Sport Mont Journal is an electronic and printed scientific journal aimed at facilitating access to scientific knowledge for the purpose of raising global awareness of sports. So far, more than 1000 scientific papers from around the world have been published. Sport Mont Journal is indexed in over 23 international databases. Scopus is one of the most prestigious bases, making clear the quality of this magazine. Sport Mont covers all aspects of sports science and medicine, all clinical aspects of exercise, health and sport, physiology and biophysical search of sports performances, biomechanics, sports nutrition, rehabilitation, physical therapy, sports psychology, sports pedagogy, sports history, sports philosophy, sociology of sports , sports management and all aspects of scientific support to sports trainers from the natural, social and humanistic side. The aim of the paper was to classify titles in their fields of science. The sample of this research consisted of 94 titles, Sport Mont Journal published in 2012. The method of content analysis concluded that the most read works from the anthropology of sports 45, then research in sport and sociopsychology 14, then sports methodology, education and sports, management and marketing in sport 18, the field of biomechanics includes – 4, physiology of sport 2, methodology – 3, and, ultimately, sports medicine 7. It should be noted that the authors of these works were from the whole region, and even wider.

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Content Analyses of Scientific Articles from Issues Published in Sport Mont Journal in 2012

The paper presents the results of the investigation of gender differences in motor abilities of preschool boys (n=106) and girls (n=121), 6-7 years of age. Eighteen composite motor tests adapted for preschool children, three for each hypothetical latent motor dimension (coordination, flexibility, strength, agility, accuracy and balance) were used to measure motor performance of the subjects. Statistically significant gender differences in motor variables were established. In the majority of variables better results were achieved by boys, except for the variable assessing flexibility – straddle seated forward bend, in which girls performed better. The results showed that this set of variables had a relatively high discriminant power. The measures influenced by the motion regulation mechanism had the greatest contribution to the discriminant function. The results indicate occurrence of sexual dimorphism in children’s motor abilities even at the age of six and half years. Key words: preschool age; sexual differences; sexual dimorphism  ***** Sažetak U radu su ispitane moguce razlike po spolu u motorickim obilježjima djecaka (n=106) i djevojcica (n=121) predskolske dobi, starosti od 6 do 7 godina. U istraživanju je koristena baterija od osamnaest modificiranih testova za uzrast predskolske dobi, od kojih su za svaku latentnu dimenziju motorickih sposobnosti bila predviđena po tri testa (koordinacija, fleksibilnost, snaga, agilnost, preciznost, ravnoteža). Utvrđene su znacajne razlike po spolu između djecaka i djevojcica u mjerenim varijablama motorickih sposobnosti. U vecini varijabla bolje rezultate postizali su djecaci, osim u jednoj varijabli iz skupine procjene fleksibilnosti – pretklon u sjedu, u cemu su djevojcice bile bolje. Rezultati diskriminacijske analize potvrdili su kako taj skup manifestnih varijabli za procjenu motorickih sposobnosti dobro razlikuje djecake i djevojcice. Najveci doprinos mogucem razlikovanju djece s obzirom na spolnu pripadnost pokazale su one varijable koje su pod utjecajem mehanizma za regulaciju kretanja. Rezultati ukazuju na to kako je vec kod djece od sest i pol godina doslo do pojave spolnog dimorfizma u motorickim sposobnostima. Kljucne rijeci: predskolska djeca; spolni dimorfizam; spolne razlike

Gender Differences in Some Motor Abilities of Preschool Children / Razlike po spolu u nekim motoričkim sposobnostima djece predškolske dobi

Evaluating the extent of implementation and variation of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports in the Republic of Ireland is a public health priority. Therefore, a national audit into the different levels of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports was conducted. To date, this has not been evaluated. A cross-sectional, nationally representative sample of 112 secondary schools were included. A school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports evaluation index, validated via a concept mapping methodology, was utilized to measure variation of provision in the context of school personnel, curriculum, facilities and equipment, budget, partnerships, ethos and prioritization. A proposed grade for each indicator of provision was established using an internationally standardized grading system. Overall, physical education was the indicator with the highest national average grade (B−); physical activity was the indicator with the lowest national average grade (D+); while the indicator for sports received a C− grade. An overview of the national averages in terms of provision, paralleled with national and international comparisons and recommendations to support provision, is illuminated for each indicator. Future country comparison and benchmarking on key components of provision is envisaged.

A National Audit of Typical Secondary School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports in the Republic of Ireland

This research included a sample of 79 pre-school boys aged 6 and 7 with 40 of them in the experimental group and 39 in the control group. Their current state of body composition was studied, as well as their relations after a 6-month fitness treatment that the experimental group of participants was involved in, in order to analyze its effects. The experimental group had two classes per week, in addition to regular programmed activities as part of the children’s sport school (three times per week), and as part of 48 of additional, six-month training lessons of exercising in sport (fitness) clubs. The following variables have been used to evaluate body composition with the application of bio-electric impedance In Body 230 such as: muscle mass, percentage of muscle mass, body fat mass, percentage of body fat mass, fat free mass, percentage of fat free mass. Although small to moderate effects were obtained by the double mixed ANOVA, the results show the experimental group’s achievements as significantly higher than those of the control group. Furthermore, with individual eta coefficient findings in comparison with each group measurements, it is clear that the value of the obtained effects is different between groups to the benefit of the experimental group. Permanent implementation of the proposed programme could contribute to an improvement on the studied body composition variables which can result in the better health status of children in future.

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Effects of programmed fitness exercise on body composition among pre-school children

Abstract Typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports may impact adolescent physical health. However, systematic literature reviews and meta-analysis have not yet considered this impact. The Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, ERIC and MEDLINE databases were searched for relevant literature (2000–2023) pertaining to adolescents aged 12–18 years in secondary schools. Twenty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria, including twenty-three interventions, four cross-sectional and two longitudinal studies. Included studies contributed 268 reported effects on indicators of adolescent obesity, physical fitness, blood pressure and bone health. Fifteen studies were included in the meta-analysis and reported significantly positive effects on indicators of adiposity in experimental groups with minor modifications to typical school provision ( g = − 0.11 [95% CI − 0.22, − 0.01], p &lt; 0.04, I 2 = 32.49%), in boys and girls. Subgroup analysis found significantly positive effects for body fat percentage ( g = − 0.28 [95% CI − 0.49, − 0.06], p &lt; 0.01). Robust examples of best practice in schools include extended days dedicated to physical education weekly (≥ 4 days), integration of theoretical components to physical education, sports field/gymnasium availability and a range of training modalities. Studies without the integration of a minor modification to typical school provision were deemed to have a limited impact on adolescent physical health. Further research that examines the additive impact of school physical activity and sports to supplement physical education is warranted. 

The Impact of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Health: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

The present research was conducted on a sample of 95 younger school children (age range 7-8 years) divided into two groups: 40 boys and 55 girls, in order to define the relation of basic anthropometric values, physical composition and BMI values to movement coordination by performing three motor tests. The ex post facto research design was used. Our results indicate that there are statistically significant gender differences related to the movement coordination in favor of the boys. Regression analyses results pointed out that the system of predictor variables in boys had statistically significant influence only on the manifestation of hypothetic motor factor of coordination for the variable Obstacle course backwards. All estimated predictor variables: body height, body weight, BMI, overall muscle tissue, overall fat tissue and overall water quantity positively correlate to this criterion. The predictor system did not have significant influence on other variables regarding the coordination assessment. Children still generally respond to the tasks; that is, the general motor factor is emphasized. A greater distinction should be expected once the children enter the prepubertal phase. Key words: bioelectrical impedance; BMI; impact on classroom teaching; morphological characteristics; motor ability. --- Sažetak Istraživanje je provedeno na uzorku od 95 djece mlađeg skolskog uzrasta (7 – 8 godina) podijeljenih u dvije skupine: 40 djecaka i 55 djevojcica s ciljem definiranja osnovnih antropometrijskih mjera, tjelesne kompozicije, te izracunavanja vrijednosti indeksa tjelesne mase (BMI) i procijenjene koordinacije putem tri motoricka testa. Koristio se ex post facto nacrt istraživanja. Istraživanjem je utvrđeno postojanje statisticki znacajnih razlika u pogledu koordinacije u korist djecaka. Rezultati regresijske analize ukazali su na to da je sustav prediktorskih varijabli kod djecaka imao statisticki znacajan utjecaj na manifestaciju hipotetskog motorickog faktora koordinacije samo u varijabli Poligon natraske. Sve prediktorske varijable: Tjelesna visina, Tjelesna masa, BMI, Ukupna kolicina misica, Ukupna kolicina tjelesne masti i Ukupna kolicina vode u pozitivnim su korelativnim odnosima s tim kriterijem. Prediktorski sustav nije ostvario znacajan utjecaj s ostalim varijablama za procjenu koordinacije. Djeca jos uvijek generalno reagiraju na postavljene zadatke, odnosno istice se genaralni motoricki faktor, a vece razlike treba ocekivati s ulaskom djece u pretpubertetsku fazu. Kljucne rijeci: bioelektricna impedansa; ITM; morfoloske karakteristike; motoricke sposobnosti; utjecaj na razrednu nastavu.

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Gender Differences in Children Related to the Body Composition and Movement Coordination/Spolne razlike u tjelesnoj kompoziciji i njihova relacija s koordinacijom kod djece

Although unstable strength training has gained popularity among athletes and the recreational population, there is scarce data regarding the applicability of this type of exercise program in school settings. The aim of the study was to investigate whether the implementation of an unstable surface strength exercise program in physical education would contribute to the improvement of physical fitness in 14-years students. A sample of 220 adolescents (112 girls) was randomly assigned to either the EXP (calisthenics exercise under unstable conditions) or the CON group (prescribed physical education strength exercise program). Before and after the 12- week period, upper-body isometric and repetitive strength were accessed using 4 motor tests. In addition, skinfold thickness (ST) was determined in subscapular, pectoral, and abdominal areas. Both groups improved strength performance (p < 0.01), with greater increase in EXP compared to CON for all motor tests (p < 0.01, ES = 0.21 – 0.45). Both groups decreased total, subscapular and abdominal ST (p < 0.05), with no significant effect of group. Unstable surface strength exercises are effective in improving physical abilities and should be included in the regular physical education curriculum.

Implementation of an unstable surface exercise program in physical education curriculum: effects on strength and morphological features

The study was conducted on 94 subjects, including 50 boys and 44 girls who attended the preschool institution „11. April“in Novi Beograd aged 6-7. Multivariate analysis of variance showed a statistically significant difference (p=0.00) in terms of anthropometric characteristics (F=4.73). In terms of individual anthropometric variables statistically significant differences were observed in the variables: Height (p=0.00), Range of arm (p=0.01), Arm length (p = 0.00), Wrist diameter (p=0.00) in favor of boys, and the Width of the pelvis (p=0.02), Medium scope of stretched upper arm (p=0.05) in favor of girls.

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Quantitative differences in anthropometric characteristics of pre-school boys and girls

Teacher’s role in the physical education process

The modern way of life, with its technical and technological advances, is increasingly alienating man from the real primordial value of nature and its laws. Spending time in nature has many positive effects in terms of health and hygiene, psycho-social well-being, sports and recreation, and education. The aim of this research was to determine the attitudes of teachers towards summer camps as a form of extra-curricular activities. The research included 62 primary school teachers from four primary schools on the territory of Belgrade. Non-experimental research was the applied method, and a survey designated for this purpose was the research technique. Based on the obtained results, we can conclude that a significant number of the respondents have organized some form of outdoor activity, but only 1% of the respondents have organized camping for their pupils. As many as 87% of teachers view camping as an activity that can greatly influence pupils' physical and mental development, which is the practical value of this work. The results indicate the need for a systematic, organized stay in the nature as an extracurricular activity.

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Teachers's attitudes towards camping as an extra-curricular activity

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