Acta Gymnica, 2019 (vol. 49), issue 1
Physical self-esteem of wheelchair basketball players
Samir Qasim, Yaser Telfah, Yazan Haddad
Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(1):3-9 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2018.025 
Background: Physical self has been considered as one of the most important factors that impact global self-esteem. Similarly to global self-esteem, physical self is now widely accepted as a multidimensional construct which contains more specific perceptions across various domains. However, limited research examined physical self of athletes with physical disabilities. Objective: This study, aimed to investigate physical self-esteem of wheelchair basketball players and to explore correlations among various physical domains and physical self-esteem. Methods: Forty one basketball players who participated in West Asian Wheelchair Basketball Championship...
Self-esteem, anxiety and coping strategies to manage stress in ice hockey
Adriana Kaplánová
Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(1):10-15 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2018.026
Background: Sweating, increased heart rate, fidgeting, worrying thoughts and fear of failure are typical symptoms of an inability to manage stress in an important moment of match. Thus, there is well-founded need for psychological training that can help ice hockey players to control their emotions in stressful situations. Objective: Because of a lack of research monitoring mental skills of ice hockey players, the aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between self-esteem, anxiety of ice hockey players and their coping strategies to manage stress. Methods: The study sample consisted of 40 male ice hockey players with age of 21.67 ±...
Association between potential parental and peers' correlates and physical activity recommendations compliance among 13-16 years old adolescents
Peter Bakalár, Jaroslava Kopčáková, Andrea Madarasová Gecková
Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(1):16-24 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2018.027
Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is one of the most cited health protective factors for the prevention of the leading noncommunicable diseases. Four-fifths of adolescents are not reaching public health guidelines for recommended levels of PA globally. Understanding factors that influence PA can aid the design of more effective interventions. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the association between potential parental and peer correlates and PA recommendations compliance among 13-16 years old adolescents. Methods: We used nationally representative data originated from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey realized...
The effect of tennis match play on joint range of motion in junior players
Rok Šrimpf, Tjaša Filipčič, Aleš Filipčič
Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(1):25-32 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2018.028
Background: Tennis players perform a large number of multidirectional and cutting movements, together with asymmetrical rotational motions resulting from serves and groundstrokes. Numerous shot repetitions and multidirectional motions directly influence a tennis player's upper and lower extremity joint range of motion (ROM). Objective: This study evaluated the changes in the range of motion of junior tennis players before and after match play. Methods: Twelve male (age 14.4 ± 1.3 years) and twelve female (age 13.4 ± 2.1 years) junior tennis players participated in the study. Two skilled experts performed 13 tests to measure passive range...
The effects of self-controlled and instructor-controlled feedback on motor learning and intrinsic motivation among novice adolescent taekwondo players
Reza Goudini, Saeed Ashrafpoornavaee, Alireza Farsi
Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(1):33-39 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2019.002
Background: Although the useful effects of self-controlled feedback on motor skills learning have been proven, a study dealing with the effects of self-controlled and instructor-controlled feedback on learning and intrinsic motivation among novice taekwondo players has so far not been conducted. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of self-controlled and instructor-controlled feedback on learning the ap chagi technique and intrinsic motivation among novice adolescent taekwondo players. Methods: Thirty participants (12.43 ± 2.08 years) were selected purposefully and homogeneously based on pre-test scores. They...
Comparison of foot loading and foot strike pattern in women running in minimalist and conventional sports shoes
Soňa Jandová, Jan Charousek, Miroslav Janura
Acta Gymnica 2019, 49(1):40-46 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2019.003
Background: At present, most runners use conventional sports shoes to protect and absorb the impacts that may cause overloading of the feet and joints. On the other hand, some runners tend to run almost barefoot or in minimalist footwear that may lead to foot strike pattern changes. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse and to compare the foot strike pattern and foot loading when running in conventional running shoes (CRS) and minimalist running shoes (MRS) in a group of recreational women runners. Methods: A group of 14 experienced recreational women runners participated in this research. A Pedar-X system (Novel, Munich, Germany) was used...