Dario Novak
Biographic Data
| ID | 88227 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dario Novak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dario |
| FAMILY NAME | Novak |
| SIGNATURE | NOVAK D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zagreb |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2007-0634 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Associations between adiposity indicators and composite motor fitness among boys and girls in late childhood
Background Adiposity is associated with physical and motor fitness in children, but the relative contribution of different body-composition and adiposity indicators to overall motor fitness remains unclear. Objective This study examined the associations of body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BF%), fat mass (FM), muscle mass (MM), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with a composite motor fitness index (MOTOFIT) in younger school-age children…
Normative data and predictors of trunk muscle endurance performance in young tennis players
Introduction Trunk muscle endurance is important for injury prevention and performance in tennis due to repetitive rotational and high-range motion loads. Normative data for youth tennis players is have not been established and the influence of body size and competitive rank on these measures remains unclear. The aim of this study was to establish age- and sex-specific reference values for trunk endurance and to examine the influence of body size…
Family ties and social capital among grand slam tennis champions
As a competitive sport, tennis demands a comprehensive understanding of the factors which contribute to success at different levels of performance. In order to clarify the aforementioned, the aim of this study was to explore and understand the perspective of tennis players, at differing levels of success, and the impact of social capital on their sporting careers. A particular emphasis was put on an elite group of tennis players who succeeded in …
The relationship between agility, linear sprinting, and vertical jumping performance in U-14 and professional senior team sports players
AimThe aim of this paper is to determine the relationship between the modified agility T-test (change of direction speed ability), 20-meter sprint test (linear speed ability), and countermovement jump test (vertical jumping performance) in U-14 and professional senior team sports players.MethodsThe sample included 78 (59 female and 19 male) U-14 athletes (age 11.70 ± 1.33 years, height 153.00 ± 12.20 cm and body mass 47.10 ± 11.20 kg) and 43 (18 …
The Use of Recovery Methods in Professional and Recreational Tennis Players
Top-level athletes use a large number of recovery methods for achieving the best possible results. Current literature points to the presence of positive effects in using recovery methods in relation to the improvement of sports performance, as well as to results. The aim of this study was to research the types and frequency of recovery methods utilisation between professional and recreational tennis players. The research included a total of 80 pr…
Effects of Plyometric Training with Resistance Bands on Neuromuscular Characteristics in Junior Tennis Players
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 6 weeks (conducted twice per week for a total of 12 sessions) of plyometric training with resistance bands on different neuromuscular characteristics among the sample of junior tennis players. Thirty junior tennis players between the ages of 12 and 14 years (age 13.5 ± 1.8 years; weight 51.3 ± 12.5 kg; height 162.7 ± 12.6 cm) were allocated to either the control group (standard in-season r…
New Balls Please”: Physical Load Imposed on Ball Boys during the Roland Garros 2022
The process of becoming a ball kid at the French Open consists of different stages of selection and training. Selection and training of the ball kids is organized by the French Federation of Tennis (FFT) and is intended to be an immersive and educational experience. A sample was made up of ball kids participating at the 2022 French Open (Roland Garros). For this study, 26 ball kids were analyzed during several rotations of their activity on the c…
What makes a Grand Slam champion? Early engagement, late specialization and timely transition from having fun to dedication
In order to provide adequate support for young tennis players, it is important to understand the development path and factors which can have a positive or negative impact on the development of a player. The aim of this research was to determine the factors that affected sports specialization in tennis by means of qualitative analysis (early, optimal, or late). As well as to deepen the knowledge around the phenomenon of specialization in tennis am…
The Association Between Morphology, Speed, Power and Agility in Young Tennis Players
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of anthropometric variables and motor abilities in change of direction speed and reactive agility performance in young tennis players. 50 tennis players (age 12.3 ± 1.2 years, height 156.7 ± 12.8 cm, body mass 45.9 ± 8.9 kg), who were ranked within the top 50 ranking places of the National Tennis Association, as well as within the top 300 on the international "Tennis Europe" rankings, parti…
Research on Negative L Life Events Among Tennis Players of Differing Success Levels: The Participants’ Perspectives
The process that athletes go through is complex and intertwined with various negative life events they are faced with. However, it is considered that overcoming challenges at an early age is connected with success in later years. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative study was to research the various negative life events (injuries, lack of financial resources, failure to be selected for the national team) of various tennis players and the way in…
Adherence to Mediterranean diet among Lithuanian and Croatian students during Covid-19 pandemic and its health behavior correlates
Maintaining healthy behavior, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, is particularly important for staying healthy. Nutrition is an everyday behavior and along with other health-related behaviors is associated with many health outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess and compare adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and particular food choices among the Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean populations of university …
Are We Doing the Right Thing: Motor Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
In the Croatian high school system, students can attend the same school, but, based on their cognitive abilities, they may be assigned to a regular or an adapted study program. The basic assumption is that students differ predominantly based on their cognitive rather than motor abilities. Therefore, their motor abilities are evaluated through the same battery of motor tests. The aim of this study is to evaluate the metric characteristics of the t…
Different Perception of Health Status and Importance of Physical Activity among Croatian, Slovak and Czech Youth
The main aim of the study was to compare self-perception of health status and importance of physical activity in students in Croatia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. We used a self-designed questionnaire originally prepared in the Slovak language that was translated in mother languages for Czech and Croatian students. The questionnaire consists of five parts (we focused only on one part – physical activity and health) and basic demographical dat…
Neuromuscular Fitness Is Associated with Success in Sport for Elite Female, but Not Male Tennis Players
Additional studies are needed to identify interventions that can increase sport-specific neuromuscular fitness with the ultimate goal of achieving better performance
Talent in sports is never enough: A Preliminary Qualitative Data Analysis
Sports development of young and talented athletes is a very dynamic process which includes an ample range of challenges and obstacles. The aim of this research is a qualitative analysis of experiences of tennis players' with a lower-range of efficiency as senior players. The attempt was to identify those factors that prevented efficiency in senior competitions for tennis players who achieved excellent results in junior competitions. A particular …
Connection between Social Capital and Sport Success of Young Tennis Players
Young athletes are influenced by different physical, psychological, and social factors. Social factors significantly impact a young athlete's growth. Parents, coaches, and schools are important factors in young athletes' sports careers. Achieving sport success without their support would be a real challenge. Social capital is a resource that comes from social relationships and social networks. It is a resource that impacts athletes and sports per…
How different contexts of social capital are associated with self-rated health among Lithuanian high-school students
BACKGROUND: Adolescents' self-rated health is related to a number of sociodemographic and socio-economic factors, health-related behaviors, and their social environment. The impact of the latter is still not well explored. An adolescent's social environment is represented by the social capital, i.e. social resources that they can access. The relationships between various contexts of social capital (family, neighborhood, peers, and school) and sel…
Differences in the Physical Activity Level of Adolescent Female Students / Razlike U Razini Tjelesne Aktivnosti Učenica Adolescentske Dobi
The aim of this study was to determine the level of physical activity in adolescent girls and differences in their physical activity with respect to birth year, nutrition level and secondary school type. The level of physical activity was measured by the Fels physical activity questionnaire for children. The results indicate that there are only 33% of physically active adolescent girls in this population. The results show significant differences …
What makes a Grand Slam champion? Early engagement, late specialization and timely transition from having fun to dedication
In order to provide adequate support for young tennis players, it is important to understand the development path and factors which can have a positive or negative impact on the development of a player. The aim of this research was to determine the factors that affected sports specialization in tennis by means of qualitative analysis (early, optimal, or late). As well as to deepen the knowledge around the phenomenon of specialization in tennis am…
Talent in sports is never enough: A Preliminary Qualitative Data Analysis
Sports development of young and talented athletes is a very dynamic process which includes an ample range of challenges and obstacles. The aim of this research is a qualitative analysis of experiences of tennis players' with a lower-range of efficiency as senior players. The attempt was to identify those factors that prevented efficiency in senior competitions for tennis players who achieved excellent results in junior competitions. A particular …
Connection between Social Capital and Sport Success of Young Tennis Players
Young athletes are influenced by different physical, psychological, and social factors. Social factors significantly impact a young athlete's growth. Parents, coaches, and schools are important factors in young athletes' sports careers. Achieving sport success without their support would be a real challenge. Social capital is a resource that comes from social relationships and social networks. It is a resource that impacts athletes and sports per…
The relationship between agility, linear sprinting, and vertical jumping performance in U-14 and professional senior team sports players
AimThe aim of this paper is to determine the relationship between the modified agility T-test (change of direction speed ability), 20-meter sprint test (linear speed ability), and countermovement jump test (vertical jumping performance) in U-14 and professional senior team sports players.MethodsThe sample included 78 (59 female and 19 male) U-14 athletes (age 11.70 ± 1.33 years, height 153.00 ± 12.20 cm and body mass 47.10 ± 11.20 kg) and 43 (18 …
The Association Between Morphology, Speed, Power and Agility in Young Tennis Players
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of anthropometric variables and motor abilities in change of direction speed and reactive agility performance in young tennis players. 50 tennis players (age 12.3 ± 1.2 years, height 156.7 ± 12.8 cm, body mass 45.9 ± 8.9 kg), who were ranked within the top 50 ranking places of the National Tennis Association, as well as within the top 300 on the international "Tennis Europe" rankings, parti…
Research on Negative L Life Events Among Tennis Players of Differing Success Levels: The Participants’ Perspectives
The process that athletes go through is complex and intertwined with various negative life events they are faced with. However, it is considered that overcoming challenges at an early age is connected with success in later years. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative study was to research the various negative life events (injuries, lack of financial resources, failure to be selected for the national team) of various tennis players and the way in…
Differences in the Physical Activity Level of Adolescent Female Students / Razlike U Razini Tjelesne Aktivnosti Učenica Adolescentske Dobi
The aim of this study was to determine the level of physical activity in adolescent girls and differences in their physical activity with respect to birth year, nutrition level and secondary school type. The level of physical activity was measured by the Fels physical activity questionnaire for children. The results indicate that there are only 33% of physically active adolescent girls in this population. The results show significant differences …
How different contexts of social capital are associated with self-rated health among Lithuanian high-school students
BACKGROUND: Adolescents' self-rated health is related to a number of sociodemographic and socio-economic factors, health-related behaviors, and their social environment. The impact of the latter is still not well explored. An adolescent's social environment is represented by the social capital, i.e. social resources that they can access. The relationships between various contexts of social capital (family, neighborhood, peers, and school) and sel…
Connection between Social Capital and Sport Success of Young Tennis Players
Young athletes are influenced by different physical, psychological, and social factors. Social factors significantly impact a young athlete's growth. Parents, coaches, and schools are important factors in young athletes' sports careers. Achieving sport success without their support would be a real challenge. Social capital is a resource that comes from social relationships and social networks. It is a resource that impacts athletes and sports per…
Are We Doing the Right Thing: Motor Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
In the Croatian high school system, students can attend the same school, but, based on their cognitive abilities, they may be assigned to a regular or an adapted study program. The basic assumption is that students differ predominantly based on their cognitive rather than motor abilities. Therefore, their motor abilities are evaluated through the same battery of motor tests. The aim of this study is to evaluate the metric characteristics of the t…
Different Perception of Health Status and Importance of Physical Activity among Croatian, Slovak and Czech Youth
The main aim of the study was to compare self-perception of health status and importance of physical activity in students in Croatia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. We used a self-designed questionnaire originally prepared in the Slovak language that was translated in mother languages for Czech and Croatian students. The questionnaire consists of five parts (we focused only on one part – physical activity and health) and basic demographical dat…
Neuromuscular Fitness Is Associated with Success in Sport for Elite Female, but Not Male Tennis Players
Additional studies are needed to identify interventions that can increase sport-specific neuromuscular fitness with the ultimate goal of achieving better performance
Talent in sports is never enough: A Preliminary Qualitative Data Analysis
Sports development of young and talented athletes is a very dynamic process which includes an ample range of challenges and obstacles. The aim of this research is a qualitative analysis of experiences of tennis players' with a lower-range of efficiency as senior players. The attempt was to identify those factors that prevented efficiency in senior competitions for tennis players who achieved excellent results in junior competitions. A particular …
Adherence to Mediterranean diet among Lithuanian and Croatian students during Covid-19 pandemic and its health behavior correlates
Maintaining healthy behavior, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, is particularly important for staying healthy. Nutrition is an everyday behavior and along with other health-related behaviors is associated with many health outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess and compare adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and particular food choices among the Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean populations of university …
The Use of Recovery Methods in Professional and Recreational Tennis Players
Top-level athletes use a large number of recovery methods for achieving the best possible results. Current literature points to the presence of positive effects in using recovery methods in relation to the improvement of sports performance, as well as to results. The aim of this study was to research the types and frequency of recovery methods utilisation between professional and recreational tennis players. The research included a total of 80 pr…
Effects of Plyometric Training with Resistance Bands on Neuromuscular Characteristics in Junior Tennis Players
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 6 weeks (conducted twice per week for a total of 12 sessions) of plyometric training with resistance bands on different neuromuscular characteristics among the sample of junior tennis players. Thirty junior tennis players between the ages of 12 and 14 years (age 13.5 ± 1.8 years; weight 51.3 ± 12.5 kg; height 162.7 ± 12.6 cm) were allocated to either the control group (standard in-season r…
New Balls Please”: Physical Load Imposed on Ball Boys during the Roland Garros 2022
The process of becoming a ball kid at the French Open consists of different stages of selection and training. Selection and training of the ball kids is organized by the French Federation of Tennis (FFT) and is intended to be an immersive and educational experience. A sample was made up of ball kids participating at the 2022 French Open (Roland Garros). For this study, 26 ball kids were analyzed during several rotations of their activity on the c…
What makes a Grand Slam champion? Early engagement, late specialization and timely transition from having fun to dedication
In order to provide adequate support for young tennis players, it is important to understand the development path and factors which can have a positive or negative impact on the development of a player. The aim of this research was to determine the factors that affected sports specialization in tennis by means of qualitative analysis (early, optimal, or late). As well as to deepen the knowledge around the phenomenon of specialization in tennis am…
The Association Between Morphology, Speed, Power and Agility in Young Tennis Players
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of anthropometric variables and motor abilities in change of direction speed and reactive agility performance in young tennis players. 50 tennis players (age 12.3 ± 1.2 years, height 156.7 ± 12.8 cm, body mass 45.9 ± 8.9 kg), who were ranked within the top 50 ranking places of the National Tennis Association, as well as within the top 300 on the international "Tennis Europe" rankings, parti…
Research on Negative L Life Events Among Tennis Players of Differing Success Levels: The Participants’ Perspectives
The process that athletes go through is complex and intertwined with various negative life events they are faced with. However, it is considered that overcoming challenges at an early age is connected with success in later years. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative study was to research the various negative life events (injuries, lack of financial resources, failure to be selected for the national team) of various tennis players and the way in…
The relationship between agility, linear sprinting, and vertical jumping performance in U-14 and professional senior team sports players
AimThe aim of this paper is to determine the relationship between the modified agility T-test (change of direction speed ability), 20-meter sprint test (linear speed ability), and countermovement jump test (vertical jumping performance) in U-14 and professional senior team sports players.MethodsThe sample included 78 (59 female and 19 male) U-14 athletes (age 11.70 ± 1.33 years, height 153.00 ± 12.20 cm and body mass 47.10 ± 11.20 kg) and 43 (18 …
Family ties and social capital among grand slam tennis champions
As a competitive sport, tennis demands a comprehensive understanding of the factors which contribute to success at different levels of performance. In order to clarify the aforementioned, the aim of this study was to explore and understand the perspective of tennis players, at differing levels of success, and the impact of social capital on their sporting careers. A particular emphasis was put on an elite group of tennis players who succeeded in …
Associations between adiposity indicators and composite motor fitness among boys and girls in late childhood
Background Adiposity is associated with physical and motor fitness in children, but the relative contribution of different body-composition and adiposity indicators to overall motor fitness remains unclear. Objective This study examined the associations of body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BF%), fat mass (FM), muscle mass (MM), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with a composite motor fitness index (MOTOFIT) in younger school-age children…
Normative data and predictors of trunk muscle endurance performance in young tennis players
Introduction Trunk muscle endurance is important for injury prevention and performance in tennis due to repetitive rotational and high-range motion loads. Normative data for youth tennis players is have not been established and the influence of body size and competitive rank on these measures remains unclear. The aim of this study was to establish age- and sex-specific reference values for trunk endurance and to examine the influence of body size…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Physical therapy (11 works) · Sports Performance and Training (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Sports injuries and prevention (8 works) · Athletes (6 works) · Mathematics (5 works) · Sport Psychology and Performance (5 works) · Applied Psychology (4 works)