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THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF SCHOOL IN SPORT DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION IN SUBURBAN AREAS - CASE STUDY
Views:253This study investigates the sports preferences and participation levels among young residents of Soroksár, a district on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, data was collected through a questionnaire survey conducted in autumn 2023. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the significance of factors influencing sports participation. The results indicate that local infrastructure and accessibility significantly impact sports engagement among youth, with preferences leaning towards sports readily available in the community. Notably, early initiation of sports participation positively correlated with academic achievement, emphasizing the importance of holistic development through sports. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive infrastructural development to support mass sports participation and promote healthy lifestyles. Local policymakers are urged to prioritize investments in sports facilities and opportunities, recognizing the multifaceted benefits of sustained sports engagement beyond elite-level support. This study provides insights into sports participation in Soroksár and calls for further research to inform evidence-based interventions promoting physical activity and intellectual development among youth.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF MOTORCYCLE RACERS FOR THE EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING
Views:20Motorcycle racers are subjected to extreme physical and physiological stresses that can affect their performance. This research aimed to investigate physiological factors that may influence performance and to make recommendations for effective training design. Three international-level Hungarian motorcycle racers were studied in laboratory, competition, and race simulation environments. Their mean age was 20.33 years (± 2.3), sport age 15.66 years (± 3.78), body weight 73.9 kg (± 8.7), and height 1.78 m (± 0.1). Resting measurements, load tests, and track tests were performed during the study. To analyze exercise stress in competitive conditions, we used heart rate monitoring and lactate measurements during the final round of the 2024 World Endurance Championships and a track test in Hungary. The laboratory measurements identified three athletes with different fitness statuses, who demonstrated significant individual differences in both cardiovascular and metabolic load during racing. The results showed that the pilot with greater aerobic capacity had a higher relative heart rate and lower lactate levels, whereas the pilot with greater anaerobic capacity showed the opposite. This suggests that energy production processes differ between riders. Aerobic capacity primarily supports recovery and more economical energy production, while anaerobic fitness can provide the performance needed for high-intensity activities. Striking the right balance can be the key to optimizing riders' performance.
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CORRELATIONS BETWEEN THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER’S TEACHING STYLE AND THE PERCEPTIBLE MOTIVATIONAL LEVEL OF THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Views:306The goals of physical education teaching today go beyond achieving psychomotor activity in the classroom. The most crucial objective of the subject is to develop the child's need for physical activity both in the classroom and outside the school environment. To achieve this, physical activity motivation must become intrinsic, which physical education teachers can help achieve by using teaching styles and methods that promote autonomy and ensure that each pupil has the opportunity to develop.
In our research, based on the answers to the questionnaire validated by the Hungarian Student Sports Federation, we selected physical education teachers with a predominantly student-centered or predominantly teacher-centered teaching style. We asked a sample of physical education teachers about their attitudes and sporting habits toward physical education lessons using a PMCSQ-2 questionnaire. The results confirmed the motivational effects of student-centered teaching styles.
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DATA ANALYZING IN SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING
Views:66Data analysis in short track speed skating has become a crucial tool for improving athlete performance, optimizing training strategies, and enhancing competitive outcomes. This study explores the application of data-driven techniques in short-track speed skating, focusing on performance metrics including lap times, split times, acceleration, and biomechanical efficiency. By leveraging sensors, motion capture systems, and wearable technology, coaches and analysts can collect real-time data on skaters' movements, allowing for detailed analysis of stroke mechanics, glide phases, and cornering techniques. The integration of this data into performance modeling helps identify strengths and weaknesses, fine-tune race strategies, and predict potential outcomes under specific conditions. Additionally, machine learning algorithms are increasingly being employed to predict injury risk and optimize training regimens. This paper discusses methods of data collection and analysis, and the practical applications of the insights gained, highlighting the potential to improve both individual and team performance in short-track speed skating. Ultimately, data analysis in this domain offers a significant competitive edge, driving the evolution of techniques and advancing sport to new levels of precision and excellence.
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Spinal Deformities and Injuries in Competitive Swimming: A Systematic Review
Views:19Competitive swimming is traditionally considered a low‑impact sport; however, repetitive stroke mechanics, high training volumes, and stroke‑specific lumbar loading patterns may contribute to spinal malalignment, lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (LDD), and low back pain (LBP). Emerging evidence suggests that these risks may be particularly relevant for adolescent and young adult swimmers who undergo early and intensive training. Our study systematically reviewed the literature on spinal posture, lumbar disc degeneration, and low back pain in competitive swimmers aged 6–25 years, and identified key risk factors and preventive strategies.
A systematic search of Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Eligible studies included cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort designs published between 2005 and 2024 that involved competitive swimmers with ≥2–3 years of training and ≥3 weekly sessions. Outcomes of interest were spinal posture abnormalities, MRI-confirmed LDD, and LBP prevalence. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).
Across studies, swimmers exhibited a higher prevalence of postural deviations—including hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis, trunk asymmetry, and anterior pelvic tilt—compared with non-athletes. MRI-based studies consistently report elevated rates of LDD among swimmers, particularly at L4–L5 and L5–S1, with degeneration present in up to 68% of elite swimmers, compared with 29–31% of controls. LBP was identified as the second most common musculoskeletal complaint among swimmers, with an increased risk associated with greater training exposure and strokes that involve repetitive lumbar flexion–extension (e.g., butterfly, breaststroke). Contributing factors included early specialization, muscular imbalances, and technical inefficiencies. Methodological limitations included small sample sizes and predominantly cross-sectional designs.
Competitive swimming is associated with increased rates of spinal postural abnormalities, lumbar disc degeneration, and low back pain in youth and young adult athletes. Early screening, core stabilization, stroke technique optimization, and training load management are essential to mitigate spinal stress. Longitudinal research is needed to clarify causal pathways and inform evidence-based prevention strategies.
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DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSMENT VALUES OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTAL RATES
Views:332In the past two decades, a strong negative trend can be observed in the development of the abilities of preschool children. Fewer and fewer children meet the criteria for school readiness by the age of six. Children with high levels of neurological immaturity do not even start school but are already lagging. The developmental deficit of partial skills is so significant that specific learning difficulties can be predicted as early as the end of kindergarten age. Although this large backlog can be made up, extra effort must be made on the part of both parents and teachers. With our research, we sought to answer whether the performance of preschool-age children, which deteriorates year by year, covers all partial abilities or if areas with a particularly negative trend can be identified. The most obvious tool for checking children's neurological maturity is the measurement of motor and sensorimotor functions. Based on the measurement results of 58 large groups of kindergarten children (6 ± 1 years) with different developmental rates, we examined the values of the skills that need development and predicted the occurrence of learning difficulties in the examined sample. In the sensory and sensorimotor functions group (18 tests), 40 of the 58 children examined need to develop their gestalt vision. During the elementary movements (12 tests) examination, walking on the outer sole appeared to be an area for improvement in 39 out of 58 children. Among the examined areas of body perception (6 tests), the values of the sense of balance and the cross-schemes were the highest, with 31 points. The specialty of fine motor skills and hand use (3 tests) is that all test segments received a value above 30 points.