SOMATIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FEMALE FIGURE SKATERS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to find out specific somatic characteristics and somatotypes of female figure skaters in the Czech Republic. Subsequently relationships between measured somatic characteristics and normative of general population, and relationships between actual data and previous studies of female figure skaters are being examined. Methods: We use somatometric measurements to determine selected somatic characteristics (weight, height, eg.). We use the Heath-Carter method of somatotyping. Results: Female figure skaters are smaller than general population of the same age. In terms of physical height, one half of figure skaters is above population average while second half is under the average of population. Female figure skaters in this study are taller and heavier than figure skaters in previous study (Šelingerová, 1988) and they are more endomorphic. Prevailing somatotype is mesomorphic endomorph. Keywords: figure skating, somatic characteristics, somatotype, Heath-Carter method

Zetisky Jonathan V 9213052F zeds@telkomsa.net Master of Science in Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences M.Sc (med) Prof Rogers, G / Development in triathlon at the elite level can be improved by knowing the physical, physiological and anthropometrical characteristics of current elite triathletes and single sport athletes, and isolating those factors that contribute to high levels of performance. Much research on this topic has been done with regard to the single sport disciplines of running, swimming and cycling. However, less is known about triathletes. The primary purpose of this study was therefore to see whether and how triathletes differ from the single sport athletes in the disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, and by so doing, to develop a profile of an elite South African triathlete. Thirty-four subjects (triathletes: n = 12; runners: n = 8; swimmers: n = 6 and cyclists: n = 8) were measured for the physical characteristics of age, mass, height, body fat and lean body mass. Anthropometric measurements (skinfolds, bone breadths and girths) were also taken along with the physiological components of VO2 maximum (maximal oxygen consumption) and running economy. Muscle strength and endurance were also measured. The results showed that triathletes do not differ significantly from the single sport athletes (swimmers, cyclists and runners) in any of the components measured. In fact, they are generally most similar to cyclists in all of the categories measured and in each of these, lie between runners and swimmers. Runners and swimmers however, were significantly different (P<0.05) from each other in terms of mass (kg), lean body mass (kg) and maximal oxygen consumption (ml O2/kg.min-1). 3 No significant differences were noted between the triathletes, swimmers, cyclists and runners in endomorphy, mesomorphy and ectomorphy somatotype ratings. Swimmers (2 – 3,9 – 2,7) and cyclists (2 – 4 – 2,8) as well as the triathletes (2 – 3,8 – 2,8) fall into the ectomorphic-mesomorph somatotype while runners (1,8 – 3 – 3,5) on the other hand, were classified as mesomorphic-ectomorph. The study therefore suggests that no single physical, physiological or anthropometrical factor determines successful performance. Rather, it is a blend of physical and physiological traits observed in the single sport athletes that makes a successful triathlete.

Les vibrations main-bras sont spécifiquement reconnues pour être la cause du syndrome des vibrations, une maladie atteignant les doigts et la main à des niveaux vasculaires, musculo-squelettiques et neurosensoriels. De longues durées et de fortes intensités de vibration peuvent accélérer l'apparition des symptômes. De plus, des muscles soumis à la vibration ont tendance se contracter involontairement de façon plus intense que sans vibration : c'est le réflexe tonique vibratoire. Or, une plus grande rigidité musculaire est associée à une plus grande transmission de vibration aux structures corporelles. Le but de cette étude était de mesurer la transmission de vibration et mesurer le taux de contraction des muscles par électromyographie en fonction de différents paramètres de force de poussée, de moment de force, de fréquence et d'amplitude de vibration. De plus, les somatotypes ectomorphes et mésomorphes ont été comparés afin de déterminer si des gens de avec plus ou moins de masse musculaire obtenaient des résultats différents. Douze participants (six ectomorphes et six mésomorphes) ont participé à cette expérimentation. Cette expérimentation durait environ 3h et comportait 81 essais en fonction d'une combinaison des trois niveaux de chacune des quatre variables (poussée, moment de force, amplitude de vibration et fréquence de vibration). Le somatotype n'a pas eu d'effet notable ni sur la vibration et peu sur le réflexe tonique vibratoire. Les variables biomécaniques (moment de force, force de poussée) ont généralement eu pour effet d'augmenter la transmission de vibration ainsi que les scores d'EMG. Les variables de vibration ont permis de déceler la présence d'un réflexe tonique vibratoire significatif mais de faible importance. ______________________________________________________________________________ MOTS-CLÉS DE L’AUTEUR : Électromyographie, outils vibrants, réflexe tonique vibratoire, somatotype, moment de force.

Diploma thesis deals with the control of efficiency of volleyball cadet team. Thesis consists of two parts, theoretical and experimental. Theoretical part summarizes the characterization of volleyball game, the performance of player in match, the locomotive abilities and the locomotive performance tests. Experimental part consists of testing and results processing with graphical outputs. Testing object was volleyball cadet team VSK Český Krumlov. Testing methodology contained eight tests of special locomotive performance which predicate mainly speed, force and dexterity abilities. Results were compared with average values of cadets from the whole Czech Republic, statistically processed and interpreted.

Title: Description of somatotype as part of sports performance in sports dance. Objectives: Create images of selected portions of the structure of sport performance in sport dancing. Help everyone in this sport. Establish model Czech dance couples in the world's top closer, only with a certain measurement for certain segments of the exercise. Methods: For the Purposes of this paper we will work with methods: analysis of scientific literature, the method of interviewing, observation method. Results: The aim was to show the close similarity between the partners and partner dancing couples individually and as a whole. These results I was able to prove (the differences were minimal). Based on my research, it is possible to generalize the model, which is important for dance and sport for all athletes who want to get closer world leaders. Keywords: Sports performance, sports dance, posture, BMI, WHR, height, weight, Latin American and Standard dances, somatotype.

Bibliographical identification Title of Diplom work: Degree of the relationship between the level endomorfie and neuromotor age for selected soccer players U12 category of the highest competition in the Czech Republic Place of work: UK FTVS Author: Jakub Šlitr Field of study: Physical education and sport Head of work: Mgr. Jakub Kokštejn Ph.D. Defence year: 2016 Generalization Title: Degree of the relationship between the level endomorfie and neuromotor age for selected soccer players U12 category of the highest competition in the Czech Republic Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to find differences in body composition parameters selected and neuromotor development at two football teams in the U12 age category. At the same time the aim of the thesis to determine possible relationships between the studied indicators of body composition and psychomotor development Methods: To detect psychomotor development we used a battery of tests BOT-2, we used the short form of the test battery BOT-second Anthropometric data were obtained using the method to determine the somatotype Health-Carter. Values were measured using anthropometric instruments: weight, caliper, measuring tape, caliper and stadiometer. Results: Among the teams of Slavia and Sparta were found factually or statistically significant differences in...

Title: The significance of relation-ship between mesomorphy component and neuromotor development at football players population U12 selected from the highest czech league. Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to determine the link between the level of mesomorphy (one of the components of somatotype) and neuromotor age at the first league football players U12 from FK Dukla Praha and Bohemians 1905. Methods: The main research method was the method of observation. The research sample contained a total of 41 footballers. For determining the somatotype we used the methodology from Heath - Carter 1967. The degree of neuromotor development was assessed by Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT - 2). The estimation of the biological age was calculated from the proportional, growth and weight age and for the calculation of the decimal age we used the equation from Šelingerová (1992). In order to analyse the data we used the basic descriptive statistics, the two-sample T - test, the analysis of variance, the correlation and the linear regression. Results: The results revealed that there is no significant relationship r2 = 0,04 % between the level of mesomorphy (rated by Heath - Carter) and the performance in neuromotoric. Further, subsequent analysis of the separate muscle component in...

Bibliographical identification Title of Diplom work: Degree of the relationship between the level endomorfie and neuromotor age for selected soccer players U12 category of the highest competition in the Czech Republic Place of work: UK FTVS Author: Jakub Šlitr Field of study: Physical education and sport Head of work: Mgr. Jakub Kokštejn Ph.D. Defence year: 2015 Generalization Title: Degree of the relationship between the level endomorfie and neuromotor age for selected soccer players U12 category of the highest competition in the Czech Republic Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to find differences in body composition parameters selected and neuromotor development at two football teams in the U12 age category. At the same time the aim of the thesis to determine possible relationships between the studied indicators of body composition and psychomotor development Methods: To detect psychomotor development we used a battery of tests BOT-2, we used the short form of the test battery BOT-second Anthropometric data were obtained using the method to determine the somatotype Health-Carter. Values were measured using anthropometric instruments: weight, caliper, measuring tape, caliper and stadiometer. Results: Among the teams of Slavia and Sparta were found factually or statistically significant differences in...

Title: Differences in somatic and functional parameters between soccer players from two teams placed on the oposite side of youth league table. Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to determine the degree of the diferences in the somatic and functional parameters between two teams of difference soccer performance, from the same competition. Methods: The main research method was observation. Research sample contained a total of n = 40 footbalers AC Sparta Prague and SK Motorlet Prague. For determining the somatotype we used the methodology from Heath - Carter 1967. Proporcional age was determine via KEI Index (Riegerová, et al., 2006). Biological maturation was determined by the equation Mirwald et al., (2002). Physical fitness aspects were assessed by (4x10m, sit downs, Leger test, broad jump) of UNIFIT 6-60. Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT - 2) was used to assess participants neuromotoric. Fot data analysis were used: two-sample T - test, the analysis of variance. Statistical significance p < 0,05 and effect size d > 0,06, Hays & ω 2 > 0,06 were defined. Degree of relationships between variables were determined via correlations. Results: ACS players had significantly higher level (p = 0,039; ω 2 = 0,0818) of mesomorphy (bone - muscle development) in comparation with SKM....

This diploma thesis describes an anthropological survey of pupils in the 8th and 9th grades of certain primary schools in the Zlin Region (Czech Republic), pertaining to which the data thus obtained were subsequently processed and evaluated. The aim of the work was to analyse proportional changes and the biological maturity exhibited by the members of the probands through KEI, based on empirical data, in addition to determining the given somatotype according to the method of Heath & Carter (1967). ANTROPO 2000.2 software was utilized for processing the data. The findings of said research are compared with the data reported by the National Anthropological Survey (Czech Republic, 2001).