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An observation of varying performances of triathletes based upon gender and age in the sport of Iron Distance Triathlons.
Blahovcová, Adéla ; Pokorná, Jitka (advisor) ; Čechovská, Irena (referee)
Title: An observation of varying performances of triathletes based upon gender and age in the sport of Iron Distance Triathlons. Objectives: The goal of the thesis is to compare the results of the swim leg in the Ironman World Championship. We will be working with thirteen age groups compiling of 18 - 80 plus year old participants as well as both genders, male and female to gather our results. Our plan is to process results from the years 2005-2014, which is exactly 10 years or one decade. Method: Our method for gathering the results was a multiple analysis that complied a breakdown of the swim portion of an Iron Distance Triathlon for all Age Groups during those specific years. Results: After extensive research analyzing data, comparing data and studying past performances, we found that the participants times in the swim portion of Ironman Triathlon World Championships showed small significant differences over the past ten years. With minor deteriorations or improvements, swimming performances were seen at a consistent level for male and female age group 25-40. Men in the age group 18-54 showed improved outcomes over the women's same age group by 6-15%. In age groups ranging from 55- 80+, swim times increased by 15%. Overall the age groups with the most significant fluctuations in swim times was...
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Analysis of the current mental state before and after the race in triathlon
Walter, Jan ; Kovářová, Lenka (advisor) ; Horčic, Josef (referee)
Title : Analysis of the current mental state before and after the race in triathlon Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine how the different current psychological state of athletes before and after the race in long distance triathlon in the dimensions of stress, depression, anger, vigor, fatigue and confusion, and what is the psychological state affects the subjective perception of performance obtained. Methods: For the diagnosis of current mental state before and after the race in triathlon we will use standardized psychological questionnaire POMS (Profile of Mood States - Short Form). For evaluating the statistical significance of differences between the results achieved triathletes before and after the race in long distance triathlon we will use a non-parametric t - test for two dependent files. Results: The results showed that the values for dimensions tiredness after the race, as expected, significantly increased. As expected, the values in the dimension of tension declined significantly. For other dimensions, the average values did not differ significantly. In the dimension of depression and anger average values decreased slightly. The values for the dimension of confusion slightly increased for the dimension of vitality slightly decreased. After making Spearmen rank correlation...
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Comparison of general and specific training indicators of athletes included in the SCM system in cycling and triathlon (case study)
Řenč, Tomáš ; Šafránek, Jiří (advisor) ; Kovářová, Lenka (referee)
Title: Comparison of general and specific training indicators of athletes included in the SCM system in cycling and triathlon (case study) Objectives: The thesis aim is to compare the capacity of training in general and specific training indicators of representative cyclists and triathletes in the junior category and in the category up to 23 years. Methods: We have used qualitative and quantitative methods in our thesis. Both general and specific training indicators have been processed in Excel program using the graph tools. Comparison between cyclists and triathletes through the conversion of triathlon kilometres to cyclistic kilometres has been portrayed using a line diagram. The analysis of training diaries and training indicators has also led us to search for the main differences in the training capacity of cyclists and triathlets. Results: We have found out that specific and general training indicators between cyclists and triathletes vary. We have also found out that in the category up to 23 years there is increasing tendency of the training capacity. Keywords: Triathlon, cycling, training indicators
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Possibilities of using the Myotest for the evaluation running technique
Babicová, Eva ; Kovářová, Lenka (advisor) ; Horčic, Josef (referee)
NAME OF THE AUTHOR: Bc. Eva Babicová SUPERVISIOR: Mgr. Lenka Kovářová, Ph.D., MBA Title: Possibilities of using the Myotest for the evaluation of the running technique Objectives: The aim of this work is to do pilot study of Myotest device and on the basis of the results obtained and analyzed materials is used to determine the possibility of the practical uses of the Myotest for evaluating the running technique. Methods: This thesis is its character a pilot study. We used literature search literature dedicated to technique of run and device Myotest. These information were used to determine the parameters of technique, which can used to evaluate running technique. Subsequently, field measurements were performed, which confirmed and verified data obtained from the research literature. Results: The results were processed using MS Excel. Using an analysis of the measured results have determined the possibility of practical use of the device. With Myotest PRO instrument, it is possible to analyze the parameters of the running technique, such as speed, stride length and frequency, the vertical movement of the center of gravity, takeoff angle and impact, and reactivity or regularity of stride. Device results are evaluated using average values of the test section. On the basis of the analyzed parameters...
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Effecting exercise regimen of children at younger school age
Řebřina, Radek ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Štohanzl, Michal (referee)
Title: EFFECTING EXERCISE REGIMEN OF CHILDREN AT YOUNGER SCHOOL AGE An alternative form of triathlon contest as a possibility to build a positive relationship to physical activity in children Objectives: To compare motion and diet patterns and basic parameters of body constitution in selected children divided into two groups: a random population and a population of children devoted to a specific physical activity - triathlon. The aim was to focus on contests organization and management, identify its weak points and suggest a suitable alternative with the ambition to bring children closer to any of disciplines triathlon is consisting of or to triathlon itself in a longtime fashion. Methods: Body height and weight measurements, BMI calculations. Questionnaire survey. Arrangement of a triathlon contest in its new alternative way. Evaluation. Results: A group of children actively doing triathlon shows more balanced distribution of body weight in comparison with data obtained when measuring random children during PE lessons at schools where cases of obesity and underweight were found. Triathlon contest model based on adult category is not convenient for children at younger school age considering their development characteristics. Arrangement of a non-competitive triathlon contest confirmed its positive...
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Body composition and dietary habits of triathletes
Pleskotová, Zuzana ; Kinkorová, Ivana (advisor) ; Heller, Jan (referee)
Title: Body composition and dietary habits of triathletes Objectives: Assessment of differences in selected parameters of body composition between racing and non-racing season of triathletes and exploration of their dietary habits Methods: The bioelectric impedance Bodystat Quadscan 4000 was used for getting input and output data of body composition. Chosen anthropometric parameters were measured. Questionnaires generated by software SURVEY and FITLINIE were used to explore dietary habits. Results: Results of our study shows that different physical load in non racing and racing season in triathlon influences some parameters of body composition, but everything is influenced by individual variability. Dietary habits are influenced by individual variability too. Keywords: body composition, triathlon, bioelectrical impedance, nutrition in sport
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Differences of functional load diagnostics results in tests on a treadmill and cycle ergometer
Hampejsová, Kateřina ; Kovářová, Lenka (advisor) ; Horčic, Josef (referee)
AABBSSTTRRAACCTT Tittle: Differences of functional load diagnostics results in tests on a treadmill and cycle ergometer. Thesis' objective: The aim of this thesis is comparing functional load diagnostics results of FTVS students with triathlets. Next aim is to compare results of FTVS students in their group in two tests up to a vita maxima - treadmill a cycle ergometer. Methods: In this thesis we use descriptive analysis method for obtaining information about this issue. For data obtaining we used two tests up to a vita maxima - treadmill and cycle ergometer. The resulting data is processed in tables and statistically evaluated using Wilcoxon test. We use percentage points for comparison of the results. Results: The results of functional load diagnostics test on cycle ergometer FTVS students are at 1,5% lower than the treadmill test. The results of these tests are different, but they are for FTVS students more alternative than for the triathletes, the difference was 4%. Differences of resulting functional load diagnostics values measured in tests on treadmill and cycle ergometer are not statistically significant. Key words: Endurance abilities, test up to a vita maxima, triathlon
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A Comparison of heart rate, lactic acid production and swimming speed in a flowing channel and a swimming pool
Kozel, Tomáš ; Horčic, Josef (advisor) ; Kovářová, Lenka (referee)
Name of Work Comparison of heart-rate, lactate levels, swimming speed in streamlined (aerodynamic) channel and swimming pool. Goal of Work To determine whether the same swimming speed affects the heart-rate and blood lactate in exactly the same way, in both the aerodynamic channel and in the swimming pool. To check the velocity of water flowing in a streamlined channel. Method Data collection (blood lactate, values of heart-rate, speed of swimming) will be done first in the swimming pool and then in the streamlined channel, the so-called FLUM. Probands will swim progressively faster in swimming sections of equal length. To obtain lactate levels, the invasive method will be used. Cardiac frequency will be obtained from heart-rate monitors, which each proband will have mounted on the body throughout testing. To verify the speed of flowing water, measuring equipment (propellers) borrowed from the Czech Agricultural University Prague, will be used. Results The work provides information on whether there is a difference in values or internal performance when comparing the speed in swimming pools with the speed in a streamlined channel. If so, the researcher will create a formula to convert the swimming speed in the aerodynamic channel to the speed level in a swimming pool. To create a formula that would...
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Evaluation of force presumptions for swimming triathletes from Czech team in training cycle 2009-2010
Švejda, Roman ; Horčic, Josef (advisor) ; Kovářová, Lenka (referee)
Title: Evaluation of force presumptions for swimming triathletes from Czech team in training cycle 2010-2011 Intention of work: Evaluation of specific force presumptions for swimming and ability maximal utilit force efficiency in long time stress, wide spektrum of triatlonist from beginners to elite czech competitors. For evaluation we used 3 indikators: 1. average Power Output - PO - [W] 2. average power output on kg body weight - PO.kg-1 - [W.kg-1 ] 3. complete work - W - [Nm] Method: Testing on swim trainer Biokinetic by tests which simulated free style strokes and butterfly strokes. 10 strokes by free style and butterfly styl, 50 and 100 strokes by butterfly style. Results: Some people lives in mistake about their directionality. Someone think, that he is better for long distance, and oposit eis true. Lot of people, in our test, made more work [Nm] in free style strokes, than butterfly strokes. More offen people made more work [Nm] in butterfly strokes. Our people swim butterfly just especialy and that's the reason, why they have more force in crowl. Keywords: Biokinetic, triathlon, swimming, testing, swim force.
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