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Effect of physical exercise on ultrasonographic assessment of Achilles tendon region in runners
Benešová, Adéla ; Machač, Stanislav (advisor) ; Novák, Jakub (referee)
The master thesis entitled "The effect of physical activity on the ultrasonographic evaluation of the Achilles tendon in runners" aims to elucidate the role of physical activi-ty on the outcome of ultrasonographic (USG) examinations. Thirty-two runners un-derwent a 10km run preceded by a USG examination to evaluate and measure their Achilles tendon (AT). These findings were compared with the results of an identical USG examination acquired after the run. Statistical analysis showed significantly diffe-rent values for the following parameters: cross section area (CSA), m. flexor hallucis longus (m. FHL) diameter and heel fat pat compresibility (HFP). Subjectively assessed retrocalcaneal bursa size also showed differences in dimensions. Another focus of the study was to compare the client-centric state of the AT assessed by the VISA-A questi-onnaire with the CSA values and the size of the musculotendinous junction (MTJ) angle of the m. soleus. The size of CSA was inversely correlated with VISA-A values. MTJ angle and VISA-A did not show a statistically significant association.
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The best Czechoslovak and Czech middle-distance and long-distance runners and their achievements from the end of the Second World War to the present. AUTOR:
Zenkl, Adam ; Kašpar, Ladislav (advisor) ; Pádivý, Martin (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to map the biggest achievements of Czech middle-distance and long- distance runners in the period from the end of the Second World War to the present days. Through the study of at that time current materials, interviews with former and current athletes the most interesting facts from their athletic training will be pointed out. The thesis will also further elaborate the origin and the development of athletics in the Czech Republic. Athletics belongs to one of the basic sports. Unfortunately, nowadays it is losing its popularity compared to some other sports. The thesis will point out that athletics used to have and still has great things to offer. Last but not least, I would like to map the history of middle and long distances and also focus on the development of training methods on these distances. KEYWORDS: Running, middle-distance running, long-distance running, history, runners, athletics
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Preparatory exercises for a rehearsal of a proper technique of hurdles for children of older school age
Petřík, Pavel ; Jandová, Soňa (advisor) ; Kašpar, Ladislav (referee)
(anglicky) The presented bachelor thesis is focused on one of the factors of sports performance, mainly on the training of the correct technique of hurdles in the period of older school age. Nowadays, correct execution technique is very often ignored in training and, on the contrary, great importance is given to training volume and intensity. The aim of this thesis is to provide a manual for beginning and more advanced coaches that contains a stack of several preparatory exercises to improve hurdling technique. In the theoretical part, the reader is introduced to information related to athletic disciplines, and hurdles are discussed more in detail. Due to the orientation of the thesis, there are described the age peculiarities of mainly older school-age children. Furthermore, the theoretical part of the thesis is focused on the elements necessary to improve performance in hurdles. In the practical part, individual exercises to improve the technique of obstacle runs are described in detail and there are given the photographs of correct execution for each exercise. In addition, the reader learns the most common errors in the execution of the presented exercises and how eliminate these mistakes. The exercises are divided according to purpose into swing leg work and bounce leg work. Then the continuity...
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An analysis of a basketball player's movement during the game
Shaya, Jimmy ; Hojka, Vladimír (advisor) ; Velenský, Michael (referee)
6 Abstract Title: An analysis of a basketball player's movement during the game Objectives: The aim of this work is to demonstrate that observation groups in the basketball game use a different number of movements and should therefore train separately. Methods: The basis of this empirical study is a quantitative research that uses the method of analysis and comparison. To obtain the data, I have analysed the most frequent movements carried out by players in the game. We have collected the number of movements per each second for each group. Observed group are: point guard, shooting guard and centers. Movements were described theoretically, biomechanically, technically, or by using rules. After that I have used the comparison to determine the differences, which were implemented into charts and qualified in detail. Results: A graphical representation of the number of movements confirmed the goal of our work. The biggest differences were found in specific movements, such as screens, acceleration, dribbling and crossover dribble. It turned out that the primary movements, such as standing or walking occupy over 50% of the match for each group. Neither group achieved the same result in any category. It is therefore necessary to take into account these facts and plan training preparation in order to reflects the...
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The influence of running shoes on leg and pelvis kinematics during the stance phase of run
Novák, Čestmír ; Malá, Jitka (advisor) ; Kaplan, Aleš (referee)
Title: The influence of running shoes on leg and pelvis kinematics during the stance phase of run Objectives: The main objective of this thesis is to detect whether there exists a connection between the type of shoes used and changes in pelvis and legs kinematics in sagittal plane while running. Methology: For a purpose of the thesis research 12 active sportsmen (6 men and 6 women) participated in lab tests. Each of them was running on a tread mill for three time sequences - each counting 20 seconds - with changes in conditions applied as follows: barefoot run, minimalistic shod run, classic shod run. The 3D analysis was analysed using the Qualisys system (200 Hz). Data analytics was executed using the Qualisys Track Manager programme, where a comparative method was applied. Further statistical procedures ANOVA a Tukey test were performed in a programme called OriginPro 8. Key findings: The executed lab tests proved influence of running shoes on legs and pelvis kinematics during a stance phase of run. The main changes in kinematics were found in an ancle during touchdown, where the angle significantly increased while running barefoot rather than classic shod running. An analysis of pelvis kinematics parameters has proven that there are no changes in pelvis movements while running in different types...
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Preparing for the longest triathlon - Ironman
Mika, Tomáš ; Chrzanowská, Babeta (advisor) ; Dlouhý, Martin (referee)
Triathlon is still a popular sport that is gaining more and morepopular. We distinguish two basic directions. Short, or if the Olympictriathlon and long, or if Ironman. In my work I examine the long triathlon. Its history, training cycle and its specifics. I myself an active rider, so this issue is very close to me. I work divided into a theoretical part, where I deal with theories and general laws of triathlon. Such as history, specifics of Ironman training and unit training cycle disciplines of triathlon course and other sub-themes, which veryclosely related to the topic. In the empirical part, I chose the method ofexperiment and research he firsthand, I attended a long distance triathlon race in the annualtraining cycle. Acquired knowledge, I capitalized on in the race and described in this thesis. This work may serve as a kind of guidance and example, and the direction of training, which can be applied when attempting to handle the challenge on behalf ofIronman. I deal with are also problems of nutrition during the race, which is out of a totaltrénovanosti organism one of the most important factors affecting performance. The workcontains several training and racing tips that I gained studying foreign literature and own racing experience.
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Marketing research of ASICS brand image
Procházková, Petra ; Voráček, Josef (advisor) ; Višněvský, Andrej (referee)
Title: Marketing research of ASICS brand image Objectives: The objective of the inquiry is to identify the image of the ASICS brand by view of Czech consumers of products associated with running. The aim is to find out how is ASICS brand perceived by runners, what is brand awareness among Czech consumers of running products, knowledge of the brand and experience with ASICS brand. Then, to make suggestion that could improve ASICS brand image in the Czech market. Methods: The marketing research used in this survey is in the form of an electronic questionnaire. It is quantitative structured marketing research. Results: The inquiry results show that the awareness of ASICS brand is highest among brands specialized in running. However, ASICS is third, following Adidas and Nike. ASICS brand is associated with words like shoes, running, quality, comfort, sport and technology. 87% of respondents know ASICS brand. ASICS is perceived as a credible, successful, and important on market with running equipment; modern, and favorite. In the front of view of product is brand founded as a brand, offering new technology product with good-looking design, high quality product and purely sporty product. However, on the Czech market ASICS has weak propagation. Only 13% could connect ASICS with some athlete, team or sport...
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The characteristics of the triathlete participating in the series Championship of the Czech Republic in triatlonu and Czech Cup Age groups in the triathlon
Kubáčová, Jana ; Kovářová, Lenka (advisor) ; Horčic, Josef (referee)
Title: The characteristics of the triathlete participating in series Championship of the Czech Republic in triathlon and Czech Cup Age groups in the triathlon Objectives: The aim of this work is to characterize a triathlete participating two highest competitions in the Czech Republic in triathlon on the basis of chosen determinants of sport performance. Methods: In our thesis we used a made survey on the basis of former literature analysis. For data processing regarding answers on the survey it was used a statistical program SPSS PASW Statistics 18. The thesis was process by relevant tasks, i.e. relevant literature research, survey making on the basis of found areas in the theoretical part, distributing of the survey, data processing of the received answers and final processing of the received data. Research file was created by triathletes participating in series Championship of the Czech Republic in triathlon and Czech Cup Age groups in the triathlon which are stated in global results of these two competitions. Results: The results of the thesis confirmed conclusions of theoretical part whereas on chosen determinants outside factors of sport performance which were used for data gaining. Keywords: questionnaire, running, cycling, sports performance factors, swimming
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Evaluation of running by children young school age
Skoumal, Jaroslav ; Kaplan, Aleš (advisor) ; Segeťová, Jarmila (referee)
Title: Evaluation of running by children young school age Objectives: The thesis aims to determine the level of running locomotion and the educational evaluation of techniques of running by children young school age on the basis of predetermined certain criteria. The results of the thesis were compared with the study of Pojezdalová (1995). Methods: Considering the thesis character I used the standard educational methods of evaluations to affect the individual differences in technique of running deliberately chosen files that consisted of children of third and fourth grade elementary school. I took a video of the running of selected group of children on a quick stretch by digital camera. I was processing a qualitative analysis of the technique of running on the computer by Dartfish software, whereas I used a digitizing of movement, which this program enables. I diagnosed the individual differences in the implementation of chosen skills and by description I pointed out the greatest and the most frequent faults in the technique of running in the monitored children young school age. I wrote the results of evaluation to the pre-created categories and I described the frequency of the individual monitored effects in the result part by basic statistical process. Results: The most frequent fault in the...
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