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Krizinių inovacijų diegimo sėkmę lemiantys veiksniai
Get PDFDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, the simplest economic, economic and social activities were restricted in many countries. The introduction of pandemic restrictions particularly affected sports organisations: it was forbidden to provide sports services, organise mass sports events, and restrictions were applied on group training and any social gatherings. Various organisational, technological, marketing, communication, public relations and other innovations allowed sports organisations to discover new operational opportunities, generate cash flows, and maintain the continuity of sports organisations’ activities in crisis conditions. The success of innovation is determined by certain factors, named as innovation implementation planning, strategic leadership, etc. Therefore, it is relevant to study what factors determine the success of a sports organisation implementing crisis innovations. The purpose of the study is to determine the factors determining the success of the implementation of crisis-driven innovations in sports organisations.
Work tasks:
To examine the theoretical aspects of implementing crisis-driven innovations in sports organisations; 2. To determine what crisis-driven innovations are implemented in the studied sports organisations; 3. To determine what factors led to the success of the implementation of crisis-driven innovations in the studied sports organisations.
Research methods: analysis of scientific literature; structured interview; content analysis.
Main results. The research results show that during the pandemic, the studied basketball clubs implemented the following crisis-driven innovations: 1. Necessary innovations according to legislation (disinfection innovations, separation of zones, temperature measurement technologies); 2. Marketing innovations (advertising innovations, innovations in the development of social network marketing, e-commerce, including the sale of licensed products); 3. Innovations in remote communication with fans (innovation of match previews on online platforms, "cardboard image" innovation, development of social networks, fans inclusion in the commercialisation of social media, creation of a virtual community of fans, e-sports); 4. Innovations to support the internal work of the club (remote communication within the club using Teams software, online training of basketball players). The most successful crisis-driven innovations were communication within the club and in the office through Teams; content marketing in social networks and its commercialisation, as well as solutions for selling advertising content during pandemics.
Conclusion of the work: The success of the implementation of crisis-driven innovations of the basketball clubs studied during the pandemic was determined by the entrepreneurial spirit of the organisation, know-how in the field of innovation, strategic and tactical, quick planning, effective teamwork and having specialists in the organisation, managerial and innovative competence of managers, charismatic and innovative leadership, work with personnel (strengthening microclimate, encouraging the cooperation, psychological support for employees, motivation, openness in communication with employees), sufficient financial and human resources.
Keywords: crisis innovation; implementation of innovations; success factors.
Straipsnyje aptariami ir analizuojami krizinių inovacijų diegimo sėkmę lemiantys veiksniai Lietuvos krepšinio lygos klubuose pagal atliktą tyrimą. Buvo nustatyta, jog klubų pasirengimas diegti inovacijas prieš COVID-19 pandemiją buvo labai prastas arba jo išvis nebuvo. Buvo nustatyti pagrindiniai iššūkiai ir patirties šaltiniai diegti krizines inovacijas. Taip pat buvo nustatytos ir įvardytos sėkmingiausios krizinės inovacijos. Tyrimo rezultatai parodė, kokie buvo pagrindiniai krizinių inovacijų diegimo sėkmę lėmę veiksniai: organizacijos verslumas, žinios ir patirtis inovacijų srityje; planavimas; organizacinė struktūra; vadovų kompetencija; darbas su personalu; pakankami finansiniai ir žmogiškieji ištekliai.
Raktiniai žodžiai: krizinė inovacija, inovacijų diegimas, sėkmės veiksniai
Doping in Teams: A Simple Decision Theoretic Model
Get PDFBackground. There are many examinations of doping in individual sports but less so in team sports.
Methods. A simple decision theoretic model is constructed and analysed for the doping incentives and decisions of team member in professional sports.
Results. Depending on the detection probability and the punishment of dopers, team sports members do not dope at all, at a medium or at the maximal level. The whole team has a higher incentive than an individual team member that at least some of its members dope. Conclusion. The doping incentives are different in team sports compared to individual sports. That there are less proven cases of doping in team sports could be because doping is less effective or because the incentives to cover it are higher than in individual sports.
Keywords: decision, doping, incentive, sport, team
Pradinių klasių mokinių fizinio raštingumo vertinimo ypatumai
Get PDFOver the last decade, academics, professionals, and politicians have become increasingly interested in the assessment of children’s and adolescents\u27 physical literacy in physical education. Physical literacy has been measured and quantified as a multidimensional term comprising behavioral, psychological, and physical components. The majority of this research was conducted on children and adolescents in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of this age group in establishing the foundations of physical literacy, which will influence lifetime physical activity, health, and well-being. Since there are no studies in the population of Lithuanian primary school students, evaluating children\u27s physical literacy or the validity and reliability of individual physical literacy assessment instruments, the current overview may be useful in guiding the development of future research in this area in our country.
The objective of this study is to review the assessment of physical literacy in primary school children from a theoretical standpoint.
Methods: analysis of scientific literature and assessment instruments for physical literacy.
Conclusions:1. There is no consensus on the assessment of children\u27s physical literacy. Representatives of the idealistic approach suggest using subjective, qualitative, and interpretive methods to monitor a student’s progress on their individual path to physical literacy. Supporters of the pragmatic approach view physical literacy as the result of practical activities that must be measured and assessed using instruments to evaluate fundamental movement skills, physical fitness, motivation, etc.
Physical literacy in primary school students could be assessed across four domains: affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physical. The affective part of the assessment tools for elementary school children is indicated by the child\u27s motivation and self-confidence. The behavioral part is reflected by the child\u27s objective physical activity, subjective physical activity, variety and frequency of physical activities, and participation in physical activities in different places and at different times of the year. The cognitive part is shown by the child\u27s knowledge of physical activity and the benefits of taking part in physical activities, as well as by the child\u27s understanding of how to plan and carry out physical activities. The physical part is demonstrated by physical fitness, movement skills, and self-perceived competence.
Keywords: physical literacy, primary school students, assessment.Straipsnyje apžvelgiama vaikų fizinio raštingumo vertinimo praktika: fizinio raštingumo kaip vertinimo objekto samprata, požiūrių į fizinio raštingumo vertinimą problematika, pradinių klasių vaikų fizinio raštingumo vertinimo ypatumai taikant fizinio raštingumo vertinimo priemones: Pasas gyvenimui (angl. Passport for Life, PLF), Jaunimo fizinio raštingumo vertinimas (angl. Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth, PLAY) ir Kanados fizinio raštingumo vertinimo antroji versija (angl. Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy, CAPL - 2).
Raktažodžiai: fizinis raštingumas, vertinimas, pradinių klasių mokiniai.
Kuo naudingos pirštuotos kojinės? Literatūros apžvalga
No full textBackground. The use of five-toed socks can be a valid prevention option against interdigital problems and a valuable sensory stimulus in walking. However, nowadays, they are hardly ever suggested because they are often little known or disregarded by clinicians dealing with podiatric problems.
The aim. This scoping review aims to map and summarise the literature to identify interventions using five-toed socks
Methods. Four databases were searched up to December 2022. Studies that considered the use of five-toed socks could be included. All interventions and contexts were considered. No restrictions were applied regarding language, study design and publication type. Grey literature and reference lists of included articles were not identified. The results were presented in numerical and thematic form.
Results. Out of 23 initially identified studies, only 4 met the inclusion criteria for this scoping review. The majority of the included articles were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and involved participants of different ages, including both sporty and non-sporty individuals, who used five-toed socks as part of the intervention. It is worth noting that the authors focused solely on conservative interventions, with all 4 studies investigating the effects of wearing five-toed socks for more than one week.
Conclusions. This is the first scoping review to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic. The results revealed clear gaps in primary research, confirming that current management is based on knowledge of five-toed socks. This review may be useful for general management and may provide a starting point for future research.
Keywords: foot care, foot problems, five-toed socks, toes.
Įvadas. Pirštuotų kojinių naudojimas gali būti tinkama tarpupirščių problemų prevencijos priemonė ir vertingas jutimo stimuliavimas vaikštant. Tačiau pastaruoju metu šios kojinės pacientams siūlomos retai, nes gydytojai, dirbantys su podiatrijos problemomis, dažnai neturi žinių apie šias kojines arba šių žinių nepaiso.
Tikslas. Šios apžvalgos tikslas sudaryti ir apibendrinti literatūrą, kad būtų galima nustatyti intervencijas naudojant pirštuotas kojines.
Metodai. Duomenų iki 2022 m. gruodžio mėnesio buvo ieškoma keturiose duomenų bazėse. Įtraukti tyrimai, kuriuose buvo aprašomas pirštuotų kojinių naudojimas. Buvo atsižvelgta į visas intervencijas ir kontekstus. Kalbos, studijų dizaino ir publikacijos tipo apribojimai nebuvo taikomi. Literatūra, kuri parengta ne komercinių leidėjų, ir įtrauktų straipsnių nuorodų sąrašai nebuvo aprašyti. Rezultatai buvo pateikti skaitine ir temine forma.
Rezultatai. Iš 23 iš pirmųjų nustatytų tyrimų tik keturi atitiko įtraukimo kriterijus į šią apimties apžvalgą. Dauguma įtrauktų straipsnių buvo atsitiktinių imčių kontroliniai tyrimai (RCT), kuriuose dalyvavo įvairaus amžiaus dalyviai, įskaitant sportuojančius ir nesportuojančius asmenis, kurie kaip intervencijos dalį nešiojo pirštuotas kojines. Verta paminėti, kad autoriai sutelkė dėmesį tik į konservatyvias intervencijas, o visi keturi tyrimai tyrė pirštuotų kojinių dėvėjimo ilgiau nei vieną savaitę poveikį.
Išvados. Tai pirmoji literatūros apžvalga, kurioje pateikiama išsami temos apžvalga. Rezultatai rodo aiškias pirminių tyrimų spragas, patvirtinančias, kad dabartinis tyrimo pritaikymas pagrįstas žiniomis apie pirštuotas kojines. Ši apžvalga gali būti naudinga bendrajam tyrimo pritaikymui ir gali būti atspirties taškas būsimiems tyrimams.
Raktažodžiai: pėdų priežiūra, pėdų problemos, pirštuotos kojinės, pirštai
Ankstyvojo amžiaus vaikų motorinės raidos sąsajos su jų motinų fziniu aktyvumu
No full textBackground. Physical activity and movement is a key factor in motor development. The physical activity of parents is associated with the physical activity of their children.
The aim. To determine the correlations between the motor development of early-age children and the level of physical activity of mothers.
Methods. 32 early-age children (from 6 months to 36 months) were assessed for motor development according to the Peabody (PDMS-2) movement test. The physical activity of the children’s mothers was assessed according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The child’s motor development and physical activity were assessed using a questionnaire for mothers.
Results. The average value of the motor development coefcient of early-age children was 107.66±7.02 points; 53 percent of children reached an average level of motor development, and 47 percent of children’s motor development level was rated above average. The average value of the physical activity of the mothers was evaluated as a high level of physical activity and was 3638.09±2191.31 MET. 44percent of mothers have a high level of physical activity, 53 percent – an average and 3 percent. – low.Conclusions. The coefcient of motor development was higher in those earlyage children whose parents’ physical activity level was moderate or high. It was established that the less time parents devote to intense or moderately intense physical activity, the less time they devote to children’s physical activity; the more time mothers spend walking, the more time children spend outside.
Keywords: children, motor development, mothers, physical activity.Pagrindimas. Fizinis aktyvumas ir judesys – tai pagrindinis motorinio vystymosi veiksnys. Tėvų fzinis aktyvumas siejasi su jų vaikų fziniu aktyvumu.Tikslas – nustatyti sąsajas tarp ankstyvojo amžiaus vaikų motorinės raidos ir motinų fzinio aktyvumo lygio.
Metodai. Vertinta 32 ankstyvojo amžiaus vaikų (nuo 6 mėn. iki 36 mėn.) motorinė raida pagal Peabody judesių raidos testą (PDMS-2) ir vertintas vaikų motinų fzinis aktyvumas pagal tarptautinį fzinio aktyvumo klausimyną. Remiantis motinų anketų duomenimis, vertintas vaiko motorinis vystymasis ir fzinis aktyvumas.
Rezultatai. Ankstyvojo amžiaus vaikų motorinės raidos koefciento vidutinė reikšmė buvo 107,66 ± 7,02 balai; 53 proc. vaikų pasiekė vidutinį motorinės raidos lygį, o 47 proc. vaikų motorinės raidos lygis buvo įvertintas aukščiau vidutinio. Tiriamų motinų fzinio aktyvumo vidutinė reikšmė vertinta kaip aukštas fzinio aktyvumo lygis ir buvo 3638,09 ± 2191,31 MET. 44 proc. motinų nustatytas aukštas fzinio aktyvumo lygis, 53 proc. – vidutinis ir 3 proc. – žemas.
Išvados. Motorinės raidos koefcientas buvo aukštesnis tų ankstyvojo amžiaus vaikų, kurių tėvų fzinio aktyvumo lygis buvo vidutinis ar aukštas. Nustatyta, kad kuo mažiau laiko tėvai skiria intensyviai ar vidutiniškai intensyviai fzinei veiklai, tuo mažiau laiko skiria ir vaikų fzinio aktyvumo lavinimui; kuo daugiau laiko motinos skiria vaikščiojimui, tuo daugiau laiko vaikai praleidžia būdami lauke.
Raktažodžiai: vaikai, motorinė raida, mamos, fzinis aktyvumas
Daugiaperspektyvinė interpretacinė ir fenomenologinė slaugytojų streso ir minčių kontrolės analizė Jungtinėje Karalystėje, Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose ir Šveicarijoje
No full textBackground. Nurses constitute a worldwide community of human resources committed to critical care. They are exposed to stress and intruding thoughts so they are at the risk of poor performance. The study aimed to ask experts about how can nurses manage stress effectively in Asian developing countries.
The aim. To explore stress management skills for nurses to be applied in developing Asian countries through the personal lived experience of experts from developed countries. Multiperspectival Interpretive Phenomenological Analyses (MIPA) are performed case by case and across the participants to establish convergence and divergence.
Methods. This experiential exploratory descriptive qualitative study was carried out by conducting semi-structured interviews with experts residing, educated, and professionally practising in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, with a purposing sample of 11 stress experts who were subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The current study uses HyperResearch software v.4.5.4 and also uses qualitative criteria (Lincoln & Guba, 1985) to increase data rigour and the Graneheim and Lundman method to analyse content (Graneheim & Lundman, 2004).
Results. The research data showed 102 codes, 4 experiential statements, and 15 personal experiential themes/subcategories. Strategies for stress management and thought control include the practiceof mindfulness and meditation through mindfulness-based stress reduction courses, mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy courses; and the conduction of mindfulness-based organisational education on a larger scale. Nurses can beneft from thought labelling, and cognitive defusion to challenge automatic thoughts. Systematically, nursing management can improve through intervision, on-the-job support, and balance of power gradient. Nurses must adopt stress relief strategies such as practicing self-compassion, yoga, the method of active noticing, rational emotive behaviour skills, afrmations, and acceptance.
Conclusion. Nurses face stress in daily life. Continuous and practical methods of stress management are important and contribute to stress reduction for them. It is essential for nurses to practice mindfulness, meditation, thought control, and stress relief processes to work optimally.
Keywords: stress management, thought control, nursing, psychology, qualitative.Tyrimo pagrindimas. Slaugytojai sudaro pasaulinę žmogiškųjų išteklių bendruomenę, įsipareigojusią teikti pagalbą kritinių situacijų metu. Slaugytojai patiria stresą ir įkyrias mintis, todėl tai gali lemti prastus darbo rezultatus. Šiuo tyrimu siekta išsiaiškinti ekspertų nuomonę, kaip slaugytojai besivystančiose Azijos šalyse gali veiksmingai valdyti stresą.
Tikslas – remiantis išsivysčiusių šalių ekspertų asmenine patirtimi, ištirti slaugytojų streso valdymo įgūdžius, kurie galėtų būti taikomi besivystančiose Azijos šalyse. Siekiant nustatyti konvergenciją ir divergenciją, atlikta daugiaperspektyvinė interpretacinė fenomenologinė analizė (MIPA) kiekvienu atveju atskirai ir bendrai tarp dalyvių.
Metodai. Šis patirtinis žvalgomasis bei aprašomasis kokybinis tyrimas atliktas naudojant pusiau struktūrizuotus interviu su Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose, Jungtinėje Karalystėje ir Šveicarijoje gyvenančiais, išsilavinimą įgijusiais ir profesinę praktiką atliekančiais ekspertais. Tiriamųjų imtis – 11 „streso ekspertų“, kuriems taikyta interpretacinė fenomenologinė analizė (IPA). Šiame tyrime naudojama„HyperResearch v.4.5.4“ programinė įranga, taip pat taikomi kokybiniai kriterijai (Lincoln & Guba, 1985), siekiant padidinti duomenų tikslumą, Graneheimo ir Lundmano metodas turinio analizei (Graneheim &Lundman, 2004).
Rezultatai. Tyrimo duomenys atskleidė 102 kodus, 4 patirčių teiginius ir 15 asmeninių patirčių temų, subkategorijų. Streso valdymo ir minčių kontrolės strategijos apima sąmoningumo ir meditacijos praktiką per sąmoningumu grįstus streso mažinimo kursus, sąmoningumu grįstus kognityvinės terapijos kursus, taip pat sąmoningumu grįsto organizacinio švietimo vykdymą platesniu mastu. Slaugytojams gali būti naudingas minčių žymėjimas ir kognityvinė defuzija, siekiant kovoti su automatinėmis mintimis. Norint padėti slaugytojams, gali būti taikoma intervizija, parama darbo vietoje ir galios gradiento pusiausvyra. Slaugytojai turi taikyti streso mažinimo strategijas, tokias kaip užuojauta sau, joga, aktyvaus stebėjimo metodas, racionalios emocinės elgsenos įgūdžiai, teiginiai ir pripažinimas.
Išvados. Slaugytojai kasdieniniame gyvenime susiduria su stresu. Nuolatiniai ir praktiniai streso valdymo metodai yra svarbūs ir padeda jiems mažinti stresą. Siekiant, kad slaugytojai galėtų optimaliai dirbti, būtina praktikuoti sąmoningumą, meditaciją, minčių kontrolę ir streso mažinimo būdus.
Raktažodžiai: streso valdymas, minčių kontrolė, slauga, psichologija, kokybė
A Qualitative Investigation of Athletes’ Views on Clean Sport
Get PDFBackground. Doping is a real problem in sport and continues to be one of the most controversial topics, despite significant advancements in doping prevention. Lack of knowledge of the anti-doping regulations is one of the risk factors for doping. Currently, anti-doping education is focused on clean sport promotion. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the views on clean sport and doping prevention among athletes from various sports.
Methods. A qualitative approach was used to examine athletes’ views on clean sport. Following a purposeful sampling technique, we interviewed eight men and one woman (Mage = 24.00, SD = 2.73 years) who were competing in various sports at the national level or above in Lithuania. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.
Results. Analysis of interview data allowed to distinguish the following three broad themes related to athletes’ views on doping education and recommendations for improving it. The research participants shared their thoughts about the concept of clean sport, possible reasons that may encourage athletes to compete in sport clean, and discussed clean sport education.
Conclusion. Clean sport can be understood as cheating-free sport. Possible reasons to compete clean in sport are unwillingness to experience shame and fear of damaging health. Athletes believe that current doping prevention is ineffective. Our findings show the importance of clean sport education for young athletes, however, adult education about clean sport could be more difficult.
Keywords: doping, clean sport, anti-doping education
The Plight of Athletic Training Graduates in a Third World Country: An Obscure and Unregulated Profession in Jamaica
Get PDFBackground: Sports treatment and rehabilitation in Jamaica appears to be a costly struggle for athletes of all ages, with very few facilities and specialists on the island. However, the introduction of the athletic training (AT) profession can bridge the gap in sports treatment and rehabilitation by creating a solid foundation for athletes, especially at the high school level. After 12 years of establishing the course of study in Jamaica, athletic trainers (ATs) are still not recognized and are unable to practice.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to highlight the aspirations of the athletic training profession in Jamaica.
Methods: The study was conducted using an explanatory case study design that used an open-ended survey to collect data from AT graduates. A total of 20 participants were selected using a combined sampling method that utilized purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Google forms were used to create the open-ended questions and a content analysis method that utilized multi-analyst coding was used to establish relevant themes and categories from the responses.
Results: The results of the study indicated that graduates are fnding it extremely difcult to get jobs as athletic trainers, due to the lack of awareness, promotion, and ambiguity of AT in Jamaica. Despite the challenges, graduates believed that a national AT association is crucial for seeking licensure and promoting awareness of the profession in Jamaica.
Conclusion: If recognized, ATs can signifcantly help to boost sports treatment in Jamaica and contribute to greater sporting performances.
Keywords: allied health professionals, athletic trainers, developing profession.
Exploring the Preliminary Effects of Resistance Training on Total Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Levels in Elderly Individuals: A Pilot Study
Get PDFBackground: Studies have shown that exercise modulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, and resistance training, in particular, has received increasing attention for its potential to enhance BDNF production. Most studies investigating exercise-induced BDNF changes have focused on free or mature BDNF, while the measurement of total BDNF, encompassing both proBDNF and mature BDNF, may provide a more comprehensive understanding of BDNF regulation. This pilot study aimed to explore the preliminary effects of resistance training on total BDNF levels in elderly individuals participating in a resistance training program.
Methods: A small sample of participants (n=6) was recruited and engaged in a structured resistance training program for 12 weeks, with 6 participants in a control group. Total BDNF levels were measured at baseline and post-intervention using reliable laboratory assessments. Additionally, an isokinetic dynamometer was used to determine muscle strength to explore the effect of the resistance training program on muscle performance.
Results: The findings revealed a significant increase in total BDNF levels following the 12 week resistance training intervention (p<0.05). However, improvements in physical performance measures, knee extension peak torque and isometric maximal voluntary contraction, were not observed.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this pilot study provides preliminary evidence of the positive effects of a 12 week resistance training intervention on total BDNF levels. The measurement of total BDNF levels serves as an important marker in assessing the response to resistance training. Further research with larger sample sizes and longer intervention periods is warranted to further explore the relationship between resistance training and total BDNF levels and to confirm these preliminary findings. Understanding the impact of resistance training on total BDNF levels can have implications for optimizing training programs and potentially improving exercise-related outcomes.
Keywords: muscle strength, exercise, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, neuroplasticity, healthy ageing
Darnios aplinkos problemos sporto sektoriuje
No full textRelevance of the topic. In recent years, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional education system, including various non-formal education activities, has faced enormous challenges and problems. This pandemic not only claimed millions of lives, but also affected people\u27s daily lives and lifestyles. Most of the economic sectors in Lithuania also encountered various problems. Education, which traditionally carried out educational activities in physical environments, was not an exception and faced the sudden and strict closure of all institutions. In this situation, the application of technology and digital learning practices became the main solutions that helped to ensure the continuity of education and training, including non-formal ones (González, Bonal, 2021). Unfortunately, this decision had a particularly painful impact on organized sports for children and youth (Reece et. al., 2020). This area, of course, faced an even greater challenge than other, more theoretical, subjects, since sport, being a physical, practical and interactive activity, is not easily and simply transferred to an online environment (Iuliano et al., 2021).
The problem. The idea of the problem has been increased by the fact that direct social interaction between the coach and the athlete is considered an essential condition in order to supervise the actions performed by the athletes and to ensure the high-quality implementation of the sports program (Emery & Tyreman, 2009).
In the context of the pandemic, researchers began to emphasize the changed organization and execution of sports activities (Ratten, 2020; Escamilla-Fajardo et al., 2020), but there is still a lack of research-based data on the characteristics of these activities. In Lithuania, this topic has so far been little studied in the context of school sports. And although the sports activities implemented in sports schools, as state educational institutions, are regulated by the legislation of the Republic of Lithuania and the orders and instructions of the Ministry of Science, Education, Science and Sports, there is no data in the scientific literature about how informal sports education programs were implemented in them during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The purpose of the study: To highlight the challenges of non-formal sports education during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research object: Challenges of informal sports education.
The results. Research data revealed that the sports activities organized and carried out in sports schools during the COVID-19 pandemic had certain characteristics associated with the challenges experienced by coaches as providers of non-formal sports education programs and the challenges experienced by schoolchildren participating in sports. During the pandemic, the decrease in the motivation of young athletes to play sports, their inability to fulfill the training conditions and the negative influence of the environment in which they train on sports activities became apparent. The coaches, adapting to the changed conditions, were led to search for additional information, invest their own funds in the training process, understand the peculiarities of conducting training remotely, demonstrate their ingenuity while conducting classes, and constantly raise the motivation of athletes. However, when faced with these obstacles, they did not avoid ignoring the existing rules for the organization of sports activities.
Keywords: sustainable environment, sports, nature, problemsStraipsnyje siekiama aptarti darnios aplinkos klausimus, daugiausia dėmesio skiriant sporto sektoriui. Išteklių vartojimo spartėjimas padidino ir paties vartojimo poreikį. Ypač sparčiai augant gyventojų skaičiui miestuose, urbanizacija, didėjantis ir įvairėjantis vartojimas, didina gamtos išteklių suvartojimą. Galima sakyti, kad sportas yra šios problemos pradžioje. Atsižvelgiant į tai, išryškėjo, didėjantis visuomenės susidomėjimas sportu ir reikalavimai sporto sektoriui. Ši situacija neigiamai veikia sporto ir aplinkos santykius. Tiesą sakant, masiniai judėjimai, tokie kaip didelis energijos suvartojimas sporte ir intensyvi žmogaus veikla, gali turėti neigiamą poveikį aplinkai. Visų šių neigiamų pokyčių šaltinis yra sporto sektoriaus infrastruktūros ir organizuojamų renginių bei organizacijų gausėjimas. Vertinant situaciją galima teigti, kad patalpos šių organizacijų veiklos vykdymui, prisideda prie darnios aplinkos problemų atskleidimui. Straipsnyje teigiama, kad būtina atkreipti dėmesį į sporto objektų statybą, urbanistinį planavimą. Antrasis – būti ekologiškam tausojant gamtos išteklius.
Raktažodžiai: darni aplinka, sportas, gamta, problemos