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The current study aimed to determine: (a) the step counts of boys and girls in habitual physical education (PE) lessons during school teaching practice, (b) the association between the physical load and the evaluation of PE lessons in boys and girls, and (c) the differences in the meeting of the recommendations for PA in PE lessons between Czech and Polish boys and girls. A total of 4092 adolescents from 74 Czech and 58 Polish secondary schools participated in the study. The step counts were monitored using pedometers, while the attitudes towards PE were assessed using a PE lesson evaluation questionnaire. On average, the Czech boys reached 2476 steps (Polish boys reached 2148 steps) and the Czech girls reached 1766 steps (Polish girls reached 1946 steps) in their PE lessons. A higher step count in PE lessons was associated with higher odds of a positive evaluation of PE lessons in boys (OR = 1.35, 95% CI = 1.123–1.626, p = 0.001) and girls (OR = 1.72, 95% CI = 1.449–2.032, p < 0.001). This study provides evidence that a higher step count in PE is associated with a positive evaluation of PE lessons in boys and girls. The findings are important to support the restoration habits on a regular PA in the post-pandemic time.
Karel Frömel; Krzysztof Skalik; Zbyněk Svozil; Dorota Groffik; Josef Mitáš. A Higher Step Count Is Associated with the Better Evaluation of Physical Education Lessons in Adolescents. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4569 .
AMA StyleKarel Frömel, Krzysztof Skalik, Zbyněk Svozil, Dorota Groffik, Josef Mitáš. A Higher Step Count Is Associated with the Better Evaluation of Physical Education Lessons in Adolescents. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (8):4569.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Frömel; Krzysztof Skalik; Zbyněk Svozil; Dorota Groffik; Josef Mitáš. 2021. "A Higher Step Count Is Associated with the Better Evaluation of Physical Education Lessons in Adolescents." Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4569.
This study aims to (1) identify trends and differences between boys and girls, concerning their preference for soccer; (2) determine the associations between preferring soccer, practicing soccer, and fulfiling physical activity recommendations; (3) and support a more effective acquisition of soccer literacy in the Czech Republic and Poland. The results show that soccer is the most preferred team sport for 32.9% of Czech boys versus 7.5% of Czech girls, while 46.7% of Polish boys preferred it, as compared to 7.7% of Polish girls. Overall, boys and girls who prefer soccer have a greater chance of fulfiling physical activity recommendations. Differences in preference and participation illustrate the importance of creating conditions for boys and girls to participate in soccer, futsal, futnet, and beach soccer. Soccer literacy may significantly support the acquisition of physical, health, and social literacy.
Karel Fromel; Dorota Groffik; Michal Kudlacek; Bartosz Urbański. The importance of soccer literacy in the education and socialization of adolescents – Czech and Polish cases. Soccer & Society 2021, 1 -11.
AMA StyleKarel Fromel, Dorota Groffik, Michal Kudlacek, Bartosz Urbański. The importance of soccer literacy in the education and socialization of adolescents – Czech and Polish cases. Soccer & Society. 2021; ():1-11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Fromel; Dorota Groffik; Michal Kudlacek; Bartosz Urbański. 2021. "The importance of soccer literacy in the education and socialization of adolescents – Czech and Polish cases." Soccer & Society , no. : 1-11.
Background: Physical and mental health are the basis of life satisfaction (LS), even during adolescence. The aim of this study was to identify the associations between LS and types of physical activity (PA) in Czech and Polish boys and girls. Methods: The research involved 933 girls and 663 boys aged 15–19 years. LS was diagnosed using the Bern Subjective Well-Being Questionnaire and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-long form (IPAQ-LF) questionnaire was used to identify the types of weekly PA. Results: Adolescents with the highest LS had more recreational, moderate, vigorous, and total weekly PA. The strongest associations between LS and PA were in the Czech and Polish boys and girls who participated in vigorous PA (VPA). The recommendations for VPA were fulfilled by 45% of Czech and 46% of Polish boys and 40% of Czech and 50% of Polish girls, with the highest LS. The most significant positive moderator between LS and PA was participation in organized PA. Boys with the highest LS were 1.94 times more likely to meet the weekly recommendation of VPA than boys with the lowest LS. Similarly, girls with the highest LS were 1.77 times more likely to meet these recommendations. Conclusions: Promoting both current subjective well-being and organized PA, with an emphasis on achieving the VPA recommendations, may support general LS and a healthy lifestyle in adolescents.
František Chmelík; Karel Frömel; Dorota Groffik; Michal Šafář; Josef Mitáš. Does Vigorous Physical Activity Contribute to Adolescent Life Satisfaction? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2236 .
AMA StyleFrantišek Chmelík, Karel Frömel, Dorota Groffik, Michal Šafář, Josef Mitáš. Does Vigorous Physical Activity Contribute to Adolescent Life Satisfaction? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2236.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrantišek Chmelík; Karel Frömel; Dorota Groffik; Michal Šafář; Josef Mitáš. 2021. "Does Vigorous Physical Activity Contribute to Adolescent Life Satisfaction?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2236.
The main aim of the study was to determine the associations of participation in organized physical activity (OPA), and the structure of weekly physical activity (PA) with meeting the PA recommendations among Polish boys and girls. The research was conducted between 2012 and 2019 in the Silesian region of Poland among 3499 secondary school students. To determine the structure of PA (school, transportation, home, recreation, vigorous moderate, and walking), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ-LF) questionnaire was used. Adolescents participating in OPA showed significantly more PA (p < 0.001) than non-participating adolescents. The strongest associations were observed between participation in OPA and vigorous PA. The weekly recommendation of vigorous PA was met by 61% of the students with three or more lessons of OPA per week, 29% of students with one or two lessons of OPA per week, and 24% of students not participating in OPA. Therefore, boys and girls with no OPA are at greatest risk of health issues. Schools, sports clubs, and leisure institutions should increase the participation of adolescents in OPA, especially non-participants. Comprehensive school PA programs should especially include those forms of OPA that respect health weaknesses, individual talents for specific types of PA, and preferred types of PA among adolescents.
Dorota Groffik; Karel Frömel; Mateusz Ziemba; Josef Mitáš. The Association between Participation in Organized Physical Activity and the Structure of Weekly Physical Activity in Polish Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1408 .
AMA StyleDorota Groffik, Karel Frömel, Mateusz Ziemba, Josef Mitáš. The Association between Participation in Organized Physical Activity and the Structure of Weekly Physical Activity in Polish Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1408.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDorota Groffik; Karel Frömel; Mateusz Ziemba; Josef Mitáš. 2021. "The Association between Participation in Organized Physical Activity and the Structure of Weekly Physical Activity in Polish Adolescents." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1408.
The current social, health, and educational changes in society require an adequate response in school-based physical activity (PA), including physical education (PE) lessons. The objective of this study was to identify the real average step counts of Czech and Polish adolescents during PE lessons, and propose recommendations for improving PE programs. This research was carried out in 143 Czech and 99 Polish schools. In the research, a total of 4911 adolescents aged 12–18 years were analyzed as part of teaching practice and 1827 in the context of habitual school practice. Steps were monitored using pedometers. The average step count per PE lesson was 2390 in Czech and Polish boys, while girls achieved 1851 steps. In both countries, boys were subject to greater physical strain in PE lessons compared to girls, both in teaching practice (F(4088,3) = 154.49, p < 0.001, η p 2 = 0.102) and school practice (F(1552,3) = 70.66, p < 0.001, η p 2 = 0.103). Therefore, the priority in PE lessons is to increase the amount of PA for girls, achieve the objectives of PE during PA, and use wearables to improve awareness of PA and improve physical literacy, as well as to support hybrid and online PE as a complement to traditional PE.
Karel Frömel; Jana Vašíčková; Krzysztof Skalik; Zbyněk Svozil; Dorota Groffik; And Josef Mitáš. Physical Activity Recommendations in the Context of New Calls for Change in Physical Education. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1177 .
AMA StyleKarel Frömel, Jana Vašíčková, Krzysztof Skalik, Zbyněk Svozil, Dorota Groffik, And Josef Mitáš. Physical Activity Recommendations in the Context of New Calls for Change in Physical Education. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1177.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Frömel; Jana Vašíčková; Krzysztof Skalik; Zbyněk Svozil; Dorota Groffik; And Josef Mitáš. 2021. "Physical Activity Recommendations in the Context of New Calls for Change in Physical Education." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1177.
The theoretical foundation of tourism policy is based on an interdisciplinary approach, using evidence-based findings from related scientific fields. For this reason, trends in the health and physical activity of the population should be considered as part of the promotion of healthy lifestyles in the field of tourism. The aim of this study is to support the multidisciplinary development of evidence-based tourism by using the results of long-term monitoring of physical activity (PA) preferences among youth. Furthermore, this study aims to support the continuation of education regarding tourism, behavioral changes in lifestyle, health promotion (including physical activity promotion), physical conditioning, as well as related mental conditioning. An interdisciplinary approach should lead to the adoption of knowledge, habits, and interests that lead to a lifelong readiness to participate in active tourism. The research sample of this 10-year survey consisted of 17,032 Czech and Polish respondents, aged from 12 to 25 years. A questionnaire on physical activity preferences was employed to explore the current status and trends in physical activity preferences and realization. The results show the actual status and trends in preferred and realized types of physical activity and represent an important indicator of tourism service choices for these youths, as well as predict future interests for tourism clients in schools. The analysis of the results enabled the suggestion of a prognostic model of tourism strategy focused on the integration of physical activity with tourism activities.
Karel Fromel; Michal Kudlacek; Dorota Groffik. Tourism and Physical Activity Preferences: Development and Sustainability Strategy. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8824 .
AMA StyleKarel Fromel, Michal Kudlacek, Dorota Groffik. Tourism and Physical Activity Preferences: Development and Sustainability Strategy. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (21):8824.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Fromel; Michal Kudlacek; Dorota Groffik. 2020. "Tourism and Physical Activity Preferences: Development and Sustainability Strategy." Sustainability 12, no. 21: 8824.
Introduction and objective: Weekly physical activity (PA) in adolescents is significantly correlated with the educational programme and school environment, where the basis of healthy work habits and a healthy lifestyle is laid. The aim of the study was to identify the differences in the trend...
Dorota Groffik; Karel Frömel; Michal Vorlíček; Jacek Polechoński. The trend and structure of adolescents’ weekly step count in the context of the Polish school environment. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 2020, 27, 442 -447.
AMA StyleDorota Groffik, Karel Frömel, Michal Vorlíček, Jacek Polechoński. The trend and structure of adolescents’ weekly step count in the context of the Polish school environment. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. 2020; 27 (3):442-447.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDorota Groffik; Karel Frömel; Michal Vorlíček; Jacek Polechoński. 2020. "The trend and structure of adolescents’ weekly step count in the context of the Polish school environment." Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 27, no. 3: 442-447.
(1) Background: The increasing socio-economic and educational demands on adolescents should be reflected in their lifestyles accordingly. The aim of the study was therefore to identify the trends in the achievement of physical activity (PA) guidelines by Czech adolescents through objective and subjective PA monitoring. (2) Methods: The research was carried out between 2010 and 2017 and involved 49 secondary schools, 2 higher vocational schools, and 8 universities in the Czech Republic. In total, the projects involved 1129 girls and 779 boys. PA monitoring was performed by Yamax SW-700 pedometers and IPAQ-long questionnaires. (3) Results: The results according to the average number of steps/day confirm a decrease in the amount of PA in boys and girls and in the achievement of the recommended 11,000 steps/day. However, the estimates of meeting the recommended weekly PA expressed as MET-min/week based on the IPAQ-long questionnaire are not so convincing about the decrease. (4) Conclusions: The combination of objective monitoring of weekly PA using wearables and subjective estimates of weekly PA using a questionnaire regarding the ease of application, appears to be a sufficient indicator of the status of and trend in PA and thus the sustainability of a healthy lifestyle in youths.
Josef Mitáš; Karel Frömel; Petr Valach; Aleš Suchomel; Michal Vorlíček; Dorota Groffik. Secular Trends in the Achievement of Physical Activity Guidelines: Indicator of Sustainability of Healthy Lifestyle in Czech Adolescents. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5183 .
AMA StyleJosef Mitáš, Karel Frömel, Petr Valach, Aleš Suchomel, Michal Vorlíček, Dorota Groffik. Secular Trends in the Achievement of Physical Activity Guidelines: Indicator of Sustainability of Healthy Lifestyle in Czech Adolescents. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (12):5183.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosef Mitáš; Karel Frömel; Petr Valach; Aleš Suchomel; Michal Vorlíček; Dorota Groffik. 2020. "Secular Trends in the Achievement of Physical Activity Guidelines: Indicator of Sustainability of Healthy Lifestyle in Czech Adolescents." Sustainability 12, no. 12: 5183.
BACKGROUND The aim of the study is to analyze the associations between depressive symptoms (DS), well‐being and different types of physical activity (PA) in adolescents. METHODS Overall, 368 girls and 228 boys aged 15‐19 years were involved in the research. To explore the composition of weekly PA, we used the IPAQ‐Long questionnaire, and a pedometer was used to monitor weekly PA. The prevalence of DS was diagnosed by the Bern Subjective Well‐Being Questionnaire and the WHO‐5 Well‐Being Index. RESULTS The girls and boys who reported the most DS and the lowest level of well‐being had significantly less weekly recreational PA. The girls who reported the fewest DS had a 2.12 times greater odds of meeting the 11,000 steps/day recommendation than did the girls with the most DS, whereas we did not detect statistically significant differences in rates of meeting the recommendation in the boys with distinct levels of DS. CONCLUSIONS The study confirms the stronger negative associations between DS and PA, especially among girls. The greatest opportunities for behavioral change in adolescents at the highest risk of DS are in the promotion of recreational PA.
Karel Frömel; Lukáš Jakubec; Dorota Groffik; František Chmelík; Zbyněk Svozil; Michal Šafář. Physical Activity of Secondary School Adolescents at Risk of Depressive Symptoms. Journal of School Health 2020, 90, 641 -650.
AMA StyleKarel Frömel, Lukáš Jakubec, Dorota Groffik, František Chmelík, Zbyněk Svozil, Michal Šafář. Physical Activity of Secondary School Adolescents at Risk of Depressive Symptoms. Journal of School Health. 2020; 90 (8):641-650.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Frömel; Lukáš Jakubec; Dorota Groffik; František Chmelík; Zbyněk Svozil; Michal Šafář. 2020. "Physical Activity of Secondary School Adolescents at Risk of Depressive Symptoms." Journal of School Health 90, no. 8: 641-650.
The traditional concept of education and school settings significantly contribute to the sedentary behavior of adolescents at secondary schools. The aim of this study is to identify the volume and intensity of physical activity (PA) that adolescent boys and girls engage in during recesses, after school, and during the day to compensate for sedentary behavior in lessons. The study was conducted at 29 Czech and 9 Polish schools. The study involved 868 girls and 409 boys aged 15–17 years. An ActiTrainerTM accelerometer was used to monitor PA and heart rate. Participants were divided into four quartile groups. Most sedentary boys and girls had less PA and showed a worse ratio of physical inactivity (PI)/PA than non-sedentary participants during recesses. In the after-school period, there were no significant differences. On school days, most sedentary boys and girls showed lower PA, a worse ratio of PI/PA, fewer steps·hour−1, and lower energy expenditure than their non-sedentary counterparts. Vigorous PA of ≥8 METs was reached by 48% of most sedentary boys (75% non-sedentary) and 47% of most sedentary girls (54% non-sedentary). Most sedentary adolescents do not compensate for their sedentary behavior in lessons with higher PA intensity or volume during recesses, after-school, or in overall daily PA.
Lukáš Jakubec; Karel Frömel; František Chmelík; Dorota Groffik. Physical Activity in 15–17-Year-Old Adolescents as Compensation for Sedentary Behavior in School. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3281 .
AMA StyleLukáš Jakubec, Karel Frömel, František Chmelík, Dorota Groffik. Physical Activity in 15–17-Year-Old Adolescents as Compensation for Sedentary Behavior in School. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (9):3281.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLukáš Jakubec; Karel Frömel; František Chmelík; Dorota Groffik. 2020. "Physical Activity in 15–17-Year-Old Adolescents as Compensation for Sedentary Behavior in School." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 9: 3281.
The adoption of active travel (AT) habits in adolescence, supported by positive emotions, increases the chances of a lifelong positive attitude towards AT. The aim of this study was to assess the associations between active travel and well-being (WB), and to estimate the share of AT in weekly physical activity (PA) and its contribution to meeting the weekly PA recommendations in adolescents. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire—long form and the WHO-5 questionnaire were used to assess the level of AT, weekly PA and well-being of 2805 adolescents from 36 Czech and 39 Polish schools. A higher rate of AT is only significantly associated with higher well-being in girls. However, meeting AT recommendations in combination with higher WB increased the likelihood of meeting the weekly PA recommendations in both girls and boys. AT accounts for 22.5% of weekly PA of Czech (Polish 24.2%) boys. Concerning girls, it accounts for 24.9% of weekly PA in the Czech Republic and 24.5% in Poland. Meeting AT recommendations should be part of comprehensive school-based PA programs. State, school and municipal policies in the Central European region should pay more attention to the improvement of WB and the built environment for AT in secondary school adolescents.
Karel Frömel; Dorota Groffik; Josef Mitáš; Jan Dygrýn; Petr Valach; Michal Šafář. Active Travel of Czech and Polish Adolescents in Relation to Their Well-Being: Support for Physical Activity and Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2001 .
AMA StyleKarel Frömel, Dorota Groffik, Josef Mitáš, Jan Dygrýn, Petr Valach, Michal Šafář. Active Travel of Czech and Polish Adolescents in Relation to Their Well-Being: Support for Physical Activity and Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (6):2001.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Frömel; Dorota Groffik; Josef Mitáš; Jan Dygrýn; Petr Valach; Michal Šafář. 2020. "Active Travel of Czech and Polish Adolescents in Relation to Their Well-Being: Support for Physical Activity and Health." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 6: 2001.
The issue of work-related mental health needs to be addressed at the school level. The aim of this study was to explore the associations between academic stress (AS) of adolescent boys and girls and their physical activity (PA) during recesses and after school and to propose measures to promote the adoption of lifelong healthy working habits. Adolescents from 16 schools in the Czech Republic and 6 schools in Poland participated in the study (187 boys and 339 girls). Monitoring of PA and cognitive stress was conducted during one school day. We used ActiTrainer accelerometers to monitor PA and physical inactivity. Data on time of PA and self-reported AS in school lessons were collected using recording sheets. We split the participants into two groups: those without a self-reported stressor and those who indicated one or more stressors. Differences in overall PA during recesses, as well as after-school PA, between boys with and without AS were not statistically significant for any PA characteristics. We observed similar results for girls. Repeated measures ANOVA confirmed that differences in PA (steps/hour) during recesses following particular lessons between participants with and without AS were not statistically significant in boys or girls (F(4,1612) = 1.83, p=0.121 , ηp2=0.005). It is noteworthy that girls with AS were statistically significantly more likely to meet the 6000 steps after school time recommendation (39%) than girls without AS (18%; p<0.001). The study did not confirm the assumption that adolescents reporting AS have less PA during recesses or even after school than adolescents without AS. However, the overall low PA of adolescents during recesses and after school highlights the need to compensate for AS by adequate PA. This is especially true for adolescents with recurrent AS in several consecutive lessons.
Karel Frömel; Michal Šafář; Lukáš Jakubec; Dorota Groffik; Radim Žatka. Academic Stress and Physical Activity in Adolescents. BioMed Research International 2020, 2020, 1 -10.
AMA StyleKarel Frömel, Michal Šafář, Lukáš Jakubec, Dorota Groffik, Radim Žatka. Academic Stress and Physical Activity in Adolescents. BioMed Research International. 2020; 2020 ():1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Frömel; Michal Šafář; Lukáš Jakubec; Dorota Groffik; Radim Žatka. 2020. "Academic Stress and Physical Activity in Adolescents." BioMed Research International 2020, no. : 1-10.
Purpose: School physical activity (SPA) is a significant component of daily PA. We investigated differences in PA between boys and girls in two differing education systems—Poland and the Czech Republic—which have four and two physical education lessons (PELs) per week, respectively. Method: This project was conducted from 2012–2016 at 17 Polish and 23 Czech secondary schools (N = 921; mean age = 16.2 ± 0.7 years). ActiTrainer accelerometers were used to monitor participants’ PA and heart rate during school days. Weekly PA was measured using pedometers. Subjective levels of weekly PA were self-reported on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–long form. Results: The Polish education system enabled adolescents to meet the recommendations for moderate-to-vigorous PA more likely than did the Czech system. SPA also represented a higher portion of daily PA in the Polish (vs. Czech system); however, the differences in total daily step count between Polish and Czech adolescents were non-significant. SPA accounted for 30–37% of the daily PA (as measured by step count) of Polish girls (23–30% of Czech girls) and 28–39% of Polish boys (25–37% of Czech boys). Conclusions: Participation in PELs was associated with a higher rate of meeting SPA recommendations in both countries. Compared with the Czech Republic, more PELs in the Polish education system was associated with increased daily vigorous PA and a greater portion of SPA in daily PA. Differences in overall daily and weekly moderate-to-vigorous PA between Polish and Czech adolescents were non-significant.
Dorota Groffik; Josef Mitáš; Lukáš Jakubec; Zbyněk Svozil; Karel Frömel. Adolescents’ Physical Activity in Education Systems Varying in the Number of Weekly Physical Education Lessons. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2020, 91, 1 -11.
AMA StyleDorota Groffik, Josef Mitáš, Lukáš Jakubec, Zbyněk Svozil, Karel Frömel. Adolescents’ Physical Activity in Education Systems Varying in the Number of Weekly Physical Education Lessons. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2020; 91 (4):1-11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDorota Groffik; Josef Mitáš; Lukáš Jakubec; Zbyněk Svozil; Karel Frömel. 2020. "Adolescents’ Physical Activity in Education Systems Varying in the Number of Weekly Physical Education Lessons." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 91, no. 4: 1-11.
Background. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the motives for undertaking physical activity (PA) and the intensity of PA in Polish adolescents. Methods. The study included 1,231 students, 515 boys (age 16.2 ± 0.7 years) and 716 girls (age 16.3 ± 0.6 years). The participants were recruited from secondary schools in 20 conurbations throughout Poland. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form and the Motives for Physical Activity Measure-Revised were used. Results. In boys, all motives predicted a 10.4% variance in vigorous intensity of PA (F(5, 509) = 11.822, p < .001). Higher scores on competence and appearance motives for PA were found to be predictors of higher level of vigorous intensity of PA. In girls, all motives explained a 7.4% variance in vigorous intensity of PA (F(5, 710) = 11.292, p < .001). Higher scores on competence and appearance motives for PA were found to be predictors of higher level of vigorous intensity of PA. Conclusions. This study shows that competence and appearance related motives for PA are important motivations for Polish adolescent girls and boys in undertaking vigorous intensity PA.
Magdalena Król-Zielińska; Dorota Groffik; Michał Bronikowski; Adam Kantanista; Ida Laudańska-Krzemińska; Małgorzata Bronikowska; Agata Korcz; Joanna Borowiec; Karel Frömel. Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study. BioMed Research International 2018, 2018, 1 -8.
AMA StyleMagdalena Król-Zielińska, Dorota Groffik, Michał Bronikowski, Adam Kantanista, Ida Laudańska-Krzemińska, Małgorzata Bronikowska, Agata Korcz, Joanna Borowiec, Karel Frömel. Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study. BioMed Research International. 2018; 2018 ():1-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMagdalena Król-Zielińska; Dorota Groffik; Michał Bronikowski; Adam Kantanista; Ida Laudańska-Krzemińska; Małgorzata Bronikowska; Agata Korcz; Joanna Borowiec; Karel Frömel. 2018. "Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study." BioMed Research International 2018, no. : 1-8.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze adolescents' physical activity (PA) in two different educational settings, and to estimate the association between meeting PA recommendations and specific characteristics of adolescents' lifesty...
Karel Frömel; Dorota Groffik; Frantisek Chmelik; Armando Cocca; Krzysztof Skalik. Physical activity of 15-17 years old adolescents in different educational settings: a Polish-Czech study. Central European Journal of Public Health 2018, 26, 137 -143.
AMA StyleKarel Frömel, Dorota Groffik, Frantisek Chmelik, Armando Cocca, Krzysztof Skalik. Physical activity of 15-17 years old adolescents in different educational settings: a Polish-Czech study. Central European Journal of Public Health. 2018; 26 (2):137-143.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Frömel; Dorota Groffik; Frantisek Chmelik; Armando Cocca; Krzysztof Skalik. 2018. "Physical activity of 15-17 years old adolescents in different educational settings: a Polish-Czech study." Central European Journal of Public Health 26, no. 2: 137-143.
(1) Background: An increase in or at least the sustainment of walking activities across a wide section of the population is a crucial health-related task for Central and East European countries. The aim of this study was to assess the associations between adolescents’ walking activities and various levels of perceived safety of the built environment in differing socio-demographic backgrounds of Poland and the Czech Republic. Furthermore, we aimed to determine major moderators affecting the walking habits of adolescents in areas with different levels of walkability. (2) Methods: The surveys were conducted during the 2008–2009 and 2013–2014 school years in 24 Polish and 35 Czech secondary schools, with a sample of 2001 adolescents. All participants completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Long Form and the NEWS–Abbreviated. Selected students took part in objective weekly monitoring of physical activity (PA). (3) Results: Boys and girls who perceived their neighborhood environment as the safest were significantly more likely to meet the recommendations for leisure-time walking. Adolescents from the safest environment achieved 11,024 steps/day on average, while those from the least safe environment achieved 9686 steps/day. (4) Conclusions: A safe neighborhood environment significantly predicts walking activities among girls. Environmental safety improvement can support the active transport and better use of leisure time PA.
Josef Mitáš; Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski; Dorota Groffik; Karel Frömel. The Safety of the Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity in Czech and Polish Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 126 .
AMA StyleJosef Mitáš, Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski, Dorota Groffik, Karel Frömel. The Safety of the Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity in Czech and Polish Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (1):126.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosef Mitáš; Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski; Dorota Groffik; Karel Frömel. 2018. "The Safety of the Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity in Czech and Polish Adolescents." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 1: 126.
Health-enhancing physical activities (PA) performed outdoors could markedly contribute to the adoption of a healthy lifestyle in adolescence. The differences between PA preferences and actual opportunities for these PA are an issue that has received frequent attention. To date, the extent to which these differences are reflected in adolescents meeting PA recommendations and their well-being has not been explored. In total, 10,086 respondents took part in an on-line research project regarding PA preferences. Of them, 2446 also completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Long Form) and the World Health Organization (WHO) W-5 questionnaire to assess well-being. Finally, 1278 of these respondents were involved in objective PA monitoring using pedometers. The study aimed to explore the prevalence and trends regarding outdoor PA. Moreover, we assessed whether the agreement between preferred PA and PA actually undertaken was associated with higher odds for meeting PA recommendations and achieving a higher level of well-being. Of a selection of outdoor activities, Czech and Polish boys preferred cycling, swimming, and downhill skiing, while girls preferred swimming activities, skating, and cycling. The agreement between preferred and PA actually undertaken was associated with higher odds for meeting the weekly PA recommendations and higher levels of well-being both in boys and girls. Evaluation of outdoor PA preferences and taking these preferred activities into account when forming conditions for them was important in the efficient promotion of the physical and mental health of adolescents.
Karel Fromel; Michal Kudlacek; Dorota Groffik; Zbynek Svozil; Adam Simunek; Wieslaw Garbaciak. Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being in Adolescents through Outdoor Physical Activity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2017, 14, 533 .
AMA StyleKarel Fromel, Michal Kudlacek, Dorota Groffik, Zbynek Svozil, Adam Simunek, Wieslaw Garbaciak. Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being in Adolescents through Outdoor Physical Activity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017; 14 (5):533.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Fromel; Michal Kudlacek; Dorota Groffik; Zbynek Svozil; Adam Simunek; Wieslaw Garbaciak. 2017. "Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being in Adolescents through Outdoor Physical Activity." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14, no. 5: 533.
Background: Children's and youth education is becoming more and more demanding. In conjunction with development of information technology, this fact negatively affects lifestyle of children and youth. Apart from families, schools should play a...
Romana Hubackova; Dorota Groffik; Lukasz Skrzypnik; Karel Frömel. Physical activity and inactivity in primary and secondary school boys' and girls' daily program. Acta Gymnica 2016, 46, 193 -200.
AMA StyleRomana Hubackova, Dorota Groffik, Lukasz Skrzypnik, Karel Frömel. Physical activity and inactivity in primary and secondary school boys' and girls' daily program. Acta Gymnica. 2016; 46 (4):193-200.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRomana Hubackova; Dorota Groffik; Lukasz Skrzypnik; Karel Frömel. 2016. "Physical activity and inactivity in primary and secondary school boys' and girls' daily program." Acta Gymnica 46, no. 4: 193-200.
Karel Fromel; Michal Kudlacek; Dorota Groffik; František Chmelík; Lukáš Jakubec. Differences in the intensity of physical activity during school days and weekends in Polish and Czech boys and girls. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 2016, 23, 357 -360.
AMA StyleKarel Fromel, Michal Kudlacek, Dorota Groffik, František Chmelík, Lukáš Jakubec. Differences in the intensity of physical activity during school days and weekends in Polish and Czech boys and girls. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. 2016; 23 (2):357-360.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKarel Fromel; Michal Kudlacek; Dorota Groffik; František Chmelík; Lukáš Jakubec. 2016. "Differences in the intensity of physical activity during school days and weekends in Polish and Czech boys and girls." Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 23, no. 2: 357-360.
Introduction and objective: Increasing mental load and inadequate stress management significantly affect the efficiency, success and safety of the educational/working process in adolescents. The objective of this study is to determine the extent that adolescents compensate for their school mental load by physical activity (PA) on weekend days and, thus, to contribute to the objective measurement of mental load in natural working conditions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2013 and April 2014. A set of different methods was employed—self-administered questionnaire (IPAQ-long questionnaire), objective measurements—pedometers, and accelerometers (ActiTrainers). They was distributed to 548 students from 17 high schools. Participants’ mental load was assessed based on the difference between PA intensity and/or physical inactivity and heart rate range. Results: The participants with the highest mental load during school lessons do not compensate for this load by PA on weekend days. Conclusions: Adolescents need to be encouraged to be aware of their subjective mental load and to intentionally compensate for this load by PA on weekend days. It is necessary to support the process of adopting habits by sufficient physical literacy of students, as well as teachers, and by changes in the school program.
Michal Kudláček; Karel Frömel; Lukáš Jakubec; Dorota Groffik. Compensation for Adolescents’ School Mental Load by Physical Activity on Weekend Days. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2016, 13, 308 .
AMA StyleMichal Kudláček, Karel Frömel, Lukáš Jakubec, Dorota Groffik. Compensation for Adolescents’ School Mental Load by Physical Activity on Weekend Days. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2016; 13 (3):308.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichal Kudláček; Karel Frömel; Lukáš Jakubec; Dorota Groffik. 2016. "Compensation for Adolescents’ School Mental Load by Physical Activity on Weekend Days." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13, no. 3: 308.