Studia Kinanthropologica, 2015 (vol. 16), issue 1

Talent selection for present conception of women sports gymnastics

G. Bago

Studia Kinanthropologica 2015, 16(1):7-16 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2015.011  

The aim of present contribution was to project and consequently verify test array the use of which in practice would facilitate the selection of talented gymnasts for current concept of women' s gymnastics. Based on study of professional literature there was projected a test battery consisting of three parts - strength testing, speed testing and flexibility testing. The tests used as well as evaluating scales are standardized. This test array was applied to girls aged 6 - 7 during recruitment for the Sokol Brno I. and SG Pelhrimov Gymnastic Club. After 6 months of training activity the projected set of tests was applied again. The results were evaluated...

Changes of selected condition and somatic prerequisites at students of physical education during one semester

P. Bahenský, R. Vobr, P. Požárek, R. Malátová

Studia Kinanthropologica 2015, 16(1):17-23 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2015.012  

Our study is focused on recognition of changes of chosen physical condition and somatic assumption at students of Physical Education and Sport at Pedagogical Faculty, South Bohemian University during one semester, when physical activity was increased by 137 % in average compared with the period before schooling. With the help of laboratory tests we compared changes of aerobic, anaerobic and somatic parameters. Eleven students at the age of 21.8±2.1 years, average weight 76.0±7.4 kg and height 180.2±7.2 cm and four women students at the age of 20.7±0.2 years, average weight 58.1±8.6 kg and height 165.8±9.7 cm...

The serve toss differences among the serve types and gender

J. Carboch, M. Přibylová

Studia Kinanthropologica 2015, 16(1):25-31 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2015.013  

In this case study we observed the serve toss in different types of serve. Players can use different types of serve (flat serve, slice serve, kick serve) and can use various ball placement in opponent s service box. Our aim was to compare the serve toss among different types of the serve between a male and female player form the receiver s view. One male and one female professional tennis player took part in this study. They served different types of the serve to various locations of opponent s service box. We use high-speed camera, which was placed opposite to the server in position of receiving player. The results revealed players used different...

Spatial conditions for Physical Education lessons in primary schools

L. Flemr

Studia Kinanthropologica 2015, 16(1):33-41 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2015.014  

The aim of this paper is to map and discover opinions regarding spatial conditions for physical education lessons of the physical education teachers in primary schools. The problem is global ignorance of their condition and absence of any norms, which lay down even minimal spatial standards in schools as existed in the past. Data contain 2822 electronic questionnares from Czech primary schools and 50 semistructured physical education teachers interviews from Prague and the Central Bohemia Region. Outdoor playgrounds and indoor gyms are together used for PE lessons in 86.8 % of schools regardless of the owner. In 5.1 % of schools the indoor gym is used,...

Golf and Olympic Games

A. Halada

Studia Kinanthropologica 2015, 16(1):43-49 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2015.015  

The article discusses the golf event at the 1900 and 1904 Olympic Games as well as the reinstatement of golf at the Olympic Games in 2016. Historical information about the two past competitions, the players, their results, and about the golf courses involved, is provided. The article also describes the process by which golf is returning to the Games in 2016, stating reasons for its reinstatement, as well as analyzing both challenges and positive effects that the inclusion of golf can have on the Games in Rio de Janeiro.