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The Recumbent bike as a phenomenon in the world
Müller, Martin ; Šafránek, Jiří (advisor) ; Brtník, Tomáš (referee)
Title: The Recumbent bicycle as a World Phenomenon. Objectives: The main goal of this thesis is to map the situation of recumbent bicycles abroad and then to compare it with the situation in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, the key differences are discussed. Methods: The thesis uses the method of quantitative data collection. The collection of data was done primarily and through half-structured questionnaires. In addition, the method of interview was applied as a supportive one. The Results: According to a qualified estimate there are about 550 - 600 thousand of recumbent cyclists. The biggest differences of both groups lie in the following aspects. Cyclists abroad possess of 21,7 % of recumbent bicycles of their own construction less (2,5 %) than the Czech cyclists do. 70 % of foreign cyclists ride their recumbent bicycles from 2 to 3 times per week or every day, the Czechs like these are of 36,4 %. 59,5 % of foreign cyclists state as a reason to ride their recumbent the health prevention. The Czechs do that only in 33,3 %. Conclusion: The research shows interesting connections between the Czech and the foreign cyclists of recumbent bicycles and, at the same time, some differences. The most interesting is the perception of the recumbent bicycle as a mean to strengthen one's health. The future...
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Obesity and its health complications
STROUHALOVÁ, Eliška
Bachelor thesis concern with history and types of obesity. Obesity etiopatogenesis which include energy balance, nutrition, physical activity, psychosocial factors, pharmatical drugs, genetics and fat tissue as endocrine organ. Than with health examination of obese patient, health issues, impact of obesity on life quality and economical impact. Last theoretical chapter is world prevalence of obesity which is based on research from selected states of the world. The goal of this study was to determine prevalence overweight and obesity which include health issues in the population. For this study was created an anonymous questionnaire. This method is called quantitative. By the evaluation of my survey it was proven that the obese people are not conscious of possible aftermath and they do not find help in time.
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