The effect of a multi-component, combined training program on the level of physical fitness of athletes in cheerleading

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Background and purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of the impact of a multi-component, combined training program on the level of physical fitness of athletes in cheerleading. Material and methods 32 athletes (girls aged 16-18) were examined. They were divided into two groups: the control group (CG) n=16, engaged in the training program of their sports unit, and the experimental group (EG) n=16, engaged in the developed training program, which was compiled on the basis of taking into account the specifics of the motor activity of cheerleading (performance high-intensity and interval work), sensitive periods of development of physical qualities of female athletes aged 16-18, set goals and objectives of the stage and period of preparation. Carefully selected means, methods and methods of using special exercises made it possible to purposefully develop physical qualities, increase the level of physical fitness, improve technical elements and teach the most complex ones, combining them into connections or combinations. Results The developed program for training athletes in cheerleading led to a statistically significant (p<0,05) improvement in the level of physical fitness in all studied indicators of the athletes of the control group, compared to the control group. Conclusion This study provides evidence that cheerleading as a sport has gained widespread popularity among youth in many countries around the world. This indicates that 16-18-year-old cheerleader athletes need to develop a training program in accordance with the specifics of competitive activity and the refereeing system to improve the level of development of both individual physical qualities and increase the level of physical fitness, as well as the athletes' acquisition of stability and quality of performance of technical elements of competitive programs. The effective impact of the proposed multi-component and combined training program for cheerleader athletes in the annual training cycle (52 weeks) has been proven. The use of a multimodal approach to planning the training protocol is rational and effective, which can be recommended for use by cheerleading coaches.