Studia Kinanthropologica, 2024 (vol. 25), issue 3
The influence of strength-conditioning training on changes in the functional movement screen score of triathletes
K. Bako, & V. Franek
Studia Kinanthropologica 2024, 25(3):113-120 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2024.011 
The rivalry of triathletes and the effort to push their performance limits forces them to think through their entire preparation in detail, to use time efficiently, to prepare their bodies not only for maximum performance, but also to analyse the occurrence of possible injuries. For this reason, itis necessary to include triathlon diagnostics in the training process which serves as feedback for the triathlete and the coach on how they train and at what performance level they are. Based on this knowledge, the study verifies the impact of strength-endurance training on scorechanges of Functional Movement Screen of triathletes.The research...
Teaching basketball from the perspective of men and women physical and sport education teachers in upper primary schools in eastern Slovakia
B. Beťák, J. Popelka, & L. Opáth
Studia Kinanthropologica 2024, 25(3):121-127 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2025.001
The authors of the study used a questionnaire to find out whether there are significant differences in teachers’ views on teaching basketball from a point of view of gender differences. The sample consisted of 450 physical and sport education teachers (274 men and 176 women) who teach in 17 districts in eastern Slovakia, in upper primary schools. Significant differences at the p<0.01 level were found in the popularity of teaching basketball. While for 20.45% of women, basketball is the second most popular taught sport after volleyball (39.77%), for 13.14% of men, basketball is the fourth most popular taught sport after football (40.51%), volleyball...
Postural stability in basic shooting stance with and without Skeet shotgun
J. Broďáni, M. Guzman, M. Czaková, & N. Molnárová
Studia Kinanthropologica 2024, 25(3):129-137 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2025.002
In this work, we point out the level and interactions of postural stability (PS) with the sports performance of shooters (SP) in the Skeet discipline. 86 men and 20 women participated in the research. Active sports shooters ranged in age from 12 to 45 years old from Slovakia. We determinedPS in the ready shooting position with and without a weapon using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). The sporting performances of the shooters were recorded from the system of the Slovak Shooting Association. PS level was characterized by descriptive statistics. The differences between the dominant and non-dominant leg, or with a weapon and without a weapon...
Pedagogical practices within the study of physical education at the Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
V. Kursová, & T. Tlustý
Studia Kinanthropologica 2024, 25(3):139-148 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2024.014
Teaching practice plays a crucial role in the preparation of future physical education teachers. It enables students to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during their studies directly in practical settings, facilitating the acquisition and development of professional competences. Additionally, it enhances social and communication skills, which are essential for success in the teaching profession, all under the guidance of experienced educators. The aim of this paper is to present and analysis the concept of field practice at the Department of Physical Education and Sport at the Faculty of Education of the University of South Bohemia České Budějovice.We...
Preferences of physical education teachers in teaching winter seasonal physical activities
J. Michal, & S. Straňavská
Studia Kinanthropologica 2024, 25(3):149-155 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2024.012
The aim of the study was to investigate and highlight the preferences of physical and sport education teachers in teaching winter seasonal physical activities. The survey involved 653 primary school teachers who annually participate in teaching winter seasonal physical activities. To obtain the necessary information, we used a custom-designed questionnaire for primary school teachers, focusing on questions related to favourite winter sports, preferred forms of organizing winter seasonal physical activities, and materials used during these activities. Through statistical analysis (Chi-square), we found a gender difference in the preferred form of participation...
Infradian specificities of haematological variation in female athletes
M. Pupiš, H. Burzalová, Z. Pupišová, & K. Bako
Studia Kinanthropologica 2024, 25(3):157-162 | DOI: 10.32725/sk.2024.013
The aim of the present research was to define the infradian peculiarities of hematological variation in female athletes. The research was conducted in the form of a case study on four female endurance elite athletes (18-24 years old). Each female athlete underwent 4-5 tests, which were performed on each of them individually according to the phases of the menstrual cycle. The testing was carried out chronologically in the following time sequence: T1 10-8 days before menstruation (hereafter M), T2 4-3 days before M, T3 during M, T4 1-2 days after M, T5 9-10 days after M. All testing was carried out under the same conditions and according to the WADA...