In handball research, inertial measurement units (IMUs) have emerged as a popular tool for quantifying athlete movement. Despite their widespread use, there is a lack of consensus on data collection methods and data processing techniques in handball. This review aims to evaluate the current use of IMUs in handball research, focusing on the movement metrics considered and the attributes of IMU usage. A search was conducted across four online databases (EBSCO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) employing seven inclusive and six exclusive criteria. The gathered data was categorized into several areas: the purpose of using IMUs, the devices and sensors used, the number of devices utilized and their placement on the body, and the settings of the sensors. From this search, 28 studies were selected for review. These studies predominantly used IMUs to assess external loading (primarily employing the PlayerLoadTM metric), identify movement phenomena, and evaluate changes in movement following medical interventions. While complex diagnostic systems were typically used to assess loading, smaller IMUs were employed for investigating movement phenomena. The findings highlight inconsistencies in both the setup and the placement of the devices on the body. The results indicate that IMUs can serve as a valuable tool in handball research.

Východisko: V článku je představen dotazník Manchester respoiratory of daily living questionnairre jako nástroj vhodný pro hodnocení soběstačnosti pacientů s chronickou obstrukční plicní nemocí (CHOPN), takový nástroj v České republice chybí. Článek popisuje metodologickou část standardizace dotazníku. Soubor a metody: Proces standardizace podléhá metodologickým podmínkám, tento článek podrobně rozebírá fázi pilotního šetření. Pilotní šetření v tomto případě proběhlo na 20 odbornících z praxe a 20 pacientech s CHOPN. Připomínky, jež vyvstaly z pilotního šetření dále posoudila, diskutovala a zapracovala komise odborníku společně s autorkou a překladateli. Výsledky: Pilotní studie ukazuje, že z odpovědí od všech respondentů pouze 5 % (840 odpovědí, celkem 42 připomínek) z nich mělo připomínku k formulaci otázky. Nejvíce připomínek bylo z řad ergoterapeutů a fyzioterapeutů, a to v přepočtu 2,4 %. Závěr: Na základě pilotního testování mohla být 1. česká verze dotazníku postoupena k dalším metodologickým krokům po jejímž dokončení bude moct být dotazník uveden do praxe a vznikne tak nástroj na objektivizaci úrovně běžných denních činností.

The purpose of this study was to adapt the MABC-2 Checklist to Czech primary schools by examining of its content validity and feasibility. The content validity achieved the satisfactory level in the second round of panels of experts on child motor development. The evidence on feasibility was obtained from classroom teachers who described this tool as clear, objective and having logical structure and its administration as comprehensible and fast. The MABC-2 Checklist is applicable instrument for the Czech school environment, but its adaptation to various countries should consider the items representing the common motor skills in local children.

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• dítě MeSH
• ergoterapie * MeSH
• kontrolní seznam MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• motorické dovednosti MeSH
• poruchy motorických dovedností * diagnóza   MeSH
• reprodukovatelnost výsledků MeSH
• školy MeSH
• Check Tag
• dítě MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Foot dimension information is important both for footwear design and clinical applications. In recent years, noncontact three-dimensional (3-D) foot digitizers/scanners have become popular because they are noninvasive and are valid and reliable for most of the measures. Some of them also offer automated calculations of basic foot dimensions. We aimed to determine test-retest reliability, objectivity, and concurrent validity of the Tiger full-foot 3-D scanner and the relationship between manual measures of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and alternative parameters obtained automatically by the scanner. METHODS: Intraclass correlation coefficients and minimal detectable change values were used to assess the reliability and objectivity of the scanner. Concurrent validity and the relationships between the arch height measures were determined by the Pearson correlation coefficient and the limits of agreement between the scanner and the caliper method. RESULTS: The relative and absolute agreement between the repeated measurements obtained by the scanner show excellent reliability and objectivity of linear measures and only good to nearly good test-retest reliability and objectivity of arch height. Correlations between the values obtained by the scanner and the caliper were generally higher in linear measures (rp ≥ 0.929). The representativeness of state of bony architecture by the soft-tissue margin of the medial foot arch demonstrates the lowest correlation among the measurements (rp ≤ 0.526). CONCLUSIONS: The Tiger full-foot 3-D scanner offers excellent reliability and objectivity in linear measures, which correspond to those obtained by the caliper method. However, values obtained by both methods should not be used interchangeably. The arch height measure is less accurate, which could limit its use in some clinical applications. Orthotists and related professions probably appreciate the scanner more than other specialists.

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• dolní končetina MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• noha (od hlezna dolů) * diagnostické zobrazování   MeSH
• reprodukovatelnost výsledků MeSH
• tělesná výška MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

European policy has seen a number of changes and innovations in the field of early childhood preschool education over the last decade, which have been reflected in various forms in the policies of individual EU countries. Within the Czech preschool policy, certain innovations and approaches have been implemented in the field of early children education, such as the introduction of compulsory preschool education before entering primary school from 2017, emphasis on inclusive education, equal conditions in education and enabling state-supported diversity in the education concepts of kindergartens. The aim of our study was to assess the influence of various preschool education systems in the Czech Republic in the context of psychological variables reflecting selected children's outcomes which may contribute to future school achievement. The monitored variables were the attitudes, motivations and executive functions of children in the last year of preschool education. A comparison was made between the traditional preschool education program and the so-called alternative types of preschool education, such as Montessori, Waldorf and religious schools. The total sample was divided into four subgroups, namely a group of children attending traditional kindergartens (731, 84.9%), religious (65, 7.5%), Montessori (35, 4.1%), and Waldorf (30, 3.5%) kindergartens. To determine empirical data, the following research methods were used: Attitude Questionnaire, School Performance Motivation Scale, and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF). The results of our survey show the fact that the type of kindergarten attended has a significant effect on the child's level of school performance motivation, attitudes toward school as well as executive functions. Significant differences were found between the different types of kindergartens attended in the monitored variables.

• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

The study aimed to adapt the standardized Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) into the Czech language and assess its psychometric properties. A forwards-and-backwards translation method was carried out to prepare the Czech PAQ-C version (PAQ-C/CZ), followed by adjustments based on socio-cultural aspects. In the next phase, participants (n = 169) wore accelerometers for seven days. On the 8th day, participants completed the PAQ-C/CZ in school so that it was possible to determine the concurrent validity (correlation between the accelerometer and PAQ-C/CZ data, Spearman's r), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), item/scale properties (corrected item-total correlations, CITCs), and factor structure (exploratory factor analysis, EFA) for PAQ-C/CZ. In the last phase, participants (n = 63) completed the PAQ-C/CZ twice on two consecutive school days in the morning to determine the test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC; independent sample T-test). The PAQ-C/CZ indicated moderate internal consistency (alpha = 0.77), acceptable item/scale properties (CITCs = 0.29-0.61), and good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.73-0.94). The EFA findings suggested a single factor model (factor load = 0.32-0.73) for PAQ-C/CZ, with items 2, 3, and 4 contributing low to the total score. Results on concurrent validity showed low but significant association (r = 0.28, p < 0.05) between accelerometer and PAQ-C/CZ data. Considering the study results, the PAQ-C/CZ can be recommended as a tool for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity assessment in large-sample research studies only, but with an emphasis on the interpretation of the correct results.

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• akcelerometrie MeSH
• cvičení * MeSH
• dítě MeSH
• index tělesné hmotnosti MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladiství MeSH
• překládání MeSH
• průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
• psychometrie MeSH
• reprodukovatelnost výsledků MeSH
• zpráva o sobě MeSH
• Check Tag
• dítě MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladiství MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH

V knize jsou charakterizovány hlavní pilíře metodologického paradigmatu výzkumů orientovaných na oblast pohybového chování člověka. Detailně jsou popsány metodologické přístupy, které se aktuálně ve výzkumech využívají. Současně jsou představeny jejich limity, ze kterých jsou kriticky vyvozeny klíčové metodologické výzvy. Záměrem autora bylo zasadit dílčí aspekty metodologického paradigmatu do širších souvislostí, čímž čtenáři umožňuje získat ucelený pohled na problémy spjaté se zkoumáním pohybového chování člověka.; Publikace se zabývá metodologickým paradigmatem výzkumů orientovaných na pohybové chování člověka. Popisuje metodologické přístupy i jejich limity.

Východiska: Pohybová gramotnost je koncept, který popisuje osobní kvalitu každého jedince a může pomoci k nasměrování cíle školní tělesné výchovy. Jelikož je to koncept multidimenzionální, výzkumníci se zabývají i monitorováním dílčích atributů, jako je například hodnocení vlastní pohybové gramotnosti. Z výsledků vhodného nástroje by se pak dalo odvodit, které oblasti pohybové gramotnosti mohou být více rozvíjeny. K tomu je třeba využít relevantní výzkumný nástroj. Cíle: Zjistit reliabilitu přeložené české verze kanadského dotazníku PLAYself (Dotazník sebehodnocení pohybové gramotnosti) u vysokoškolské populace. Metodika: Dotazník opakovaně (1 měsíc) vyplnilo 49 vysokoškolských studentů (věk = 23,18 ± 0,78 let). Test-retestová reliabilita byla zjišťována prostřednictvím koeficientu vnitrotřídní korelace (ICC(1,1)), vnitřní konzistence pomocí Cronbachova α a korigované korelace položka-celkový výsledek (p < 0,05). Úroveň pohybové gramotnosti u participantů byla vyjádřena základními popisnými charakteristikami. Výsledky: Participanti v dotazníku v průměru skórovali na úrovni 1843,4 ± 186,2 bodů. Test-retestová reliabilita vyjádřená ICC pro celkové skóre je 0,85 (95% CI: 0,72-0,92). Parciální korelace položek dotazníku ve vztahu k celkovému skóre se pohybovaly v rozsahu -0,01 až 0,55. Koeficient Cronbachovo α popisující vnitřní konzistenci dotazníku byl 0,72. Odstraněním některých položek z dotazníku lze vnitřní konzistenci mírně navýšit, a to na 0,74. Závěry: Byla zjištěna uspokojivá úroveň vnitřní konzistence a dobrá úroveň test-retestové reliability Dotazníku sebehodnocení pohybové gramotnosti u vysokoškolské populace.

Background: Physical literacy is a concept that describes the personal quality of each individual and can help guide the goal of school physical education. Because it is a multidimensional concept, researchers are also involved in monitoring its partial attributes for example self-assessment of physical literacy. From the results of a suitable research tool, one could deduce which area of physical literacy can be further developed. A relevant research tool should be suitable and used for this. Objectives: To find out the reliability of the translated Czech version of the Canadian questionnaire Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth - self (PLAYself) in undergraduate students. Methods: The questionnaire was repeatedly completed (1 month) by 49 university students (age 23.18 ± 0.78 years). Test-retest reliability was determined by intraclass correlation (ICC(1,1)), the internal consistency by Cronbach α and the corrected item-total correlation (p < 0,05). The level of physical literacy among participants was expressed by basic descriptive characteristics. Results: Participants in the whole questionnaire scored in average of 1843.4 ± 186.2 points. The ICC test-retest reliability for the overall score is 0.85 (95%CI: 0.72-0.92). The partial correlations of the questionnaire items in relation to the overall score ranged from -0.01 to 0.55. The coefficient of Cronbach's α describing the internal consistency of the questionnaire was 0.72. Removing some items from the questionnaire can slightly increase the internal consistency to 0.74. Conclusions: A satisfactory level of internal consistency and a good level of test-retest reliability of the Czech version of PLAYself (Questionnaire for self-evaluation of physical literacy) in undergraduate students was found.

• MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• motorické dovednosti MeSH
• pohybová aktivita * MeSH
• průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
• studenti MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH

BACKGROUND: In older adults, sedentary behaviors increase while physical activity decreases over time following the compositional nature of 24-h behaviors. These changes in movement-related behaviors (MRBs) might be associated with unhealthy weight gain and several health comorbidities. However, information is lacking on how obesity influences longitudinal changes in the composition of MRBs in older adults. Furthermore, the moderating effect of the built environment on prospective associations between obesity and MRBs in older adults is not fully understood. Therefore, using an integrated time-use approach, this study aims to identify prospective associations between obesity and MRBs together with an assessment of the moderating effect of the built environment in elderly women. METHODS: The study was designed as a prospective 7-year follow-up study. It is based on two previous cross-sectional studies that enable the use of participant data (women aged 60+ years, n = 409) as a baseline dataset in the current study. All methods designed for 7-year follow-up are based on previous studies. The data collection comprises device-based measurement of MRBs (ActiGraph GT1M accelerometer), objective assessment of body adiposity (multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis), subjective assessment of the built environment (NEWS-A questionnaire), and other possible confounding factors. Time spent in sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity will be used as three components in a composition reflecting individual MRBs. In linear multiple compositional regression analysis assessing the prospective association between obesity and MRBs, the 7-year follow-up composition of the three mentioned components represents the dependent variable. The 7-year changes in the percentage of body fat (body adiposity), baseline composition of MRBs, and parameters of the built environment represent regressors. DISCUSSION: This study will use an integrated time-use approach to explore causality from obesity to device-measured behaviors in older women. The design and respective analysis consider the compositional nature of MRBs data and the potential moderating effects of various factors. A comprehensive assessment of causality may help to develop multilevel interventional models that enhance physical activity in older adults.

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• adipozita * MeSH
• cvičení * MeSH
• hmotnostní přírůstek MeSH
• index tělesné hmotnosti MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lineární modely MeSH
• následné studie MeSH
• obezita komplikace   MeSH
• prospektivní studie MeSH
• průřezové studie MeSH
• sedavý životní styl * MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• tuková tkáň metabolismus   MeSH
• výzkumný projekt MeSH
• zdravé chování * MeSH
• životní prostředí - projekt * MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Excessive body weight seems to be a risk factor for foot loading. We sought to investigate the effect of different body mass index (BMI) levels on plantar pressure distribution during walking. METHODS: In total, 163 women aged 45 to 65 years (mean ± SD: age, 57.4 ± 5.3 years; BMI, 27.0 ± 5.3) participated in the study. The women were divided, on the basis of BMI, into a normal-weight, overweight, or obese group. The study used the four following plantar pressure parameters (PPPs): contact percentage, absolute pressure impulse, relative pressure impulse, and absolute peak pressure, which were recorded in ten foot regions using a pressure measurement system. RESULTS: The normal-weight group, compared with the overweight and obese groups, had significantly lower absolute PPP values. In the hallux, second through fifth metatarsals, midfoot, and heel regions, we observed significant between-group differences in the two absolute PPPs (peak pressure and pressure impulse) (P < .001). Between-group differences in the relative PPPs were found in the fourth metatarsal, midfoot, and medial heel (relative impulse) and in the second metatarsal (contact percentage) (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Higher BMI values correspond to a higher load on the foot during walking in women. The relative foot load in obese women is characterized by a pressure increase in the lateral forefoot and midfoot and by a pressure decrease in the medial heel.

• MeSH
• biomechanika MeSH
• chůze (způsob) fyziologie   MeSH
• chůze fyziologie   MeSH
• index tělesné hmotnosti * MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nadváha patofyziologie   MeSH
• noha (od hlezna dolů) fyziologie   MeSH
• obezita patofyziologie   MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• tlak MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH