Intermediate Selection In The Mixed Martial Arts, Alexander Alexandrovich Gorelov, Vladimir Mikhailovich Voronov, Andrei Ivanovich Krylov, Viktor Leonidovich Kondakov
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This article presents the results of experimental research to identify high-priority types of martial arts whose representatives successfully implement their skills in mixed martial arts, as well as the results of the study of somatic health. Objective: To explore the mechanisms of the intermediate selection in sport of the highest achievements and to explore the possibility of using them in mixed martial arts. Materials and methods: We have attracted twelve fully qualified athletes of mixed martial arts for a study to identify criteria of talent prediction and intermediate selection in terms of somatic health. We have engaged eighteen leading …
Does Blood Flow Restriction Influence The Maximal Number Of Repetitions Performed During The Bench Press? A Pilot Study,
2022
Pre-school and School Complex No. 1 in Zory, Poland
Does Blood Flow Restriction Influence The Maximal Number Of Repetitions Performed During The Bench Press? A Pilot Study, Magdalena Rawska, Mariola Gepfert, Aleksandra Mostowik, Michal Krzysztofik, Grzegorz Wojdala, Agnieszka Lulinska, Michal Wilk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The main goal of the presented study was to assess the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) on the maximum number of repetitions in the bench press exercise (BP) with different movement tempos. Material and methods: Four female athletes volunteered for the study. The experiment was performed following a randomized crossover design, with four different testing protocols: 2/0/X/0 fast tempo with BFR (FASTBFR); 2/0/X/0 fast tempo without BFR (FASTNO-BFR); 6/0/X/0 slow tempo with BFR (SLOWBFR) or 6/0/X/0 slow tempo without BFR (SLOWNO-BFR). During the experimental session, participants performed 5 sets of the BP at 80%1RM. The following variables …
Anaerobic Power And Hydration Status In Combat Sport Athletes During Body Mass Reduction,
2022
Department of Sports Training, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Anaerobic Power And Hydration Status In Combat Sport Athletes During Body Mass Reduction, Anna Kurylas, Jakub Chycki, Tomasz Zajac
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Hydration is one of the most significant issues for combat sports as athletes often use water restriction for quick weight loss before competition. There is significant evidence to indicate that the hypohydration status impairs anaerobic performance. The aim of this study was to investigate if hypohydration, to reach a weight category, affects anaerobic performance. Material and methods: Six well trained combat sport athletes, classified in the middleweight division, took part in the experiment. The hydration status and anaerobic performance parameters were evaluated at four points in time (t1 – four weeks before fight, t2 – two weeks before fight, …
Psychological, Social, And Environmental Predictors Of Physical Activity Among Older Adults: The Socio-Ecological Approach Using Structural Equation Modeling Analysis,
2022
Department of Health Education & Promotion, Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Psychological, Social, And Environmental Predictors Of Physical Activity Among Older Adults: The Socio-Ecological Approach Using Structural Equation Modeling Analysis, Fatemeh Bakhtari, Batool Ahmad, Nayyereh Aminisani, Neda Gilani, Hamid Allahverdipour
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Older people are vulnerable groups whose physical activity (PA) guarantees their health. Considering the low level of PA and the role of various factors, this study was designed to investigate the level of PA and its determinants using the socio-ecological approach. Material and methods: In 2016, a random sample of 340 older people in urban areas of the Maku county, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, were recruited to complete PASE (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly) and a socioecological approach–based questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted by Stata. Results: The mean PA in our study was very low (94.02 …
