Assistant professor at the University of Zagreb and a research associate at Institute for Anthropological Research, Croatia.
Quality Physical Education in Opinions of High School Students in Slovakia, Croatia and Czech Republic
17 November, 11h25–11h55
Our presentation is focused on selected results of research made in Slovakia, Croatia and Czech Republic focused on evaluation of selected Indicators of quality physical education in opinions of high school students. Research sample was 555 pupils 18 years old, used research method was questionnaire focused on 5 basic areas:
- PE popularity, PE importance, PE demandingness and next selected indicators of quality physical education;
- Social capital;
- New technologies in physical education teaching;
- Health and heathy lifestyle;
- Inclusion in physical education.
Most important statistical differences we found in opinions of students related inclusion in PE. Croatian students look at this topic more positively as students from Slovakia and Czech Republic. This study was supported by ICSSPE biannual grant and scientific grant of Slovak scientific agency VEGA 1/0523/19 entitled “Physical and Sports Education and its Quality and Potential in Promoting Health from the Perspective of Pupils, Teachers and Parents”
Branislav Antala1 – Iveta Cihová1 – Dario Novak2 – Jana Vašíčková3
1Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
2University of Zagreb, Croatia
3Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic
Bio:
Dr. Dario Novak is an assistant professor at the University of Zagreb and a research associate at Institute for Anthropological Research, Croatia. He received his Ph.D. in sports science from University of Zagreb in 2010. He is a postdoctoral fellow of Columbia University, New York and Harvard University, Boston. Doctor Novak’s research interests lie in integrated and holistic approaches in the field of human health & performance. An editor of one book and author of over 200 publications in scientific and sports journals, Doctor Novak has offered several keynote and invited presentations and over 50 conference paper presentations. He has received both the FIEP Europe Thulin Award 2011 from the International Federation of Physical Education (FIEP Europe) and International FIEP Cross of Honor Award from the International Federation of Physical Education (FIEP World). In 2017 was recognized by the FIEP Mexico at Mexico City where he has received the Medalla Prof. Adolfo Pérez Acosta as an outstanding scholar for his contributions to educational research. In addition, he was the recipient of 2015, 2016 and 2017 University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Best Young Scientists Award. In 2018 the National Science Awards Committee, formed by the Croatian Parliament, has selected Doctor Novak for precious Annual Award for Junior Researcher. It is granted to the outstanding young scientists in recognition of their scientific and research activities. In 2019 he received the Ambassador of Physical Education Award for human health and performance promotion.