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The Effect of Size of Residence on Adult's Attitude towards Physical Activity and Sport
Kořínek, Mikeš ; Kotlík, Kamil (advisor) ; Peřinová, Radka (referee)
Title: The effect of size of residence on adult's attitude towards physical activity and sport Objectives: The main aim for this thesis is to find out whether the size of the residence effects the attitude of adult population towards physical activities and sport. Methods: 957 of men and women from each region of Czech Republic aged 15-91 (mean age 41) filled a questionnaire SFSPA (Social function of sports and physical activities). Collected data were evaluated in a relationship with size of a residence of the respondents in these categories: less than 500, 501-2000, 2001- 5000, 5001-20000, 20001-50000, 50001-100000, 100000 and more inhabitants. Results: The results don't show any clear trend that could prove the fact that the bigger the size of the residence, the more positive or negative relationship there is of its inhabitants towards physical activity (PA). There is a constant difference though between the smallest size of the residence (small villages; less than 500 inhabitants) and the biggest size of the residence (big cities; 100000 and more inhabitants), where data from questions related to PA relationships are always more positive from probands of big cities then from small villages. Non-sportive activities (walking, dog walking, cleaning, gardening, family walks and mushroom picking)...
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The influence of a combination of exercise and omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on a memory in elderly
Kořínek, Mikeš ; Daďová, Klára (advisor) ; Vařeková, Jitka (referee)
Title: The influence of a combination of exercise and omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on a memory in elderly Objectives: The main aim for this thesis is to detect through already collected data from a screening test POBAV on the occasion of the EXODYA study, if supplementing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in combination with exercise has any effect to elder women cognitive functions - mainly memory. Methods: A group of 71 senior women aged 56 to 80 years (mean 70.75 ± 4.41) with a BMI of 19.8-38.1 (27.2 ± 4.01) was divided into 3 groups. The first group (N = 27) underwent a 4-month exercise program and supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids in Calanus tablets. The second group (N = 24), in addition to exercise, received placebo in the form of sunflower oil tablets. Third, the control group (N = 21), did not exercise or supplement. All groups were measured for memory status before and after the research using the POBAV screening test. Results: The measured data in both exercise groups showed significant statistical differences. The omega-3 fatty acid supplementation group in showed the best results in measuring memory. 70% of the senior women of this group, managed to increase the value of POBAV after the training period. The placebo group increased in 50% of senior women and in the control...
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