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Health Risks and Incidence of Injuries in BMX racing
Bartuňková, Eliška ; Kinkorová, Ivana (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Author: Eliška Bartuňková Title: Health risks and incidence of injuries in BMX racing Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to investigate the frequency and prevalence of different types of injuries in BMX racing athletes of different ages and different levels. Furthermore, to determine the causes influencing the incidence of possible injuries or accidents and to compare the differences between athletes under 18 years of age and athletes over 18 years of age. Methods: A questionnaire survey was used to collect data, containing both open and closed-ended questions regarding the prevalence, causes, frequency, severity and prevention of injuries in BMX racing. The survey was sent in electronic form to Czech and international BMX athletes and was completed by 222 respondents. Results: The research showed that 94 % of respondents had been injured while riding BMX, confirming the claim that BMX is a high-risk sport. There was no evidence that the sport was more dangerous in competition or training, almost half (48 %) of the injuries were recorded in training and 53 % in competition. In addition, a total of 634 injuries were recorded, an average of 2.8 injuries per athlete. Minor injuries in the form of abrasions were the most common type of injury, while concussion was the predominant type of serious...
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Comprehensive methodology of Parkour of the third age, its meaning, goal and influence on the quality of life
Renelt, Daniel ; Šteffl, Michal (advisor) ; Chum, Jaroslav (referee)
Title: Comprehensive methodology of parkour of the third age, its meaning, goal and influence on the quality of life Backround: Parkour is currently a very popular and modern sport, which, due to its diversity and natural movement, is suitable for the development of movement skills in all age categories, including the oldest. It is also a way to bring the older generation back to movement, to make movement special and interesting for them. Objectives: The main goal of this bachelor thesis is to introduce the parkour for elders, which is still pretty new in Czech republic. The second goal is to make proper methodology for course of parkour for elders, which can be then used for the expansion and higher realization of this concept. Methods: The bachelor thesis is implemented as methodological material. As part of the creation of the work, the experiences of the author of the work, a trainer and parkour practitioner, as well as professional literature and publications were used. Results: The result is complete methodical materiál, that can be used by trainers and lecturers of both parkour courses and leisure activities aimed on elderly. Conclusion: The resulting work enables the use of the described methodology in training practice and work with older age groups. Keywords: parkour, gymnastics,...
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Stress hyperglycemia during extreme cycling sports
Hájková, Michaela ; Heller, Jan (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Introduction: This work focuses on the differences in metabolism in patients with type 1 diabetes associated with the stress response and interaction of insulin with epinephrine and cortisol. The main topic is increased hyperglycaemia during and immediately after a stress situation and the possibilities of regulation in this disease. The practical part consists of a case study of a subject with type 1 diabetes mellitus and his state of hyperglycemia during races of extreme cycling disciplines. Objectives: The main aim of this work is to introduce and descript this phenomen in Czech language, to clarify the issues of this phenomen and to conduct a case study to verify results of theoretical part. Methods: Methods that were used in this work includes literature rewiew summerising available materials on this topic and in the practical part a qualitative research method, a case study, examining one subject. Data from platform Diasend were observed and compared and the subject provided an interview. Results: The results of the case study support the findings of the literature review. The highest glucose levels during sport related stress reached up to 20.0 mmol/l despite increased basal and bolus doses. Keywords: glucose metabolism, diabetes mellitus, glycaemia, epinephrine, cortisol
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Comparison of the volume and intensity of physical activity of preschool children participating in organised and non-organized physical activity
Jahodová, Klára ; Chrudimský, Jan (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Title: Comparison of the volume and intensity of physical activity of preschool children participating in organised and non-organized physical activity Objectives: The aim of the study is to compare the volume and intensity of physical activity in five to six-year-old children who attend a gymnastics preparation and children who attend just leisure time activities. Methods: This is a theoretical-empirical thesis in which two one-time measurements were made on the sample of 34 girls aged five to six years, divided into two groups (MŠ and GYM) based on their participation in organised or leisure-time physical activity. Accelerometers (Actigraph GT9X) and a weekly physical activity form were used to monitoring of physical activity. Statistical methods used for data analysis and evaluation included the Shapiro-Wilk test, Mann-Whitney U-test, two-sample T-test, Chi-square test, and descriptive statistical methods. Results: Results of the Mann-Whitney U-test and two-sample t-test performed to determine the difference in the volume of physical activity at all intensity levels in the observed groups of MŠ and GYM show that there are statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) in the cases of the total volume of physical activity per week at all intensity levels and at the light intensity level. There...
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Quality of Life of People with Idiopathic Scoliosis after Surgical Treatment in the Czech Republic
Hušková, Pavlína ; Pavlů, Dagmar (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Title: Quality of Life of People with Idiopathic Scoliosis after Surgical Treatment in the Czech Republic Objectives: The aim of the research part of the thesis was to evaluate the quality of life of individuals after surgery for idiopathic scoliosis in the Czech Republic on the basis of a questionnaire survey. Within the framework of the research, individuals with IS who had undergone surgical treatment of IS were contacted, but at the same time individuals with IS who had not undergone scoliosis surgery were contacted. Methods: The study population included individuals diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis in the age range of 18-60 years. Another criterion for inclusion in the study was a minimum of two years after IS surgery. Two questionnaires were used to assess quality of life in these two groups of scoliotic patients with treatment different undergone: the Short Form 36 and the Scoliosis Research Society 22, which were distributed to individuals with IS for approximately eight months. Analysis of the obtained data and statistical evaluation of the results was performed using MS Excel software. Graphical representation of the results was performed using the Matplotlib library in the Python programming language. Results: According to the results of the SRS-22r questionnaire, operated individuals...
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Marketing Tools for the Development of Competitiveness
Horák, Tomáš ; Šteffl, Michal (referee) ; Zich, Robert (advisor)
The thesis solves the possibility of strengthening the competitiveness of the construction company RISTEKO Ltd. the construction market using marketing tools and explore comparable competition with an emphasis on positive elements influencing the success of the construction market. The aim of my thesis is the design of marketing activities RISTEKO s.r.o. leading to increased competitiveness and the possibility of obtaining contracts .I will focus on the analysis of the current state of civil society, the functioning of its inner cartridge and the external environment.
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Body Posture in Disco Dance Performers
Svobodová, Alice ; Šteffl, Michal (advisor) ; Hráský, Pavel (referee)
Title: Body Posture in Disco Dance Performers Objective: The aim of this master's thesis is to examine how the body posture of disco dance performers changes with over eight years of competitive experience and to identify periods when the most significant deviations in body posture occur. The study compares the results of individual case studies among female participants and seeks to shed light on the issues of body posture specific to the disco dance style. Method: A qualitative research approach was employed, focusing on a deliberate selection of participants - disco dance performers. Selected tests assessed body posture using the methods of Mathias, Klein Thomas, and Mayer. Results: The master's thesis revealed that girls with over eight years of competitive experience often encounter issues related to pelvic tilt, specifically, 6 out of 8 girls exhibited anterior pelvic tilt as the most common finding. Another frequent problem was lordotic curvature of the spine, identified in 4 out of 8 girls facing this issue. The most pronounced deviations in body posture were observed in a 13year-old participant who obtained negative results in the Mathias test. Conclusion: Qualitative investigation suggested that crucial factors influencing body posture may include overloading and a high number of weekly...
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Effects of hippotherapy on gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy - a review study
Meisselová, Nicola ; Šteffl, Michal (advisor) ; Bačáková, Radka (referee)
Title: Effects of hippotherapy on gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy - a review study Objectives: The main aim of this bachelor thesis is to summarize the results of studies dealing with the influence of hippotherapy on gross motor skills in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: The work was based on a review study. There were searched two electronic databases - PubMed and Web of Science (WoS). Results: A total of 115 studies were retrieved for the review study, from which 17 studies were finally included, 632 children with cerebral palsy ranging in age from 2 to 15 years participated in those studies. Six studies followed only one group (SGT), six randomised controlled trials (RCT) were also conducted and a further five studies did not use randomisation but included a control group (NCT). Conclusions: Based on the results of expert studies conducted over the last twenty years, it can be concluded that hippotherapy may be an effective therapy for children suffering from cerebral palsy. Keywords: equine therapy; animotherapy; rehabilitation; diseases; disabilities
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The effect of voluntary hypoventilation on physical performance and selected parameters of physiological function in athletes - a systematic review
Křivánková, Eliška ; Šteffl, Michal (advisor) ; Brtník, Tomáš (referee)
Title: The effect of voluntary hypoventilation on physical performance and selected parameters of physiological function in athletes - a systematic review Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to summarize the results of selected studies dealing with voluntary hypoventilation technique and from the obtained data determine the possibility and extent of using this technique to improve sports performance. Methods: The bachelor thesis was conducted in the form of a systematic review, according to the recommendations of the PRISMA statement. Relevant scientific articles and studies were retrieved using four internet databases, namely Web of Science, Pub Med, Scopus and EBSCOhost, followed by literature research of the retrieved publications. Results: A total of 129 potential studies were retrieved from which 16 relevant publications were selected and included in the systematic review. In all cases, these were cohort studies, seven of them focused on investigating the acute response of hypoventilation training and nine on its long-term effect. Together, these studies collected data from 270 actively exercising probands. Conclusions: The results of selected scientific studies over the last twenty years suggest that hypoventilation training could be a beneficial and affordable training method to improve...
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Corrective exercises for injury prevention in ice hockey players
Steklík, Aleš ; Šteffl, Michal (advisor) ; Novák, Dominik (referee)
Title: Compensatory exercises as one of the possible tools for injury prevention in ice hockey players Objectives: The aim of this thesis was primarily to identify and describe the most common injuries occurring in ice hockey players based on professional articles and available literature. Subsequently, the work was aimed at creating a stack of compensatory exercises (relaxation, strengthening, stretching) that could lead to a reduction in the risk of injuries. Methodology: The work was based on an empirical character. The findings from the literature were used. On the basis of the literature, consultations with physiotherapists and own experience, compensatory exercises were designed, which focused on the prevention of injuries in ice hockey players or on the elimination of imbalances or on exercises typical for the development of ice hockey players. Conclusion: Based on the literature and articles, it has been found that the most common injuries in ice hockey players are due to overload and contact with an opponent. Ice hockey players spend most of their time on the ice during games or training or spend time on conditioning. However, they forget about compensatory exercises. As a result, muscle imbalances occur due to unilateral loading and this causes many negative changes in the musculoskeletal...
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