Sport and Tourism Central European Journal
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description: NEW SUBMISSION GUIDELINESS WITH NEW REFERENCE FORMATTING STYLE The Sport and Tourism Central European Journal (STCEJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal primarily focused on the broad field of sport, leisure, and recreation history. However, it also addresses topics related to sports theory and health determinants. The journal serves as a significant platform for Central and Eastern European researchers, introducing readers to research from this region. It has been published since 1997 and was formerly known as the "Research Papers of the Jan Długosz University of Częstochowa – Physical Culture Studies and Research." Starting in 2018, it adopted its current title. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, survey reports, humanistic research, and polemic papers. It employs a double-blind peer-review process for all submitted articles. Beginning in January 2021, the journal shifted to primarily publishing content in English. The journal received 40 points on the Polish list of scientific journals and reviewed materials from international conferences as of January 5, 2024.
publisher: JDU Publishing House
language: en
publication name: Sport and Tourism Central European Journal
issn: 2545-3211
items: Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Indonesian Version of the Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire
items: Determinants of Transfer Success in European Football: Insights From Croatia
items: Undergraduate Students’ Perspective on Learning Aerobic Dance
items: Army Combat Fitness Test Evaluation for Air Forces Liaison Servicemen
items: Teachers’ Preferences of Teaching Gymnastics in Primary Education: Differences in Length of Teachers’ Career Levels
items: The Impact of International Contacts on the Development of Sport for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Poland in the 1970s
items: Activity of the Dąbrowa Basin District Football Association in the Years 1946–1962
items: Football in the South-Eastern Borderlands of the Second Polish Republic in the Light of the periodical Sport (1922–1927). An Outline of the Issues
items: Sport in theatre! An unknown source for the history of the inter-war Academic Sports Association (Gustaw Bolesław Baumfeld’s Sports Vows)
items: Sprawozdanie Z Konferencji Naukowej „Sportowcy W Źródle Archiwalnym”, Kielce, 29 Maja 2024 R
items: Impact of Food Service Quality on Guest Satisfaction in Five-Star Hotels: an Exploratory Study
items: Counselors of Summer Camps for Children and Adolescents – Between Expectations and Reality
items: Impact of a New Year Break in Physical Activity on Body Composition in Physically Active Older Women: a Retrospective Observational Pilot Study
items: Strategies for Dealing with Financial Obstacles Impacting the Sports Success of Iranian Football Clubs in the Afc Champions League Elite
items: The Influence of Multidimensional Situational Interest on Study Engagement in the University Physical Education Learning Environment in the Philippines
items: Content Validity of Android-Based Sport Training Program Monitor For Tennis Players
items: State of Research on the History of Football in Kielce Province in the Years 1919–1939
items: Educational and Historical Contexts of Villa Konczakówka in Brenna
items: Can Wearable and Digital Technologies Augment Business-to-Consumer Data Driven Outcomes in Health and Fitness Industry?
items: Intellectual Structure of Behavioural Intentions Studies in Tourism and Hospitality: a Bibliometric Overview
items: Physical Activity and Sleep Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from a Cluster Analysis
items: Analysis of peak power output, lower limb explosive strength and balance performance of young football players according to their playing position: A pilot study
items: Level of Dynamic Postural Stability of Students at Sports Mid-school in Nitra
items: Sambo as a form of wrestling and self-defence
items: Sport in the province of Opole in the years 1989–1998. An outline
items: Who won the fight for Everest? – the century of the death of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
items: Self-Reported Physical Activity and Aerobic Endurance Among Female Students of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Slovakia
items: Bibliometric Analysis of the Application of Digital Technology in Physical Rehabilitation
items: Ido as Treatment, Healing or Self-Healing. About the Relationship Between Traditional East Asian Martial Arts and Medicine
items: Development of a Model and Implementation of a Shadow Puppet-Based Sports Game to Introduce Shadow Puppets to Adolescents

Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Indonesian Version of the Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire
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description: Mental health symptoms (MHS) are a significant concern in competitive sports, as athletes frequently experience high levels of stress, making them susceptible to mental health disorders. The Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire (APSQ) is among the recommended tools for early detection of MHS; however, previous psychometric analyses have yielded inconsistent structural models, including a unidimensional model, a three-factor model, and a second-order model. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Indonesian adaptation of the APSQ (APSQid) by comparing these three models. A sample of 375 Indonesian athletes (241 males, 134 females; mean age = 19.22 ± 5.13 years) participated in the study. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the second-order and three-factor models (CFI = 0.950, TLI = 0.929, GFI = 0.959, SRMR = 0.044, RMSEA = 0.062) provided better fit indices compared to the unidimensional model. All the APSQid items exhibited acceptable factor loadings (λ = 0.53–0.72). Internal consistency reliability was satisfactory for the self-regulation factor (ω = 0.729, α = 0.728) and performance factor (ω = 0.713, α = 0.713), but lower for the external coping factor (ω = 0.531, α = 0.559). Overall reliability of the APSQid was excellent (ω = 0.819; α = 0.822). The findings indicate that the APSQid is a valid and reliable instrument for detecting mental health symptoms among Indonesian athletes.
subject: HEALTH DETERMINANTS, PRO-HEALTH ATTITUDES, QUALITY OF LIFE
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subject: APSQ
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subject: mental health
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subject: adaptation
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subject: validation
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subject: Indonesian athlete
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creator: Miftah Fariz Prima Putra
creator: Kurniati Rahayuni
creator: Tery Wanena
creator: Ermelinda Yersin Putri Larung
creator: Evi Sinaga
creator: Agus Zainuri
creator: Gerdha Kristina Ivony Numberi
creator: Rodhi Rusdianto Hidayat
creator: Yos Wandik
creator: Arius Togodly
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 157
ending page: 176
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.09

Determinants of Transfer Success in European Football: Insights From Croatia
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description: Due to being a key source of income for the clubs in smaller leagues and its positive impact on national teams, talent export in European football is a critical subject. Many clubs from the smaller leagues of Europe rely on transfer income for their financial stability. Despite numerous attempts to identify the determinants of transfer fees, surprisingly there have been no attempts to identify the factors that influence a player’s success. This study aims to identify the factors that influence a transfer’s success. Using data from the Croatian top flight (N=205), a logistics regression and a linear regression model are estimated to find the determinants of successful transfers in European football. The results suggest that the transferred player’s market value at the time of the transfer, the transfer window, being transferred to one of the Big 5 leagues influence the probability of being successful. In addition, climate factors (temperature and precipitation) also impact the transferred players’ success. No differences were found with respect to the nationality, age or the position of the players. Contributions, limitations and future directions of the study are also presented.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
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subject: Croatian football
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subject: determinants of success in transfers
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subject: logistics regression
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subject: financial stability
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creator: Selçuk Özaydin
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 135
ending page: 153
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.08

Undergraduate Students’ Perspective on Learning Aerobic Dance
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description: This qualitative study explored the experiences and factors influencing aerobic dance skills, and teaching courses from the perspective of 31 Physical Education students. Data were collected through observation, concept maps, critical incidences, and interviews. Data were inductively analyzed using a constant comparison method and data triangulation. There were two main topics. The first topic includes positive experiences such as (1) learning new skills that can be beneficial in the future and (2) engaging in activities and learning with friends. Negative experiences include feeling pressured when required to assume a leadership position. The second topic encompasses supporting factors such as (1) help from classmates, (2) teacher guidance and feedback, (3) personal motivation and dedication. The hindering factors include (1) fast-paced teaching and use of specialized terminology needed to be understood by students, (2) lack of ready equipment for learning, (3) difficulty and assistance required in comprehending the rhythm of the music, (4) long waiting period during the learning process (5) unfavorable learning environment (6) unclear evaluation methods. Conclusion: Instructors and peers play a crucial role in supporting the learning of aerobic dance. Additionally, appropriate teaching methods and assessment procedures shall help enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning aerobic dance.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
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subject: aerobic dance
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subject: learning experiences
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subject: factors influencing learning
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subject: Physical Education students
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creator: Prateep Poonwatana
creator: Raphiphat Dueanphatsi
creator: Kasemsan Panitcharoen
creator: Kritsada Surumpai
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 121
ending page: 133
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.07

Army Combat Fitness Test Evaluation for Air Forces Liaison Servicemen
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description: The Armed Forces of Ukraine still use Physical Fitness tests from the former Soviet system of military physical training, developed in the last century. The article is assigned to solve an actual issue of Army Combat Fitness Test application for Physical Military Readiness evaluation in Armed Forces of Ukraine. The study was directed on ACFT mastering by servicemen, physical fitness evaluation and assessment of Military Tasks Performance and investigation of relationships between ACFT results and Military Tasks Performance. 78 servicemen (male, the average age – 27.7 years) from Air Forces Liaison units were engaged. An 8-week study demonstrated improvement in ACFT performance by Air Forces Liaison personnel. Leg tuck results demonstrated 36.6 % increase, Push-ups – 26.4 % increase, 3-Repetition maximum deadlift – 12,7 % increase, Standing Power Throw – 7.3 % increase and 2-mile Run demonstrated 4.5 % improvement. ACFT events (except of Leg tuck) demonstrated correlation (from 0.31 to 0.7) with the results of Military Tasks. In general, total ACFT scoring showed significantly moderate correlation with Military Tasks Performance. The results of the conducted experiment proved the possibility of using the ACFT to assess the Physical Military Readiness of servicemen in Armed Forces of Ukraine.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
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subject: ACFT
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subject: Physical Military Readiness evaluation
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creator: Mukola Korchagin
creator: Oleh Olkhovyi
creator: Svitlana Indyka
creator: Oleksandr Zonov
creator: Oleksandr Bolshakov
creator: Andrii Melnykov
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 103
ending page: 120
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.06

Teachers’ Preferences of Teaching Gymnastics in Primary Education: Differences in Length of Teachers’ Career Levels
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description: Teachers (educators) maintain the misunderstanding that teaching gymnastics in primary education is full of challenges (risks, complications). Regardless of whether you are a beginner and/or an experienced teacher in primary education, leading students (pupils) to mastering gymnastics may be challenging. Because many gaps remain in literature, in terms of Slovak scale (to the best of the authors' knowledge), the present study was aimed at analyzing and comparing teachers' preferences of teaching gymnastics in primary education. A 3-question survey (teachers' preferences of teaching gymnastics) was carried out during 18 weeks (June 1 – September 30, 2023), aiming at 1246 (100%) teachers in primary education: (i) Beginning teachers (490, 39.32%); (ii) Experienced teachers (756, 60.68%). Descriptive (percentage – %, arithmetic mean – x)̄ and inferential (chi-square test – χ2) statistics was used to evaluate the data (Ibm Spss Modeler). 30.50% (380) of teachers in primary education believe that teaching gymnastics (dance) is demanding, compared to outdoor adventure (108, 8.60%) (χ2(4) = 3.08 E-05; p = 26.04). 786 (62.34%) of teachers in primary education use traditional gymnastics equipment, compared to 1.92% (24) who do not teach gymnastics (at all) (χ2(3) = 19.54; p = 0.0002). 42.78% (532) of teachers in primary education believe that material equipment (available) in teaching gymnastics in sufficient, compared to 20.14% (250) who take the opposite view (insufficient) (χ2(3) = 0.64; p= 1.68). Despite the challenges, incorporating gymnastics in primary education may offer advantages, in particular, developing coordination and balance, fostering teamwork and cooperation. Adequate preparation and access to resources may help teachers navigate the challenges of teaching gymnastics and provide learning experiences.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: career levels
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subject: primary education
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subject: teachers' preferences
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subject: teaching gymnastics
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creator: Michal Marko
creator: Štefan Adamčák
creator: Michaela Slováková
creator: Karol Görner
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 91
ending page: 102
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.05

The Impact of International Contacts on the Development of Sport for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Poland in the 1970s
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description: In the 1970s, sport for the blind and visually impaired became a full participant in the international sports movement of people with disabilities. During this period, blind and visually impaired athletes made their debut at the Paralympic Games (Toronto 1976) and specialist committees were established within the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind and the European Regional Committee of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind to develop sport among blind people. In Poland, in the period discussed, the organization coordinating and supervising the development of sport for the blind and visually impaired was the Sports Association of the Workers' Cooperative “Start”, in the structures of which the Subcommittee for Sport for the Blind operated. The “Start” Association was an organization representing the community of blind and visually impaired athletes in international contacts, which were maintained on two levels. The first one was organizational, legislative and educational cooperation pursued by activists and coaches. Representatives of Poland took an active part in the work of sports committees operating at the above-mentioned international organizations, as well as established contacts with national organizations dealing with sport for the blind and visually impaired. In turn, the second level consisted in the contacts of athletes maintained through sports competition. In the period discussed the representatives of Poland took an active part in the most important sports events dedicated to the blind and visually impaired, including: the Paralympic Games, the Games of the Disabled with Various Conditions or the European Sports Games of the Blind, which Poland hosted.
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: blind
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subject: visually impaired
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subject: disabled sports
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subject: Paralympic Games
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creator: Arkadiusz Płomiński
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 75
ending page: 88
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.04

Activity of the Dąbrowa Basin District Football Association in the Years 1946–1962
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description: The aim of the study is to present the activities of the Dąbrowa Basin District Football Association (DBDFA) in the years 1946-1962. The decision to establish it was taken by the general meeting of delegates to the Polish Football Association (PFA) who met on 16-17 February 1946. However, the beginnings of the DBDFA – taking into account the period after 1945 – are connected with the Dąbrowa Basin Football Subdistrict (DBFS), which was subordinate to the Silesian District Football Association. In turn, on July 28, 1945, the autonomous DBFS was established subordinate directly to the PFA. Subsequent organizational changes took place in 1951. At that time, PFA was dissolved, and the Football Section (FS) was established in its place at the Central Committee of Physical Culture (CCPC). Thus, District Football Associations (DFA) were replaced with FS at the Provincial Committees of Physical Culture. The process of change began again in the autumn of 1956, and it took place, among other things, in sport. Owing to to these changes, DBDFA was reactivated on 13 January 1957 (and existed until 1962). Considering the period discussed, the best years for Dąbrowa Basin football were 1946-1950. In turn, the period in which FS CCPC existed (1951-1956) was unfavourable. Therefore, after the reactivation of DBDFA, activists set out to work to rebuild Dąbrowa Basin football despite organizational difficulties continuing unabated.
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
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subject: Dąbrowa Basin District Football Association
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subject: Dąbrowa Basin
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subject: football
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subject: sport
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creator: Daniel Bakota
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 63
ending page: 74
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.03

Football in the South-Eastern Borderlands of the Second Polish Republic in the Light of the periodical Sport (1922–1927). An Outline of the Issues
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description: The aim of this article is to present football in the South-Eastern Borderlands of the Second Polish Republic as reflected in the periodical Sport(1922–1927). Sport served as the press organ of the Lwów District Football Association (LZOPN). The Lwów ZOPN’s territorial scope covered the Stanisławów and Tarnopol voivodeships and a large part of the Lwów voivodeship. It is worth emphasizing the fairly dynamic development of the Lwów ZOPN and its internal structures—one of the most organized districts in Poland. Between 1922 and 1927, the number of football clubs within the LZOPN increased. The Lwów ZOPN ran Class A, Class B, and Class C competitions. The leading football teams included LKS Pogoń Lwów, 1. LKS Czarni Lwów, Hasmonea Lwów, and Lechia Lwów; among the “provincial” sides were Polonia Przemyśl and Rewera Stanisławów. From 1922 to 1926, the strongest team in the LZOPN—and in Poland—was Pogoń Lwów, which won the Polish championship four times. The breakthrough year for the sport was 1927, when the Polish Football League was inaugurated. Among the fourteen top clubs, the LZOPN was represented by three sides (Pogoń, Czarni, Hasmonea). Players from the Lwów ZOPN also took part in matches of the Polish national team and participated in intercity fixtures as well as international and domestic games (inter-club friendlies).
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: sport
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subject: football
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subject: Lwów District Football Association
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subject: South-Eastern Borderlands of the Second Polish Republic
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creator: Eligiusz Małolepszy
creator: Teresa Drozdek-Małolepsza
creator: Krzysztof Kościański
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 37
ending page: 61
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.02

Sport in theatre! An unknown source for the history of the inter-war Academic Sports Association (Gustaw Bolesław Baumfeld’s Sports Vows)
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description: Gustav Baumfeld's „Sports Vows” (published in Lviv under the pseudonym Gustav Drzewopolski) has so far attracted no attention from experts in literature, theatre or sports historians. This minor humoresque has probably never been staged even on amateur stage. However, this does not deprive it of the value of a historical source, just like other, few stage works from the period 1918-1939 dealing with sports. „Vows” deserves attention mainly because it is set in an academic environment, and although it is difficult to decide whether it is about an AZS club (if it is, it is probably about the Poznań club from the period after 1926 and until 1929), this humoresque does stand out against the background of official and reporting sources of usually archival provenance dominating research on the AZS. It is one of those rare testimonies that capture the climate and atmosphere of academic sport, including its organisation, at a time when it began to play a leading role in Polish sport. The aim of this article is therefore not to assess Baumfeld's play from the perspective of literary history or theatre history. The aim is to extract from oblivion an original source which, if interpreted prudently, supplements the knowledge about the poorly understood aspects of the functioning of academic sport in Poland (and probably not only in this environment) in the late 1920s. One can also tentatively formulate a thesis that this minor work was, after all, a form of ennoblement of sport at a time when its role was often depreciated as trivial entertainment for the masses.
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: polish sport 1918-1939
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subject: Academic Sports Association
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subject: Gustaw Bolesław Baumfeld
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subject: sources for the history of sport
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subject: theatre and sport (up to 1939)
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creator: Dariusz Słapek
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 11
ending page: 35
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.03.01

Sprawozdanie Z Konferencji Naukowej „Sportowcy W Źródle Archiwalnym”, Kielce, 29 Maja 2024 R
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subject: BIOGRAMS, DISCUSSIONS, POLEMICS, REVIEWS, REVIEW OF PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS
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creator: Jakub Pęczkowicz
creator: Krzysztof Pierściński
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 165
ending page: 171
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.09

Impact of Food Service Quality on Guest Satisfaction in Five-Star Hotels: an Exploratory Study
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description: We have conducted an exploratory study and looked at the relationship between food service quality and guest satisfaction to determine the DINESERV tools of food service quality that contribute to guest satisfaction in the hotel industry. This research applies qualitative methods and comprises a focus group of eight people and in-depth interviews of 32 restaurant guests from 11 hotels in Bangladesh. This study aims to shed light on DINESERV tools in the hotel industry and contribute to future research initiatives while examining the relationship between food service quality and guest satisfaction. This paper provides the best practices for improving food service quality for hotel food service outlets for guest satisfaction. Assurance, empathy, and tangibles are the three factors that guests consider most significant when evaluating the quality of the food service; as a result, these factors may benefit guest satisfaction. Besides, reliability and responsiveness were less influential factors in guest satisfaction. Again, overall satisfaction has a more significant impact on the food service quality of five-star hotels. These practical and theoretical implications contribute to the knowledge of food and beverage managers on how to improve food service quality and enhance guest satisfaction while advancing the theoretical understanding of the DINESERV tools influencing guest satisfaction in the five-star hotel context.
subject: TOURISM AND RECREATION
  topic: section
subject: hotel industry
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subject: food service quality
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subject: guest satisfaction
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subject: DINESERV
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creator: Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder
creator: Dil Afrin Swarna
creator: Sanjeev Kumar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 137
ending page: 161
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.08

Counselors of Summer Camps for Children and Adolescents – Between Expectations and Reality
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description: Counselors play a key role in fostering positive behaviors and organizing leisure activities, and they should have the required experience and knowledge for working with minors. Therefore, this study was undertaken to identify counselors’ motives for working at summer camps, and to elicit counselors’ opinions about their profession and work environment. The study involved a survey of 175 summer camp counselors. The vast majority of the participants (86%) were women; 34% were professionally active teachers, and 23% were Polish Scouts instructors. The results of the survey were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics, and Pearson’s chi-squared test of independence. 88% of the respondents took summer camp jobs because they enjoyed working with children. Remuneration was a critical factor in the choice of specific job offers (42%), but 70% were not satisfied with the offered wages; 91% of the respondents had completed training courses for camp counselors, but 66% were of the opinion that training does not adequately prepare counselors for the job. Training courses do not thoroughly prepare counselors for working with underage campers. Therefore, obligatory training or internship opportunities for entry-level camp counselors should be considered. Counseling work is a demanding profession, but the offered wages are not proportional to camp counselor’s duties and responsibilities.
subject: TOURISM AND RECREATION
  topic: section
subject: summer camps
  topic: keywords
subject: children and adolescent tourism
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subject: summer camp educator
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subject: competence
  topic: keywords
subject: counselors
  topic: keywords
creator: Aneta Anna Omelan
creator: Aleksandra Laskowska
creator: Anna Hakuć-Błażowska
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 121
ending page: 135
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.07

Impact of a New Year Break in Physical Activity on Body Composition in Physically Active Older Women: a Retrospective Observational Pilot Study
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description: Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining health at every stage of life. This study aimed to assess the impact of a 14-day pause from regular physical activity during the New Year Break (NYB) on body mass components in physically active women over 60 years old. The study sample consisted of 26 females, divided into two groups: 12 who continued their physical activity (the Continuous Activity Group, CAG) and 14 who paused during the NYB (the Break Group, BG). Body mass, body fat percentage (BF%), and body mass index (BMI) were measured using the bioimpedance method, and the fat mass index (FMI) was calculated. A two-way mixed-model ANOVA revealed significant interactions between the NYB condition and time for BMI, BF%, and FMI (P < 0.05). These results suggest that changes in these body composition metrics over time were influenced by the NYB condition, with women who discontinued physical activity experiencing significant increases in BMI, body fat percentage, and fat mass, as confirmed by post-hoc tests (P < 0.05). Conversely, women who maintained regular physical activity showed no significant changes in body composition (P > 0.05). These findings underscore the importance of continuous physical activity in mitigating adverse changes in body composition among older women.
subject: HEALTH DETERMINANTS, PRO-HEALTH ATTITUDES, QUALITY OF LIFE
  topic: section
subject: women
  topic: keywords
subject: the elderly
  topic: keywords
subject: body fat
  topic: keywords
subject: body mass composition
  topic: keywords
subject: physical activity
  topic: keywords
creator: Paweł Szkudlarek
creator: Dawid Koźlenia
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 103
ending page: 118
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.06

Strategies for Dealing with Financial Obstacles Impacting the Sports Success of Iranian Football Clubs in the Afc Champions League Elite
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description: This article presents strategies for dealing with financial obstacles impacting the sports success of Iranian football clubs in the AFC Champions League Elite. The last time an Iranian club won the Asian club championship was the 1992-1993 season when the Pass club won the tournament. Experts believe the clubs’ financial problems are the most evident reason for the lack of sports success. The strategies provided are not listed in order of importance, nor are they meant to be an exhaustive list. Instead, strategies are used to solve the financial obstacles of clubs. The results show that the most critical financial obstacles include lack of television broadcasting rights, ticket sales, commercial activities, hiring low-quality foreign players, price of VAR, state ownership, insufficient sports facilities, and debts of Iranian football in FIFA. Strategies related to these obstacles include a resolution to pay for television broadcast rights, more spectators, financial sponsors, and official agents, providing financial support by the government, buying VAR from federation revenues in FIFA, reconstruction and renovation of large stadiums, selling government clubs shares in the over-the-counter, and obliging clubs to pay the previous debts.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: football
  topic: keywords
subject: clubs
  topic: keywords
subject: strategy
  topic: keywords
subject: financial obstacles
  topic: keywords
creator: Saeed Khanmoradi
creator: Shahrouz Ghayebzadeh
creator: Mehrdad Moharramzadeh
creator: Janez Vodičar
creator: Andrew Sortwell
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 85
ending page: 100
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.05

The Influence of Multidimensional Situational Interest on Study Engagement in the University Physical Education Learning Environment in the Philippines
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description: This study delved into the dynamics of situational interest in PE within the higher education environment of the Philippines, elucidating how SI can catalyse student engagement. 1,096 first- and second-year students participated by answering self-report instruments measuring situational interest and study engagement. Key findings highlight that specific dimensions of SI such as perceived challenge, exploration opportunities, and instant enjoyment are pivotal in igniting SI, which in turn fosters a deeper engagement. Dimensions like novelty and attention quality did not significantly predict engagement, suggesting a nuanced interplay between SI and its dimensions. The research emphasizes the need to direct programs towards incorporating intellectually stimulating and exploratory tasks, which are more likely to align with students’ intrinsic motivations. This study underscores strategic pedagogical planning to transform PE into a more dynamic, inclusive, and effective component of higher education, contributing to the development of healthconscious individuals.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: physical education
  topic: keywords
subject: situational interest
  topic: keywords
subject: study engagement
  topic: keywords
creator: Joseph Lobo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 63
ending page: 83
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.04

Content Validity of Android-Based Sport Training Program Monitor For Tennis Players
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description: Tracking an athlete’s training program is crucial for objectively monitoring training activities, physical development, skill acquisition, and program adjustments. This research aims to develop an Android-based application for monitoring sports training programs tailored for tennis players. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative research methods, analyzed using Aiken’s V formula. Participants included 5 licensed tennis trainers, 5 strength and conditioning experts, and 3 technology specialists. The results show V coefficient values ranging from 0.90 to 1.00, with a mean value of 0.97, indicating high validity according to tennis coaching experts. Evaluation of the physical condition of tennis players yielded V coefficient values between 0.90 and 1.00, with a mean of 0.96, reflecting high validity of all items. Furthermore, expert assessments in technology and informatics produced V coefficient values from 0.83 to 1.00, with a mean of 0.93, indicating high validity of all items. Therefore, this research confirms that all test items have a high level of content validity. With this high validity, the application can be effectively used by coaches to manage the training programs and daily activities of tennis players.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: monitoring
  topic: keywords
subject: training program
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subject: Android
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subject: tennis
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creator: Rivan Saghita Pratama
creator: Sri Haryono
creator: Abdul Hafidz
creator: Ali Md Nadzalan
creator: Jaffry Bin Zakaria
creator: Teguh Santosa
creator: Sunanto Sunanto
creator: Agus Himawan
creator: Nur Ahmad Muharram
creator: Septyaningrum Putri Purwoto
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 49
ending page: 61
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.03

State of Research on the History of Football in Kielce Province in the Years 1919–1939
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description: The following article presents the state of research on the history of football in Kielce province in the years 1919–1939. During the discussed period, football in the province of Kielce developed in four centres: Częstochowa, Kielce, Radom and the Dąbrowa Basin (Zagłębie Dąbrowskie). Researchers who addressed the issue of football in the interwar period in these regions were: Adam Fryc (the Dąbrowa Basin), Paweł Jończyk (the Dąbrowa Basin), Krzysztof Kościański (Częstochowa), Eligiusz Małolepszy (Częstochowa), Marek Michnik (Kielce), Zbigniew Moskwa (Kielce), Lech Mosiołek (Radom), Antoni Pawłowski (Kielce), Szymon Piasta (Kielce), Mirosław Ponczek (the Dąbrowa Basin). The state of research is supplemented by few monographs of sports clubs from the province of Kielce and studies on the history of football in Poland. A significant part of the publications is of a popular science nature. They lack source footnotes and bibliography. As regards the state of research on the history of football in the province of Kielce in the years 1919– 1939, no comprehensive work covering this topic has been published so far.
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: football
  topic: keywords
subject: Kielce province
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subject: interwar period
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subject: Kielce Regional Football Association
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creator: Krzysztof Kościański
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 29
ending page: 46
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.02

Educational and Historical Contexts of Villa Konczakówka in Brenna
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description: Villa Konczakówka, also known as a hunters’ manor, is situated in the town of Brenna. It is regarded as a tourist attraction also because it is a listed heritage building with educational potential. The place was built nearly 100 years ago through the efforts of Brunon Konczakowski, a Cieszyn-based collector and iron merchant, who kept his family’s passion for game hunting and, in 1927, began to buy land properties, which included a forester’s lodge on the slope of Mount Czupel in Głębiec (Brenna). The Tyrolean-style villa was built of larch and Swiss pine wood without using a single nail. Its construction began in the spring of 1929 and was completed in the same year’s December. The place became a venue for social meetings, not only for people involved in the game hunting activities taking place there. The interior of the building, decorated according to the owner’s ideas, closely matches the owner’s interests, namely collecting works of art and hunting trophies. Although the rooms have been heavily stripped of exhibits, the glory days of the place can still be experienced there through Swiss pine furniture, wall-mounted paintings and countless hunting trophies, which can now be used for educational purposes. For example, one can see what the capercaillie, an extremely rare breeding bird, at risk of extinction in Poland, looks like. Visitors to Villa Konczakówka are invariably greeted by the original host of this place, whose silhouette is immortalised in a wooden sculpture hanging from the ceiling. A separate building belonging to the property is the neo-Gothic chapel of Saint Hubertus, built of locally quarried sandstone.
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: Brenna
  topic: keywords
subject: hunters’ manor
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subject: Brunon Konczakowski
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subject: regional history
  topic: keywords
subject: tourism
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subject: art education
  topic: keywords
creator: Marzena Bogus-Spyra
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-10-14
publication date: 2025-10-14
starting page: 11
ending page: 28
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.02.01

Can Wearable and Digital Technologies Augment Business-to-Consumer Data Driven Outcomes in Health and Fitness Industry?
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description: This paper explains the potential role wearable and digital technologies might play in the relationship between health and fitness professionals and consumers. This positive relationship could, potentially, change the industry’s Business-to-Consumer (B2C) dynamics. This article aims to provide information and guidance to readers in the following aspects: A) identifying current applications of wearable technologies and other digital resources in the daily practices of health and fitness professionals, B) understanding the potential of these tools for comprehensive client and patient monitoring, irrespective of age or digital literacy, and C) optimizing the utilization of these resources to enhance consumer engagement in health and fitness endeavors. The examination encompasses wearable technologies, fitness applications, and data-driven tools. Moreover, practical insights into the applicability and usability of widely adopted artificial intelligence versions are enumerated to encompass diverse health and fitness user objectives such as empowerment via technology, enhanced professional-customer connectivity, optimized industry dynamics, and potential for continuous evolution).
subject: TOURISM AND RECREATION
  topic: section
subject: wearable technology
  topic: keywords
subject: digital technology
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subject: artificial intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: data driven
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subject: fitness app
  topic: keywords
subject: fitness industry
  topic: keywords
creator: Silvio Addolorato
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 161
ending page: 175
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.08

Intellectual Structure of Behavioural Intentions Studies in Tourism and Hospitality: a Bibliometric Overview
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description: Recent studies in the field of tourism and hospitality (T&H) have intensively focused on tourists’ behavioural intentions (BIs). However, no study investigates BIs specifically in T&H using a bibliometric approach. Thus, there is a need for bibliometric research to investigate BIs research in T&H. In this regard, this article focuses on demonstrating the current state of scientific studies regarding BIs in T&H. This study adopts bibliometric methods to examine BIs studies published in the field of T&H in general, using the Web of Science (WoS) database for this purpose. VOSviewer software was employed to examine the patterns in publications, prominent authors, and journals, contributing countries, and universities. This analysis drew on 382 documents from the WoS database, spanning the years 2000 to 2022. The findings demonstrate that over the past 20 years, BIs research has grown significantly and has gradually attained diversity in research topics. Inaddition, destination image, loyalty, satisfaction, and motivation are frequently associated with BIs. Based on the results of the study, several suggestions are made for future research.
subject: TOURISM AND RECREATION
  topic: section
subject: bibliometric approach
  topic: keywords
subject: visualisation analysis
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subject: revisit intention
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subject: word of mouth
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subject: Vosviewer
  topic: keywords
creator: Mert Öğretmenoğlu
creator: Orhan Akova
creator: Kartal Doğukan Çiki
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 139
ending page: 160
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.07

Physical Activity and Sleep Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from a Cluster Analysis
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description: This study examined the relationship between physical activity levels and sleep quality among students during the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying patterns through clustering analysis. A longitudinal cohort of 1,600 students from Wroclaw Medical University, Poland participated from October 2020 to March 2021, with data collected in two stages: Stage I (n = 845) after six months and Stage II (n = 755) after one year. Physical activity levels, measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-S), were categorized as low, moderate, or high in metabolic equivalent of task (MET) minutes per week, while sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), classifying participants as “good” or “poor” sleepers. Clustering analysis applied hierarchical agglomerative clustering (HAC) on 2021 data. Walking MET scores increased for both genders from 2020 to 2021, with significant gender differences. Females showed increased total MET, while male scores remained stable. Four clusters emerged: Clusters 1 and 2, with high walking plus vigorous or moderate activity, had shorter sleep durations, suggesting higher activity supports better sleep. Cluster 3, with low vigorous and moderate activity, had longer sleep duration, while Cluster 4, with irregular activity, showed the longest sleep duration, indicating inconsistent activity may increase sleep needs. Overall, consistent and varied physical activity may support optimal sleep patterns among students.
subject: HEALTH DETERMINANTS, PRO-HEALTH ATTITUDES, QUALITY OF LIFE
  topic: section
subject: student health
  topic: keywords
subject: exercise intensity
  topic: keywords
subject: sleep duration
  topic: keywords
subject: cluster analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: remote education impact
  topic: keywords
creator: Michał Roman
creator: Michał Gostkowski
creator: Arkadiusz Niedziółka
creator: Monika Wojcieszak-Zbierska
creator: Aureliusz Kosendiak
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 117
ending page: 136
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.06

Analysis of peak power output, lower limb explosive strength and balance performance of young football players according to their playing position: A pilot study
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description: Promoting a high level of strength, power, and postural control in specific playing positions is crucial throughout the puberty phase in young football players. This study explored peak power, lower limb explosive strength, and balance performance among youth football players across their playing positions. Forty-three young male football players (age: 15.81±1.33 years) participated, categorized into four positions: 5 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 20 midfielders, and 6 forwards. Significant differences were observed in peak power output among playing positions (p=0.003, η²=0.226), with forwards superior over midfielders (p=0.011). However, no meaningful disparities were found in vertical jump characteristics. Variations in center of body pressure sway speed medial-lateral direction were identified for nondominant and dominant leg (p=0.025, η²=0.211; p=0.033, η²=0.198), with the lower sway speed in goalkeepers (p=0.022) in comparison with forwards (p=0.040). However, the study found no significant differences in the other characteristics of static balance performance, nor in the dynamic balance. In conclusion, the study emphasizes significant variations in peak power output across player positions but not for lower limb explosive strength and balance performance among groups.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: peak power
  topic: keywords
subject: vertical jump
  topic: keywords
subject: static and dynamic balance
  topic: keywords
subject: football
  topic: keywords
creator: Andrew Rinaldi Sinulingga
creator: Inese Pontaga
creator: Kristaps Slaidiņš
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 97
ending page: 114
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.05

Level of Dynamic Postural Stability of Students at Sports Mid-school in Nitra
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description: At work, we refer to the level of dynamic postural stability (DPS) in students at the Sports Mid-school in Nitra. The research sample consisted of athletes from the sports mid-school in Nitra (girls n = 21, height M = 166.37, SD = 5.36; boys n = 19, height M = 179.05, SD = 7.57). Their dynamic postural stability was measured using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) carried out in eight directions. The level of dynamic postural stability (DPS) was characterized by descriptive statistics. The laterality between the right and left standing foot wasassessed by a t-test and a Cohen’s “d”. The statistical significance of the differences was assessed at a 5% significance level. The results did not show differences in the laterality of dynamic postural stability (DPS) and complex postural stability (CPS) in boys andgirls between dominant (DLS) and non-dominant (NLS) standing foot in terms of mean, maximum and even relative values (p = n. s). The largest movement ranges in terms of average values were seen in boys and girls in both standing legs in the dorsal direction in theposteromedial, posterior, posterolateral, lateral in the medial direction and in the anteromedial front direction. The contribution is part of the research task VEGA 1/0460/23 Postural health in children and adolescents and the possibility of influencing it.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: postural stability
  topic: keywords
subject: laterality
  topic: keywords
subject: boys
  topic: keywords
subject: girls
  topic: keywords
subject: sports mid-school
  topic: keywords
creator: Jaroslav Broďáni
creator: Monika Czaková
creator: Matúš Guzman
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 77
ending page: 95
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.04

Sambo as a form of wrestling and self-defence
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description: The thing is about sambo – a fighting art between self-defence and sport. Or is it more of a form of wrestling? Is it a martial art, a combat system, or a sport? How similar is sambo to jujutsu or judo? How should this fighting art be defined? The author takes into account the statements of various specialists and seeks explanations by logical proof. Therefore, the method of research here is the analysis of the content of the literature on the subject, direct interviews, and the analysis of documents. Older publications (textbooks and other books) were also treated as sources. Then the process of logical deduction was carried out. Sambo is not homogeneous – sport sambo and combat sambo are like separate fighting arts. Sport sambo is a wrestling fight based mainly on Japanese technical and tactical patterns. It is like a combination of freestyle wrestling and judo. In contrast, other forms of sambo are a form of self-defence, a system of military hand-to-hand combat, or an eclectic mix of different fighting techniques. Sambo does not meet the criteria for martialart and martial way. It is therefore a form of fighting art, as a combat sport or training program for MMA, eclectic self-defence or combat system.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: sambo
  topic: keywords
subject: self-defence
  topic: keywords
subject: combat system
  topic: keywords
subject: wrestling
  topic: keywords
subject: classification
  topic: keywords
creator: Wojciech J. Cynarski
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 63
ending page: 76
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.03

Sport in the province of Opole in the years 1989–1998. An outline
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description: For the Polish state, the years 1989–1998 were the times of dynamic changes and adaptation to the new political and economic situation. This period shaped the development of physical culture in the area of the province of Opole. The main factors contributing to this development were: the financial means allocated to the tasks linked with physical culture and sport, the activity of local authorities, the activity of local organisations, qualified training-instructing staff, the activity of sports activists and sports infrastructure. The flood of 1997 occurring on the territory of the province of Opole had a catastrophic impact on the state of both already existing sports infrastructure andthe one under construction. Due to the abovementioned factors, the development of sport on the territory of the province of Opole in the years 1989–1998 was irregular. Unfortunately, some sports disciplines disappeared from dynamically operating centres. The activity of the Academic Sports Association in Opole and the Province Association of Folk Sports Teams in Opole in the years 1989-1998 had a tangible impact on spreading sports activity on the territory of the province of Opole. Despite many difficulties, in the years 1989–1998, athletes representing sports clubs from the province of Opole enjoyed success at various levels of sports competition. Members of these clubs were also medalists of the Olympic Games and medalists of the World and European Championships in various age categories (individually and in teams).
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: Opole province
  topic: keywords
subject: sport
  topic: keywords
subject: sports regional association
  topic: keywords
subject: judo
  topic: keywords
subject: weightlifting
  topic: keywords
creator: Beniamin Piksa
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 35
ending page: 59
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.02

Who won the fight for Everest? – the century of the death of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
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description: The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine’s climb (June 8, 1924). Their ascent remains one of the greatest mysteries of Mount Everest. The purpose of this article is to celebrate the 1924 expedition and to summarize the available knowledge about what may have happened on 8 June 1924. George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine certainly reached the height of the first step (8564 m). Based on Odell’s observations, it can be inferred that they have also overcome the altitude of at least the second step (8610 m). It is likely that George Mallory and Andrew Irvine descended at night. Below the first step there was a drama which resulted in Mallory falling. He probably survived the fall and died of ahead injury (from the impact of a falling rock). Irvine’s body has never been found. Odell always considered the possibility that the team hadreached the summit. Unfortunately, with each passing year, the chances of solving this mystery diminish. It is worth noting that George Mallory participated in all three British expeditions to Mount Everest and was one of the pioneers of Himalayan climbing. George Mallory was among the group of climbers who first reached and crossed the so-called Death Zone. Unfortunately, he was also the first person to die in it.
subject: HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM
  topic: section
subject: history
  topic: keywords
subject: Mount Everest
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subject: 1924
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subject: George Mallory
  topic: keywords
subject: Andrew Irvine
  topic: keywords
creator: Grzegorz Zieliński
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-03-27
publication date: 2025-03-27
starting page: 11
ending page: 34
doi: 10.16926/sit.2025.01.01

Self-Reported Physical Activity and Aerobic Endurance Among Female Students of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Slovakia
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description: One of the easiest ways to improve everyone’s physical and mental health is to choose appropriate physical activity (PA). Its general decline in recent decades has triggered an increase in civilisation-related diseases. Female college students neglect PA more than males. We compared the PA of female undergraduates at the University of P.J. Šafárik in Košice (UPJŠ) to their actual aerobic endurance based on our research. The study comprised 268 female students from four UPJŠ faculties. PA data were gathered using a short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Aerobic endurance capacity was determined using the results of a 20m beep-test, which was then converted to estimated VO2 max values. The results were comparable to other studies when converted to MET-min/week, but undergraduate students’ self-reported PA did not differ between faculties. A correlation exists between total (r = 0.24; p <0.05) and vigorous (r = 0.34; p <0.05) PA and 20m beep-test aerobic endurance. The level of PA among female UPJŠ students is in line with that observed in other studies following pandemic prevention measures. However, its lower intensity may affect aerobic performance. Future goals include increasing female students’ interest in moderate- and high-intensity PA to improve aerobic endurance and health.
subject: TOURISM AND RECREATION
  topic: section
subject: IPAQ
  topic: keywords
subject: aerobic endurance
  topic: keywords
subject: undergraduate female students
  topic: keywords
subject: metabolic equivalents
  topic: keywords
subject: fitness evaluation
  topic: keywords
creator: Agata Horbacz
creator: Mária Majherová
creator: Richard Melichar
creator: Ján Junger
rights: Copyright (c) 2024
date: 2024-11-07
publication date: 2024-11-07
starting page: 149
ending page: 162
doi: 10.16926/sit.2024.04.08

Bibliometric Analysis of the Application of Digital Technology in Physical Rehabilitation
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description: The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant limitations in global healthcare systems, particularly in rehabilitation, where growing demand from age-related conditions has accelerated the integration of technology. This study aimed to analyze the development ofscientific output on rehabilitation technology, focusing on publication trends, geographic distribution, and subject area categorization. A mini-review was conducted using the Scopus database, covering relevant articles published from 1995 to 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was calculated to assess publication trends over time, and publications were categorized by document type, country, region, and subject area to identify key contributors and thematic research areas. The search yielded 2,771 entries, with an overall CAGR of 19.57% from 2000 to 2023, though the growth slowed to 9.30% in the most recent period (2020–2023). Europe contributed the largest share of publications (41%), followed by North America (24%) and Asia (19%). In conclusion, while the field experienced strong overall growth, the recent post-pandemic decline indicates reduced momentum. The disparity in research output between developed and developing countries highlights the importance of increased global support. Addressing these challenges will be important for sustaining future growth and fostering innovation.
subject: HEALTH DETERMINANTS, PRO-HEALTH ATTITUDES, QUALITY OF LIFE
  topic: section
subject: physiotherapy
  topic: keywords
subject: digital technologies
  topic: keywords
subject: wearables
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliometrics
  topic: keywords
subject: research profiling
  topic: keywords
subject: virtual reality
  topic: keywords
subject: telehealth
  topic: keywords
creator: Tomasz Góra
creator: Anatolii Tsos
creator: Svitlana Indyka
rights: Copyright (c) 2024
date: 2024-11-07
publication date: 2024-11-07
starting page: 133
ending page: 146
doi: 10.16926/sit.2024.04.07

Ido as Treatment, Healing or Self-Healing. About the Relationship Between Traditional East Asian Martial Arts and Medicine
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description: Ido, in the sense of “medicine of martial arts” (bujutsu idō), is analyzed from the perspective of the General Theory of Fighting Arts inmany aspects. In particular, the social reception of this and related forms of natural medicine is interesting, which is the main topic of reflection here. The terms “health” and “human” are understood here holistically. Social reception is analyzed here indirectly, through the presence in opinion-forming weeklies and other periodicals. Selected magazines from the years 1982–2023 and direct interviews with three experts constitute the sources. There are also two more qualitative methods, i.e. long-term participant observation and analysis of the content of the literature on the subject. A set of healing or self-healing methods was characterized and a general picture of alternative medicine in mass culture was shown, based on the content published in various magazines. Sharp criticism is mixed here with interest reflected in the search for nonpharmacological methods of therapy. The diverse image of alternative medicine (natural, holistic) in mass culture is shaped by the media. It is rare to associate traditional martial artswith natural medicine.
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: natural medicine
  topic: keywords
subject: social reception
  topic: keywords
subject: bujutsu ido
  topic: keywords
subject: Aiki-Jindo
  topic: keywords
creator: Wojciech J. Cynarski
rights: Copyright (c) 2024
date: 2024-11-07
publication date: 2024-11-07
starting page: 111
ending page: 129
doi: 10.16926/sit.2024.04.06

Development of a Model and Implementation of a Shadow Puppet-Based Sports Game to Introduce Shadow Puppets to Adolescents
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description: Shadow puppets are starting to be abandoned by teenagers in Indonesia due to globalization. This study aims to develop a Javanese shadow puppet-based sports game to introduce shadow puppets to teenagers – Borg & Gall development research. The research stages are preliminary studies, validation assessment by six experts in the field of sports games, shadow puppet experts, and graphic design experts. Validation using the Delphi technique, with data analysis using Aiken’s V content validity coefficient. Furthermore, the trial stage with a sample of 34 adolescents aged 12–19 years, divided into 14 on a small scale trial and 20 on a large scale trial. The data collection technique used a survey with a questionnaire instrument using Likert scale with a score range of 1–5. The results of this study produced a Javanese Kigfun Game (J-KIG), a sports game product that combines soccer and softball sports games with shadow puppet characters from the Ramayana story. The J-KIG game obtained valid results with a score of 0.8–1. The small-scale trial received a feasibility assessment of 87% with the criteria "Very Feasible," while the large-scale trial obtained a feasibility assessment of 84% with the terms "Feasible."
subject: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORT EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
  topic: section
subject: prototype
  topic: keywords
subject: sports game
  topic: keywords
subject: Javanese Shadow Puppet
  topic: keywords
subject: J-KIG
  topic: keywords
creator: Antonius Tri Wibowo
creator: Yustinus Sukarmin
creator: Sugeng Purwanto
creator: Yulius Agung Saputro
creator: Febri Sulistiya
rights: Copyright (c) 2024
date: 2024-11-07
publication date: 2024-11-07
starting page: 91
ending page: 109
doi: 10.16926/sit.2024.04.05