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The active lifestyle and physical fitness in high school students
ŠPULÁK, Bedřich
The diploma thesis focuses on the active lifestyle, physical fitness and fitness of the students of the district of Tábor, the age spectrum of 16.17 years. The research will be attended by students of the secondary school of informatics and communications Tábor. A major reason for writing the work is the deteriorating health condition and the changing lifestyle, especially among the teenage generation. It is becoming more and more economically demanding and often does not reach or improve the quality of life. The thesis is divided into two parts, one is theoretical and the other is practical. In the theoretical part, I try to answer and explain the concept of adolescence and all the influences that affect the adolescent. Another topic is lifestyle and ways of adolescent life. Significance and important benefits for performing adolescent movement activities. Influenza of non-infectious diseases of mass incidence affecting part of adolescents seeking passive lifestyle. Possibilities of realization of physical activities in the town of Tábor. In the practical part, physical tests will be carried out to answer the research prerequisites. Students will perform physical fitness tests, and motion activity will be determined using pedometers for 7 days. This test will be repeated after six months (at the beginning of the next school year). Based on the evaluation of the course of the practical part, a concrete output of the research assumptions will be achieved.The research is part of the GAČR Grant entitled "Multifactorial research into the built environment, active lifestyle and physical fitness of the youth" (No. 14-26 8965) and is part of the IPEN Adolescent International Survey: "Research of Built Environment and Adolescent Physical Activity".
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Criteria for selection a personal trainer by woman clients of fit center
Nykl, Karel ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Šťastný, Petr (referee)
Title: Criteria for selection a personal trainer by woman clients of fit center. Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to determine the significance of the individual criteria according to which the clients of the Living Well hotel fitness center select the personal trainer and compare the conclusions with the theoretical knowledge stated in the relevant literature. Methods: The thesis is divided into the theoretical (descriptive analytical) and practical part. Within the theoretical part, a literary research is performed by a descriptive analysis of professional literature dealing with active lifestyle, quality of life and meaning of physical activity. The importance of fitness centers as private business entities based on the individual needs of clients is analyzed. The practical part is a qualitative research carried out within the framework of the Living Well Hotel in Prague 8, which aims to determine the order and weights of individual criteria according to which the clients choose their personal trainer and the motivation to practice with the selection of a personal trainer. In addition to semi- standardized interviews with clients, the author uses his own observation (he works as a trainer in the fitness center) and performs a content analysis of internal company documents. The research team...
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The influence of physical activity on changes in body composition and quality of life of seniors - students of U3V
Svobodová, Petra ; Hráský, Pavel (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Title: The influence of physical activity on changes in body composition and quality of life of seniors - students of U3V. Objectives: The aim of the thesis is evaluating the influence of a 3 months interventional motion program on body composition parameters and a quality of life of seniors - students of U3V. Methods: The body of the thesis is consisted of quantitative and qualitative analysis. It is a quasiexperiment. Descriptive and statistical methods were used for a complete evaluation. Bioimpedance methods were used to obtain the body composition parameters and results were evaluated in a statistical program IBMSPSS Statistics 22. A maximum grip strength was determined by a handheld digital dynamometer. A subjective evaluation in a form of survey was used to assess the quality of life. Results: A specific group of seniors - students of U3V tend to lead an active lifestyle, which is reflected on the results of body composition parameters. During the three month motion program highly significant changes regarding improvement of FFM parameter were observed within a younger group of seniors. Within a older group of seniors, improvement or stagnation of regressive changes was observed, albeit the changes were deemed insignificant. In general, qualitative improvement of body composition was...
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Comparison of the conditions for leisure rowing in Portugal and in the Czech Republic
Kyselá, Kristýna ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Lukš, Josef (referee)
Title of diploma thesis: Comparison of the conditions for leisure rowing in Portugal and in the Czech Republic Author: Bc. Kristýna Kyselá Supervisor of diploma thesis: Prof. Ing. Václav Bunc, CSc. Objective: Mapping the attitudes with opinions of rowing coaches from outside Prague rowing clubs on the implementation and management of leisure rowing by adults in clubs of their competence. Then determination whether the demand for courses for newcomers with no previous experience with rowing correspond with offer in the interviewed rowing clubs. Methodology: To meet the objectives of the work was made survey, which was conducted with fourteen responsible rowing coaches from different rowing clubs from seven regions. Results: This thesis contributed to the possibility of using rowing for addressing the decrease of the fitness and change from a sedentary lifestyle to an active, when rowing positively affects several components of fitness. Based on the investigation it was found that it is an interest in leisure rowing in rowing clubs outside of Prague, where in six sections leads to its realization. The research also pointed out that the main problem of the introduction of leisure rowing into the clubs outside of Prague is money. Keywords: fitness, lifestyle, activ lifestyle, healthy lifestyle, Crew...
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Perfect Body: Ethnography of Body in Gym Environment
Hemerová, Aneta ; Grygar, Jakub (advisor) ; Lachmann, Filip (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on world of the gym and its members. Its aim is to clarify how the gym shapes the body fitness and how its members perceive body image. This theme is viewed through several theoretical approaches, through mindful body, which is in the context of Nancy Scheper-Hughes and Margaret Lock perceived as individual, social and political body linked together. Furthermore habitus which in conjunction with the theory of Pierre Bourdieu explains environment that is specific for the gym and explains the characteristics of the gym, its culture which is gradually embodied into the bodies of its members. And finally, the gym environment which is understood through the theory of Ray Oldenburg and his third place. The research is based on participant observation of chosen gym. Also it was intensively complemented by research interviews with the gym's members. The analysis shows that this environment shapes the body and the perception of the body in several ways. By placing mirrors across the walls that urge to constant observing of one's body and the body of others, and therefore they tempt for comparison and evaluation. By visual ads of ideal body image that is characteristic for this environment. By machines themselves, their positioning together with weights whose colours creates a...
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Active lifestyle of seniors
Rajnová, Michaela ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Hráský, Pavel (referee)
Title: Active lifestyle of seniors Objectives: The aim of this work is based on the literary analysis determining the design guidelines exercise program for seniors and the establishment of a unit that will include a set of exercises in a selected fit parks and can serve as a tool for instructors or seniors Method: Work will be theoretical, the primary method of data collection will be a literature research. Data collection will be available from the Czech and foreign literature and internet sources Results: Ideal activities appears to be activity of aerobic character on which seniors are adapted to them. Among the most widespread belong walking, now also extended Nordic Walking. Furthe there are outdoor exercises in the nature and on special courses - the fit parks, which are ideal places for outdoor recreation. An important role is the economic aspect - exercise should be cheap in order to be viable every day Keywords: seniors, the old age, physical activity, active lifestyle, active old age, leisure activities, nutrition at the old age, fit park
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The effect of functional training on parameters of body composition
Stránská, Eva ; Kinkorová, Ivana (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Title: The effect of functional training on parameters of body composition Objective: The main objective of the study was to analyze changes in selected parameters of body composition, which occurred due to a four-month exercise program. Method: The work has the character of an empirical research, where the main method is observation. The observed group were consisted of women (n = 15), who were attending to fitness center Partyfit in Prague. We were measured the basic anthropometric parameters (body height, body weight, BMI). To obtain the input and output data to evaluation the parameters of body composition was used bioelectrical impedance BIA (Bodystat Quadscan 4000). For determination of input and output parameters was used paired t-test (statistical significance p <0.05). To assess the substantive significance we applied (Cohen - d). Results: The results of our study show that during the specific four-month exercise program occured changes in all parameters of body composition. The most significant differences were detected in the parameter total body water 2.2%, resp. (0.9 l), total body fat 2.2%, resp. (1.3 kg) and fat free mass to 2.2%, resp. (1 kg). For other parameters the differences were slightly less significant. Key words: Active lifestyle, anthropometry, bioelectrical impedance,...
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Proposal of adventure sports complex in the village Štěchovice
Kohoutová, Kristýna ; Vomáčko, Ladislav (advisor) ; Blahová, Eva (referee)
Title: Proposal of adventure sports complex in the village Štěchovice Objectives: The goal of this bachelor thesis is to design an adventure sports complex in the village Štěchovice. This can be achieved by careful placing of individual elements to attract and persuade people to spend their leisure time actively. This adventure sports complex should be suitable not only for children, but also for adults and seniors. Methods: During creation of this bachelor thesis, there was used a descriptive analysis of documents, various written materials, websites and links. There was also used another method - field investigation (to find a suitable space for the realization of the project in Štěchovice and exploration of nearby surroundings for any running or cycling trails). Results: The result of this bachelor thesis is a project that contains two proposals of adventure sports complex in the village Štěchovice. The proposal will serve as a basis for possible implementation of the project. The results of the analysis of documents can be used in the future for creating similar facilities in the Czech republic. Keywords: leisure time, outdoor activities, active lifestyle, playgrounds, physical activities
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Influence of Senior Citizens' Active Lifestyle on Their Mental Condition
Morávková, Markéta ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Hráský, Pavel (referee)
Title: Influence of Senior Citizens' Active Lifestyle on Their Mental Condition Aim of the thesis: The main aim of the thesis is to assess, on the basis of a survey, whether there is a connection between quantity of physical activity and depression in senior citizens. Senior age brings various limitations and problems. Among them there are mental problems, primarily depressions. There is a question whether the problem can be influenced, namely by physical activity. If yes, by what quantity of physical activity. Methods: The bachelor thesis is solved by the form of a survey done in Prague. On the basis of one survey I inquired what quantity of physical activity the respondents had per week. I classified it on the scale from 1 to 3. Using another standardized survey I inquired what level of depression the senior citizens suffered. I classified the results on the scale of 1 - 15. I compared the data and drew conclusions. Results: The thesis led to the result that active lifestyle has significant influence on mental health of senior citizens. 47% of respondents did not state any physical activity, on the average their depression ranges on the limit between medium and serious depression. The more physical activity the senior citizens state, the more their average depression reduces; in very active...
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Elderly people on the labour market: Why work in post-productive age? Why not
Jandová, Pavlína ; Kotrusová, Miriam (advisor) ; Čabanová, Bohumila (referee)
In connection with adverse demographic characteristics of western societies and with growing expenses of states, linked with sufficient economic security of the oldest individuals in the post-productive age, the age limit of leaving into the old age pension in Czech Republic is being permanently prolonged in as well. Is the labour market able to adapt on the new situation and to accept the increasing proportion of elderly people amongst employees? And are the Czech senior citizens willing to take part in economical activities? This bachelor's work is focused on finding the elderly people's motivation to remain on the labour market and on studying the obstacles which they encounter. The resultant findings are mainly based on the performed research survey on the targeted population, which was carried out with the method of qualitative interviews. These findings are supplemented and supported with previously realised researches. The identified motivational factors of elderly people to work can be divided into three groups: influence of the state and its policies, influence of lifestyle socio-demographic characteristics, which affect the lifestyle and the influence of individual dispositions. All the factors are described further and their positive or negative impact on the economic activity of elderly...
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