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The way modern humans spend their free time in a healthy and relaxing manner will always be a field of research for different specialists. By working together with IT experts, they search for new solutions in the integration of mobile technology in many leisure activities, including the field of sports. The result that is being aimed at is the overall user experience and the value that new technology can add to people's hobbies. From this perspective, the paper presents an implementation model of mobile technology in fishing. Fish Buzz (device and software) delivers a modern approach to fish catching technology, suitable for both amateurs and professionals in the field. The device connects with the phone, making sure that the user gets notified whenever a fish has been hooked. The communication process is bidirectional. The phone can be used to customize different parameters that the device operates with. It is meant to help fishermen and to make their fishing experience more pleasurable, more practical and less tiring. The main characteristics of the software application are also presented in this paper. The software that has been developed is a key factor in all the functional advantages that the device can offer. The hardware part has not been neglected. Everything integrated in the device in terms of electronic components have been carefully chosen so that the model can remain simple, but powerful, cost efficient and fully functional. The accent of the paper is on the way that this kind of technology offers new perspectives in terms of added value in sport leisure time activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dancesport involves a variety of body movements performed to the rhythm of a song that is materialized in a choreography piece where the two partners try to convey emotions in a unique and personal way, which leads us to assert that dance has no boundaries, no barriers, it is simply felt and expressed. Dancesport provides the necessary framework to transmit a compositional message, trigger emotions, present an artistic creation, generate a show, that is why assessing the dancers' performance often has a subjective character as regards technical execution, artistic mastery, plasticity and beauty of movement, shortly, the quality of dance. In this research, we developed and used an evaluation/judging system which included five criteria: movement to music, posture and coordination, quality of movement and balance, partnered relationship and leading, choreography and presentation, and a larger or smaller number of sub-criteria. The aim was to prove the efficiency of a computerized system intended to reduce subjectivity in the evaluation of dancers' competitive performance. Transposition of the evaluation/judging system to a computerized application using Web-based technology with extension for tablet ensures effectiveness for the judging panel, reducing the time needed to establish rankings, facilitating the work of the competition Secretariat and removing the possible human errors. The application summarized information on organized competitions, users, couples of dancers, dances, classes, age categories, to which each judge can login to access scoring sheets/per criterion/dance and check each sub-criterion for each component, male and female counterparts. The major difference between the two evaluation systems (one used by the DanceSport Federation, the other developed by us) could be noted in the hierarchy of couples in the mid-ranking, where the value level of dancers was close and their order in the ranking was decided by a few tenths or hundredths of a point. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The high degree of applicability of various software in high performance athlete training, allows for a more detailed analysis of any technical aspects. It also underlines any deviations, thus improving execution through the addition of specific restructured means. Any trainer whom owns a current generation smart-phone or tablet may download an application known as Coach's Eye for a modest sum. Keeping in mind one must be able with one's fingers, the software may be employed in order to underline various flaws in technique that may appear throughout a certain event. These errors may be addressed at a later time by applying more or less conventional means. This paper contains a sequential technique analysis, accomplished with the Coach's Eye software, for one of the most highly rated javelin throwers of Romania. The athlete's level of performance (78.90m), requires specialized technique assistance which in turn means repeated video footage analysis. To this end several videos were created of events that occurred in the 2012 competitive period. With the help of the Coach's Eye software, various video frames of technical importance were acquired, of the moments prior and after release. The resulting biomechanical analysis of the athlete's movements covered the period prior to and after technical corrections were made during consecutive competitive years. The conclusion we reached was that in spite of existing software limitations, the use of various applications equates to a step forward concerning proper technique assimilation as early as the event specialization period. At the same time the use of such software is an important approach regarding high performance athlete training. While in the learning and consolidation period, observing and analysing video footage of various executed exercises allows us to track errors more efficiently and stop them before becoming an automatic feature for the athlete through careful application of corrective exercises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Starting by accepting that the laterality represents the functional inequality of the cerebral hemispheres and from the premise that even this inequality can be attenuated by training, it never completely disappear, we'll try to show this aspect to the medium level martial arts black belt athletes. The hypothesis of this research is that the laterality can be highlight by analyzing the cinematic parameters of the so considered automatically moves. In this purpose we used the MOVEN equipment for following the moves with the inertial navigation sensors. We did position acquisitions of the segments on the base of trajectory of the fist, and to the angles between the segments. The data acquisitions where realized to the bimotry laboratory of the National Institute of Sport Research from Bucharest. We used the MOVEN equipment from Xsense, three Shotokan karate athletes from the Sport Club AIKO Bucharest, with a 5 – 15 years' experience in this sport. They had done kata Heian Nidan. For each athlete where made 3 data acquisition sessions. Then, following the avatar recording, given by the dedicated soft of the equipment, we choose the time intervals we analyzed and compare the angles between arm-forearm, arm-vertical, upper leg – lower leg for highlighting the execution difference of the identical positions (tempo 1, 2, 3 to the left and 4, 5, 6, to the right). This angles where calculated for arms and legs on both sides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sport training is one of the main applications of computer science in sport The benefits of computer use can be observed in the training programs of athletes, as they are reflected by the optimization of results. In swimming, the sport discipline where specific training, in water, must be permanently completed and linked with non-specific dry-land training of swimmers, computer training has become a constant. Considering the unstable support of water and, thus, lacking strong support paddle, dry-land exercises are strongly required. It is very important to follow the motion stereotype of swimming movements, which is possible with a simulator workout program (WEBA Swim model). Computerized environment destined to improve the motor process is eminently appropriate to the performance sports sector. It's well known that combining new technologies with learning skills can refine, during the time, all athletes' abilities. Considering these premises, this paper highlights the importance of modelling certain sets of exercises on a computerized training machine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is meant to reveal the content of e-Learning and transfer technology of the key elements of sports technique of acrobatic exercises on floor in women's artistic gymnastics. This scientific approach has led to an ascertaining experimental study that has used the following research methods: analysis of methodical-scientific literature; video recording of gymnastics exercises; use of computerized programs: "Pinnacle Studio", "Kinovea" and "Physics ToolKit"; postural method of movement orientation; statistical method, by means of "KyPlot" computerized program. The research was conducted from 16th to 18th of November 2012 in the town of Oneşti, during the Master Romanian Championship attended by 8 athletes aged 12 -14 years; all of them are components of the Romanian national junior team. Highlighting and identification of the biomechanical characteristics of sports technique key elements (LP - body launching posture, MP - multiplication of body posture, flight maximum height and CP - concluding body posture - landing) of acrobatic exercises in women's artistic gymnastics at the level of juniors aged 12 to 14; the efficient use of e-learning and transfer technology that deepens the understanding of the phasic structure of sports technique will allow the processing of the modern training programs for their learning. The use of modern research methods for the video computerized analysis of sports technique key elements of the acrobatic exercises on floor in women's artistic gymnastics is also the basis for the measurement, analysis and assessment of the kinematic and dynamic structure in other sports branches with complex coordination exercises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Winter Biathlon can be considered one of the oldest human activities. It has its origins in hunting on skis. Military skiing patrols and their actions are reported more frequently at the very beginning of the second millennium AD in the northern regions. Biathlon trials combine two disciplines: cross-country skiing and rifle shooting when passing through a polygon. One of society's most important achievements is the invention and use of artificial intelligence which was made possible through the discovery of computers. Due to the high potential to make work more efficient, the computer has widely been introduced in all kinds of domains, from office work and to sports activities. In professional sport, computers make the collaboration between technical staff members easier as the data can be handled by the computer network in real time. You can also keep track of the results and can make a prediction of the results for future competitions. The aim of our paper is to introduce the means to use computers in order to monitor performance in biathlon for cross-country skiing and rifle shooting when passing through a polygon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Knowing your opponent in football today became a condition as important as preparing your own team, in order to get results. Until recently, the evolution of the team in official games was analyzed by usual video means (video-player, VHS, cd-player) and involved viewing within the group of the game in the previous stage. It is very difficult to perform the analysis, because of technical solutions offered by existing equipment. Basically, in this mode of work, we cannot speak about a professional analysis of the play and players, but rather about a viewing in which players and trainers "comment" on what they see on images. The need to rapidly and efficiently identify tactical actions which were decisive during the game is met by the program Corel Video Studio Pro, which gives us the possibility to make a decisive technological leap in the performance of a professional tactical analysis. Through our research we aim to determine the positive influences of the use of this analysis program, influences which directly impact the establishment of the final result of the official game. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Physical education and the development of strength, speed, and coordination skills, represent the principal directions for obtaining technical and tactical training adapted to the competitive requirements . The analysis of strength and speed skills led to setting up specific patterns of preparation and of top athletes training. Introduction of modern methods of evaluation of the force and power curve, can significantly contribute to changing traditional methods of sports training, avoiding unnecessary consumption of resources and time in training. The results of the analysis and of the evaluation with the aid of a real time power curve, allow the athletes and coaches to adopt the most effective means and methods of training. The new methods of assessment, contribute decisively to the introduction of the modern principles of training, assisted by computer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main purpose of this paper is the computerized video analysis aiming at the features of the key elements of sports technique of Yurchenko vault in women's artistic gymnastics. The study was conducted during the National Master Championship, Oneşti,16-18.XI.2012. 6 junior female gymnasts aged 12 to 14, members of Junior Olympic team of Deva and finalists of this apparatus, took part in this research. The biomechanical analysis was performed by means of a specialized program, Physics ToolKit Version 6.0, monitoring the key elements of sports technique (according to Boloban, V., 1990): start position of the body (SP), multiplication of body position (MP) and final position (FP) of the body. The results of the study highlight the comparative biomechanical analysis of the key elements of Yurchenko vault performed by junior female gymnasts. The biomechanical analysis of Yurchenko vault pointed out the characteristics of key elements and the influence of the biomechanical indicators upon the technical execution of the vault, which confirms the hypothesis proposed and the performances achieved in competition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In our domain, the computer finds its applicability in physical education, sports, kinesitherapy, leisure motor activities etc. In physical education, it can be used in the following situations: designing and planning the activity content, preparing the didactic materials, information collecting and processing. In sports trainingr is used in the concrete activities carried out on the field and in the lab, in order to: design and plan the activities, perform the technique biomechanical analysis, monitor athletes' reaction to the effort and analyze their health condition, control different situations, elaborate some training means, adjust the exercise conditions, control the periods of time necessary to make different measurements while the athlete is performing, evaluate athletes' skills, collect, analyze and interpret the results. In competitive activities, the computer utilization of the sports for: recording the results, analyzing, processing and interpreting the results, analyzing athletes' competitive performances under the physical, technical, tactical, artistic training aspects and so on. In kinesitherapy, the computer can be used to: check subjects' health condition, adjust the exercise conditions (by establishing where it will be developed, by regulating the effort amount, intensity and complexity, by creating a feedback between the patient and the way of performing the exercise), analyze and interpret the results. In leisure motor activities, the computer is used to: monitor participants' reaction to the effort, analyze subjects ' health condition, collect, analyze and interpret the results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Attention is the psychical phenomenon (mental function) which designates the selective orientation of the activity and the focalization of the mental energy on an object, in order to know it better and to act more efficiently. Attention is the manifestation of conscience and cannot be related to a certain mental process. It does not have inherent reflectory content, being present in all psychical functions - perception, representation, thinking (we pay attention when we perceive, when we memorize, when we think etc). This study was carried out on a number of 90 students in NUPES, divided into three groups: performance athletes who practice individual sports (tennis, karate and gymnastics), performance athletes who practice team sports (football, handball and basketball) and students who don't practice any kind of sports. We assessed attention concentration and mobility through two computerized tests: CMA-R and TAC, of the battery of tests PSISELTEVA. CMA-R test is conceived under the shape of a dynamic model made of task-sequences with progressive degrees of difficulty. TAC test consists in giving a pre-established answer for each signal-stimulus identified among insignificant stimuli. Using ANOVA (one-way),we highlighted significant differences statistically (p < 0, 05) between the three samples of athletes. Practising sports systematically can be an effective way of developing certain skills and abilities such as: attention concentration and mobility, observation spirit, fast visual analysis capacity, visual discrimination capacity, prompt reactions at the visual signs that have to be differentiated. These are directly related to the increase of personal efficiency and performance both in sports as well as in general in any other socio-professional activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Computerized baropodometry represents a technique specialized in the analysis of the distribution and measurement of plantar pressure exerted by different somatic structures, through an electronic recording platform. Determinant for the foot mechanics study, it provides objective data related to the body center of gravity distribution and, implicitly, to the possible dysfunctions at the spinal column level. Purpose Relying on some case studies, the present paper aims at using the electronic baropodometry, as an efficient modality to objectify the vertebral column dysfunctions in performance female gymnasts, by considering their high incidence in this sports branch, with negative effects on the quality of life. Content In our study, we used the FootscanSystem device (developed by the Belgian Company "RSscan International") based on the Footscan Software 7.97 Gait 2nd Generation, to determine the plantar pressure distributions in the bipodal static situation and during the gait support phase. We conducted our research at "Dr. Nicolae Robănescu" National Medical Center for Children's Rehabilitation of Bucharest and our subjects were the female gymnasts from the Sports Club of UNEFS Bucharest. Conclusion Electronic baropodometry represents a unique and accurate evaluation tool that can be used to identify the forefoot or the rear-foot plantar pressure distribution, the maximum pressure points, the forefoot deviation tendency in supination or pronation, the way in which the center of gravity is distributed on each foot, as well as the association of some pathologies, such as the spinal column dysfunctions or imbalances at the pelvis level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the area of physical activities the multiple applications can be virtual reality.. From the premise that virtual system user has the freedom to explore the world created by computer and interact directly with it, must start our research approach, taking advantage of virtual reality in motor activity, using equipment, software and techniques that currently exist to test the benefits of research subjects to increase training efficiency (learning new moves, improved technical elements of different sports and so on), the development indexes of exercise capacity, eliminate negative influences psycho-emotional, etc. Thus, our research proposes to know how Virtual Reality influence on involvement in motor activities in different categories of people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the last years, the specialists in sport area are very interested by the biomechanic tests in athletics. In this paper we are presented the Ergosim device, wich is able to analyse the movements at the certain speed, from each angle, in every direction, with ideal amplitude. Through the content of this research issues we are trying to introduce the modern techniques used to increase efficiency of triple jumpers training by optimizing the training process. Ergosim can be approached at any time and is even indicated by the junior age, making a gradual transition from specific means for children and juniors to the means for senior, in the meaning of the harmonious development of muscle groups and of the lack pressure on the spine and joints, which are very much required in working with dumbbell. The exercises can be performed with great amplitude, depending on the strength and the speed of the athlet, laying the basis for improving technique with an optimal speed. Ensuring superior techniques can be achieved by practicing as an optimal model, strictly individualized on Ergosim. Thus, it can be develop a very good proprioceptive memory, which will result in a relaxed rhythm and an optimal ratio of jumping phases, with positive effects of performance at major competitions. Ergosim is assisted by computer, adjusting the speed of execution desired, number of repetitions and brake components. The program has capacity for analysis and synthesis, allowing active recording time, the active work, the mechanical work, the active power, the active speed, guided by computer required speed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Informatics has won an important place in physical education and sport field. Nowadays, the computer helps the specialist to keep, choose, remake, analyse and integrate multidisciplinary information so that he can take the best decisions for driving of the training and attending the competition. But informatics is not reduced to these aspects. It has a lot of other applications what are permitted the interdisciplinary team to obtain the best efficiency in its activities. In this context, the paper proposes to show how a competition can be organized with the help of computer and a special soft - Games Management System (GMS). It is a programme used by Special Olympics International and Special Olympics Romania, too. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Through its specific multiple uses, the electronic information technology constitutes an authentic current teaching means, producing a new revolution in education, compared to the one achieved by the invention of printing. Its apparition suggests a reconsideration of the didactic methods and strategies, of teaching style, of the projection and development of the instructive-educational act for the Physical Education in higher education. This is all the more evident if we take into consideration the combination: computer (means: information technology) - course in an electronic format (method) - individual activity (type of organization). When we are referring to the first way of inserting the computer in the curriculum, it is strictly associated to the notion of means; ulteriorly, it becomes a didactic strategy, being combined with other elements. The theoretical course model suggested in this paper constitutes an electronic document, with properties that are imposed by the current standards and demands of the IT users. In this sense, the electronic format desired for the structuring, accessibility, use, and management of the curricular content has been chosen according to the following criteria: accessible and viable presentation; immediate accessibility; ease of use; accessible Internet presence; easy to find and encapsulate the content; modularization and an arborescent structure of information. For this, the format Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) has been chosen, which is very popular, very accessible, and tested over a long period of time by thousands of users. One of its main elements is the navigation tree (the arborescent structure - of dependencies) of the information (contents), called in the Reader: Bookmarks. Also, another main element in the presentation of information is the presentation panel for the actual content of the electronic course, allowing the specification of various attributes for the personalization of the e-course: page rolling, the physical position inside the e-course (the number of the current page, and the total number of pages), the visualizing format (the number of pages presented simultaneously) The concretion of the ideas presented above has been done through the creation of such a model of theoretical course: "The General Bases of Association Football," accessible at:http://cadredidactice.ub.ro/balintgheorghe/files/2012/12/bazele-generale-ale-fotbalului-3.pdf. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sport Science and Physical Education is an attractive field for different branches of science, like IT. Lately various specialized software implementation has increased in our field too. Some of the important stages of learning, especially of sport-specific technique improvement are successfully supported by applying computer techniques. The experts' opinions about e-learning in our field, especially in the stages of learning sports-specific movements are diverse. This paper is a study on the opportunity of e-learning and e-testing inclusion in the Sport Science and Physical Education strategies. The purpose of the study is to emphasis the knowledge on e-learning meaning in physical education and sport aria and e-testing specialized tools utilization. The main research method was questionnaire inquire applied on sport and physical education specialists. The paper revealed the specialists' opinions about e-learning and e-testing opportunities concerning the inclusion of this specific tool in the strategies development in Sport Science and Physical Education and the main arias appropriate for inclusion in the educational strategies [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]