A5070037838- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Sports Performance and Training
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Environmental Science and Water Management
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Human Health and Disease
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
University of Zagreb
2015-2025
Institute for Anthropological Research
2018-2024
Lithuanian Sports University
2018-2021
University of Montenegro
2021
Hunan Normal University
2021
University of Luxembourg
2021
University of Split
2020-2021
National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine
2019-2020
International College of Applied Kinesiology-USA
2019
Sisters of Charity Hospital
2018
(1) To develop reference values for health-related fitness in European children and adolescents aged 6-18 years that are the foundation web-based, open-access multilanguage platform (FitBack); (2) to provide comparisons across countries.This study builds on a previous large youth by widening age demographic, identifying most recent representative country-level data (3) including national from existing surveillance monitoring systems. We used Assessing Levels of PHysical Activity at...
The purpose of the present study was to determine test-retest reliability Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) questionnaire in college students. Two hundred and seventy-six students (127 men, 46%; 149 women, 54%; mean age 19.70 ± 1.32 years; height 1.75 0.09 m; weight 69.28 13.84 kg; body-mas index 22.41 3.19 kg/m²) participated study. To investigate KIDMED questionnaire, participants were asked complete on two occasions weeks apart, stratified by gender. Kappa statistics showed...
Aim The aim of this paper is to determine the relationship between modified agility T -test (change direction speed ability), 20-meter sprint test (linear and countermovement jump (vertical jumping performance) in U-14 professional senior team sports players. Methods sample included 78 (59 female 19 male) athletes (age 11.70 ± 1.33 years, height 153.00 12.20 cm body mass 47.10 11.20 kg) 43 (18 25 24.80 6.58 169.00 9.13 71.20 15.10 kg). Both samples participated different including...
There is an evident lack of studies examining the pursuit excellence in futsal. The aims this study were to evaluate anthropometric and physiological variables that may contribute distinguishing among performance levels professional futsal players correlates those variables. participants 75 male professionals (age = 25.1 ± 5.1 years, body height 182.3 6.2 cm, mass 80.8 10.4 kg), who divided into using two criteria: (i) starters (first teams) vs. non-starters (substitutes) (ii) top-level...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect 6 weeks (conducted twice per week for a total 12 sessions) plyometric training with resistance bands on different neuromuscular characteristics among sample junior tennis players. Thirty players between ages and 14 years (age 13.5 ± 1.8 years; weight 51.3 12.5 kg; height 162.7 12.6 cm) were allocated either control group (standard in-season regimen) (CG; n = 15) or experimental group, which received additional (TG; 15). Pre- post-tests...
Little is known about the factors which might influence adherence to a Mediterranean diet in non-Mediterranean European countries. Thus, main purpose of this study was determine associations between socioeconomic, psychological, and physical on diet. In cross-sectional study, participants were 14–18-year-old adolescents (N = 3071) from two countries: Lithuania 1863) Serbia 1208). The dependent variable diet, assessed with Diet Quality Index for children questionnaire. Independent variables...
Social capital has been shown to have positive effects on multiple health outcomes among young people (i.e., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases). Studies are suggesting that social is an important asset for the wellbeing of children adolescents, including their mental health. We sought examine influences different domains - in family, neighbourhood, at school levels psychological distress high students Croatia.Cross-sectional survey 3427 (1688 males 1739...
Objectives We investigated the associations between self-rated health and social capital among Croatian high school students. Design A cross-sectional survey students was carried out in 2013–2014 year. Setting High schools Croatia. Participants Subjects were 3427 (1688 males 1739 females), aged 17–18 years. Main outcome measure Self-rated assessed by single item: “How do you perceive your health?”. Possible responses arranged along a five-item Likert-type scale: 1 very poor, 2 3 fair, 4...
Biological maturity can affect performance on motor tests, thus young players have advantages or disadvantages during testing by being more less mature than their peers of the same chronological age. The aim this study was to investigate effects biological age speed, agility, and explosive power in tennis players. Fifty (age 12.3 ± 1.2 years, height 156.7 12.8 cm, body mass 45.9 8.9 kg) who were ranked up 50th place ranking National Tennis Association, as well 300th international "Tennis...
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects a 16-week school-based physical activity (PA) intervention on fitness (PF) (speed, hand-eye coordination, flexibility) 8– 9-year-olds. Methods: A total seventy-eight boys and girls (boys: n = 45, aged 8.4 ± 4.9 years; girls: 42, 8.6 0.5 years) from school in Slovenia were randomly assigned either group with an after-school PA program (EXP) or control (CON) that participated exclusively mandatory education (PE). EXP engaged...
In tennis, the serve plays a key role in determining success of player. The speed is influenced by multitude interconnected skills and abilities. objective this study was to establish correlation between explosive strength throwing type, grip flexibility arms, shoulder girdle with young female tennis players. Additionally, aimed develop regression model that accurately predicts analyzing interplay among these variables. carried out on group 20 players, who had an average age 13.10 ± 0.74...
Background It is unclear whether different exercise programs lead to an increase in the concentration of plasma Pentraxin3 (PTX3), anti-inflammatory protein. This study aimed investigate effects aerobic (AE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on PTX3 levels overweight obese women. Method A total 45 sedentary women aged between 32.26 ± 6.30 voluntarily participated study. The control group (CG, n = 15) was selected among normal-weight Women participants who partook consisted...
To explore the effects of two different types exercise (individual vs group) on physical activity (PA) among Croatian university students. A total 976 students between ages 19 and 20 years (age 19.4±1.1 years, body mass index 21.9±2.9 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to either control group exercise) (n=504) or intervention group, which received (n=472). Pre- postintervention measures included: self-rated health, parents' occupation, psychological distress, nutritional status PA levels. The...
As a competitive sport, tennis demands comprehensive understanding of the factors which contribute to success at different levels performance. In order clarify aforementioned, aim this study was explore and understand perspective players, differing success, impact social capital on their sporting careers. A particular emphasis put an elite group players who succeeded in reaching pinnacle by winning Grand Slam title. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 30 including 10 winners. Upon...
Social capital has received increased attention as a potential influence on the development of youth. Accordingly, aim this study is to examine role school social in promoting physical activity among secondary students Croatia. The sample included 317 adolescents (M=212; F=105) who were their final year from four largest cities Republic Croatia: Zagreb, Split, Osijek, and Rijeka. Participants aged between 17 20 years (18.24 ±0.58). Data collected using questionnaire consisting three...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness motor skill development programs delivered by kinesiologists and generalist teachers in elementary school. Methods: A quasi-experimental design used which 79 primary school students aged 9 11 years participated. participants were divided into a control group (n=36) taught an experimental (n=43) kinesiologists. Both groups assessed on their abilities five skills: forward roll, backward 40-meter sprint, squat hip...
Agility is one of the motor skills on which success in tennis performance depends, and aim this research was development validation a new test for assessing preplanned reactive agility young players. The sample respondents comprised 50 competitors with an average age 12.34 ± 1.22 years who were ranked up to 50th national association ranking 300th international Tennis Europe ranking. variables measured newly constructed tests assessment (CODS) (RAG), such way that subjects imitated specific...
Aim: The aim of this paper is to determine the effect 6 weeks plyometric training on speed, explosive power, pre-planned agility, and reactive agility in young tennis players. Methods: participants study included 35 male players (age 12.14 ± 1.3 years, height 157.35 9.53 cm body mass 45.84 8.43 kg at beginning experiment). biological age was calculated determined for all participants. 18 were randomly assigned control group, 17 experimental group. Running speed (sprints 5, 10, 20 m), change...
Several studies have assessed the fitness level of students to evaluate physical condition, compare groups with differences in social disadvantage and define indexes for post training programs. Often, these large surveys compared without normative value that could real, practical gaps. Thus, aim this study was definition baseline values describing sedentary European students.Standing broad jump (SBJ), sit up (SUP) reach (SAR) tests were on 31,476 (age=11-13) from 6 countries collected...
Adolescents' self-rated health is related to a number of sociodemographic and socio-economic factors, health-related behaviors, their social environment. The impact the latter still not well explored. An adolescent's environment represented by capital, i.e. resources that they can access. relationships between various contexts capital (family, neighborhood, peers, school) among adolescents are unclear.This study aims examine in Lithuanian adolescents.The current cross-sectional includes...
Background: The purpose of the study was to examine whether neuromuscular fitness contributes significantly success eAlite junior tennis players differing ages and sexes. Methods: 160 participants, who were elite Hungarian (aged 11–17), separated into four groups within this study, 10 different types field tests used. Results: A moderate significant correlation found between results 5 m run (r = −0.42; r −0.45), standing long jump 0.39; 0.56), overhand ball throw 0.44; 0.53), serve 0.64),...
This study investigates the effect of exercise-induced fatigue on change direction performance and serve precision among young tennis players. A group 21 players (age 12.90 ± 0.76 years), ranked top 50 national federation scale 300 "Tennis Europe" scale, participated in study. They underwent a standardized physiological load protocol using "300-m running test" which consists consecutive runs for 15 shares 20 m (15 × 20). Its intensity was determined Borg Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE) where...
In order to provide adequate support for young tennis players, it is important understand the development path and factors which can have a positive or negative impact on of player. The aim this research was determine that affected sports specialization in by means qualitative analysis (early, optimal, late). As well as deepen knowledge around phenomenon among players differing success levels through their personal experiences, contribute better understanding specialization. authors...