About
Education
Doctoral (2023–present)
University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Thesis: Taxonomy of movement behaviour.
Doctoral (part-time study) (2021–2023, interrupted)
Kinanthropology at Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic. Thesis: Multifactorial Research of Adolescents’ Physical Activity in School Day Segments.
Masters’s degree with honors (2016–2019)
Sport and Health at J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic. Thesis: Development of the kinetic efficiency in the students of the Department of Physical Education and Sport at the J. E. Purkyne University in the athletic pentathlon in the years 1998-2018.
Bachelor’s degree (2013–2016)
Dual Major Study – Informatics and Physical Education at J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic. Thesis: Evaluation of a training plan focusing on the CrossFit physical skills.
High School (2009–2013)
SPS Loket, Information Technology.
Work Experience
University of Southern Denmark – Faculty of Health Sciences (2023–present)
PhD Research Fellow at University of Southern Denmark.
Data Center of the Usti Region – Portabo (2022–2023)
Data analyst and developer at PORTABO (Platform for uniform and open data of the Usti Region).
J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem – Faculty of Education (2020–2023)
Lector (2020–2022), Assistant professor (2023) at the Department of Physical Education and Sport.
Freelancer – Full-Stack Developer (2019–2023)
Software developer and consultant in the field of Information Technology, data processing, hosting, and related activities.
Edhance s.r.o. (2018–2020)
Application developer for the digitization of teaching. Creator of interactive 21st century teaching materials focused on Computer Science and Digital literacy.
Ámosík s.r.o. (2017–2020)
Lecturer of mathematics and physics at the youth education center (2nd grade of primary school, secondary school).
Internships
University of Southern Denmark (Denmark, April–May, 2023)
Development of the HABITUS platform.
Research Activities
Publications
Skopek, M., Heidler, J., Hnizdil, J., Kresta, J., & Vysocka, K. (2023). The use of virtual reality in table tennis training: A comparison of selected muscle activation in upper limbs during strokes in virtual reality and normal environments. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 23(7), 1736–1741. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2023.07213
Blaha, L., Heidler, J., & Prchal, P. (2023). Sedentary behavior in relation to selected indicators of movement and characteristics of children in the lower-secondary school. Physical Activity Review, 11(1), 88–98. https://doi.org/10.16926/par.2023.11.11
Blaha, L., & Heidler, J. (2022). Selected parameters characterizing physical activity behavior in pupils of the second grade of elementary school in the Ústí Region, Czech Republic. Acta Gymnica, 52. https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2022.006
Hnizdil, J., Vojtikova, L., Heidler, J., Skopek, M., & Havel, Z. (2022). Influence of consequences of anti-pandemic measures in connection with the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the Czech Republic on selected body composition and performance parameters of children of younger school age. TRENDS in Sport Sciences, 29(3), 115–122. https://doi.org/10.23829/TSS.2022.29.3-5
Balko, I., Balko, S., Heidler, J., Petr, M., Benesova, L., & Kohlikova, E. (2021). Associations between the occurrence of the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, BDKRB2 +9/-9 polymorphisms and anaerobic performance among a group of elite fencers. Physical Activity Review, 9(2), 93–100. http://doi.org/10.16926/par.2021.09.25
Skopek, M., Heidler, J., Hnizdil, J., & Sulc, J. (2021). The effect of cannabidiol (CBD) on simple and complex reaction times. TRENDS in Sport Sciences, 28(2), 147–151. https://doi.org/10.23829/TSS.2021.28.2-8
Turkova, I., Heidler, J., & Nosek, M. (2021). Analysis of associations between selected sports performance factors and racing performance in the youth alpine skiing category. TRENDS in Sport Sciences, 28(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.23829/TSS.2021.28.1-2
Vojtikova, L., Hnizdil, J., Heidler, J., & Skopek, M. (2021). Orienteering in lockdown condition – Tools for training support. Journal of Outdoor Activities, 15(1–2), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.21062/joa.2022.011
Skopek, M., Kresta, J., Heidler, J., & Tkac, J. (2020). The effectiveness of rowing boat setting using the Empower Oarlock system. Journal of Outdoor Activities, 14(1), 26–34.
Kabesova, H., Vaneckova, J., Tarantova, N., Heidler, J., & Cerna, L. (2019). The effects of the application of dynamic and PNF stretching on the explosive strength abilities of the lower limbs in warm-up in hockey and football athletes. TRENDS in Sport Sciences, 26(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.23829/TSS.2019.26.1-5
Balko, S., Heidler, J., & Edl, T. (2018). Virtual reality within the areas of sport and health. TRENDS in Sport Sciences, 4(25), 175–180. https://doi.org/10.23829/TSS.2018.25.4-1
Balko, S., Heidler, J., & Jelinek, M. (2018). Relationship between the armed arm’s motor response and muscle activation time during the lunge in fencers of varied ability. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 13(1), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2018.131.06
Projects
Only selected projects are listed.
University of Southern Denmark – Faculty of Health Sciences (2023–present)
Learning Network for Advanced Behavioural Data Analysis, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Fellowship.
Palacky University Olomouc – Gamifiter (2022)
Motivational educational software to support physical activity and multidisciplinary education. (TP01010015: Streamlining and stabilization of Proof-of-Concept processes of Palacky University Olomouc projects)
J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem – Computer Science Center (2019–2022)
Specialist in the use of audio-video, virtual reality and 3D modeling in teaching. (U21 – A university reflecting the problems of the region of northwestern Bohemia CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_058/0010208)
J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem – Faculty of Education (2018–2020)
Professional didactics. (Support for the development of digital literacy CZ.02.3.68/0.0/0.0/16_036/0005366)
Conferences
Heidler, J. (2023). Využití počítačového vidění při validaci nositelné elektroniky [Use of computer vision in the validation of wearables, Paper presentation]. 5. mezinárodní konference Analýza pohybu v Česku a na Slovensku, Olomouc, Česká republika.
Blaha, L., Heidler, J., & Prchal, P. (2022). Sedentary behavior in relation to selected indicators of movement and characteristics of children in the lower-secondary school [Paper presentation]. 3rd World Scientific Congress “Quality of Life in Interdisciplinary Approach,” Kochcice, Poland.
Heidler, J., Jalamudisova, V., & Vaneckova, J. (2022). A simple and affordable way to monitor 24-hour physical activity patterns with consumer wearables [Poster presentation]. 3rd World Scientific Congress “Quality of Life in Interdisciplinary Approach,” Kochcice, Poland.
Kovar, M., Cuberek, R., & Heidler, J. (2022). Expressing the dynamic nature of handball players‘ movement: Preliminary concept based on acceleration and an angular velocity of handball players [Paper presentation]. 13th World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport, Vienna, Austria.
Skopek, M., Heidler, J., Hnizdil, J., Kresta, J., & Vysocka, K. (2022). The use of virtual reality in the training of table tennis players — Comparison of muscle activation of selected muscles of the upper limb during strokes in virtual reality and in a normal environment [Paper presentation]. 3rd World Scientific Congress “Quality of Life in Interdisciplinary Approach,” Kochcice, Poland.
Blaha, L., & Heidler, J. (2021). Characteristics of participation in physical activities by pupils in the secondary stage of elementary schools in the Ústí nad labem region [Paper presentation]. 2nd International Conference of Sport, Health and Physical Education, Ústí nad Labem, Czechia.
Hnizdil, J., Heidler, J., Skopek, M., & Vojtikova, L. (2021). Effect of visual intervention on the multistage 20 metre shuttle run test performance in children aged 12–15 [Paper presentation]. 2nd International Conference of Sport, Health and Physical Education, Ústí nad Labem, Czechia.
Skopek, M., Heidler, J., & Hnizdil, J. (2021). Secular trend of fitness development of school-age children in the Ústí region in the school years 2015/2016–2019/2020 [Paper presentation]. 2nd International Conference of Sport, Health and Physical Education, Ústí nad Labem, Czechia.
Turkova, I., Nosek, M., & Heidler, J. (2019). Analysis of the associations between balance, laterality, muscle condition and performance in youth alpine skiing category. In J. Wasik & J. Szopa (Eds.), 2nd World Congress; Quality of Life in Interdisciplinary Approach (pp. 49–50). PPHU Projack.
Heidler, J., Edl, T., & Balko, S. (2018). Use of Virtual Reality in Sports, Rehabilitation and Physical Education. In Š. Balko, M. Škopek, J. Hnízdil, M. Nosek, & J. Heidler (Eds.), 1st International Conference of Sport, Health and Physical Education (p. 76). UJEP.
Kabesova, H., Vaneckova, J., & Heidler, J. (2018). Dynamic and PNF Stretching Application in Warm-Up. In J. Wasik & D. Ortenburger (Eds.), Physical Activity and Health in Interdisciplinary Approach (p. 15). PPHU Projack.
Nosek, M., Balko, S., Heidler, J., Adamec, J., Partlova, D., & Zakon, R. (2018). Influence of ultramarathon on the health of amateur runners. In J. Wasik (Eds.), 1st Quality of Life in Interdisciplinary Approach (p. 56). PPHU Projack.
Petru, D., Pysny, L., Pysna, J., & Heidler, J. (2018). Nové trendy ve výuce fyziologie tělesné zátěže – hodnocení vlivu chladu na maximální anaerobní výkon sportovce. Mezinárodní Masarykova konference pro doktorandy a mladé vědecké pracovníky.
Petru, D., Pysny, L., Pysna, J., & Heidler, J. (2018). New trends in teaching functional diagnostics to the students of physical education and sport at pedagogical faculties in the Czech Republic. ICERI2018 Proceedings (pp. 9428–9431). https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2018.0749
Petru, D., Pysny, L., Pysna, J., & Heidler, J. (2018). The possibilities of the use of balneological procedures – new trends in teaching students of physical education and sport at pedagogical faculties. ICERI2018 Proceedings (pp. 9414–9419). https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2018.0747
Other related experiences
- Member of the organizing committee of the international scientific conference ICSHPE (2018, 2021, 2024) in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic and editor of the book of abstracts.
- IT support for the Journal of Outdoor Activities.
- Supervisor of (11) successfully defended bachelor’s theses.
Socials & Identifications
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