Homosporticus

6 (28-33)

Authors: Irfan Peljto, Haris Alić, Nedim Čović, Munir Talović, Eldin Jelešković, Izet Bajramović Šemso Ormanović and Amel Mekić

The aim of this research was to determine the levels and structure of cardiac load via heart rate dynamic (HR) and movement activities of football referees during matches of the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina and fitness testing. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate whether there are differences in the physical preparedness levels of Premier League referees and whether there are differences in running structures between referees in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina and those in the top European leagues. Heart rate data during the SDS test suggested higher time spent in Zone 4 (81-90% HR max) compared to other zones. Heart rate data during matches mainly was in third and fourth intensity zones (p<0.001). Significantly higher heart rate load (HR load) was present during the SDS test compared to matches. High intensity runs war significantly lower compared to moderate and low intensity (p<0.05) and distances covered during matches were marginally lower compared to the observed in elite level league. Physical demands placed on football referees, particularly in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, necessitate top-notch physical conditioning and overall health, and the research indicates that these referees exhibit physical characteristics similar to elite-level referees, with notable differences in intensity zones during matches and the SDS test, highlighting the suitability of the SDS test for evaluating their situational performance, while also highlighting the need for further improvement in their aerobic capacity.

9 (4-12)

Authors: Miroljub Ivanović and Uglješa Ivanović

The aim of this research is the empirical study of coach’s social contribution to intrinsic motivation of cadet basketball players. The research included the pertinent sample (N = 114) of participants from five basketball clubs from Valjevo. The average age of participants was 15,36 years. The following measuring instruments were used: The Leadership Scale for Sports questionnaire (LSS), Negative Coaching Behavior Questionnaire (UNPT), Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire (PMSCQ), and The Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI). The obtained results indicate that there are 2/3 of bivariate correlations between the examined variables in adolescent basketball population. The applied hierarchical analysis included the variables coach’s positive and negative actions in the first predictor group, and mastery-oriented motivational climate in the second. The regression equation accounted for 30% of the variability of the scores on the criterion variable intrinsic motivation, where coach’s negative actions are revealed as significant negative predictor variable, while the mastery-oriented motivational climate was a positive predictor of the criterion. The possible explanations and implications were discussed in this research. The obtained results indicate that the examined variables are relevant for understanding and predicting intrinsic motivation in adolescent basketball players.