DEVELOPMENT OF FOCUSED RECOVERY AND STIMULATION MEANS IN PRE-COMPETITIVE PRACTICE AMONG HIGHLY QUALIFIED ATHLETES IN RACE WALKING

Abstract

Introduction. Currently, modern technologies of integrated sports training in race walking are being developed, taking into account the whole range of requirements of modern sports of the highest achievements, including means of recovery and stimulation of working capacity. Research hypothesis: to find out the availability of opportunities for improving the quality of practical work of coaches with highly qualified athletes in pre-competition training in race walking. The purpose of the study: to clarify the problematic issues of pre-start training, to substantiate the possibilities of the development and targeted use of specific means of recovery and stimulation of working capacity in the pre-competition practice of highly qualified athletes in race walking. Material and methods: a survey of 12 trainers (n = 12), specializing in training athletes in race walking, was conducted: Merited coachers of Ukraine – 3, highest category – 3, first category – 6. We used the method of interviewing respondents (questionnaires) using the scale of estimates. Results: the respondents showed a positive attitude to modern means of recovery and increased performance, injury prevention, solving issues of improving the technique in race walking, were used non-parametric methods for evaluating the data distribution function, which are presented in table form. Conclusions: the perspectives of using the research results for the effectiveness of the coaches co-operation with high-class athletes in the context of intensification in modern preparation for athletes, its high integration are presented. Key words: race walking, pre-performavce training, coachers, questionnaire.