Studia Kinanthropologica, 2016 (vol. 17), issue 1
The evaluation of self - defense for people with visually impairment by its participants
M. Bugala, A. Skotáková, J. Čihounková, Z. Reguli
Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(1):7-14 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2016.054 
Despite pro-inclusive efforts, we are witnessing the fact, that people with disabilities are too often victims of crime. For these reasons, we realize that we need to deal with the risk of attack. Also it is important to improve the level of knowledge of solving conflict situations by people with disabilities. The aim of this paper is evaluation of self-defense courses for persons with visual impairments. By exploration method we investigated the experience of people with visual impairment with risk or violent behavior towards this specific group and their security concerns. Based on detailed survey methodology of self-defense was created for persons...
The analysis the frequency of occurrence of the qualitative grading levels of defensive playing activities goalkeepers at World cup 2014 in Brasil in soccer
O. Honz
Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(1):15-22 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2016.055
The author presents results of his research, which is dedicated to occurrence frequency of qualitative assessment degrees of goalkeepers' defensive playing activities during FIFA World Cup 2014 held in Brasil. The goal of the research is to identify, analyse and compare occurrence of qualitative assessment degrees of defensive football activities of goalkeepers playing for winning and losing teams. The results were inserted to the table for better view. A method of indirect observation and assessment was used. We evaluated quality of implementation defensive playing activities by using 5 grade scoring scale, the most effective result of qualitative...
Intervention breathing exercise and its effect on breathing pattern
R. Malátová, P. Bahenský
Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(1):23-29 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2016.056
Breathing problems occur across the spectrum of the population. The disorder of breathing pattern we see very often, despite the fact that proper breathing is a prerequisite for the optimum functioning of the musculoskeletal system, proper posture and mental well-being. Incorrect breathing can be caused by blockages of vertebrae and ribs, malfunctioning wind and stabilizing muscles, allergies, lung disease, heart failure, and especially excessive stress. If impulses causing inappropriate tidal stereotype has for too long, the fault is fixed and must be conscious correcting (targeted compensation exercise) removed. For testing, we used the stereotype...
Attitudes of class 9 students to the physical and sport education during time
P. Mesiarik
Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(1):31-39 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2016.057
The thesis deals with the attitudes of 9th class students of a selected village primary school to physical and sport education during the longer period of time. The main method that has been used for the research has been a questionnaire. There have been 56 students included in the research from the school years 2014/2015 and 2005/2016. The results of the questionnaire are compared with the results from the previous research from 2008/2009. The main interest has been focused on the attitudes whether they have changed during the certain period of time. The research has revealed that positive attitudes of 9th class students to physical and sport education...
Magazines as a risk factor for body image in adolescent girls
H. Pavličíková, V. Kukačka, E. Pártlová
Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(1):41-48 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2016.058
The aim of this study is to discern a subjective appraisal of one's own body in adolescent girls (n = 82) as based on a figure test (reality versus ambition), with a special focus on the opinion discrepancies, all related to the fact whether the girls read or do not read magazines intended for this target group. Further, the research explored the examined girls' satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their bodies and their wish to put on, or lose weight. Out of a total of 82 girls, 61 girls (74,4 %) were devoted readers of the selected magazines. 21 girls (25,6 %) did not read the chosen magazines, or were interested in a different kind of magazines....
American YMCA and its sports activities before and during Inter-Allied Games
T. Tlustý
Studia Kinanthropologica 2016, 17(1):49-60 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2016.059
Presented article deals with the history of the American YMCA in Europe during WWI and shortly after its end, when it contributed in organization of Inter-Allied Games. American YMCA took care of soldiers and prisoners of war of both enemy sides during WWI in Europe. Its officials offered to soldiers and prisoners of war many possibilities of spending leisure, among which was physical education and sport. Thanks to them a lot of sports material was transported from the United States to Europe. During and after the WWI it was well used, because the YMCA became an important instigator of organization of Inter-Allied Games. About 1,500 sportsmen from...