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The influence of early specialization and general preparation on the sports career of a performance cyclist
SOUČKOVÁ, Celestýna
The aim of the bachelor thesis is to find out whether there is a direct influence of early specialization and early start of activities on the further course of the career and to compare it with the concept of general training. The research method is an electronic questionnaire of our own design, which is part of a quantitative survey. The questionnaire has 25 questions that have both closed and open answers. The research group consists of 37 respondents who practice cycling or have performed at the performance level in the elite category. Based on the answers from the questionnaire, graphs and evaluation of the results were created, which are presented in the practical part of the work. The main results include the following: It has been shown that individuals who started cycling within the age of 8 have achieved significantly more significant success in the youth categories than other age groups. Individuals belonging to the first group (up to 8 years of age) were most affected by health problems, which means that starting a cycling career at an early age has a more negative impact on the health of individuals than the later beginning of a sports career. In comparison with the average training units, the first age group (up to 8 years) had on average more cycling trainings than the second, but also other sports activities significantly exceeded in individuals who started up to 8 years. It has also been shown that individuals who started cycling at an earlier age end their careers for health reasons more often than those who start later. This research has shown the pros and cons of early specialization and its impact on an individual's career.

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