A5064852706- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Physical Activity and Health
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies
- Conferences and Exhibitions Management
- Competency Development and Evaluation
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Social Issues in Poland
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
University of Latvia
2015-2025
The revised European consensus defined sarcopenia as a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder that is associated with an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, physical disability mortality. aim this study was to determine the prevalence analyse influence diet, activity (PA) obesity index risk factors each criteria sarcopenia. A total 629 middle-aged older adults were enrolled in cross-sectional study. Anthropometrics assessed. Self-reported PA...
This study aimed to investigate the student-athletes' capability face academic, sport, and social challenges during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown disclose novel aspects of dual careers. A 32-item online survey encompassing demographic characteristics, sport university engagement, support dual-career benefits, physical activity, sitting time, time deemed necessary recover previous level performance was developed. Four hundred sixty-seven student-athletes (males: 57%, females:...
Previous studies have found that student-athletes (S-As) difficulties in achieving dual career (DC) success. However, no analysed the opinion of S-As on functioning DC with a qualitative methodology. The aim present work was to collect opinions elite university relation policy adopted by their academic institutions different European countries. In total, 77 athletes (F = 35, M 42; age range: 20–25 years) participated 15 national face-to-face focus groups five countries, discuss aspects...
Purpose : Speed is a crucial physical characteristic where each lower-limb ankle plantar-flexor (PF) muscle needs to generate significant force; however, there limited evidence about the relationship between single-limb isometric, and reactive strength forms, linear sprint. The aim of this study was determine impact maximal unilateral isometric PF on sprint acceleration performance. Material Methods Thirty-two male floorball players (mean [SD] age 20.3 [3.0] y, height 181.5 [8.5] cm, body...
A significant portion of the population experiences a rapid decline in physical activity levels during their youth. Sedentary habits are becoming increasingly prevalent, trend that begins as early school age. To address this issue, authors study, within framework project "Sustainability Trends Physical Activities and Lifestyle", sought to investigate various health-related components. The aims emphasize importance maintaining healthy lifestyle, which encompasses balanced diet regular...
Introduction This paper examines the convergence of opinions European higher education institution (HEI) experts on possible implementation dual career policies and provision areas at university level. Methods An online 32-item questionnaire encompassing 26 aspects collected opinion HEI as last phase a Delphi method preceded by i) focus groups with student-athletes who aimed to identify needs for careers ii) workshop 21 generate statements be included in survey. Seventy-one from 12 EU member...
To inform on the objectives and progression of AMiD, EMPATIA, DONA, Ed Media, More Than Gold, Starting 11 SOS ERASMUS+ Sport Collaborative Partnerships in which EAS cooperates with sport bodies educational institutions to envisage novel solutions for development opportunities education paths athletes. Dual career dimensions, evidence-and eminence- based methods include literature reviews, desk, gap, SWOT PESTEL analyses, focus groups, surveys, semi-structured interviews, workshops, concept...
One of the European Union’s (EU) priorities in sports is holistic development athletes through combining high-performance with higher education. Within ERASMUS+Sport Collaborative Partnership “More than Gold” (MTG, 603346-EPP-1-2018-1-LV-SPO-SCP), aim empirical research was to clarify and analyse opinions five Member States on opportunities for Dual Career (DC) implementation as well support provision within their DC implementation. Survey method chosen applying questionnaire, interview...
The aim of the study is to and analyze effectiveness 3×3 players’ left-hand (non-dominant hand) outplay test its effectiveness. Research methods – pedagogical observation, experiment survey methods. This used a observation see how special exercises for left (non-dominant) hand improve hoop pass. To verify hypothesis study, authors conducted survey, semi-structured interview with (n-2) basketball coaches, (n-8) male players aged between 20 37 years two expert coaches participated in study....
This article discusses the viewpoints of graduates program Health and sports teacher (Sports – since 2011) in University Latvia, Faculty Pedagogy, Psychology Art, on particular study program, focusing importance educational environment. Parallel to studies, students have opportunity develop their social experience, participate creative activities orientate themselves a well-considered model personal career. summarizes opinions process its as they commenced professional activities, well...
La Comisión Europea ha realizado notables esfuerzos en los últimos años para ayudar a aquellos estudiantes que, dentro del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, concilian sus estudios con el deporte alto rendimiento (estudiantes-deportistas). Para ello, se han desarrollado diversos proyectos que buscan dar respuesta las necesidades este colectivo, siguiendo recomendaciones establecidas por la propia Europea. El proyecto YODA Mentors, colaboración seis países miembros Unión Europea, busca...
The article outlines the problem of traumatism, which is analyzed from viewpoint socio-medical aspect. peculiarities impact traumatism on professional sports career were revealed through analysis elite athletes’ biographies (n = 296 respondents). research was carried out applying qualitative design (biographical research). assessment life narratives high-performance athletes performing world arena criterion and its lives ( are accessible open-source Internet resources). data obtained in...
The Objective of the study Analysis and Use Physical Characteristic Tests in Training Process for Football Players Different Ages is to develop physical characteristic profile School (FS) "Metta" football players based on data analysis applied study, assess practical application towards improvement training process.The authors conducted a involving n = 61 (boys) U14 age group, as well 55 U15 group 52 U16 group.All participants were tested by using flying 20 m sprint test, modified T agility...
The aim of this article is to give an overview on possibilities for students – top athletes combine their career in respective sports field with studies different Latvian higher education establishments. Authors the analyse scientific literature and opinions expressed individual interviews heads institutions Latvia as well officials State departments responsible Sports regarding support opportunities that are important promotion dual careers athletes. study analyze obtain improve training...
The study explores factors that motivate high-performance athletes to manage their dual career while studying in secondary school. experience of Latvian youth is obtained. paper analyses the results from young athletes’ questionnaire, focusing on support receive and would need education sports training process. A survey, based an individual approach, was carried out camps schools; 125 school age completed questionnaire (19 questionnaires were filled electronically). gained data processed...
This article aims to provide an overview of high performance athletes - students dual-career support opportunities in the European Union, order create dual career system Latvia. The paper provides explanation terms, and analyzes UK, Ireland, Germany, Belgium other countries' experience career. In process is created a comparative possibilities for several countries. High-performance main types are flexible exam schedule, individual study plan, consultations with lecturers, distance learning...
From the information of organisations EUSA (2020), EAS (2022) and FISU documents, it is indicated that dual careers have been one priorities at EU level in last decade. Today's complex conditions world Latvia require paying more attention to Dual career support for student-athletes. Mentor centres are being created this world. There no such centre yet. The time an athlete's short, so needed students-athletes both successful studies high sports achievements.The purpose article explore...
Aims: The “Establishment of a Dual Career Mentor Centre in Latvia” project, which was carried out within International University Sports Federation (FISU) framework, aimed to research the opportunity for creating dual career mentoring centre higher education institutions (HEIs), taking into account feedback received from student-athletes. It also compare support priorities with similar studies previously. Methods: Theoretical method – study theoretical sources. Empirical analysis survey....
Specific featureS of football claSS in General education SchoolS abStractThe aim the present study "Specific Features Football Class EducationSchools" is to and analyse specific features class general schools as well give recommendations club "Metta" school administration.The author performed qualitative a quantitative research, obtained data were analysed using such programs AQUAD Seven, EXCEL statistical analysis methods -descriptive statistics, inferential factor analysis, content...
The main objective of this research is to analyse the situation regarding development dual education in Vidzeme regional sports schools.The paper consists an introduction, results and their analysis, a discussion conclusions.The introduction examines structure basic premise examples from European countries, responsibilities competences educational institution management.The based on surveys 9 major representatives schools current state plans for future as well 73 athletes learn about...