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Personal assistence in the study program of Adapted physical activity
Tréšková, Běla ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Malá, Michaela (referee)
Title: Personal assistence in the study program of Adapted physical activity. Objective: The object of this bechelor thesis is teaching of foundations of personal assitence in other specialized subjects at Faculty of Physical Education and Sport in study programe Sport/physical activity and program of Adapted physical activity. The aim of this thesis is find out the current level, searching for possibilities to improve it and reaction of participant of workshop. Methods: The qualitative research include structure of education program and its evaluation. Used data were collected by a self-opinion survey and half-structured interview. The quantitative research include the main topic of this thesis in diferent correlations. In the research part of the thesis are theoretical basis in correlation betwen personal assistence and study of Adapted physical activity. In the research part of this work 34 students of Adapted physical activity (1-4 semester) attend education program of personal assistence and thereafter answer the survey. This survey include opinion and self-experiences about personal assistence and this education program. The group form of testing include 3 men in age of 22-23 years old. Results: The results of survey show beneficial effect with workshop, interest in licence course and...
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Using of SM system for people with spinal cord injury
Gabrielová, Aneta ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Nováková, Pavlína (referee)
Title: Using of SM system for people with spinal cord injury Objectivities: The objective of this work was to choose and modify exercises suitable for people with spinal cord injury and to practice them in the Centrum Paraple. The next goal was to determine if the SM system is eligible as health exercise and compensation of all day sitting for people with spinal cord injury. The other objective was to compare results of people with spinal cord injury with results of healthy group to determine if they react the same or different. Methods: 8 probands, 3 women and 5 men, 5 quadriplegics and 3 paraplegics, with the average age 54, participated in ten 50 minutes lessons. Within the research the data was acquired with opening examination, opening questionnaire, final questionnaire and interview and observation during each lesson. The pain of the musculoskeletal system and its improvement, reactions of probands to SM system and subjective evaluation of muscle involvement while exercising was determined. Also, the control group of healthy woman was established, who completed one questionnaire, witch data was collated with the data of the last questionnaire for probands. Results: We successfully modified exercises of SM system for individuals with spinal cord injury. Each proband adopted the correct form of...
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Changing attitudes of primary school pupils to integration after completing a two-month "Life with Disabilities" programme
Nýdrlová, Lenka ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Pavlová, Ilona (referee)
Title: Changing attitudes of primary school pupils to integration after completing a two- month "Life with Disabilities" programme. Objective: The main aim of the thesis is to explore various possibilities of influencing primary school pupils attitudes to integration of a pupil with disabilities into physical education lessons. Method: Using the CAIPE - CZ and Adjective - Checklist questionnaires a qualitative- quantitative research has been applied to observe a change in primary school pupils' attitude to integration into the physical education lessons once a two-month "Life with Disabilities" programme was completed. A series of topical areas has been presented not only in health education lessons, but also in physical education lessons. The programme also included several sporting events taking place outside the school building and a Paralympic school day. A two-group quasi-experiment research group was formed by the 7th (headcount: 20; average age: 12) and 9th (headcount: 24; average age: 15) years of primary school. Results: The project activities have been carried out within the specified subjects both inside and outside the school building. The objectives of the programme have successfully been achieved and the programme itself resulted in a positive feedback. The results of the CAIPE - CZ...
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The effect of using massage techniques on the mental state of pregnant women
Kačerová, Kateřina ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Majorová, Simona (referee)
Title: The effect of using massage techniques on the mental state of pregnant women Objectives: The objective of this bachelor thesis was to observe the effect of periodical massages of the neck, conducted over a period of three months, on the mental state of pregnant women and on pain and muscle tension in the area of the neck. Methods: The surveyed group in this bachelor thesis consisted of 12 healthy women in their second trimester of pregnancy, between the ages of 22-38, six of which were in the research group with intervention and six of which were in the control group without intervention. The intervention consisted of a series of 6 light 20 minute massages, once every two weeks, over a period of 3 months. The effect of the intervention was monitored with the help of a visual analog scale (VAS) before the massage, immediately after the massage, and one day after the massage, a POMS questionnaire at the beginning and end of the experiment, and a written reflection in the form of a questionnaire with open questions after the completion of the experiment. Results: The results of pain assessment with the help of the VAS in the women of the research group showed a reduction of neck pain after the massage (the average number before the massage was 3,04, immediately after the massage 2,05, after 1...
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Effects of therapeutic physical education program on body posture in the elderly
Tomek, Jaroslav ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Prajerová, Květa (referee)
Title: Effects of therapeutic physical education program on body posture in the elderly Objectives: Demonstrate effect of yoga exercises, breathing exercises, Feldenkrais method, and others stretching exercises on Upper Crossed Syndrome in group of seniors Methods: This bachelor thesis has a quasi-experimental character. It is a quality research of empirical character. The research group included six female retirees. Age average - 75,2 years. Observation postural assessment by Klein, Thomas and Mayer, Cramptons tests and Matthias test were the main methods of the research. Structure of this intervention was based on yoga exercises, breathing exercises, Feldenkrais method and others stretching exercises in range of 8 lessons. Results: The results of this study confirms the influence of therapeutic physical education program on Upper Crossed Syndrome in group of seniors. In physical intervention which took 8 weeks were found positives results by: observation postural assessment by Klein, Thomas and Mayer 6 of 8 tested persons, in Cramptons tests only 1 of 6 positives results and in Matthias test were found 5 of 6 positive changes. In the end we could confirmed effect of therapeutic physical education on body posture. Mainly on Upper Crossed Syndrome in group of seniors by 8 weeks of intervention. Key...
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Prevention of Movement Disorders in Strength Training
Křivánková, Markéta ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Šifta, Petr (referee)
Title: Prevention of Movement Disorders in Strength Training Objectives: Analysis of selected strength exercises based on a theoretical overview with proposal of a possible correction of movement disorders prevention. Methods: The final thesis has the character of a qualitative study. For its elaboration have been used the form of a theoretic-critical analysis. It is an overview of available literature of all kinds published on the topic. Based on the theoretical knowledge, an analysis of selected strength exercises was carried out and a possible correction for the movement disorders prevention was created. Pictures were taken to compare the wrong and correct movement for all the exercises. Keywords: deep stabilizing muscles, muscle imbalance, pure posture, condition training
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Comparing the feelings of participants in the intensive course of the Feldenkrais method in 2014 and 2016
Trnka, Tomáš ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Strnad, Pavel (referee)
Title: Comparing the feelings of participants in the intensive course of the Feldenkrais method in 2014 and 2016 Background: The Moshé Feldenkrais exercise system - Awareness Through Movement (ATM) uses slow, conscious movements to support motor learning. Exercise not only improves motor patterns, but also improves other body functions, including the psyche. However, there are few research papers that examined the effects on larger scope. Objectives: The aim of the research was to compare the subjective feelings of participants of the intensive ATM courses organized annually at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Charles University in 2014 and 2016. Methods: In order to achieve the aim of the research, quantitative qualitative comparison of the results of the questionnaire survey from two three-day courses of the Feldenkrais method in 2014 and 2016 was used. The structure of the questionnaires was based on the basic demographic data of the participants, their motivation to take part in the course and the subjective evaluation of the course (benefit from exercise, reduction of pain etc.). Likert scale was used to subjectively evaluate the course (exercise enjoyment, pain reduction, etc.). Results: In 2014, 121 participants attended the ATM course and 99 completed questionnaires were...
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Educational program influence on the secondary school students' awareness about the assistance to people with visual disabilities in public space
Šírerová, Karina ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Majorová, Simona (referee)
Title: Educational program influence on the secondary school students' awareness about the assistance to people with visual disabilities in public space Objective: The aim of the bachelor thesis is to study the effects of the educational program on secondary school students' awareness about the assistance to people with visual disabilities in public space. The secondary aim of this bachelor thesis is to summarize the practical and safety principles for assistance to people with visual disability in public space and to emphasize the importance of educational programs for public. Methods: Quantitative research in the form of quasi-experiment was aimed on the effect of the educational program in a group of 30 secondary school students. Self-designed test based on the knowledge of the probands was used as a data collection method, in the form of test questions. First half of the probands took the test after they completed the educational program, the second half took the test without attending the program and their answers were based only on their knowledge. Thirty secondary school students aged 14-18 were chosen as the target group. Results: The survey has indicated that a group of fifteen probands who were given a test after they completed the education program has achieved much better awareness of...
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Influence of barefoot shoes on foot shape and subjective feelings of probands
Novák, Ondřej ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Nováková, Pavlína (referee)
Title: Influence of barefoot shoes on foot shape and subjective feelings of probands Objectives: The aim of the work was to find out if switching from conventional footwear to barefoot shoes would lead to shape changes in the foot. It was also investigated how proband will evaluate the change of footwear and whether there will be pain during the intervention. Last but not least, attention was paid to intra-individual and gender differences in responses to change. Methods: The non-randomized research group consisted of 9 volunteers (5 women, 4 males with average age 33.5 years). These individuals voluntarily and independently of the research survey decided to change from a common shoe to a barefoot. The research lasted for 3 months, during which the subjects surveyed recorded their subjective feelings. According to the research design, one group before and after the objective measurements of the shape characteristics of the feet using the DomeScan IVB software were made at the beginning and at the end of the research. The results were statistically processed using Excel and converted into graphical form. The questionnaire survey consisted of an introductory, regular weekly and final form. Results: Feet changes were made in the probands, but they were not statistically significant. Participants rated...
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Implementation of the paralympic school day into the primary school education
Bulandr, Marek ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Prokešová, Eva (referee)
Title: The Paralympic School Day as a part of education on elementary schools Objectives: The Paralympic School Day (PSD) is one of the Paralympic educational programs in which children (6 to 12 years) learn about paralympic sports. The aim of PSD is to improve understanding of specific needs of individuals with disabilities and to change attitudes of pupils towards understandig of their divergence. Methods: In June 2017 a shortened version of PŠD was implemented at one elementary school in Prague. 28 pupils of 5th class (16 boys and 12 girls) had an opportunity to listen to a theoretical lecture, than to get acquainted with paralympic sports with students of applied physical activity and to talk to Czech succesful paralympic athlete Tereza Diepoldova. The change of attitudes was assessed by the CAIPE-CZ questionnaire and by the Adjective- Checklist before the program and a week after its implementation. The method of participative observation was used to evaluate of the overall succes of the PSD. Results: Before the PSD, the mean resultwas 26.5 for boys, 26.0 for girls in the same class - both positive attitudes. After the realization of PSD, the result was 27, 25 for boys, 27.0 for girls. Again, both are positive. Both girls and boy have comparatively positive attitudes towards a disabled pupisl....
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