Development of soldiers' physical preparedness during basic training in the Czech army Cover Image

Vývoj tělesné připravenosti vojáků během základního výcviku v Armádě České republiky
Development of soldiers' physical preparedness during basic training in the Czech army

Author(s): Jitka Soumarová, David Gerych, Čestmír Oberman, Lubomír Přívětivý
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: BMI; Physical tests; Physical education; Physical fitness; W170; Training.

Summary/Abstract: The general trend of weight gain, decreasing physical fitness and health complications in the general population is also reflected in the recruitment of new candidates. Their physical readiness is expected to be high. The aim of this study was to verify whether or not the physical condition of the soldiers entering the army during the 2000-2017 test of physical fitness actually deteriorated or not. The results for the assessed period in the monitored parameters indicate that some components of physical fitness are copying the general trend and showing a slight deterioration. Yet, in general, it can not be said that the fitness of new soldiers is declining, as some of its components show a slight increase.

  • Issue Year: 27/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 83-94
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech