Studia Kinanthropologica, 2013 (vol. 14), issue 1
Tactics and strategy in tennis doubles
J. Carboch, T. Kočíb, V. Süss
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):7-11 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.028 
We have focused on the use of basic tactical variants of the serving team in tennis doubles - classical formation, Australian formation and "I-formation". We compared the number of these variants between the adults and juniors category. Next, we watched the composition and the number of strokes in men's and women's doubles. The doubles matches (N=40) from important national and international tournaments were videotaped. Results showed different use of tactical variants between the adults and juniors category and even between men and women. The number and the composition of particular strokes in men's and women's doubles are different and that is showing...
Motor performance in emergency medical rescue personnel in terms of gender differencies
I. Ružbarská
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):12-18 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.029
In terms of professional orientation, motor and functional preconditions play an important supporting role and form an indispensable part of professional self-realization and long-term career fulfillment. Given the high percentage of female candidates for rescue work as well as females already employed in this field, identifying differences between the sexes is fully justified. The aim of this study was to examine and compare physical and motor indicators of male (N = 27) and female (N = 25) emergency medical rescuers. There was Eurofit test system applied. Through comparison of the somatometric parameters of the Men rescue-workers and Women...
The influence of aerobics on middle-aged women's heart rate variability
B. Šeděnková, P. Stejskal, J. Šimíček, M. Elfmark
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):19-28 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.030
The aim was to assess the influence of a six-month long dance aerobics program on the heart rate variability of middle-aged women. Forty women (40 - 55 years) with sedentary occupation without regular physical activity joined the study. The Experimental group (n=21) participated in dance aerobics lessons combined with resistance training three times a week for a six months. The control group (n=19) did not change lifestyle during the observed period. Before and after this program, all participants passed on the orthoclinostatic conditions spectral analysis of heart rate variability (SA HRV). The SA HRV was evaluated by chosen standard parameters and...
Impact of strength workout program on gymnastic skills adoption level
P. Vrchovecká, V. Bittner, E. Strešková
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):29-37 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.031
The objective of the study was to demonstrate the positive impact of of strength workout program on gymnastic skills adoption level at middle school aged girl. During the twelve weeks on selected group of girls (N=31) has been applied an exercise program, which included a diagnosis of power abilities and motor skills. The results of this pilot study show that the inclusion of regular ten-workout program in school physical education has a positive effect on the gymnastic skills adoption level of girls 6 - grade. The program is most useful in the context of thematic whole gymnastics.
Education of children for the healthy lifestyle - strategy, intervention, prevention
L. Miklánková
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):41-48 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.032
A very serious problem seems to be the current health status of the population of children aged 6-11 years noted in research investigations. Proven trend of decreasing physical activity and improper diet and nutrition leads to obesity and an increase in orthopedic diseases already in the youngest age groups in the Czech Republic. The economic aspects of the therapy then forcing state apparatuses to search for ways of prevention. In this context, the obvious importance of the school as an institution that has significant opportunities to participate in the formation of positive attitudes towards health and healthy lifestyles through education in the...
Aggression in youth and children's sport
J. Mudrák, P. Slepička, P. Šiška
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):51-58 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.033
In the article we present an overview of contemporary research concerned with aggression in children and youth in the context of sport. Sport represents an important social environment in which aggressive behavior may be either encouraged or regulated. Especially social and motivational climate, culture and norms of the sport and expectations towards young athletes seem to play a crucial role. Emphasizing the competition, victory at all cost and using aggression as a means of achieving success may support aggressive behavior in and outside the context of sport. On the other hand, when the norms of the sport stress the importance of self-control and...
Physical education and sport at YMCA's summer camps in Czechoslovakia
T. Tlustý
Studia Kinanthropologica 2013, 14(1):59-67 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2013.034
The presented article deals with the history of physical education and sport at YMCA's summer camps in Czechoslovakia. These camps were the area, where the sports, which were still relatively unknown in Czechoslovakia in the twentieth century, started their growing. This "American sports" came to the Czechoslovakia through the organization YMCA, which did a lot for their next spreading. A lot of campers played them at these summer camps. Some of them have become our representatives in those sports. In addition, YMCA organized a lot of training courses at these places. YMCA's summer camps greatly contributed with basketball, volleyball, softball and...