Tactical variants in the beginning of the badminton rally between the genders

J. Carboch, H. Kolářová

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):7-14 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.032  

The first shots of a rally provide various tactical options in badminton. The aim is to compare the frequency and efficiency of the serve, return shot and the combination of the first three shots in male and female matches. We observed 15 male and 15 female matches from the top level players in the Czech Republic. We observed the type and direction of the first three shots of the rally. Male players used the backhand short serve in 88 % of cases, while female players used the forehand high serve in 80 %. Based on the serve type, different returns shot and shot combinations were available. The frequency and efficiency of specific shots and shot combinations...

Physical, energetic, and social balance in the life of seniors

V. Hošek, M. Krejčí, J. Kajzar, D. Jandová, M. Hill

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):15-27 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.033  

The ability of physical balance is considered as a key factor in preventing falls and subsequent injuries in the elderly. With regard to balance in the global concept of life, balance evaluation leads to an operational holistic definition of physical balance. The aim of the study is to analyze the predictive components and determinants of overall physical balance, including gait balance in seniors aged sixty five years and older in the context of energy and social balance aspects in seniors aged sixty five years and over. The survey included 500 seniors aged 65 years and older selected by stratified randomized sampling from all regions of the Czech...

The Contribution to the first international successes of Czechoslovak women's basketball team after the World War II

M. Krajcigr

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):29-40 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.034  

The presented article deals with the Czechoslovakian women basketball especially on the international field. The paper is mainly focused on basketball representation from 1950 to 1952. It also outlines the beginnings of the Czechoslovak women's national team from the first unofficial presence in the international field in 1923 to the first participation in the official European Championships in 1950. It was in the years 1950 to 1952 that the Czechoslovak women's basketball team achieved its first official international success. In 1950, the team won a bronze medal at the European Championships in Budapest. Two years later, in 1952, the representation...

Problematics of crossed syndrome in physical education

P. Schlegel, R. Dostálová

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):41-48 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.035  

The theory of postural and phasic muscles has become a part of the study of physical education and is transferred to the practice itself. The article aimed to verify the extent to which the shortening and weakening of selected muscles are represented by a systematic literature search. A total of 23 studies have been identified to address this topic. It is evident that the research shows inconsistent conclusions and in many cases does not confirm the deficit in most of the samples in the diagnostics of the musculoskeletal system. Similarly, the identification of upper and lower cross syndrome cannot be unequivocally confirmed. Based on the information...

Comparison of workload during small sided games in basketball

M. Strniště, K. Hůlka, A. Izáková, G. Argaj, I. Dubovan

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):49-56 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.036  

Specific conditioning in team sport athletes is becoming more important in the last decade. Thus, new approach for conditioning in the form of small sided games became popular in team sports. The aim of this study is to compare the physiological demands between 4v4 a 3v3 basketball small-sided games (SSG) played on different field size and identify the difference of physiological response between boys and girls. Twelve boys (age: 12.67 ± 0.49 years) and twelve girls (age: 12.58 ± 0.51 years) participated in this study. Heart rate responses and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were measured to assess the physiological load of four SSG....

Physical-educational organization Orel in the eras of the Second republic and Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

T. Tlustý

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):57-68 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.037  

The presented article discusses the history of the Orel organization during the eras of the Second republic and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Czechoslovak Orel organization developed significantly during the peaceful First republic era. Nevertheless the happy period was affected by political events of the late 1930s and the first half of 1940s. Signing of the Munich Agreement and the break-up of Czechoslovakia meant significant lost of members, material and background for the Orel organization. Nevertheless, even after the proclamation of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, the Orel members tried to continue in their activities. But...

Book Reviews: "Escape to the Barcelona bench"

J. Štumbauer

Studia Kinanthropologica 2020, 21(1):69-70 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2020.038