A poli(ADP-ribóz)polimeráz gátlás kardioprotektív hatása

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Szakmai kompetenciák és képzettség szerepe az edzői munka hatékonyságában

There are multiple identical traits between the profession of a trainer and managerial activities in any other area, one being their main goal: the continuous improvement of performance. As the profession of trainers continually evolved, these similarities were examined mostly from the point of view of professional sportsmanship, but nowadays, sport facilities accesible by the masses, fitness clubs, and trainers working in the fitness segment play an increasingly important role. There are a multitude of factors influencing the effectiveness of trainers working in the field of professional and leisure sports activities alike. As revenues from fitness classes are of a particular importance to sports facilities, it is very important to select the appropriate and adequate professionals, as well as the continuous improvement of their professional skills (Bartha – Perényi, 2014.). The aim of the present study is to provide an analysis and interpretation of the Hungarian and international literature covering the role of professional competencies and qualifications, i.e. the cultural assets of trainers, in efficient leadership, from the point of view of the trainers

What type of professionals are worth being hired for fitness clubs?: Study made among fitness trainers and fitness consumers

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Fitnesz vendégek sportfogyasztási szokásai

The importance of fitness providers in sports economy and the number of registered members in fitness clubs has shown a steady increase1,2.  In Hungary the rate of sports activities done in fitness clubs are considered low3. We studied fitness consumers sporting and consumption habits with questionnaires. A total of 753 respondents answered the questions: 500 women and 253 men. The questionnaire completed by gym guests cover the following fields: general data, demographic characteristics, training session attendance-related habits, aspects of gym choice and the sportsperson’s willingness to spend on fitness. This questionnaire also included close- and open-ended questions, as well as Likert-scales, which assess the extent of agreement with the relevant statement4. The quantitative data obtained from the questionnaire survey were analyzed using SPSS statistical program. The results obtained through the study of training session attendance-related habits reflect, that the majority of fitness consumers responding to my questionnaire, i.e. 75% attend gym training sessions on a weekly basis. It is a significant difference as compared to the average population, 38% of which does sports with some regularity, but 62% never does any. Results reflect that tangible environment has the strongest influence on the gym choice of fitness sector consumers. Our research covers the study of spending habits of fitness consumers. Results reflect that the majority of fitness consumers in the sample (42%) spend a monthly amount of approx. HUF 6000–12000 on visiting the gym. The majority of the respondent consumers would not pay more than they pay now for fitness services. Those willing to pay higher price would spend more because of the person of the trainer. 195 of the 753 respondents (26%) would not at all pay more than the current amount for visiting the gym, and 154 people, i.e. 20% would pay at most HUF 1000 more.  270 people (36%) claimed that they would pay HUF 1000–3000 more for more beneficial conditions, 99 people (13%) would spend HUF 3000–6000 more, and 35 people (5%) would be willing to exceed this amount

A kommunikációs stílus szerepe az edzői munka hatékonyságában = The role of communication style in the efficiency of trainer profession

Trainer profession as such bears many similarities with other management activities carried out in any other areas of life. Therefore, it is necessary to identify how could be the managerial competencies of the trainers further improved - in particular with regard to the communicative competences - so that the time and energy spent on sport can be more effective. The most important objective of the trainer profession - alike to other managerial professions - is to continuously enhance performance. During the development of the trainer profession this kind of comparison was mainly drawn with competitive sports (Chelladurai, Saleh 1980; Kanczler, Nagykáldi 2008). However, recently a growing recognition can be observed concerning the trainers' activities working with recreational sportsmen within the fitness sector. The aim of this study is to describe and investigate the available Hungarian and international literature and to provide analytical interpretation relating to the communication styles and roles played by these styles in the effective managerial activities from the perspective of the efficiency of trainers working in the field of recreational sport more precisely of those working within the fitness sector

A kommunikációs stílus szerepe az edzői munka hatékonyságában = The role of communication style in the efficiency of trainer profession

Trainer profession as such bears many similarities with other management activities carried out in any other areas of life. Therefore, it is necessary to identify how could be the managerial competencies of the trainers further improved - in particular with regard to the communicative competences - so that the time and energy spent on sport can be more effective. The most important objective of the trainer profession - alike to other managerial professions - is to continuously enhance performance. During the development of the trainer profession this kind of comparison was mainly drawn with competitive sports (Chelladurai, Saleh 1980; Kanczler, Nagykáldi 2008). However, recently a growing recognition can be observed concerning the trainers' activities working with recreational sportsmen within the fitness sector. The aim of this study is to describe and investigate the available Hungarian and international literature and to provide analytical interpretation relating to the communication styles and roles played by these styles in the effective managerial activities from the perspective of the efficiency of trainers working in the field of recreational sport more precisely of those working within the fitness sector