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Empathy of leisure educators and its influence on chidren of older school age during extracurricular interest activities
ZÁMEČNÍKOVÁ, Jana
The objective of this work is to explore the perspectives of pedagogues on the concept of free time with empathy, particularly focusing on their views regarding empathetic behaviour towards older school-age children during extracurricular activities within their professional domain. Additionally, the research aims to investigate the impact of empathetic behaviour on older school-aged children during extracurricular activities, as perceived by pedagogues, and to identify potential challenges they may encounter in their practice. The theoretical framework, structured into three main sections, draws upon various theoretical sources pertinent to the subject matter. It delves into diverse perspectives on empathy, emphasizes the significance of free time and its utilization, particularly highlighting the engagement of children and youth in extracurricular pursuits. A special emphasis is placed on the role of the leisure-time educator in this context. Furthermore, the theoretical discussion includes an exploration of the characteristics of the target demographic of youth in the pubertal phase, elucidating the specificities associated with this developmental stage. Psychological aspects related to the topic are also addressed within the theoretical framework. The practical segment of the study outlines the foundational parameters of the research methodology, which entails a qualitative investigation conducted through exploratory semi-structured interviews with educators. The data obtained from these interviews are analysed and interpreted using open coding techniques to fulfil the research objectives. Finally, the findings of the study are synthesized, and the attainment of the research goals is assessed.
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Leisure time sports activities of older school-age children in Příbram
Malá, Daniela ; Kašpar, Ladislav (advisor) ; Dlouhý, Martin (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to explore sports activities of older school-age children in Příbram. It lists local sports clubs which are available to children and examines their history and the quality of the services they offer. A survey was conducted in order to determine the percentage of older school-age students actively engaging in sports, which sports club they chose, and why. The students who don't participate in sport activities were questioned on whether it's because of an absence of a preferred sport in Příbram or due to other reasons, e.g. lack of interest. Key words Příbram, sports activities, older school-age children , sports clubs, leisure time, sport
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Possibilities of physiotherapy and problematics of flat foot focus on pupils of older school age
PODRACKÁ, Veronika
This thesis deals with the issue of flatfoot in older school-age children and physiotherapy methods effective for this condition. The human foot underwent considerable changes during its evolution once a limb adapted to climbing, it gradually developed into an organ which enables humans locomotion and upright stance. Flatfoot is a rather common condition described as minimal to non-existent arch of the foot. The aim of this thesis is to list the physiotherapy methods which can be used to treat the condition in older school-age children, to suggest an exercise to help improve both the foot flexibility and the arch position, and to describe the effects of exercising on a person´s posture. The theoretical part of this thesis includes the description of the foot anatomy, foot functions and its functional relationships with other parts of the body. This part of my thesis also describes the flatfoot condition and possible therapy methods focused on children of older school age. The practical part is based on a qualitative research. The focus group of my research were three school children two girls aged 12 and 13 and a boy, 12 years old. The physiotherapy treatment was applied for eight weeks, once a week under my supervision, and the patients were asked to do the required set of exercises daily. The data was gathered during the initial and the final kinesiology examination and photos providing documentary evidence were enclosed. The physical examination included 3D scan assessment. Respective casuistries and both short-term and long-term individual rehabilitation plans were based on the processed data. The set of exercises was created beforehand and then modified during the therapy according to each patient´s physical ability and their current condition. The last therapy session included each patient´s subjective feedback concerning the therapy and its results. Positive results and a distinct improvement of the foot arch position and the body posture were achieved in each case.
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