Creation and verification of methodical material using overball exercise aid for children of younger school age

The diploma thesis verifies the influence of compensatory exercise using a mini exercise ball (overball). It is focused on the muscular system of middle childhood (8-11). The diploma thesis consists of a theoretical and practical part. A collection of compensational exercises consisting of 30 parts was build based on results from the initial examination of tested participants. The examination of the muscular system was accomplished by several standardized tests (evaluation of body composition by Lomíček, Mathias test, Adams test, an examination of the muscular stereotypes. A compensatory exercise was done after the examination once a week for eight weeks as a group exercise under a professional supervisor. When the examination was over a final evaluation was done, which was identical to the initial testing. As a conclusion, the effect of compensatory exercise was completed. Based on the application of provided and verified methodological material a certain change was achieved. The best improvement was achieved during the examination of the muscular stereotypes. Three of the tested participants noticed an improvement, none of them noticed a worsening. The least improvement was recorded by Adams test, only one tested participant improved, others without any change. In some cases, there were individual changes. In particular areas, there were changes of individual character, nevertheless, an evaluation of the group was identical to the initial testing. A benefit of this thesis is to make use of a mini exercise ball (overball) to make the exercise and positive influence of the exercise more effective on the muscular system not only for middle childhood