Journal of Anthropology of Sport and Physical Education

7-11

Authors: Boris Banjevic, Boris Zarkovic

The results of numerous medical studies and kinesiology research show the existence of differences in the lung function with reference to age, body height and the ratio of certain parameters of body composition. The aim of this research is to determine the status of morphological characteristics and the lung function with the pilots of Montenegro Army. The sample of examinees consisted of 30 military pilots of the age 36.3±11. The sample of measures was made of 4 indicators for the assessment of longitudinal dimension, transverse dimension, body mass and volume, subcutaneous fat, body composition and lung function. Central and dispersion variables parameters were calculated. The specificities of the body height of pilots as well as the excessiveness in their body weight were calculated, while the parameters of lung volumes and capacities and the parameters of the flow of respiratory passageways have shown the satisfactory condition of their respiratory function. In addition, it was shown that the pilots are soldiers without individual medical risks in the sense of obesity appearance or obstructive ventilation disturbances. The obtained results indicate the need to conduct research in which the effect of certain morphological measures and parameters of the pilot’s body composition to their lung function would be dominantly studied. In that way we would obtain significant data both for the military organisation in the sense of promoting the training system and realization of target tasks, and for the kinesiology science from the aspect of determining certain regularities of the functioning of human body in specific life and work conditions in the army.

21-23

Authors: Izet Bajramovic, Dusko Bjelica, Dragan Krivokapic, Slavenko Likic, Eldin Jeleskovic, Mijo Curic, Jovan Vukovic

Restricting movement for the population and the impact of preventative measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have spurred research interests in analyzing the healthy lifestyle of the student population. The aim of the study was to examine gender differences between students in physical activity, and the perceptions of physical fitness and well-being during lock-down due to COVID-19. The sample consisted of male (n=268; 25.9%; age 22.56±2.12) and female students (n=768; 74.1%; age 22.12±1.73) at the University of Sarajevo (UNSA). The questionnaire included questions and scales constructed to measure: physical activity, physical fitness, and the acute effects on well-being. χ² independence test were used to determine gender differences (p<0.05). Prior to the declaration of the COVID-19, there was a significant difference in the level of regular physical activity between male and female students at UNSA (p<.01). The data indicated that at that time 65% of male students were regularly physically active, while 45% of female students had regular physical activity. During the lock-down measures at UNSA: 46% of male and 40% of female students reported being regularly physically active and no significant differences were found in relation to gender (p>.05); 65% of male and 58% of female students reported a decline in physical fitness and significant gender differences were found (p<.05). After exercising male students reported better concentration and mood, more energy and motivation, and less nervousness in the range of 62–79%, while female students reported better concentration and mood, more energy and motivation, and less nervousness in the range of 62-81%. No significant differences were found in the physical activity acute effects on students' well-being in relation to gender (p>.05). Although gender differences in physical activity disappeared during the early phase of COVID-19 and lockdown measures, a more pronounced decrease in physical fitness was present in female students. The reported physical activity had equally positive acute effects on students' well-being.