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Article 2026

Effects of the FitKids Program on Physical Activity Levels and Cardiovascular Fitness among Elementary School Students

Authors / editors: Nevitaningrum Nevitaningrum, Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Gumilar Mulya, Nanang Kusnadi, Fariha Nilan, Muhamad Hanif Ramadhan

Published in: Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

Elementary school students in urban areas are experiencing low physical activity and declining cardiovascular fitness, threatening their long-term health. This study examined the effectiveness of the 12-week FitKids Program in improving physical activity and cardiovascular fitnes…

DOI: 10.18276/cej.2026.2-06 · ISSN: 2300-9705

Article 2018

Perception of Success among People Practising Martial Arts and Combat Sports

Authors / editors: Wojciech J. Cynarski, Przemyslaw Pawelec, Jong-Hoon Yu, Michal Vit, Jan Słopecki, Krzysztof Kubala

Published in: Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

A scientific framework for this study is the Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts, and the psychology of sport using the concepts of goal, task and success. The problem and aim of this study was an explanation of “perception of success” in groups of adults practising martial arts. …

DOI: 10.18276/cej.2018.1-08 · ISSN: 2300-9705

Article 2016

Integrated Dynamometric, Kinematic and Electromyographic Characterisation of a Swimming Track Start Block Phase – A Pilot Study

Authors / editors: Manuel Vítor, Karla de Jesus, Luís Mourão, Sara Tribuzi, Pedro Gonçalves, Mariana Marques, Hélio Roesler, Mário Vaz, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Ricardo J. Fernandes

Published in: Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

This study presents a complete biomechanical analysis of the block phase of a swimming modified track start. Kinetic, kinematic and electromyography (EMG) data were collected. The forces produced by the swimmer on the block, the EMG of eight muscles and the kinematics of the cent…

DOI: 10.18276/cej.2016.3-01 · ISSN: 2300-9705