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Using smart watches and their functions to measure health parameters
Uher, Vojtěch ; Křivánková, Markéta (advisor) ; Mahrová, Andrea (referee)
Title: Utilization and preferences of smartwatches and their features for measuring health parameters in the adult population Objectives: The aim of this master's thesis is to analyze the utilization and preferences of smartwatches in the adult population and to examine their potential for measuring health parameters through a questionnaire survey. Methods: The research was conducted through a questionnaire survey. A questionnaire of our own design was utilized. Results: The average age of the respondents who filled out the questionnaire for this diploma thesis was 31.2 years. 63 out of 103 probands use smartwatches to monitor their health status, with the most frequently measured parameter being heart rate. All 63 respondents follow here. The most used function associated with physical activity is tracking the number of steps. 91 respondents are interested in this data. Factors such as quality, accuracy, and design play a key role when choosing a smartwatch. According to the respondents, the most used smartwatches are from Apple and Garmin. Apple Watch is used by 42% of probands and the Garmin brand by 26% of probands. Respondents often prefer the Apple brand for its compatibility with other devices, and Garmin for its high accuracy. Smartwatches also provide motivation for users to engage in...
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Knowledge and compliance with the Principles of a Healthy Lifestyle by Students of Prague Universities
Bošek, Jakub ; Hráský, Pavel (advisor) ; Nováková, Pavlína (referee)
Name: Knowledge and compliance with the Principles of a Healthy Lifestyle by Students of Prague Universities Goals: Analysis of erudition and knowledge of students of Prague universities in the contexts of a healthy lifestyle. Determining whether these students adhere to the principles of a healthy lifestyle. An analysis of the amount of physical activity performed by these students. Determining whether students monitor their physical activity using smart devices and whether they trust such devices more than information from advisors specializing in sports. Finding out whether these students are motivated by their universities to adhere to the principles of a healthy lifestyle. Comparison of results between students from different universities. Methods: Analysis of the theoretical basis from studied Czech and foreign literature dealing with the issue of healthy lifestyles, awareness of undergraduates within this issue and efforts of universities to motivate their students to adhere to the principles of healthy lifestyles. To expertly verify research questions, we used an online survey form, which contained 26 questions. We used verbal commentary and graphs to process the results. The percentages we report on research questions were determined expert evaluation. Results: From the results of this...
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Heart rate variability during walking in the forest and laboratory
Fantová, Michaela ; Baláš, Jiří (advisor) ; Hráský, Pavel (referee)
Title: Heart rate variability during walking in a forest environment and in a laboratory. Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the variability of heart rate during walking in a forest and laboratory environment. Methods: In this study, heart rate was monitored using the Garmin HRM Dual chest strap during a 40minute walk in both natural and laboratory environments. The data were processed using Kubios software, enabling detailed analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). The research included HRV indicators such as RMSSD, SNS, and PNS indices, SD1 and SD2 indices, and a stress index, providing information on sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity and overall stress levels. This methodology allows for the assessment of organism responses to various stimuli and stressful situations. Results: The average values were as follows: heart rate was 92.5 bpm in the forest and 79 bpm in the laboratory; RMSSD was 21.5 ms in the forest and 34 ms in the laboratory; SD1 was 29 % in the forest and 30 % in the laboratory; SD2 was 71 % in both environments; the stress index was 16.5 in the forest and 10 in the laboratory; the PNS index was -1.835 in the forest and -0.95 in the laboratory; the SNS index was 2.63 in the forest and 0.965 in the laboratory. Conclusion: Sympathetic nervous...
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Determining the Level of Psychological Exhaustion in Sports and School Environments Among Upper Primary School Children in Sports and Regular Classes
Stehlíková, Adéla ; Prokešová, Eva (advisor) ; Kotlík, Kamil (referee)
Title: Determining the Level of Psychological Exhaustion in Sports and School Environments Among Upper Primary School Children in Sports and Regular Classes Objectives: The aim of this bachelor's thesis project is to determine the level of psychological exhaustion in sports and school environments among upper primary school children in sports and regular classes. Additionally, the project aims to compare the level of psychological exhaustion in the school environment between students in sports classes and regular classes. Methods: This study was conducted using a quantitative research method with two anonymized online questionnaires. Specifically, the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) was used to determine the level of psychological burnout in sports, and the School Burnout Inventory (SBI) was used to assess the level of psychological burnout in the school environment. Both questionnaires are recognized tools for measuring burnout syndrome and were adapted for the purposes of this research. A total of 182 students aged 12-15 completed the questionnaires. From each grade, two classes from the upper level were selected, one sports class and one regular class. Data evaluation was carried out using the keys of each questionnaire, which include procedures for calculating scores. Descriptive statistics...
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Motivation for physical activities in upper primary school students
Presslová, Natálie ; Harbichová, Ivana (advisor) ; Komarc, Martin (referee)
Title: Motivation for Physical Activities among Secondary School Students Objectives: The main objective of this bachelor's thesis is to describe the level of motives leading to physical activity among secondary school students. A secondary objective is to compare the level of these motives between boys and girls. Methods: This work is empirical-theoretical, specifically a one-time cross-sectional descriptive study based on a survey. The research sample consisted of N = 271 secondary school students, who were administered a multidimensional questionnaire assessing motivation for physical activity (Motives for Physical Activity Measure - Revised; MPAM- R). Basic descriptive statistics were used for data processing. Results: The results showed that the primary motive among the respondents was fitness/conditioning (M = 5.4). Other motives included competence/challenge (M = 5.1), interest/enjoyment (M = 5.1), and appearance (M = 4.8). The weakest motive influencing the respondents was social interaction (M = 4.5). Gender differences in motivation were minimal in the studied sample. Keywords: motivation, physical activity, self-determination, MPAM-R
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Motivational intervention in primary school and its effect on physical activity of older school-age children
Hmirová, Sára ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Pavlová, Ilona (referee)
Title: Motivational intervention in primary school and its effect on physical activity of older school- age children Objectives: The main aim of the thesis was to investigate the possibilities of implementation and the influence of a complex motivational intervention program on physical activity (PA) of older school-age children during a two-month period within the school educational process. Methods: The effect of a two-month motivational programme on the promotion PA was examined in a mixed-methods research design with a group of 50 Year 7 pupils (28 girls and 22 boys, aged 12 to 13 years). The intervention included thematic educational lectures, physical education moments, learning in motion, motivational activities in physical education and active breaks between lessons. A school sports day and a sports trip were also implemented. The data collection methods used in the pre-test and post-test were: a questionnaire to monitor PA level and motor testing. Observational and descriptive methods were used throughout the programme. Teacher (n=7) focus group interviews and a student (n=50) survey were used to evaluate the program. Results: All planned activities of the motivational intervention were successfully implemented. In the feedback, both teachers and pupils responded positively to the...
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The Influence of Factors on the Lifestyle of the 21st Century
Podzemská, Natálie ; Kinkorová, Ivana (advisor) ; Jandová, Tereza (referee)
Title: The influence of factors on 21st century lifestyles. Objectives: The aim of my bachelor's thesis is to analyse the influence of 21st century lifestyle factors on the population aged 20 - 30 years, or what the influence of social networks is and what was the influence of the covid-19 period on lifestyle, specifically on eating habits and physical activity. Methods: 87 respondents took part in the survey. An anonymous survey method was used. The survey was created in the online platform Survio and then shared via a link. The content of the survey consisted of 16 closed-ended questions and the data collected was processed and evaluated in Microsoft Excel. The results were interpreted using bar charts with brief comments. All data collected through this survey was used for the research results. Results: The results of the survey showed that social networks are considered by respondents as the most risky lifestyle factor nowadays. Specifically, it was identified as a negative lifestyle factor by 60 % of respondents and more than 70 % of respondents identified social networking as a risk factor. Respondents also indicated that the covid-19 period had the greatest impact on their time spent on social networking sites. Another significant impact of covid-19 was on the change in physical activity,...
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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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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in employees of one company working in an office environment
Voláková, Tereza ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Maršáková, Kateřina (referee)
Title: Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in employees of one company working in an office environment Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to identify the most common WRMDs in individuals with sedentary jobs in an office environment of one company. Another objective, is a more detailed evaluation of the results directed to the risk factors involved in their problems according to the respondents and the preventive strategies used by the respondents to prevent pain and discomfort. Methods: A questionnaire survey was chosen to collect data. The questionnaire for the study was based on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionair (NMQ), a standardized questionnaire, the core of which was kept in its original form, and the section on risk factors, preventive strategies and sociodemographic questions was adapted for the respondent group. The questionnaire was distributed electronically, with respondents answering both open and closed questions. In total, the research population consisted of 133 respondents. The collected data were statistically processed using MS Excel and tables and graphs were created to illustrate the results. Results: In the last 12 months, 64 (48.1%) of the respondents had experienced Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WRMD). The most frequently occurring WRMDs were in the...
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