Introduction. Despite its importance for sports, the problem of interaction genetic and environmental factors affecting sports results in competitions is still not fully understood. This study aimed to evaluate effect walking nature on stress levels performance taekwondo athletes during competition period. Materials Methods. The participants this were 12 Latvian athletes, including males (n = 6) females 6), aged 17-23. experiment was held four weeks before International Sweden Taekwondo...

Abstract The topic of Nordic walking shows the main points scientific interest concerning form physical exercise. Existing research mainly focuses on presenting it as beneficial for elderly. authors are advantages pole distinctive age groups. There a number publications elderly women specifically. is also an object in biomechanical studies. apparent shortage utility this kind activity children and young. This seems to be frequent shortcoming methodology, difficult deduce whether study based...

Abstract Introduction. During the COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensive social distancing policies, such as prohibiting agglomerations, travel restrictions, and staying-at-home recommendations, were adopted by several countries. Due to these lockdown measures, older adults decreased daily physical activity levels, consequently increasing sedentary behavior. This pilot feasibility study aimed explore of implementation (i.e., adherence, safety) acceptability satisfaction, intent continue use,...

Benefits related to doing martial arts go beyond health-related and constitute very useful life skills. One of them is ability fall safely. It an important skill since falls are a common cause injuries. The aim the study knowledge regarding burden in population farmers. This systematic review was prepared according PRISMA guidelines. A literature search conducted PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Springer Link, Web Science. total 21 articles met eligibility criteria. general observation that...

Research background and hypothesis. Athletes across all sports face injuries stemming from the overuse of specific muscle groups for that particular sport. It was hypothesised athletes each sport would show similar muscular-skeletal changes allowing a postural stereotype to be allocated. The aim this study determine peculiarities young in accordance with tone phasic contraction muscles.Research methods. participants were 92 Latvian aged 14–17 having different preparation level, i. e. 20...

Abstract Physical activity plays a fundamental role not only in improving the physical health, but also increasing well-being (Biddle, Mutrie, 2002, 2007). The aim of study was to discover how natural means for outdoor recreation (biking, Nordic walking, cross-country skiing) influence positive and negative emotions 45-55 year-old people. Methods research: “FaceReader 3.0” (testing emotions), pulsometry, case study, analysis qualitative data mathematical - statistical methods processing....

Abstract The aim of research is to examine and describe young individuals who participate in extended sport education program. main focus concerns family influences on the development investigated youngsters’ sportive patterns. Data were collected through online paper (whenever appropriate) questionnaires (elite training secondary higher – models success with pupils from a selection schools respective countries). Coaches sports representing all participating countries (Poland, Sweden,...

The digital transformation era increases population health risks associated with lack of exercise, as well emphasizes the role an active lifestyle within sustainable socio-economic development. Digitalization is one main reasons for setting significant public priorities: poor or insufficient sleep and physical inactivity. aim research was to study activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB) duration measured by a tri-axial accelerometer. Methods: based on project “EUPASMOS”, where PA, SB,...

Breathing exercises are widely used to enhance respiratory function and athletic performance. This study aimed assess the efficacy of a modified exercise regimen on parameters its effect performance young swimmers in competition. Thirty-one aged 16–17 from various clubs Latvia were selected, comprising an experimental group (n = 15, height: 174.36 ± 7.85 cm, weight: 65.80 9.35 kg, body mass index: 21.60 1.54) control 16, 180.78 7.05 69.90 6.49 21.40 1.56). With average eight years...

Abstract Aim. The investigation of aggressiveness and self-efficacy in karate practitioners as a leisure time activity, well people practicing other types motor activities. Material method. study was carried out on sample 45 (19-51 years old), almost half whom practiced activity. participants answered two questionnaires aggression self-efficacy. Data were also collected the number hours over week. Statistical analyses performed using descriptive statistics, difference (t test, U test)...

Abstract Introduction. Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are a critical component of success in various sports and lifelong physical activity (PA). This study aimed to evaluate compare the FMS proficiency levels 7-9-year-old children from Poland Latvia, providing insights into current state competence these populations. Material Methods. A cross-sectional design was utilized, incorporating sample 163 boys girls. The FUS test (Fundamental Motor Skills Sport), comprehensive, qualitative,...

Abstract Introduction. This sports-science-related article heavily relies on studies that have reported an increase in beta-endorphin (â-EP) concentration plasma response to physical activity. It examines the psychological and physiological effects of activity exercise reports a research-experiment-based, endorphin-hypotheses-related pilot study aimed at exploring mood-related â-EP occurring physically active male female individuals aged 45-55 load. Material methods. Six 45 55-year-old (3...

Abstract Introduction . The aim of this study was to assess selected psychological, physiological and technical factors related ski hiking in order offer some recommendations for hikers hike organisers. Material methods lasted 8 hours the covered a distance 24 kilometres. hikers' emotional state assessed three times: before hike, 1 hour after 16 hike. Their skiing technique evaluated during first part at end heart rate skiers recorded over course data were then processed analysed...

Introduction. Physical exercise deficiency and lack of proper habits related to systematic physical activity, especially among the youth, can be particularly dangerous from point view health in further decades their lives. Materials methods. The study covered a group 95 students studying Education on Sport Faculty Biala Podlaska, with 39 them being sportspeople training, other things, football handball, volleyball, basketball, athletics, MMA, taekwon-do swimming. Results. All respondents...

<p><em>The aim of the research was<strong> </strong>to evaluate emotional state before, after and in next day ski hiking. The distance was 24 km lasted 8 hours. To assess hiker’s emotions following 3 tests were conducted – before hike, hike 16 hours hike. Emotional set by two different methods. One included assessing participant’s dynamic with subjective measurement using questioner, but other method analyzing person’s facial expressions. results showed improved both...

Local vibration (LV) is innovation as a part of training method that helps athletes to regain the power and get ready for next faster. There are many discussions about how increase moving speed in cross-country skiing. Many scientists research possibilities increasing this sport. Cycle duration different strides along course terrains stated, including even stride cycle separately leg arm movements. It proved by studies depends on duration. A pilot study was carried out. Two LASE...

This article is intended to analyse the values and based on problematic issues: What are educational factors that influence formation of in modern organizations? education value dependency educational, social environmental factors? How users service perceived values? In order respond issues it raised an assumption organization use, contextualisation aspect very important. Value system characterized not only by common characteristics, but also individuals. The canter all human-being. Making...