! Title of thesis : Influence of laterality in somatognostic functions of floorball players Demarcation of the issue : This thesis is dedicated to the influence of laterality in somatognostic functions of floorball players and it rates relation between these two phenomenons. It is a first research in this branch and sport, also, it informs about the coherence of these two phenomenons, from the point of view as a cause of sports injuries and also as a prevention of sports injuries. Justification : Athletes get injured frequently in many different situations. Often, we are dealing with an injury as a consequence, but not the real cause. Physical therapist should get oriented in this problematics to be more effective in the healing process of the athlete. To avoid such problems in adulthood, we should be more focused on the prevention just at the beginning of a sports career of a small athlete. No matter what sports level the athlete had achieved, we are focusing especially in one-sided sport activities. Aim of the thesis : The aim of thesis is to find out any coherence of the effect of one-sided sports, as floorball, to somatognostic functions of players at the age between 6 - 14 years old. Methodology of the thesis : Research is created in a form of descriptive - associative academic method. It is...

Title: The effect of flat feet on the stability of the ankle joint of floorball players. Objectives: The main aim of this thesis is to determine whether a flat feet has any effects on the floorball players' ankle joint stability. Furthermore, the thesis focuses on the chronic ankle instability, other leg pathologies and on the options of therapeutic interventions. Eventually, the thesis provides summary and output data for physiotherapist, sport couches and the examined players. Methods: First a literature study was conducted to establish a theoretical framework. Based on the feature/aspect examination of longitudinal foot arching and an initial questionnaire 10 particular subjects aged 22 to 29 were selected, all of them form the TJ Tatran Střešovice team. The subjects were divided in 2 groups - with longitudinal flat feet and without longitudinal flat feet pathology. The examined subjects were scored with negative points according to occurrence of any pathologies. Both groups were also benchmarked in the Star Excursion Balance Test that determined feet dynamic stability index. Results: The examination proved that flat feet affects the stability of the ankle joint as the subjects of the group without longitudinal flat feet scored results that were 31% better than results of the subjects with...

Sammanfattning Väldigt lite är känt om hur olika träningsmetoder påverkar teknisk utveckling hos innebandyspelare. Syftet med studien var att undersöka hur olika typer av smålagsspel i innebandy påverkar spelvolymen samt antal avslut och avslut på mål. Frågeställningarna för arbetet var: skiljer sig spelvolymen i innebandyns smålagsspel mellan spel två mot två (2v2), 3v3, 4v4 och 5v5? Skiljer sig antalet avslut i innebandyns smålagsspel mellan spel 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 och 5v5? Skiljer sig antalet avslut på mål i innebandyns smålagsspel mellan spel 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 och 5v5? Metod Två testgrupper rekryterades till studien där grupperna bestod av två olika amatörlag. Det ena laget var ett damveteranlag där 15 spelare deltog, med en medelålder på 38 år, med 2-15 års erfarenhet av organiserad innebandy. Det andra laget var ett pojklag med 21 deltagande spelare, i åldrarna 12-13 år, med 5-6 års erfarenhet av innebandy. Datainsamlingen skedde sedan under respektive lags ordinarie träning där fyra olika spelformer filmades. Ena laget filmades tio gånger för vardera spelform och det andra laget filmades tio gånger för vardera spelform förutom en, där en spelsekvens försvann på grund av oförutsedda händelser. Varje spelsekvens var en minut lång. Därefter analyserades filmmaterialet varpå spelvolym, antal avslut samt avslut på mål registrerades för varje minut spelad i de olika spelformerna. Rådata sammanställdes och genomgick sedan en statistisk analys för att undersöka om spelen skiljde sig signifikant i någon del. Resultat Grupp A visade på signifikant skillnad i spelvolym mellan alla spelformer där den högsta volymen hittades i spel 2v2, därefter följde 3v3, 4v4 och sist 5v5. Alla smålagsspel för grupp A visade signifikant fler avslut och avslut på mål jämfört med spel 5v5 men ingen signifikant skillnad hittades smålagsspelen emellan. I grupp B hittades samma mönster för spelvolym som i grupp A, dock visades ingen signifikant skillnad mellan spelformerna 4v4 och 5v5. Antalet avslut var signifikant högre i alla smålagsspel jämfört med 5v5, dock hittades endast signifikans mellan 2v2 och 5v5 när det kom till avslut på mål. Slutsats Studien indikerar att en minskning i antalet spelare verkar vara ett effektivt sätt att öka frekvensen på de tekniska aktionerna under spel. För teknikträning i spel verkar därför smålagsspel vara att föredra framför fullstort spel 5v5. Mer forskning på området behövs för att öka förståelsen kring möjliga användningsområden för innebandyns smålagsspel. / Aim Very little is known about how different types of training influence technical development in floorball. The purpose of this study was to investigate how volume of play, shots, and shots on goal, were affected in different types of small-sided games (SSG). The research questions this paper sought to answer were: in floorball, does the volume of play differ between the game formats: two versus two (2v2), 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5? In floorball, does the number of shots differ between the game formats: 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5? In floorball, does the number of shots on goal differ between the game formats: 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5? Method Two amateur teams were recruited for the study. One team was a women’s team of 15 players participating, with an average age of 38, with 2-15 years’ experience of organized floorballpractice. The other team was a boys’ team of 21 players participating, aged 12-13 and 5-6 years’experience of organized floorball practice. The data were collected during one of each team’sregular floorball practice sessions, where video captured the four different SSGs. One team was filmed ten times for one minute for each SSG and the other team was filmed ten times in three SSGs and nine times in one. The videos were analysed for volume of play, as well as registering shots and shots on goal. The compiled data was then statistically analysed in order to see if there were any significant difference between the game formats. Results Group A showed a significant difference in volume of play between all SSGs, where the highest volume of play was found in 2v2, and the rest with a lower volume of play in ascending order. As for shots and shots on goal, group A showed significantly more shots and shots on goal in 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 compared to 5v5, but no significance was found between the SSGs. Group B showed a similar pattern in volume of play as found in group A, but no significant difference between 4v4 and 5v5. The amount of shots were significantly higher in 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 compared to 5v5. However, for shots on goal group B only showed 2v2 producing significantly more shots than 5v5. Conclusion The study indicates that reducing the number ofplayers is aneffective wayto increase technical actions. Therefore, SSGs seems to be better for skill acquisition in games than the large game of 5v5. However, more research is needed in this field for further understanding of the uses of SSG:s in floorball.

We used RUSI (rehabilitative ultrasound imaging) for measurement of abdominal and back muscle in different loading modes. Methods: We used diagnostic ultrasonography imaging for taking linear measurement of trunk muscles. We measured anterioposterior (AP) dimensions of lateral abdominal wall muscles- m. OE, m.OI, m.TrA and cross-section area (CSA) of lumbar m. multifidus. We compared two groups of sports-floorball players and sportsman using climbing and hanging (climbers, aerialists). We measured positions with compressive force (kneeling on all four with lifted knees) and with traction load (hang with upper limbs with flexion of lower limbs-with leg support and without). Study is made on 50 volunteers. Results: The pattern of thickness of abdominal muscles is same in all positions in both groups. The lowest is always AP thickness of m. TrA, wider is m. OE and the widest always m. OI. The resting thickness are in both groups almost in all cases the lowest. AP thickness in m. TrA in floorball players is only exception, there is lowest in hang without legs support. In all other case sis resting position always lowest. For m. OE are results same for both climbers and floorball players-the lowest thickness is in hang with legs support (floorball players 0,84 cm, climbers 0,87), greater activationis...

This master´s thesis is focused on marketing strategy and consequent formation of the proposal of the marketing strategy for emerging Floorball Academy. Base data for the new marketing strategy are gained from theoretical knowledge, from chosen methods of primary research and from analysis of micro environment, macro environment and SWOT analysis. Particular components of marketing strategy are proposed on the base of data processing and their evaluating. This marketing strategy is prerequest for sucessful entry and operation of Floorball Academy on the market.

The essay starts with an introduction to the chosen topic. Then the background goes through the different definitions of mental illness and elite sports, the correlation between these two, the stigmatisation of mental illness and lastly promotional and preventional work. Later, today’s problem with mental illness is raised along with floorball and furthermore the essay’s objectives. The essay’s purpose is to investigate which factors cause mental illness to a greater extent in national series than in federal series in Swedish floorball. Also how associations work to prevent mental ill health within their organization. Additionally the essay’s method is a quantitative and digital survey. The survey is distributed via email and the authors personal contacts. The essay´s results showed that the swedish floorball players have a high level of stress, anxiety and overtraining. It also shows that the players don't feel support from their organisation when a player is experiencing mental disorders. Furthermore, the result shows that floorball club is not working with prevention and supporting of mental illness.

Title: Mutual comparison of results of fitness tests and tests of floorball skills among talented Czech youth and youth from the Vysočina Region. Objectives: The main aim of the Master's thesis is to evaluate the level of player skills and fitness skills among regional youth teams and youth from the Vysočina Region. For the comparison, the categories of younger and older male and female pupils, and junior men and women were selected. Methods: For the purposes of this Master's thesis, the method of quantitative research of the categories of younger and older male and female pupils, and junior men and women in floorball from the Vysočina Region was applied. The floorball test battery of the Czech Floorball, consisting of fourteen player tests focused on floorball skills and fitness skills, of which seven scientifically standardized tests were selected, was used for testing. For the determination of validity, an expert analysis was used, a repeated measurement (test - retest) was performed to determine the reliability of the tests, and the Fleiss' Kappa value was calculated to determine the evaluators' concordance. Results: The results of the paper, based on the comparison of the data of the club from the Vysočina Region, and the regional teams' data, showed that girls (junior women and older female...

Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy life, e.g. to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease and premature death, of which sports can be an important part. Unfortunately, sports activities increase the risk of both overuse and acute injuries. Severe acute injuries may also lead to a permanent medical impairment (PMI), which may influence the ability to be physically active throughout life. However, sports injuries may be prevented, but a profound understanding of the injuries and how to prevent them is needed. This doctoral thesis examine acute sports injuries reported by licensed athletes of all ages and level of sports nationwide in Sweden, by using national insurance data. Approximately 80% of all the Sports Federations (SF) had their mandatory accident insurance in the insurance company Folksam, and since there is no national sports injury surveillance system in Sweden, this is a unique database, able to be used in epidemiological studies on acute injuries occurring in organized sports in Sweden. The main aim of this thesis was to identify high-risk sports for acute injuries, the most common and the most severe injuries, especially in large sports with numerous licensed athletes, many injuries and injuries resulting in PMI. Based on the results, there will be recommendations regarding sports and body locations where injury prevention efforts should be focused to gain the greatest prevention effect at a national level in Sweden. Another aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a neuromuscular knee control training program (KCP) that has been implemented nationwide to reduce knee and cruciate ligament injuries, among football players in Sweden. After evaluating the validity and reliability of the information within the database based on international guidelines, acute injury data were examined and the results presented in four papers. These results showed that there is a need of injury prevention especially in motorcycle sports, team ball sports, and ice hockey. Particularly, knee injuries need to be prevented since they were both the most common injuries and leading to PMI. The severe head- and upper limb injuries also need attention. Sixty-nine percent of the PMI injured athletes, were younger than 25 years. The injury prevention training program, KCP can be considered partially implemented nationwide, since 21 out of 24 district SFs provided KCP educations. The incidence of knee and cruciate ligament injuries has decreased among football players in Sweden. A concerning aspect is that there is no national official policy regarding sports injury and injury prevention in Sweden, nor an official authority that has the explicit responsibility for these issues.