Thesis (M.S.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008. / Directed by Randy Schmitz; submitted to the Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Aug. 27, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-49).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Australia, 2008.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 196-206).

Title: Comparison of physical fitness tests in swimming. Objective: The aim of this thesis is to evaluate specific tests, used while testing selected physical abilities in swimming. By specific tests we mean tests realized in the water. Selected tests are intended for swim coaches, who train junior to senior age groups. Methods: The chosen method was a comparison of studies, that pursue selected specific tests. We created partial conclusions for every test by summing up the results of different studies. Results: Based on the comparison of the tests we concluded, that the Cooper swimming test is not relevant for the evaluation of aerobic fitness of swimmers. The swim coach should be able to set the value of anaerobic threshold using the following tests: T- 3000, T-1000, Critical Swim Speed, Step test 7 x 200. However the results of each test vary. The anaerobic Critical Swim Speed can be used for the prediction of the performance in sprint events. The Repeated Sprint Swimming test study covered only the distances of 100 m and 2000 m. In our opinion the test would corelate more likely with the results of the shortest swimming event. The MAD systém test cannot be reproduced without installing a special construction in the swimming pool. The results are highly influenced by the experience with this...

Title: Public Swimming in the Region of Strakonice Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to assess and compare the usability of the swimming premises in Strakonice in the framework of the operating hours for the public in 2002 and 2012. Furthermore, it is to characterise current attendees of the indoor swimming pool, to evaluate and interpret the development of their attendance, and to assess the contentment of the public regarding the operation and the opening hours. Methods: The comparative method has been used in the case of the comparison of the attendance of the swimming premises in Strakonice in 2002 and 2012. The data collection has been done using the questionnaire method. The mathematic-statistical method has been used to process the received data. A graphical and tabular representation has been used to simplify the visual analysis of the data. Results: It has been ascertained that the usability of the swimming premises in Strakonice in the framework of the offered opening hours for the public was lower in 2002 than in 2012. From the point of view of the character of the current swimming public the number of men and women is equal, the residence of the attendees is mostly Strakonice and close surroundings, and most attendees are between 31 - 45 years old. The public attending the swimming...

This thesis focuses on the methodological approaches in teaching basic swimming skills with children of preschool and school age in Primary school and Kindergarten Žalany. In the theoretical part is all about teaching children swimming. There are described characteristics of preschool and school age with its specifics. Conclusion of the theoretical part focuses on teaching children swimming in the Czech republic according to applicable standards. The practical part is focused on examining the impact of pre-swimming preparation in Kindergarten Žalany in comparative tests with children in the 1st class of Primary school Žalany. The main methods of the research are to observation, scoring the level of basic swimming skills with the subsequent processing of the data obtained. Key words younger school age, swimming, swimming skills, pre-swimming preparation, preschool age, swimming lesson of children