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Mental Health Prevalence In Ncaa Division Iii Collegiate Athletes, Katelin Valster, Kristen Cochrane-Snyman, Keith Jones, Daniel Smith Mar 2022

Mental Health Prevalence In Ncaa Division Iii Collegiate Athletes, Katelin Valster, Kristen Cochrane-Snyman, Keith Jones, Daniel Smith

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Stressors related to academic requisites, sport participation and pressure to perform may increase college athlete risk for mental health symptoms (Cox, Ross-Stewart, & Foltz, 2017; Sudano & Miles, 2017; Yang et al., 2007). The purpose of this study was to identify the level of clinically relevant self-reported mental health symptoms in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III athletes and variations based on sport participation (i.e., men’s or women’s athletics; team or individual sports) over a two-year period. A nonexperimental, trend study design was used. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi square test, and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) which …

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“I Might As Well Get My Education”: The Experiences Of Black Male Division Iii College Athletes, Lisa M. Rubin, Rhema D. Fuller, Sarah Stokowski Mar 2022

“I Might As Well Get My Education”: The Experiences Of Black Male Division Iii College Athletes, Lisa M. Rubin, Rhema D. Fuller, Sarah Stokowski

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Division III college athletes have been largely ignored in the growing literature involving college sport. Given that the majority of college athletes that participate in high profile sports are athletes of color, there is a need to explore the experiences of this population, specifically at the Division III level. Informed by the Excellence Beyond Athletics (EBA) framework, which empowers students of color, especially Black male athletes, the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of Black male athletes at two rural Division III institutions. Ten Black male Division III athletes took part in semi-structured interviews. Using inductive analysis …

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Collaborative Initiative To Improve Diii Student-Athlete Well-Being, Bonni C. Hodges Ph.D Mar 2022

Collaborative Initiative To Improve Diii Student-Athlete Well-Being, Bonni C. Hodges Ph.D

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

The professional literature contains little focused specifically on NCAA DIII. NCAA Goals data provide an overview of common characteristics and challenges of DIII student-athletes. However, the large number and variety of DIII member institutions merit DIII athletic programs assessing the needs and well-being challenges of its particular student-athletes and to create and tailor programs and interventions to support student-athlete well-being. A needs assessment of student-athlete well-being issues was carried out at an institution with a large DIII program. Part one, reported here, used focus groups of student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletics administrators. Results suggested well-being challenges at this institution …

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Introduction To The Special Issue: Ncaa Division Iii College Athlete Development And Experience, Bonni C. Hodges Ph.D, Lindsey Darvin Ph.D Mar 2022

Introduction To The Special Issue: Ncaa Division Iii College Athlete Development And Experience, Bonni C. Hodges Ph.D, Lindsey Darvin Ph.D

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

There is abundant literature on a plethora of topics associated with intercollegiate athletics. Yet, when one begins to dig deeply into the previous literature, it becomes apparent that most of the attention of this work has focused on Division I (DI) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]. To that end, while the NCAA Division III (DIII) level contains a greater number of institutions and more athletes than either of the other divisions of play, this group has largely been ignored throughout the previous literature (NCAA, 2021a; Williams, et al, 2020). This lack of previous literature, combined with the fact …

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The Effect Of Grit On Leisure Time Physical Activity. An Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour, Vello Hein, Andre Koka, Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, Henri Tilga, Lennart Raudsepp Mar 2022

The Effect Of Grit On Leisure Time Physical Activity. An Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour, Vello Hein, Andre Koka, Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, Henri Tilga, Lennart Raudsepp

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Grit as a personal trait has an important role in achieving different behavioural outcomes. The present study aimed to test the validity of an extended model of the Theory of Planned Behaviour, in which domains of grit, such as perseverance of effort and consistence of interest are mediators between the attitude and intention, and between attitude and self-reported leisure time physical activity behaviour. Material and methods: The participants were school children: 106 boys (M age = 13.00, SD = 0.98) and 240 girls (M age = 13.13, SD = 0.95) Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the …

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The Link Between Body Mass Index (Bmi) And Bone Properties, Muscle Strength, And Motor Coordination In Boys And Girls Aged 7−9, Ester Goldstein, Ella Shoval, Michal Arnon, Gershon Tenenbaum Mar 2022

The Link Between Body Mass Index (Bmi) And Bone Properties, Muscle Strength, And Motor Coordination In Boys And Girls Aged 7−9, Ester Goldstein, Ella Shoval, Michal Arnon, Gershon Tenenbaum

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Obesity affects health parameters that are related to physical activity. The present study examined the relationship between weight and three such parameters in young boys and girls, bone properties, muscle strength, and motor coordination. Material and methods: The study consisted of second- and third-grade 286 students – 144 boys and 142 girls participants. Bone properties were measured at the distal radius and tibia shaft by Speed of Sound technology. Tests were conducted to measure muscle strength and motor coordination. Results: Obese boys were characterized by lower bone properties (p < .01) in the tibia bone than normal-weight boys. They were significantly (p < .05) weaker than normal-weight boys on muscle strength tests. Obese boys scored significantly (p < .05) lower on coordination tests than the normal weight boys. Underweight girls maintained higher bone properties than did the girls in all other BMI categories. Normal-weight girls scored significantly (p < .05) higher than obese girls on muscle strength tests. Obese girls scored significantly (p < .05) lower than normal-weight girls on motor coordination tests. Conclusions: The findings emphasize the need to identify obese children and refer them to special weight loss and exercise programs.

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Validation Of The Lithuanian Version Of The Perceived Parental Success Standards In Sport Scale (Ppsss), Enrika Kromerova-Dubinskiene, Saulius Sukys Mar 2022

Validation Of The Lithuanian Version Of The Perceived Parental Success Standards In Sport Scale (Ppsss), Enrika Kromerova-Dubinskiene, Saulius Sukys

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The recently developed Perceived Parental Success Standards Scale (PPSSS) provides a new opportunity to understand better how parents perceive success in sport from the young athlete’s perspective. The aim of the present study was to adapt and validate the Lithuanian-language version of the PPSSS. Material and methods: The study included 587 adolescents (mean age = 14.3, SD = 1.11) from different sport teams in Lithuania. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and additionally exploratory Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis were performed to test discriminant, concurrent, and predictive validity. Results: Exploratory structural equation modelling provided an acceptable fit of a two-factor model …

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Physical Training As The Basis Of Professional Activities Of Patrol Policemen, Kostiantyn Prontenko, Valentin Bondarenko, Sergiy Bezpaliy, Dmytro Kyslenko, Yurii Lisnichenko, Vasyl Ollo, Alla Aloshyna, Olexandr Bychuk, Volodymyr Smirnov Mar 2022

Physical Training As The Basis Of Professional Activities Of Patrol Policemen, Kostiantyn Prontenko, Valentin Bondarenko, Sergiy Bezpaliy, Dmytro Kyslenko, Yurii Lisnichenko, Vasyl Ollo, Alla Aloshyna, Olexandr Bychuk, Volodymyr Smirnov

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Physical training is an integral part of policemen’s professional training. The aim of the study is to verify experimentally the effectiveness of the authors’ methodology of training future patrol policemen targeted at increasing their general physical fitness level during the primary professional training course. Material and methods: The study involved the patrol policemen of the primary professional training course (N = 115) of the National Academy of Internal Affairs. The level of physical fitness was assessed by the following tests: 100-m race, pull-ups, push-ups, 1000-m race, shuttle run 4 х 9 m, sit-ups, standing long jump, sitting forward bend, …

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Effect Of Pilates Training On Hepatic Fat Content And Liver Enzymes In Middle-Aged Men With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Ziba Keymasi, Abbas Sadeghi, Hassan Pourrazi Mar 2022

Effect Of Pilates Training On Hepatic Fat Content And Liver Enzymes In Middle-Aged Men With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Ziba Keymasi, Abbas Sadeghi, Hassan Pourrazi

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of eight weeks’ Pilates training on the hepatic fat content and liver enzymes in middle-aged men with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Material and methods: Twenty middle-aged men with NAFLD were randomly divided into Pilates training (n = 10) and control (n = 10) groups. The Pilates group participated in the Pilates training program for eight weeks (three sessions per week, 60 minutes per session). The body composition, anthropometric indices, liver fat content, and serum levels of ALT, AST, and ALP were measured before and after the training period. …

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A Comparative Study Of Anthropometric Measurements And Body Composition Between Junior Football And Basketball Players From The Serbian National League, Dusko Bjelica, Bojan Masanovic, Dragan Krivokapic Mar 2022

A Comparative Study Of Anthropometric Measurements And Body Composition Between Junior Football And Basketball Players From The Serbian National League, Dusko Bjelica, Bojan Masanovic, Dragan Krivokapic

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The purpose of this study was to describe anthropometric characteristics and body composition of junior football and basketball players as well as to make comparisons between them. Material and methods: In this study 70 males were enrolled, divided into three groups: 25 football players, 13 basketball players and 32 healthy sedentary subjects. All subjects were assessed for the anthropometric measures required to calculate body composition variables, using the standardized procedures. Descriptive statistics were expressed as a mean (SD) for each variable. To detect the effects of each type of sport ANOVA and LSD Post Hoc tests were carried out. …

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Predictors Of Mobility Limitation In Older Adults: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis, Azam Jafari, Nayyereh Aminisani, Seyed Morteza Shamshirgaran, Laven Rastgoo, Neda Gilani Mar 2022

Predictors Of Mobility Limitation In Older Adults: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis, Azam Jafari, Nayyereh Aminisani, Seyed Morteza Shamshirgaran, Laven Rastgoo, Neda Gilani

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: In this study, the factors related to the functional limitation were studied simultaneously using structural equation modeling. Material and methods: 1 201 people aged 50 years and older were selected for this study using a stratified random sampling method from health centers of Bukan city in the northwest of Iran, in 2017. Trained interviewers collected information on demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, physical activity, history of falling/fear of falling, visual and hearing condition, associated illnesses, social support, cognition, depression, assessed functional limitation and mobility of study participants. The structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Results: The participants’ …

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The Reliability And Intensity Dependence Of Maximum Mouth Pressure During Bench Press Exercise In Healthy Athletes, Dusan Blazek, Anna Pisz, Ondrej Pecha, Petr Kubový Mar 2022

The Reliability And Intensity Dependence Of Maximum Mouth Pressure During Bench Press Exercise In Healthy Athletes, Dusan Blazek, Anna Pisz, Ondrej Pecha, Petr Kubový

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Respiratory muscle strength is an important indicator of human health and sport condition. The aim of this study was to assess the test/retest reliability of mouth pressure (MP) measured by a created pressure sensor mouthpiece in the sitting position and during bench pressing at various intensities. Material and methods: 23 healthy athletes were measured in 3 separate sessions for MP in the sitting position and during flat bench press at an intensity of one repetition maximum (1RM), 3 x 90% of 1RM, 8 x 80% of 1RM and 12 x 60% of 1RM. Results: The measurement device showed acceptable …

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Physical Activity Of School Children And Youth, Leszek Tomaczkowski, Joanna Klonowska Mar 2022

Physical Activity Of School Children And Youth, Leszek Tomaczkowski, Joanna Klonowska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Physical activity is a key element of a healthy lifestyle, especially in relation to children and adolescents. It is crucial for proper physical, psychological and social development. Systematic physical activity tailored to individual needs stimulates development in childhood and adolescence and increases health resources. An insufficient level of physical activity among children and adolescents, in comparison to the needs, is a problem occurring more and more commonly on a global scale. It has been confirmed in numerous research studies.

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Well-Being And Mental Health − Diet, Supplements, Exercise Or Sleep? A Review Of Reports From The Last Five Years, Elzbieta Grzywacz, Aleksandra Jaron Mar 2022

Well-Being And Mental Health − Diet, Supplements, Exercise Or Sleep? A Review Of Reports From The Last Five Years, Elzbieta Grzywacz, Aleksandra Jaron

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

In the 2020s we are faced with a problem of an ageing society. Not only do we see it and struggle to provide care for the elderly, but we also focus on constantly maintaining a good form related to our well-being as well as physical, mental and social functioning. The publications used in this review were sourced from the PubMed database and from Google Scholar. The paper uses articles published in English which are not older than 5 years. Analysis of the latest literature has shown that there is evidence that modifiable factors have a positive effect on our well-being …

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Personality And Temperament Of Olympic Taekwondo Competitors And Their Level Of Advancement And Sports Performance, Marta Remiszewska, Jerzy F. Miller, Marek Graczyk, Milena Lachowicz Mar 2022

Personality And Temperament Of Olympic Taekwondo Competitors And Their Level Of Advancement And Sports Performance, Marta Remiszewska, Jerzy F. Miller, Marek Graczyk, Milena Lachowicz

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The goal of the presented study was to identify personality and temperament traits of Olympic taekwondo competitors at a varied level of advancement in relation to their sports performance. Material and methods: There were 127 Olympic taekwondo competitors in a junior category (n = 63) and a senior one (n = 64) who were divided into two research groups, i.e. competitors who won medals and competitors who did not win medals in the Polish championship of Olympic taekwondo. Results: Having analysed the data, it turned out that the two researched groups (juniors and seniors) were similar regarding a low …

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The Examination Of Some Anthropometric And Motoric Characteristics Of Students Aged Eight Years According To Their Maturation Level, Erdal Ari, Gökhan Deliceoglu Mar 2022

The Examination Of Some Anthropometric And Motoric Characteristics Of Students Aged Eight Years According To Their Maturation Level, Erdal Ari, Gökhan Deliceoglu

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Maturation is an important factor for exercise. The maturation effect on some anthropometric and motoric characteristics of students aged eight years was examined in this study. Material and methods: 535 primary education students voluntarily participated in this study. Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, sitting height, stroke length, stroke rate, leg length and body mass index), flexibility, handgrip strength, vertical jump (squat and countermovement jump), tapping (skipping) test parameters (step frequency, flight times and contact times to ground of right and left foot, step/speed ratio), postural sway (anterior-posterior, medial lateral and total postural sway), visual reaction and reaction time, 20 meters …

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The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Strength And Performance In Elite Amputee Football Players, Gurkan Gunaydin Mar 2022

The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Strength And Performance In Elite Amputee Football Players, Gurkan Gunaydin

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Despite having similar requirements to regular football, amputee football may also require different dynamics due to using crutches. This study investigated the relationship between upper extremity strength and performance in amputee players. Material and methods: Twenty amputee players participated in this study. Running performance of amputee players was measured with sprint tests; aerobic performance with a shuttle run test; jumping performance with a one-leg hop test and upper extremity strength with a digital dynamometer. The relationship between the types of performance was evaluated by multiple regression analysis. Results: The 10 (p = 0.009) and 20 meters sprint performance (p …

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Models Of Speed Development In Soccer, Roksana Krosta, Milosz Drozd, Robert Goralczyk, Maciej Kostrzewa, Patricia Fischerova, Angelina Ignatieva Mar 2022

Models Of Speed Development In Soccer, Roksana Krosta, Milosz Drozd, Robert Goralczyk, Maciej Kostrzewa, Patricia Fischerova, Angelina Ignatieva

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The main objective of this research was to determine a model of the Speed Abilities Development Index (SADI) in selected teams of the top league, the first and the second league in Poland. The indirect aim was to determine the most significant predictors that have the greatest effect on development of this model. Material and methods: The study examined a group of randomly selected 20 athletes (age 24 ± 3years) from four Polish premium league soccer teams, four teams of the first league and four teams of the second league, what amounted to 60 randomly selected players. The following …

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Meta-Analyses Of The Effect Of Flossing On Ankle Range Of Motion And Power Jump Performance, Anna Pisz, Katerina Kralova, Dusan Blazek, Artur Golas, Petr Stastny Mar 2022

Meta-Analyses Of The Effect Of Flossing On Ankle Range Of Motion And Power Jump Performance, Anna Pisz, Katerina Kralova, Dusan Blazek, Artur Golas, Petr Stastny

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Decreased ankle range of motion (ROM) leads to many disorders, ranging in severity from gait abnormalities to knee and pelvis injuries. Therefore, maintaining full ankle ROM is very important, especially for athletes, for whom ankle ROM may affect their results during competitions. Medical flossing is a technique used by physiotherapists to improve ROM. The aim of this review was to investigate the effect of medical flossing on ankle ROM according to the results in previous studies. The search was conducted with the following key words individually and/or in combinations: range of motion, flossband, mobility bands, vascular occlusion, flossing bands, compression, …

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The Relative Age Effect In Fifa U-17 World Cup: The Role Of The Playing Position And The Continent, Ali ̇ Işın, Tuba Melekoğlu Mar 2022

The Relative Age Effect In Fifa U-17 World Cup: The Role Of The Playing Position And The Continent, Ali ̇ Işın, Tuba Melekoğlu

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the relative age effect of the countries which attended the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and to research the relative age effect in terms of continents and the players’ position. Material and methods: 504 male football players from 24 countries which participated in the U-17 World Cup in India in 2017 were included in the study. Football players’ dates of birth were grouped into periods of three months in quarter years (Q): Q1 – January-March, Q2 – April-June, Q3 – July-September, Q4 – October-December. To study the sub-group differences of the …

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Relationship Between Aerobic Fitness, Blood Pressure And Life Satisfaction, Attila Szabo, Tamás Bőhm, Ferenc Köteles Mar 2022

Relationship Between Aerobic Fitness, Blood Pressure And Life Satisfaction, Attila Szabo, Tamás Bőhm, Ferenc Köteles

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of this work was to examine the extent to which cardiorespiratory fitness, blood pressure, and optimism/pessimism predict adults’ satisfaction with life. Material and methods: Sixty-eight adults seeking cardiovascular health screening in a private clinic were tested. Participants’ blood pressure, optimism/pessimism, and satisfaction with life were recorded. The YMCA cycle ergometer test was used for estimating participants’ aerobic fitness (VO2 max). Based on 140/90 mm Hg blood pressure cut-off value, participants were classified into two groups. Results: A bootstrapped hierarchical multivariate regression analysis revealed that VO2 max, systolic blood pressure, optimism, and pessimism jointly accounted for 46% of …

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The Economic And Financial Impact Of The First Phase Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Sports Market, Joanna Jedel, Marcin Burchard Mar 2022

The Economic And Financial Impact Of The First Phase Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Sports Market, Joanna Jedel, Marcin Burchard

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: For the last several months, the world has been dominated by the coronavirus pandemic that effectively stopped the activity of entities in all fields of social life: finance, economy, culture and, broadly defined sport. The dynamic nature of changes and adaptation to a new reality were related to new restrictions and limitations on the functioning of society that were imposed by local governments. Material and methods: The authors analysed available reports that described the general results of the sports market as well as reports and financial statements for the period of the COVID-10 pandemic published by public joint-stock companies …

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The Dangers Of Travel – Banditry On The Roads In The Old Days, Piotr Godlewski, Dariusz T. Skalski, Robert Mruczyk Mar 2022

The Dangers Of Travel – Banditry On The Roads In The Old Days, Piotr Godlewski, Dariusz T. Skalski, Robert Mruczyk

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Both in the most distant history and nowadays, travel is accompanied by danger. Nowadays, insecurity is becoming a basic barrier to tourist travel to high-risk areas. The aim of the study was to make a comparative review related to the subject of travel danger in retrospective terms. Material and methods: In a scholarly review, the authors mainly used the historical method, the method of establishing historical facts, the comparative method. The method of analysis and criticism of literature was also used. Results: Travel safety is not a common topic of historical literature on tourism. Although we have many fragmentary …

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The Border As A Resource – New Places For Tourism Development. Evidence From Two Carpathian Tripoints, Marek Wieckowski Mar 2022

The Border As A Resource – New Places For Tourism Development. Evidence From Two Carpathian Tripoints, Marek Wieckowski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The development of cross-border tourism and local resources based on the border has grooving the importance in last decencies. One of the most important tourist attractions on Polish borders are tripoints. This article seeks to discuss changes made, by reference to two border tripoints situated on the junction of Polish, Czech and Slovak borders in the Beskids Mountains and on the junction of Polish, Slovak and Ukraine borders in the Bieszczady Mountains. Material and methods: Analysis of historical, legal and statistical materials as well as cartographic analysis and fieldwork were conducted. Informal discussions and formal in-depth interviews were undertaken …

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In The Footsteps Of Joseph Ii. The Potential Of The New Tourist Route Of The Countries Of The Former Habsburg Empire From The Perspective Of Cultural Heritage Tourism, Agnieszka Bogdal-Brzezinska Mar 2022

In The Footsteps Of Joseph Ii. The Potential Of The New Tourist Route Of The Countries Of The Former Habsburg Empire From The Perspective Of Cultural Heritage Tourism, Agnieszka Bogdal-Brzezinska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of the article is to present the tourist potential of the routes of rulers’ journeys in the territories of modern countries belonging to former empires. The second goal is to design the trail "In the footsteps of Joseph II Habsburg" through the lands of the then empire. Materials and methods: The conditions and the context of cultural tourism were related to issues of historical heritage. The point of reference was the specificity of tourist routes following the footsteps of historical figures. Results: As an example, a proposal for a tourist route in the footsteps of Emperor Joseph …

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Considerations Regarding The Profile Of Tourists From Băile Felix – Băile 1 Mai Spa Destination, Romania, Grigore Vasile Herman, Norbert Banto, Tudor Caciora, Vasile Grama, Jakub Trojan, Mihaela Ungureanu, Sorin Furdui, Daiana Garai, Raluca Buhaş, Sorin Buhaş Mar 2022

Considerations Regarding The Profile Of Tourists From Băile Felix – Băile 1 Mai Spa Destination, Romania, Grigore Vasile Herman, Norbert Banto, Tudor Caciora, Vasile Grama, Jakub Trojan, Mihaela Ungureanu, Sorin Furdui, Daiana Garai, Raluca Buhaş, Sorin Buhaş

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Amid the exponential development of the tourist industry in general and spa tourism in particular that characterises the beginning of the century, the knowledge of tourists’ perception regarding the destination image is of utmost importance in order to enhance competitiveness. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of tourists from Băile Felix – Băile 1 Mai (Romania) about this spa area, in order to establish the profile of the tourist interested in this destination. Material and methods: Data was collected by applying a questionnaire (face-to-face technique), structured on eleven questions regarding the degree …

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Tourism In Apuseni Mountains (Romania) – A Technical Proposal, Gheorghe Lucaciu, Marius Alin Marinău, Mirela Ștef, Dana Ioana Cristea, Dariusz Jacek Olszewski-Strzyżowski Mar 2022

Tourism In Apuseni Mountains (Romania) – A Technical Proposal, Gheorghe Lucaciu, Marius Alin Marinău, Mirela Ștef, Dana Ioana Cristea, Dariusz Jacek Olszewski-Strzyżowski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The article presents the results of research on mountain tourism in the Apuseni Mountains in Romania, especially in the field of safety and health (physical condition) of participants of expeditions to the mountains and their knowledge about the risks that may be encountered in these destinations and the methods of informing about these threats (proposed markings and information about hazards in the mountains, and placed on hiking trails). Material and methods: 45 volunteer young people were involved in the research. The methods used were: 1) field testing method; we monitored the evolution of the heart rate and correlated it …

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Tourism Promotion System In Poland In The Context Of Selected National Strategic Documents, Rafal Szmytke Mar 2022

Tourism Promotion System In Poland In The Context Of Selected National Strategic Documents, Rafal Szmytke

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The term “nation branding” was first coined by Simon Anholt in the 1990s and refers to applying marketing strategies to individual countries. It aims to create a distinct self-image and international reputation that most effectively serves a nation’s interests. Today, in many countries it makes a part of the carefully designed national policy, with clear objectives and an evaluation system. Various types of rankings are used to position the nation brand on a global scale. They also show which elements influence the perception of a country the most. Tourism, which belongs to a six-element approach by Simon Anholt, is …

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Olympism And Himalaism, Andrzej Pawlucki Mar 2022

Olympism And Himalaism, Andrzej Pawlucki

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

As the title makes it clear, this article concerns the anthropological issue involving the figures of an Olympic athlete and a Himalayan climber. On a broader, philosophical level, I consider and explain the differences between Olympism and Himalaism, as well as the predecessor of Himalaism, Alpinism. The study aims to explain the reason for the origin of Olympism as a social movement independent of Himalaism. To understand why Olympism and Himalaism should be considered separately, one must go back to the dawn of the two modern events: “visiting the mountains” and “populating the stadiums”. The philosophical method was used in …

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Lower Limbs Asymmetries In The Agility And Explosive Strength In Male Football Players, Sorin Albeanu, Robert Munteanu, Luminița Călinescu Brabiescu, Roberta Ghețu, Bogdan Burcea, Cătălin Forțan Mar 2022

Lower Limbs Asymmetries In The Agility And Explosive Strength In Male Football Players, Sorin Albeanu, Robert Munteanu, Luminița Călinescu Brabiescu, Roberta Ghețu, Bogdan Burcea, Cătălin Forțan

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Football game requires a permanent dynamic, in which players frequently perform changes of direction, with or without the ball. This requires explosive strength in the lower limbs as well as agility. The aim of the study was to measure the execution time within the changes of direction over different distances. A total of 20 male football players were selected (aged 17.6±1.27 years old), BMI 21.4 ± 1.99. For the explosive strength, two tests using Optojump (Microgate) were applied: CMJ and 5 jumps single leg left/right front/back drift. Each player also performed an agility test consisting of a single change of …

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