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Using experiential learning for non-formal teaching history at secondary schools
Dudek, Petr ; Turčová, Ivana (advisor) ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (referee)
Title: Using experimental learning for non-formal teaching of history at lower-secondary schools and for corresponding grades of eight- or six-year grammar schools. Objectives: The aim of this thesis was to create and realize a non-formal educational programme for a 9th graders of lower-secondary schools and for the corresponding grades of eight- or six-year grammar schools, which would serve to complement teaching of history with help of using elements of experiential learning. The secondary aim was evaluate programme by students themselves by using survey. Methods: The research group consisted of 54 students of the 9th graders of elementary school and the corresponding grade of eight- or six-year grammar schools. Data collection was based on using a self administered survey, which contained six closed question and one open-ended question. The data was evaluated with using graphs and descriptive statistics. Results: The survey results show that 53,7 % of the probands had never experienced a similar educational program before. The overall organization and difficulty of the program was perceived positively by 65 % of the respondents. 55,5 % of the respondents stated that the main benefit was the acquisition of new skills and factual information regarding the topic of the educational program for...
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Leisure time and outdoor activities among students of grammar school in Prague 3.
Brožová, Monika ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (advisor) ; Bačáková, Radka (referee)
Title: Leisure time and outdoor activities among students of grammar school in Prague 3. Objectives: The aim of the diploma thesis was to find out what activities students include in their free time and whether they also engage in outdoor activities. Methods: The research sample consisted of 84 high school students aged 17-19 from a six- year grammar school in Prague. In order to obtain the necessary information, a questionnaire was compiled, which was intended for fifth and sixth grade students. The questionnaire consisted of 17 questions and I sent it out via electronic communication. The obtained data were analyzed using basic statistical methods and subsequently interpreted through graphs. Results: I found, that students most often spend their free time meeting friends (96 %), followed by a walk or a trip (93 %), then use their free time for social networking (89 %) or sports (86 %). 50 % spend most time hiking in nature. This is followed by activities such as running (15 %), cycling (14 %) or camping (10 %). Organised forms of leisure time activities are used by (45%).(82%) of students are satisfied with their leisure time and its content, (45 %) do not feel any limitation in the way they choose activities for their leisure time. Conclusion: Students mostly meet friends during their free time....
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Outdoor activities and sports courses at secondary schools in the Nymburk region
Plecitá, Gabriela ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (advisor) ; Vojtíková, Lenka (referee)
Title: Courses of outdoor sports and activities in high schools of the Nymburk district Aims: The primary aim of this work was to map the offer of courses of outdoor activities and sports in high schools of the Nymburk district. Methods: The results for this work were collected by the for of questionnaires. Seven high schools from the Nymburk district were included in the research of this work, with either personal or electronic communication. The questionnaire contained 17 questions and the collected results were analysed using standard statistical methods. The final findings were visualised and interpreted using graphic charts. Results: We have determined that all the surveyed high schools offer at least two outdoor courses for their students. Private schools offer the most nature activities and sports courses - 6 and 4 courses. The most common offered course was a ski course, which was available at all the surveyed high schools. It was also the most popular course among the students (85,7 %). The second most frequently offered course was an adaptation course (85,7 %), and a 57,1 % of the surveyed schools also offered a water touring course. The courses of outdoor activities and sports are mainly organised by the teaching staff (85,7 %). External agency was mentioned only once throughout our...
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Motivational aspects for the Satiago de Compostela pilgrimage
Neumannová, Adéla ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (advisor) ; Turčová, Ivana (referee)
Title: Motivational aspects for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage. Objectives: The aim of the thesis was to find out the motivational aspects of pilgrims from the Czech Republic to the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Methods: The method of questionnaire survey was used for data collection, which was made in the Google Forms program. The questionnaire was filled out by 287 rspondens from the Czech Republic, 218 of them were women and 69 were men. The data were evaluated by using basic statistical methods and the results were analyzed by graphs and tables in Microsoft Excel. Results: The most frequent main motivational aspect for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is spiritual motivation with 33,5 %, the second most frequent motivational aspect is escape from routine with 20,2 % and the third is cultural-touristic motivation with 12,9 %. Religious motivation has only 7 %. The most frequent secondary motivational aspects are cultural-touristic motivation 17,5 %, escape from routine 17,3 %, gaining new experiences 17,1 % and sports motivation 16,9 %. Furthermore, it was found that the motivation for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage differs according to gender. The most frequent motivational aspect for both men and women is spiritual motivation, but the second most frequent...
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Relationship of personality traits with acute stress response during challenge activity
Přibylová, Anežka ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (advisor) ; Šteffl, Michal (referee)
Title: The relationship between personality traits and acute stress response during challenge activity Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of personality traits on coping with acute stress in overcoming a high obstacle. Methods: The study involved 27 undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FTVS) at Charles University, with an average age of 23 years. The influence of personality traits on coping with acute stress during walking over a high obstacle was evaluated. Personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Inventory-44 questionnaire. The monitored indicators of acute stress response included heart rate, oxygen consumption, and respiratory rate. The results were processed using the software program Jamovi 2.3.26 solid. To determine the relationship between personality traits and acute stress response, Spearman's correlation coefficient was used. Results: A moderate correlation was found between neuroticism and heart rate (r = 0.53; p = 0.042) and between extraversion and respiratory rate (r = 0.526; p = 0.044) in the female sample. The male sample did not show any significant statistical significance between the individual personality traits and indicators of stress response. Conclusion: In our study, it was found that...
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Creation of an adaptation course programme for the Medical Lyceum
Koubek, Vít ; Bačáková, Radka (advisor) ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (referee)
Title: Creation of an adaptation course programme for the Medical Lyceum Aims: The aim of our work is to prepare an adaptation course program based on the literature search of the theoretical part and practical experience of instructors according to the specifics of the class. To get feedback from students on this program and evaluate its success. Methods: Based on the theoretical findings of the research we developed a programme of an adaptation course. The results of the course work and we evaluated the results by means of a questionnaire filled in by the students of the health lyceum (participants of the course). Results: The result is an adaptation course program that uses the knowledge gained and programs from the instructors' practice. The work can be used as a guide on how to create an adaptation course for the adolescent age group. We received mostly positive feedback on the program from student evaluations. Conclusions: According to the theoretical part, we prepared and subsequently implemented the adaptation course. Based on the evaluation of the sub-objectives regarding the pupils' CP on the programmes, we fulfilled them and concluded that we would modify or change two programmes of the implemented course completely. Keywords: Dramaturgy, reflection, goals, adolescence, adaptation,...
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Physiological response to adventure activity
Řezník, Ondřej ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (advisor) ; Baláš, Jiří (referee)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of height on the physiological response of the body and walking speed during challenge activity. Methods: The study included 27 subjects, with an average age of 23±2, who were students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FTVS) at Charles University. The participants walked for 4 minutes over a low obstacle and 4 minutes over a high obstacle at their own pace, followed by 4 minutes over a low obstacle at a specified speed. The monitored parameters were heart rate (HR) and speed (V). Results: The average HR during walking over a low obstacle at the specified speed was 100 beats per minute (σ=12.335), and the average speed was 0.272 (σ=0.221). During walking over a high obstacle, the HR was 133 beats per minute (σ=16.125). During walking over a low obstacle at their own pace, the average HR was 111 beats per minute (σ=13.416), and the average speed was 0.706 (σ=0.269). Conclusion: Walking at height reflects the subjectively perceived risk through physiological responses. The height of the obstacle, which induces a subjectively perceived risk, increases the heart rate by 33 %. The walking speed decreased by an average of 0.434 m/s on the high obstacle. Kewords: adventure education, risk, heart rate, stress.
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Using gamification in the outdoors
Kotrčová, Kateřina ; Turčová, Ivana (advisor) ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (referee)
Title: Gamification and its use in nature Aim: The aim of the bachelor thesis is to create a comprehensive overview of gamification and to describe individual gamification elements in nature. Literature review: I have used the method of document analysis in the literature review. Academic texts available on the Web of Science, ResearchGate, Scopus and ScienceDirect platforms and those dealing with the topic have been the sources for the analysis. The gathered information has been systematically organized into a concise survey. Discussion and conclusion: Gamification is an interesting supporting element in many service areas and professions. It applies the fun concept of games to seemingly ordinary activities. The thesis has described gamification elements, which can be used in outdoor education programmes, and discusses positive and negative impacts on an individual. Based on the literature review and my own experience, we believe that the use of gamification in nature has a rather positive impact on human behavior. Keywords: outdoor games, outdoor activities, game elements, geocach
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The Effect of Teambuilding Outdoor Games on Salivary Cortisol Levels
Ludlová, Monika ; Šteffl, Michal (advisor) ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (referee)
Title: The Effect of Teambuilding Outdoor Games on Salivary Cortisol Levels Background: The present time is characterized by its great pressure on the psyche of the individual creating a stressful environment along with its negative effects. Stress has become a very important scientific topic worldwide. Physical activities in nature can be an effective way to reduce stress. Objectives: The aim of this master's thesis was to investigate the effect of team building outdoor games on salivary cortisol levels. Methods: The thesis was conducted as an experimental study with a crossover design. 10 participants completed three different experimental conditions - teambuilding outdoor games, indoor games, and passive rest. A saliva sample was collected before and immediately after the activities. The salivary cortisol levels were used as the main dependent variable. Comparative statistical methods and generalized linear regression models were used in the data analysis. Results: Salivary cortisol levels not significantly decreased after both types of games; however, increased significantly after the passive rest (p = 0.017). Generalized linear regression models revealed statistically significant effects of both team-building outdoor games as well as indoor games compared to passive rest. Conclusions:...
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Outdoor games for children from socially disadvataged environment
Liberská, Lenka ; Turčová, Ivana (advisor) ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (referee)
Title: Outdoor Activities for Children from Socially Disadvantaged Environments Objectives: The objective of this bachelor's thesis was to propose a set of outdoor games and activities suitable for children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Methods: A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, specifically involving content analysis of texts related to the topic of social disadvantage and outdoor games. The gathered information was carefully organized and systematically processed to create a clear and concise summary. Results: A compilation of outdoor games for children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Conclusions: The suggested collection of games can serve as a methodological guide for organizers of outdoor programs tailored for children and youth from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Keywords: outdoor activities, social disadvantage, social exclusion, pedagogy
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