Dynamics of the Physical Component in Athletes who Practice Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Longitudinal Study

Abstract

The dimensions of competitive performance in the specific context of rhythmic gymnastics are found in components such as physical and biological condition, physiological factors, technical and physical aspects, and, above all, in the training process. In the long-term training process, the individual's consciousness is fully engaged at a high level of acuity, at the limit of possibilities, sports performance being multiply determined and conditioned. The purpose of this longitudinal study is to obtain confirmatory information regarding the level of development of the physical abilities of athletes who practice rhythmic performance gymnastics, starting from the smallest training category up to the last level, that of Seniors. Through the involvement of specialists at the national level, data were collected from 141 performance athletes, a fact that allowed the outline of a motor profile for all categories.