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Evaluation of body parameters and performance of women elite world hurdlers in the period 2003 - 2022
Dyrynková, Nikola ; Kaplan, Aleš (advisor) ; Vostatková, Pavlína (referee)
Thema works: Evaluation of body parameters and performance of elite word-class female hurdlers in the period 2003 - 2022 Aims: The main objective of this study is to compare and evaluate the accumulated results of female finalists in the 100 m hurdles from 2003 to the present, covering a period of 20 years, followed by a comparison of performances in the Olympic Games and world Championships. A secondary objective is to record basic body parameters (height, body weight and Body Mass Index) of the finalists in individual global sporting events (Olympic Games and world Championships). Methodology: We focused on comparing and evaluating the accumulated data of female finalists in the 100m hurdles from 2003 to 2022 in the World Championships and Olympic Games. From each World Championship and Olympic Games, we selected the finalists of the 100 m hurdles (the fastest 8 athletes). We collected information on the WCH, OH, times, rankings, and anthropometric characteristics (height, body weight, and Body Mass Index). Furthermore, we processed the data based on basic statistical characteristics, particularly mean, standard deviations, minimum and maximum values of the performances. We compared all of this data among each other. In the supplementary section, we created tables that serve as source data, while...
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A study of the realationship of individual phases of the 110 m hurdles with overall performance
Slavíček, Lukáš ; Červinka, Pavel (advisor) ; Vindušková, Jitka (referee)
Title: A study of the relationship of individual phases of the 110 m hurdles with overall performance Objectives: The main goal of this diploma thesis was to use correlation analysis to determine which phases of the 110 m hurdles have the closest relationship (most highly correlated) with overall performance at different performance levels. Another goal was to determine how the time courses of their performances differ. Methods: Considering the objectives of this thesis, a quantitative research method was chosen, namely a correlation survey. Kinematic analysis using the computer program Kinovea was used to analyze the filmed material. To determine the correlation between the different phases of the 110 m hurdles (1st acceleration phase, 2nd acceleration phase, maximum speed phase, speed endurance phase and 3rd acceleration phase) with the overall performances in each category, we chose correlation analysis using an analytical tool (correlation matrix) in Microsoft Excel. Results: In all three performance levels, the overall performance was most correlated with the performance in the maximum speed phase, during which the Czech hurdlers' time courses differed the most from the world's hurdling elite, as in this phase was the largest decline in performance. When examining correlations, we found that...
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Comparison of support phase in the take-off to the hurdle and touch-down after hurdle clearance in disciplines 110 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles
Musil, Daniel ; Hojka, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kaplan, Aleš (referee)
Tittle (Thema works): Comparison of support phase in the take-off to the hurdle and touch- down after hurdle clearance in disciplines 110 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles Thesis'objectives: The objectives of the study are to identify differences in centre of pressure trajectory, in amount and distribution of pressure on foot during the take-off to the hurdle and touch-down after hurdle. This was measured on 110m (100m) and 400m tracks. Methods: Measurements were made with the help of Pedar-x system. Subjects were tested in three trials from the first hurdle to the third hurdle on 110m (100m) and 400m tracks. Hurdle with the shortest flight phase was later analyzed. Results: Difference in the take-off to the hurdle between 110m (100m) and 400m is in distribution of pressure and in centre of pressure trajectory only during the braking phase. Difference in distribution of pressure in touch-down after hurdle on 110m (100m) and 400m track was found between active and passive landing. The centre of pressure trajectory in touch-down after hurdle is longer on 400m track. Key words: hurdles, biomechanics, support phase, Pedar-x
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Technique of Hurdle Clearing in 400 Meters Hurdles (Study Review)
Jakoubek, Jiří ; Kaplan, Aleš (advisor) ; Vindušková, Jitka (referee)
Title: Technique of Hurdle Clearing in 400 Meters Hurdles (Study Review) Authors: Jiří Jakoubek Supervisor: PhDr. Aleš Kaplan, Ph.D. Aims: The aim of this thesis is to describe technique of hurdle clearing in 400 meters hurdle race using study review and to examine this technique at particular athlete during training and racing sessions in 400 meters hurdles race. Methods: Technique was compared and examined at young athlete. Two kinograms were used for analysis, one from training and one from racing session. The comparison was made using third hurdle in second track. One hurdle clearance from each training and racing session was used, where individual phases from hurdle crossing were clearly visible. For better and well- arranged comparative analysis the same athlete was always examined. Technique of hurdle clearing was analysed using 3D kinematic analysis. The captured record was transmitted into appropriate format and elaborated in Kinovea program. For superior quality of presented snapshots program Corel photo-point 9.0 was used. Results: The analyzed athlete was found to have imperfect technique of hurdle clearing. Different quality of technique during training and racing sessions used for hurdle crossing was apparent at several points. Among the nodal points of proband's technique, which were...
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The Appearance of the reflex locomotion elements in the hurdle clearance stride
Musil, Daniel ; Hojka, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kaplan, Aleš (referee)
Title: The Appearance of the reflex locomotion elements in the hurdle clearance stride Thesis Objective: The main objective of this thesis is to state the frequency of the presence of reciprocal inhibition (RI) and cross extensor reflex (CI - contralateral inhibition) during hurdle overrun. Methods: The subjects were tested during running over three hurdles with modified distances similar to the 110m hurdles. The height of the hurdles was set to 0,99 m. The muscle activity was monitored by surface electromyography and video was recorded simultaneously. The hurdle clearance was divided into particular phases which altogether formed one cycle. Collected data was analyzed by the software Megawin (rectification, smoothing, and synchronization with camera) and subsequently converted into software MATLAB. Nine cycles of each subject were averaged. Such modified cycle was evaluated consequently. Results: Reflex locomotion (RI and CI) was presented more often in the group with less experience with the hurdles. Co-activation of antagonist muscles was typical for the group consisting of more experienced individuals, rather than RI and CI. Key Words: hurdles, biomechanics, sEMG, reciprocal inhibition, contralateral inhibition
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Discourse analysis of Velka pardubicka steeplechase phenomenon
Matějková, Miloslava ; Lehmann, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Kalenda, Jan (referee)
The thesis is focused on the discoursive analysis of the Great Pardubice Steeplechase phenomenon. The race, which is considered to be the most difficult and the longest hurdle race on the European continent. In the introductory part is explained the metodology of discourse analysis, together with the technique of data collection. The work also includes a brief history of Par force hunting, which was the cause of this race creation. The empirical part of this thesis is focused on the analysis of articles from local newspapers of the period from 1880 to 2011. For greater clarity was divided into four chapters - four different historic periods - that influenced the development of the Great Pardubice Steeplechase. There is also a chapter analysing interviews contents, which were conducted on this topic. The work introduces the reader with an unusual view of this race, as the previously released publications were dedicated only to outstanding personalities whose fates were linked with the race. This piece is on the contrary focused on important aspects in its development, both in historical and social point of view.
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Comparison of support phase in the take-off to the hurdle and touch-down after hurdle clearance in disciplines 110 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles
Musil, Daniel ; Hojka, Vladimír (advisor) ; Kaplan, Aleš (referee)
Tittle (Thema works): Comparison of support phase in the take-off to the hurdle and touch- down after hurdle clearance in disciplines 110 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles Thesis'objectives: The objectives of the study are to identify differences in centre of pressure trajectory, in amount and distribution of pressure on foot during the take-off to the hurdle and touch-down after hurdle. This was measured on 110m (100m) and 400m tracks. Methods: Measurements were made with the help of Pedar-x system. Subjects were tested in three trials from the first hurdle to the third hurdle on 110m (100m) and 400m tracks. Hurdle with the shortest flight phase was later analyzed. Results: Difference in the take-off to the hurdle between 110m (100m) and 400m is in distribution of pressure and in centre of pressure trajectory only during the braking phase. Difference in distribution of pressure in touch-down after hurdle on 110m (100m) and 400m track was found between active and passive landing. The centre of pressure trajectory in touch-down after hurdle is longer on 400m track. Key words: hurdles, biomechanics, support phase, Pedar-x
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Home Hospice Care
KOHOUTOVÁ, Lucie
Dying and death are topics which most people do not wish to talk about. However, at some point they touch every individual and therefore it is necessary, especially in social spheres, to confront these issues. This assignment concentrates on discovering the hurdles which people meet when caring for loved ones who are terminally-ill at home. The goal of this study is not to eliminate all possible hurdles that hamper care of the dying, but rather facilitate knowledge to those who are interested in giving this kind of care. The theoretical part obtains information about hospice care, further detailed characteristics of home hospice care and a focus on the family as the main source of this care. The research part is made up of a qualitative survey and to collect data a partially-prepared interview was used. The people who were interviewed comprised of fifteen relatives of clients from the Tereza Treatment Centre in Prague 10. In view of the goal of this work, as described above, the following research question was used: What hurdles do family members face when offering terminally-ill relatives care during their final stages at home? The answer to this gave the following as hurdles: physically demanding care, disruption of family relationships, inability to ensure continual care for the terminally-ill, financially demanding care, psychological demanding care, inability to give expert health care, limits associated with accommodation and worsening care of hygiene of the terminally-ill. One overall goal of this study was to discover what is actually known about home hospice care. The research showed that it is unsatisfactory. Only three out of fifteen of those questioned were able to characterise this form of care. Home hospice care is a needed part of care for the dying and therefore a bigger emphasis should be made on the spreading and building up of a net of home hospices and also on the removal of hurdles which hamper this care. Either of these cannot be realised without increasing public awareness.
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