This thesis on Teaching basketball in physical education classes in primary schools deals with mapping the conditions for teaching basketball at five elementary schools and, furthermore, it deals with finding the level of basketball skills of the pupils. The aim of this thesis, based on research, is to find out whether it is possible for elementary school pupils to significantly improve in their basketball skills during physical education classes and whether such an improvement can arouse their deeper interest in this sport.The theoretical part focuses on the explanation and clarification of the basic terms and characteristics of the age group of 6 - 11 year old pupils. The research part describes the tests which were selected based on consultation with basketball experts. Additionally, it describes the conditions under which testing of pupils was undertaken. Finally, in the tables with written explanation, it shows the test results of the individual pupils and schools. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

Title of thesis: Comparison of indicators of the game performance in the aspects of performance development for girls teams U15 - U17 Aims of thesis: The aim of my thesis is to compare game performance indicators for the girls basketball team Sokol Nusle. Results from the seasons 2011/2012 and 2013/2014 are examined. The minor goal of the thesis is to compare indicators of the game performance features of three chosen players. Methods of thesis: The main method is direct registered observation using the "Basketball scoring sheets". We analysed sheets and we compared the achieved values. Result of thesis: Based on our study, we found that the observed team Sokol Nusle is changing gaming performance indicators in a positive way. Keywords: team game performance, indicators, shooting success, comparison, individual game activities

Title of project: The analysis of finishing attacks in football at EURO 2012 Aim of project: The aim of this thesis is to identify the most often and effective way of finishing attacks on EURO 2012 in chosen national teams, compare the results with the ones from WC 2010, identify characteristic models of finishing attacks and create a set of exercises for the training process. Methodology:Research was analyzed from indirect observation of video recordings of football matches from EURO 2012. Results: The most effective way of finishing is shooting from first or second touch within the penalty area. The identified models of finishing are combinations in front of the penalty area, intersection to the goal line with a back pass, passing the ball from the wing area in front of the penalty area, centre ball behind the line of defence and a vertical intersection pass behind the defence. Key words: football -shooting - Czech national team - Spain - Netherlands - finishing - attack - model

Title Impact of gear and weaponry on posture in kneeling shooting position Objectives The aim of this thesis is to find out the impact of gear and weaponry on posture in the kneeling shooting position. Specifically, this study examines the influence of carried load on posture, aiming stability and balance in the high and low kneeling shooting position variants. Methods This thesis has an empirical observational character. The shooting position was tested by Qualisys camera system and Kistler pressure plates. The measurment was performed on 16 Military department students with mean age of 23 years (standard deviation 2,63 years). Measurements were carried out in four levels, with no load, light load of 15 kg, mean load of 30 kg and heavy load of 45 kg. The measurement was performed on high kneeling variant and the low variant with elbow supported by the front knee. Intra-individual comparison of the results of each level was determined by a T-test. Results: The load in a form of gear and weapony had a statisicaly significant - negative influence on the kneeling shooting position posture. Gear and weaponry used for this study caused a lower trunk position, increased shoulders angle in the low variant, lesser aiming stability and balance control in the position. The bigger was the weight of gear and...

Main goal of diploma work "Feasibility Study of Shooting Range for Tactical Shooting and Gun and Ammunition Store" was discovered, if the project is realizable and in which conditions. Used methodology is text analysis mostly of laws, but also expert texts and publications. Next used methodology is collecting and evaluation of information, which relate with establishment and operation of a shooting range and gun shop, also with creation of a financial plan from different sources. The work closely engage in necessary factors for successful establishment of a shooting range and gun shop, feasibility study, investment and operational costs, incomes, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, basic financial indicators and cash flow. End of the work contains report of feasibility which is summarized benefits and threats of the project.

This research sought to explore media framing theory, first introduced by Erving Goffman, which asserts that the media portray certain items in a way that affects awareness, salience and tone of those items. There has long been debate about media framing especially as it pertains to the framing of violent events. Mass shootings are of particular interest because of the graphic and often senseless nature of the crime. This study looked particularly at the 2011 Tucson, Arizona mass shooting. A content analysis of articles between February 7, 2010, and November 8, 2011, was conducted to explore media framing of gun control after the Tucson, Arizona mass shooting involving U. S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. Results showed an equal amount of articles with a negative or neutral tone, with the tone shifting to being more frequently neutral after the shooting. The topic shifted toward legislation, adding further support to media framing theory. These findings have impacts for media and public relations.

The purpose of this qualitative ethnographic study was to explore citizen perceptions of the phenomenon of law enforcement shootings involving an imitation firearm. A secondary purpose was to document knowledge of current imitation firearm policies and thoughts on the effectiveness of said policies. Kingdon's multiple streams approach was used as the theoretical framework. This theory addressed the sources of power that influence policy decisions, the stakeholders involved in agenda setting, and factors that shape policy debates. Data were collected using a combination of secondary data analysis, field observations and semi structured, face-to-face interviews with 23 citizens. Sampling strategies included a combination of snowball, purposeful, and variation sampling to identify interviewees from four specific subject groups: law enforcement, parents of children aged 10-17-years-old, citizens with no law enforcement experience and no children aged 10-17-years-old, and leaders in the community. Results from domain and taxonomic coding revealed the themes of safety, responsibility, and accountability. Specifically, subjects wanted to ensure both law enforcement and citizens were safe in the community, they wanted to see parents take responsibility for their children, and they wanted to see legislation that held people accountable for their actions when using imitation firearms during the commission of a crime. Findings may be used for positive social change by enhancing imitation firearm policies, recognizing ways to improve data tracking, and identifying educational opportunities for both citizens and law enforcement. Enhanced firearm policies can also help mitigate unnecessary shootings and reduce community conflicts between citizens and police.

Gun violence on college campuses has gained the attention of campus leaders, leading to an active shooter policy and procedure development and implementation. There was little awareness within the campus leadership of a college in the Southeast United States on the college's active shooter policy and procedures. Guided by Coomb's crisis management plan model, the purpose of this case study was to explore how information was provided to students, faculty, and staff regarding how to respond to an active shooter on campus. Purposeful sampling was used to identify 16 participants (6 students, 5 faculty, and 5 administrator/staff) who were interviewed in person. Data analysis included content analysis for the documents and open and axial coding for the interview data, followed by identification of emergent themes. The outcomes included significant variations and inconsistencies among students, faculty, and staff regarding awareness and understanding of how to respond to an active shooter crisis. Overall, students demonstrated the least awareness and understanding. Based on the findings, a project was developed consisting of recommendations to augment the current active shooter procedures and to develop a comprehensive active shooter policy. The results of the study could promote increased awareness, understanding, and preparation for students and employees of technical and community colleges regarding an active shooter policy and procedures, thus increasing safety and confidence on campus.

This thesis presents the numerical algorithms to carry out the face transformation. The main efforts are denoted to the finite volume method (FVM) with the Delaunay triangulation to solve the Laplace equations in the harmonic transformation undergone in face images. The advantages of the FVM with the Delaunay triangulation are: (1) Easy to formulate the linear algebraic equations, (2) Good to retain the geometric and physical properties, (3) less CPU time needed. The numerical and graphical experiments are reported for the face transformations from a female to a male, and vice versa. The computed sequential and absolute errors are and , where N is division number of a pixel into subpixels. Such computed errors coincide with the analysis on the splitting-shooting method (SSM) with piecewise constant interpolation in [Li and Bui, 1998c].

Tyrimo objektas – Lietuvos krepšinio centro jaunųjų krepšininkių atletinio, techninio parengtumo ir varžybinės veiklos rodiklių kaita. Tyrimo problema – ar krepšininkėms rungtyniaujant aštuonis mėnesius jų varžybinės veiklos rodikliai išlieka stabilūs, ar kinta adekvačiai techninio bei atletinio parengtumo kaitai? Hipotezė: specifiniai atletinio ir techninio 16–17 metų krepšininkių parengtumą įvertinantys testų rodikliai sudaro prielaidas prognozuoti varžybinę veiklą. Tikslas – nustatyti jaunųjų (16–17 metų) LKC krepšininkių atletinio, techninio parengtumo ir varžybinės veiklos varžybų laikotarpio metu kaitą bei sąveikos tarp parengtumo ir rungtyniavimo ypatumus. Uždaviniai : 1. Nustatyti ir įvertinti 16–17 metų LKC krepšininkių techninio ir atletinio parengtumo kaitą bei sąveiką. 2. Nustatyti ir įvertinti 16–17 metų LKC krepšininkių varžybinės veiklos rodiklių kaitą. 3. Nustatyti 16–17 metų LKC krepšininkių techninio parengtumo ir rungtyniavimo ypatumus. 4. Nustatyti ir įvertinti 16–17 metų LKC krepšininkių metimų į krepšį įtaką rungtynių rezultatui priklausomai nuo rungtynių etapo ir žaidėjų amplua. Tiriamosios: Lietuvos krepšinio centro 16–17 metų amžiaus krepšininkės, kurios rungtyniavo Lietuvos moterų krepšinio „A“ lygoje (2010–2011 metais) ir nacionalinėje moterų krepšinio lygoje (2011–2012 metais). Išvados: krepšininkių techninis parengtumas atliekant metimus į krepšį standartinėmis sąlygomis gerėjo ir atkrintamųjų varžybų etapo metu buvo stabilus, tačiau... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Subject of study – alteration of physical, technical fitness and sport performance of Lithuanian Basketball Center youth basketball female players in competitive period. Problem of study – does sport performance indicators remain stabil in eight months duration of competitve period or alterats adequate to technical and physical fitness in youth female basketball? Hypothesis: testing assessing indicators of specific athletic and technical fitness make assumptions to predict sport performance. The aim – to assess alteration of physical, technical fitness and sport performance in youth (aged 16–17) girls basketball players during the competition period and the interaction between testing performance and sport performance. Objectives: 1. To assess and evaluate technical, physical fitness and interaction between them in youth (16–17 years old) Lithuanian Basketball Center female basketball players. 2. To assess and evaluate alteration of sport performance in youth (16–17 years old) Lithuanian Basketball Center female basketball players of game indicators. 3. To assess features of playing and technical performance in youth (16–17 years old) Lithuanian Basketball Center female basketball players. 4. To assess and evaluate shooting diversity according rank of competition level and playing position in youth (16–17 years old) Lithuanian Basketball Center female basketball players. Participants: female basketball players from Lithuanian basketball center (16–17 years old)... [to full text]