Performance of children in rural and urban schools in athletics

The theoretical part of this bachelor's thesis includes a critique of resources which were used. The history of athletics is summarized, the selected athletic disciplines (which are more analysed in the practical part), as well as movement skills (dexterity-coordination, strength, speed and endurance) are characterized. Older school age is defined including mental, motor and social features. This part also describes the sports equipment of primary schools. The research part focuses on selected urban and rural schools in Louny district. It analyses its basic equipment suitable for athletics. It also processes the measured data obtained in particular schools and offers descriptive statistics. The achievements of boys and girls are analysed and compared. The chosen research tool was the measurement of individual athletic disciplines: 60 m run, long jump, high jump and 1000 m run. The thesis also suggests how to use the obtained data in teaching practice.