Evaluation of Pressure Changes During the Stance Phase of Running in Competitive Runners and Triathletes

5 ABSTRACT SURNAME AND NAME OF THE AUTHOR: David Gerych FIELD OF STUDY: Tělesná výchova a sport SUPERVISOR: PaedDr. Josef Horčic, Ph.D. Title: Evaluation of pressure changes during the stance phase of running in competitive runners and triathletes. The aim of the study: The aim of this thesis is to determine, whether any changes in plantar pressure distribution occur in competitive distance runners during the stance phase of continuous steady running and continuous accelerating running depending on increasing fatigue and loading intensity, as well as, to show a practical significance of tensometrics for running technique and running economy evaluation, and show the options of its application in prevention of structural and functional changes of foot resulting from an extreme loading. Methods: The thesis has a character of a pilot study. Non-homogenous group of five distance runners - two competitive male runners, two competitive female runners, and one recreational male runner, participated in this study. The analysis of plantar pressure distribution during the stance phase at the initial as well as final stage of continuous run was performed using Novel Pedar-X system. One mail competitive runner and one female competitive runner underwent continuous, gradually increasing loading, during which changes in..

Development of soldiers' physical preparedness during basic training in the Czech army

The general trend of weight gain, decreasing physical fitness and health complications in the general population is also reflected in the recruitment of new candidates. Their physical readiness is expected to be high. The aim of this study was to verify whether or not the physical condition of the soldiers entering the army during the 2000-2017 test of physical fitness actually deteriorated or not. The results for the assessed period in the monitored parameters indicate that some components of physical fitness are copying the general trend and showing a slight deterioration. Yet, in general, it can not be said that the fitness of new soldiers is declining, as some of its components show a slight increase