Research/art/teacher profile of a person
Name and surname:
Mgr. Radovan Hadža, PhD.
Document type:
Research/art/teacher profile of a person
The name of the university:
Comenius University Bratislava
The seat of the university:
Šafárikovo námestie 6, 818 06 Bratislava

I. - Basic information

I.1 - Surname
Hadža
I.2 - Name
Radovan
I.3 - Degrees
Mgr., PhD.
I.4 - Year of birth
1987
I.5 - Name of the workplace
Department of Track and Field and Sport Conditioning
I.6 - Address of the workplace
Nabr. arm. gen. L. Svobodu 9
I.7 - Position
Assistant professor
I.8 - E-mail address
radovan.hadza@uniba.sk
I.10 - Name of the study field in which a person works at the university
Sport Sciences
I.11 - ORCID iD
0000-0002-5596-8508

II. - Higher education and further qualification growth

II.1 - First degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Faculty of physical education and sport of Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2019
II.c - Study field and programme
Conditioning coaching
II.2 - Second degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Faculty of physical education and sport of Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2021
II.c - Study field and programme
Conditioning coaching
II.3 - Third degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Faculty of physical education and sport of Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2024
II.c - Study field and programme
Sport Sciences
II.4 - Associate professor
II.5 - Professor
II.6 - Doctor of Science (DrSc.)

III. - Current and previous employment

III.a - Occupation-position III.b - Institution III.c - Duration
Assistant professor Faculty of physical education and sport of Comenius University in Bratislava 2024
Personal and conditioning coach Cvičisko II, s.r.o. a Cvičisko Klub from 2021
Conditioning coach Tabletennis Center 12/2023-05/2024

IV. - Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills

IV.a - Activity description, course name, other IV.b - Name of the institution IV.c - Year
Weightlifting to enhance sports performance Akademia telocviku 11/2024
Human Foundations Functional Patterns 06/2022
Neurokinetic Therapy Seminar - Level 1 NeuroKineticTherapy 09/2021
EXOS - Energy Systems Development, Medicine ball, Plyometrics EXOS 2020-2021
Italian language - beginner (level 1-5) Language school - MiraNova 01/2023 - 06/2024
Italian language - intermediate (level 1-2) Language school - MiraNova from 06/2024

V. - Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university

V.1 - Overview of the profile courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.1.a - Name of the profile course V.1.b - Study programme V.1.c - Degree V.1.d - Field of study
Theory and didactics of sport specialisation III and IV Coaching (specialisation conditioning coaching) II. Sport Sciences
Theory and didactics of sport specialisation II (aerobic endurance) Coaching (specialisation conditioning coaching) I. Sport Sciences
Theory and didactics of sport Coaching; Coaching and physical education teaching I. Sport Sciences
Sport metrology Coaching; Coaching and physical education teaching I. Sport Sciences
V.2 - Overview of the responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of the study programme or its part at the university in the current academic year
V.3 - Overview of the responsibility for the development and quality of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure in the current academic year
V.4 - Overview of supervised final theses
V.4.1 - Number of currently supervised theses
V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)
4
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
9
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
0
V.4.2 - Number of defended theses
V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)
13
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
2
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
0
V.5 - Overview of other courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.5.a - Name of the course V.5.b - Study programme V.5.c - Degree V.5.d - Field of study
Sports Conditioning Basics Erasmus I. Sport Sciences
Theory and didactics of sport specialisation - II (aerobic endurance) Erasmus I. Sport Sciences

VI. - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1 - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs and the corresponding citations
VI.1.1 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
24
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
24
VI.1.2 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
10
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
10
VI.1.3 - Number of citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
35
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
35
VI.1.4 - Number of citations registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
21
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
21
VI.1.5 - Number of invited lectures at the international, national level
VI.1.a - Overall
0
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
0
VI.2 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs
1

Hadža, R., Augustovičová, D., Paludo, A.C., Van Biesen, D.,Hrubý, M. (2025). Countermovement-jump test–retest reliability in top-level para-karate athletes with intellectual impairment using Kistler force plates. In: Adapted physical activity quarterly, 42(4), s. 663-677. DOI: 10.1123/apaq.2024-0149.

2

Horníková, H., Hadža, R. [corresponding author]; Hrubý, M., Augustovičová, D. (2025). Postural control in top-level Para Karate athletes with visual and intellectual impairment. In: BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation, 17(1), s. 1-13. DOI: 10.1186/s13102-025-01429-3.

3

Augustovičová, D., Hadža, R., Magyar, A., Van Biesen, D., Hrubý, M. (2025). Kata selection trends in top-level para-karate competitions : a multi-championship study. In: BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation, 17(1), s. 1-9. DOI: 10.1186/s13102-025-01081-x.

4

Horníková, H., Hadža, R., Zemková, E. (2025). The contribution of perceptual-cognitive skills to reactive agility in early and middle adolescent soccer players. In: Journal of strength and conditioning research, 39(3), s. 478-484. DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004997.

5

Štyriak, R., Hadža, R., Arriaza, R., Augustovičová, D., Zemková, E. (2023). Effectiveness of protective measures and rules in reducing the incidence of injuries in combat sports : a scoping review. In: Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 8(4), s. 1-13. DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8040150.

6

Hadža, R., Augustovičová, D., Hrubý, M., Štyriak, R., Novosád, A. (2026). Intra-and inter-rater reliability of MyJump2 App in measuring the speed of specific karate techniques. In: Ido movement for culture, 26(1), s. 53-64. DOI: 10.14589/ido.26.1.7.

7

Augustovičová, D., Hadža, R. (2022). Kata selection after the full adoption of the scoring system at the top-level karate competitions. In: Ido movement for culture, 22(5), s. 71-79. DOI: 10.14589/ido.22.5.10.

8

Hadža, R. [corresponding author], Augustovičová, D., Štyriak, R., Hrubý, M. (2025). Analysis of kata performances in top level events. In: Studia sportiva, 19(2), s. 1-9. DOI: 10.5817/StS2025-2-10.

9

Horníková, H., Hadža, R. (2025). Neuromuscular determinants of reactive agility in elite female handball players : the role of explosive strength, sprint speed, and change of direction ability. In: Studia Sportiva, 19(2), s. 258-268. DOI: 10.5817/StS2025-2-19.

10

Augustovičová, D., Štefanovský, M., Hadža, R., Štyriak, R., Hogh, H., Billman, M. (2021). Could weigh-in procedures that are held close to the commencement of the fight cause hypo-hydration of karate athletes? In: Journal of physical education and sport, 21(4), s. 1884-1889. DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2021.04238.

VI.3 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years
1

Hadža, R., Augustovičová, D., Paludo, A.C., Van Biesen, D.,Hrubý, M. (2025). Countermovement-jump test–retest reliability in top-level para-karate athletes with intellectual impairment using Kistler force plates. In: Adapted physical activity quarterly, 42(4), s. 663-677. DOI: 10.1123/apaq.2024-0149.

2

Horníková, H., Hadža, R. [corresponding author]; Hrubý, M., Augustovičová, D. (2025). Postural control in top-level Para Karate athletes with visual and intellectual impairment. In: BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation, 17(1), s. 1-13. DOI: 10.1186/s13102-025-01429-3.

3

Augustovičová, D., Hadža, R., Magyar, A., Van Biesen, D., Hrubý, M. (2025). Kata selection trends in top-level para-karate competitions : a multi-championship study. In: BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation, 17(1), s. 1-9. DOI: 10.1186/s13102-025-01081-x.

4

Horníková, H., Hadža, R., Zemková, E. (2025). The contribution of perceptual-cognitive skills to reactive agility in early and middle adolescent soccer players. In: Journal of strength and conditioning research, 39(3), s. 478-484. DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004997.

5

Štyriak, R., Hadža, R., Arriaza, R., Augustovičová, D., Zemková, E. (2023). Effectiveness of protective measures and rules in reducing the incidence of injuries in combat sports : a scoping review. In: Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 8(4), s. 1-13. DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8040150.

6

Hadža, R., Augustovičová, D., Hrubý, M., Štyriak, R., Novosád, A. (2026). Intra-and inter-rater reliability of MyJump2 App in measuring the speed of specific karate techniques. In: Ido movement for culture, 26(1), s. 53-64. DOI: 10.14589/ido.26.1.7.

7

Augustovičová, D., Hadža, R. (2022). Kata selection after the full adoption of the scoring system at the top-level karate competitions. In: Ido movement for culture, 22(5), s. 71-79. DOI: 10.14589/ido.22.5.10.

8

Hadža, R. [corresponding author], Augustovičová, D., Štyriak, R., Hrubý, M. (2025). Analysis of kata performances in top level events. In: Studia sportiva, 19(2), s. 1-9. DOI: 10.5817/StS2025-2-10.

9

Horníková, H., Hadža, R. (2025). Neuromuscular determinants of reactive agility in elite female handball players : the role of explosive strength, sprint speed, and change of direction ability. In: Studia Sportiva, 19(2), s. 258-268. DOI: 10.5817/StS2025-2-19.

10

Augustovičová, D., Štefanovský, M., Hadža, R., Štyriak, R., Hogh, H., Billman, M. (2021). Could weigh-in procedures that are held close to the commencement of the fight cause hypo-hydration of karate athletes? In: Journal of physical education and sport, 21(4), s. 1884-1889. DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2021.04238.

VI.4 - The most significant citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
1

Trybulski, Robert - Roczniok, Robert - Galeziok, Kamil - Matuszczyk, Filip - BichowskaPaweska, Marta - Wilk, Michal - Muracki, Jaroslaw. Immediate effect of compression contrast therapy on quadriceps femoris muscles' regeneration in MMA fighters [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.3390/jcm13237292 In: Journal of clinical medicine. Bazilej: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2024, Roč. 13, č. 23, art. no. 7292, s. 1-17 [online]. ISSN (online) 2077-0383. - WOS CC ; CCC ; MEDLINE® ; SCIE ; PubMed ; OA, s. 1 - 17.

2

Zakeri, Brandon - Fox-Good, Christopher - Berkay, Fehmi - Chase, Alexander - Minhas, Arjun - Froehle, Andrew William. Upper extremity injuries in combat sports [elektronický dokument]: a comparative analysis from US emergency departments. DOI 10.1016/j.ajem.2025.10.007 In: American journal of emergency medicine. Philadelphia: Elsevier. Elsevier Science, 2026, č. 99, s. 248-255 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 0735-6757. ISSN (online) 1532-8171. - WOS CC ; CCC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; SCIE ; PubMed ; OA, s. 248 - 255.

3

Okubo, Matia. The rare side wins [elektronický dokument]: lateral biases and the negative frequency-dependent advantage in half-guard passing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. DOI 10.1080/1357650X.2025.2537725 In: Laterality. Oxon: Taylor & Francis Group. Routledge, 2025, Roč. 30, č. 2-6, s. 203-219 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1357-650X. ISSN (online) 1464-0678. - WOS CC ; CCC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; SSCI ; PubMed ; OA, s. 203 - 219.

4

Demirli, Abdullah - Gökcelik, Eda - Moghanlou, Abdorreza Eghbal - Ocak, Muhammed Hüseyin - Terzi, Merve - Yamaner, Emre - Atici, Müjde - Akyüz, Ömer - Toy, Ali Burak. Acute beetroot juice supplementation enhances judo-specific performance, explosive power, and muscular strength in recreational adolescent judokas [elektronický dokument]: a randomized crossover trial. DOI 10.3389/fnut.2025.1669799 In: Frontiers in nutrition. Lausanne: Frontiers Media, 2025, Roč. 12, č. October, art. no. 1669799, s. 01-08 [online]. ISSN (online) 2296-861X. - WOS CC ; CCC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; SCIE ; PubMed ; OA, s. 01 - 08.

5

Baruah, Jateen - Kharel, Avinash - Hina, Madin - Ceylan, Halil Ibrahim - Muntean, Raul Ioan - Thapa, Rohit K. Acute effects of squat and ballistic jump exercises on judo-specific performance, handgrip strength, and perceived exertion in young male judokas [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.3390/app142210558 In: Applied sciences. Bazilej: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2024, Roč. 14, č. 22, art. no. 10558, s. 1-12 [online]. ISSN (online) 2076-3417. - WOS CC ; CCC ; SCO ; SCIE ; OA, s. 1 - 12.

6

Piepiora, Pawel Adam - Čaplová, Petra - Cynarski, Wojciech Jan. A thing about karate in physical culture [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.3389/fspor.2024.1430186 In: Frontiers in sports and active living. Lausanne: Frontiers Media, 2024, Roč. 6, č. 26. júl, art. no. 1430186, s. 01-05 [online]. ISSN (online) 2624-9367. - WOS CC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; ESCI ; PubMed ; OA, s. 01 - 05.

7

Piepiora, Pawel Adam - Gwardynski, Robert. The validity of utilizing karate in youth safety education [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.3389/fspor.2024.1400920 In: Frontiers in sports and active living. Lausanne: Frontiers Media, 2024, Roč. 6, č. 30. máj, art. no. 1400920, s. 01-05 [online]. ISSN (online) 2624-9367. - WOS CC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; ESCI ; PubMed ; OA, s. 01 - 05.

8

Lola, Afroditi - Bassa, Eleni - Symeonidou, Sousana - Stavropoulou, Georgia - Papavasileiou, Anastasia - Fregidis, Kiriakos - Bismpos, Marios. Analysis of motor and perceptual–cognitive performance in young soccer players [elektronický dokument]: insights into training experience and biological maturation. DOI 10.3390/sports14010022 In: Sports. Bazilej: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2026, Roč. 14, č. 1, art. no. 22, s. 1-18 [online]. ISSN (online) 2075-4663. - WOS CC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; ESCI ; PubMed ; OA, s. 1 - 18.

9

Rahimpour, Armein - Baxter, Jacy - Giangrosso, Gerard - Murphy, Abigail - Bown, Paul - Denning, David A. - Ray, Peter - Rahman, Barry. Age-related patterns of traumatic facial fractures in the appalachian tri-state area [elektronický dokument]: a five-year retrospective study. DOI 10.7759/cureus.62090 In: Cureus. Rockville Pike: National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2024, Roč. 16, č. 6, art. no. e62090, s. 1-8 [online]. ISSN (online) 2168-8184. - WOS CC ; ESCI ; OA, s. 1 - 8.

10

Zhao, Zhiwei - Liu, Yuhang - Xu, Kai. Optimizing agility training in team sport players-the role of perception-action coupling [elektronický dokument]: a systematic review with multi-level meta-analysis. DOI 10.52082/jssm.2026.84 In: Journal of sports science and medicine. Bursa: Uludag University. Faculty of Medicine. Department of Sports Medicine, 2026, Roč. 25, č. 1, s. 84-111 [online]. ISSN (online) 1303-2968. - WOS CC ; SCO ; MEDLINE® ; SCIE ; PubMed ; OA, s. 84 - 111.

VI.5 - Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years
1

Augustovičová, D.: Model of sport-specific classification of athletes with intellectual disabilities in para karate. 2023 - 2025, no. 1/0725/23. Co-investigators: Nemcek D., Stefanovsky, Hadza, Hornikova, Argajova.

2

Zemkova, E.: Sport-specific and fitness-oriented performance testing and evaluation. 2023 - 2025, no. 1/0725/23. Co-investigators: Hornikova, Kyselovicova, Labudova, Holienka, Augustovicova, Grznar, Skala, Hadza, Amiri, Kovac, Cholp, Izrael, Kotyrova Stefanikova, Kovacikova.

VII. - Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities

VIII. - Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study

VIII.a - Name of the institution VIII.b - Address of the institution VIII.c - Duration (indicate the duration of stay) VIII.d - Mobility scheme, employment contract, other (describe)
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Kaskelantie 10, FI-19120 Vierumäki 03.03.2026 - 05.03.2026 Erasmus+ mobilita STT
Masaryk University, Faculty of sport studies Univerzitni kampus Bohunice, building E34 Kamenice 753/5, 625 00 Brno, Czech republic 06.05.2024 - 10.05.2024 ERASMUS+

IX. - Other relevant facts

Date of last update
2026-04-08