European Journal of Physical Education and Sport

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Authors: Štefan Adamčák, Gabriel Bujdoš, Michal Marko, Pavol Bartík

Introduction: This survey aimed to assess and compare the views of primary-level physical and sports education teachers regarding the teaching of thematic units (TU) in ISCED 1. We specifically examined variations in opinions based on teachers' educational backgrounds, seeking to gain insights into diverse perspectives and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of teaching practices in this context. Materials and Methods: The survey included teachers from the Prešov and Košice regions of Slovakia, totalling 341 participants, representing 8.17 % of the teacher population. Age distribution ranged from under 30 to over 50, with 63 men (18.48 %) and 278 women (81.52 %). Two groups were identified: the 1st group with a master's degree in elementary and preschool pedagogy (or equivalent), and the 2nd group with a full university education in a related field or a bachelor's degree. The survey, conducted in 2023, utilized both distributed and electronic formats. Statistical analysis involved percentages, the χ2 test, and correlation assessments for questions on thematic unit popularity and difficulty. Results: In the results section, it was found that manipulative, preparatory, and sports games was the most popular thematic units among teachers, chosen by more than half of the respondents from both surveyed groups. Conversely, psychomotor and health-oriented exercises were identified as the least popular TU. Basic movement skills were considered the least demanding TU in terms of teaching, while psychomotor and health-oriented exercises were perceived as the most demanding. Discussion: In terms of statistical significance, we have not noticed any significant differences when comparing responses of teachers with a degree in another field or a bachelor’s degree in the field of elementary and preschool pedagogy and teachers with a master’s degree in the field of elementary and preschool pedagogy. Notably, we identified a very strong direct correlation between the most demanding taught Thematic Unit (TU) and the least popular taught TU. Furthermore, our observations revealed a very strong indirect correlation between the most demanding and the least demanding taught TU.

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Authors: Ratko Pavlović

The aim of the research was to assess the level of agility of female students, i.e. the correlation between speed and the results of the IAT. The research included 21 female students, who at the time of measurement corresponded to the 3rd year of study, aged 20-22 years. The IAT was used to assess motor agility based on the average test results (sec.) and the average movement speed during the test (m/s). The average IAT result achieved is 19.58 sec. with an average speed of 3.32 m/s. As many as 86 % of respondents had an average score (18.0-21.7sec). The obtained results confirmed a high inverse correlation between the success of the IAT results and the speed of the IAT performance (r = -0.985;p < 0.05). The fact that the analyzed population of physical education and sports (PES) students is mainly characterized by good physical condition, significantly better results are expected (reference above average value). The upgrading of this motor area of agility is possible in the moments of solving a specific motor task, in the course of applied adequate exercise or some sports activities.

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Authors: Maria V. Mayeva

Udmurtia has achieved significant success in the development of physical culture and sports and has its own rich history. Of the many sports, boxing has produced some of the most significant results. Boxing began its gradual development in the 1920s. with the arrival of Vasily Gubin, the founder of this sport in Udmurtia. Many new athletes emerged with the advent of boxing in the 1940s. A. Shkurenko and V. Segal, who played a major role in the discovery of talents. The opening of a specialized boxing hall at Youth Sports School No. 1 is associated with the opening of new boxing stars, such as A. Abramov, A. Dudyrev. It was during this period that teams of boxers from Udmurtia became champions of the Volga region for the first time, and successfully performed at all-Union and World competitions. The most outstanding successes were achieved by Andrei Abramov, who became an Honored Master of Sports of the USSR; he became a three-time European champion and a six-time USSR champion.