Modern Sport Research Articles

Viable strategies for enhancing performance in ball sports by mitigating mental fatigue: A systematic review

Ball sports demand precise control of body and ball while executing tactics and team coordination, which leads to cognitive depletion and mental fatigue. The detrimental effects of mental fatigue on physical, technical, cognitive, and tactical performance in ball sports are evident, highlighting the need for effective management of mental fatigue as a crucial component of modern sports science. This review aims to systematically study and integrate existing experiments on mental fatigue recovery interventions to identify viable strategies for mitigating its impacts. Following PRISMA guidelines, electronic databases including Web of Science, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus were used for literature screening. Studies that induced mental fatigue followed by interventions aimed at mental fatigue recovery were included in this review, resulting in 6 articles primarily focused on basketball, soccer, and golf. Short-term interventions such as music listening, mindfulness training, self-talk, and natural visual stimuli have been shown as effective strategies to alleviate mental fatigue and enhance technical and cognitive performance in ball sports. However, their practical application in real-game environments requires further research and validation. Additionally, future research should explore defensive skills and tactical performance as viable directions for study.

Evaluations of Morphometric Traits and Body Conformation Indices of Horse Ecotypes Reared in the Highlands of Bale Eco-Region, Ethiopia.

Morphometric traits discrepancies are associated with production, reproduction, adaptation and behaviours in horses. It also determines the design of harnessing implements, physical injury level and working performance of the native horses. Thus, the study was conducted to evaluate morphometric traits and body conformation indices of horse ecotypes reared across four districts of Bale Zone, Ethiopia. Data of croup height, croup length, hip height, mid-back height, wither height, hip width, thoracic depth, chest width, body length, sternum height, thorax perimeter and cannon perimeter were measured in 500 horses (294 male and 206 female). Using those traits, 17 body conformation indices were calculated to define the horses for multi-faceted performances. The study revealed that croup height, hip height, wither height, hip width, croup length, body length, thorax perimeter and sternum height were significantly (p < 0.0001) different among the studied districts. The district effect was also significant at p < 0.05 for mid-back height, thoracic depth, chest width and cannon perimeter. The sexual dimorphism effect was statistically significant for all measured traits; however, females were inferior to males except for cannon perimeter. Body conformation indices of pelvic index, body index, transversal pelvic index and weight were highly significant (p < 0.0001) among the studied districts. The sex dimorphism effect was significant (p < 0.001) for dactyl-costal index, pelvic index, longitudinal pelvic index, transversal pelvic index, weight, tare index 1 (trot or gallop), tare index 2 (walk) and riding comfort degree, while non-significant (p > 0.05) for the remaining indices. The studied horses were classified as mediline, elipometric, light, small and suitable riding ecotypes with a medium-conforming body structure and good capacity for carrying loads on carts and backs for functional effectiveness. The correlations of body conformation indices ranged from very high to low, with positive and negative associations for functional capabilities. Therefore, selection for improvement needs to rank morphometric traits and body conformation indices in correlation to developing racing and modern sport horses in the highlands of the Bale eco-regions. Further, molecular studies will be essential to determine whether the predominated phenotypic multiplicity is genetic or environmentally progressed.

The role of Northern European countries in the emergence of new training methods in distance running: A historical overview

AbstractThis study aims to present the significant training theoretical innovations in the history of modern distance running that can be traced back to the countries of Northern Europe and the possible underlying socio-historical reasons for them. Since the beginning of the modern sport, the Nordic countries have enjoyed outstanding success in distance running. In the 1910s–20s, the dominance of Finnish runners was a feature of the first year-round systematic training. During the Second World War, the Swedish coach Gosta Holmer developed the fartlek (speed play) method, which enabled his runners to set numerous world records between 1,500 m and 10,000 m. The most significant innovation in modern distance running training methods was the scientifically based interval training of the German Dr Woldemar Gerschler, which still determines athletes' training today. The Dutchman Herman Verheul developed his easy interval method based on the empirical observations of the Gerchler system. The Verheul method was characterized by high-volume and mainly aerobic sub-maximal speeds and a big emphasis on aerobic development. This is the basis of the Norwegian training method that dominates sports science research today. The latter uses longer intervals (1,000–2,000 m) developing anaerobic-threshold speed (vLT2) monitored by lactate measurement several times a week. These innovations have been fostered by various sociological facts (promotion of sports, sports sciences, and use of the results) and the historical context of the era.

Sacred Games: nietzsche and huizinga in dialogue – an inquiry into the olympic and paralympic games

ABSTRACT This article examines the sacredness of modern sports games by comparing the Olympic and Paralympic Games with the ancient Greek Olympics and analysing the evolution of ethos between ancient and modern games. Drawing on the theories of Johan Huizinga and Friedrich Nietzsche, it identifies an originary structure of sacred play that contributes to the formation of social and cultural identity. Concepts of sacredness, rituality, and agonism in ancient games are explored to understand their influence on modern games. Through a hermeneutic investigation of Huizinga and Nietzsche’s works, the article identifies six fundamental elements of sacred play: inviolable rules, space separated from daily reality, symbolic and cultural meaning, experience of transcendence, reflection of myths and meanings, and self-affirmation, self-overcoming and creativity. These elements are applied to the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games, highlighting their presence in shared rituals and symbols. The discussion focuses on the tension between the traditional Olympic Ethos and the current Efficiency Ethos, highlighting the possible implications on the elements of Olympic sacredness. Finally, it calls for critical reflection on the values and practices of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to preserve their sacredness over time.

Stick Fighting and Stick Fencing in Ancient Egypt and Their Impact On the Present Day

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of stick fighting or stick fencing-like activities in ancient Egypt on modern sport. In the study, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to investigate stick fighting and fencing activities in ancient Egypt and their impact on contemporary sport. The literature review focused on historical documents, tomb paintings, hieroglyphs and archaeological findings from the ancient Egyptian period from 3000 B.C. In ancient Egypt, stick fighting was a widely practised sport alongside wrestling. In ancient Egypt, stick fighting was a rivalry between two players. Although stick fencing is a very popular attraction for exhibition fights, it is sometimes not seen as a fight against an opponent, but rather as a dance performance. It is said that the stick or club wielders wore masks during the matches. The fencers had to bow to the audience before the fight. They then held their sticks in a crossed position. It is assumed that there was a scoring system for fighting with sticks. Although in ancient Egypt fighting with sticks or acrobatic movements with sticks were used for demonstration purposes such as dance events, this could have been the origin of modern fencing and combat training. The aesthetic movements and manoeuvres with sticks and the wearing of masks by the athletes are similar to today's fencing. In ancient Egypt, stick fighters can be seen as stick fencers. In African and Middle Eastern cultures, stick fencing is still widespread and is reflected in the traditions.

The application of improved DTW algorithm in sports posture recognition

Sports posture recognition plays a crucial role in modern sports science and training. Posture recognition and analysis plays a positive role in improving sports quality and ensuring sports safety. However, existing recognition technologies still have poor recognition and accuracy in large amounts of posture data. Therefore, to further improve the performance of the existing posture recognition techniques, this study assumes that postures during movement can be effectively represented through the time series of skeletal key points, and the local similarity of these postures can be captured through the Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) algorithm. Based on this assumption, the existing DTW algorithm is improved by introducing the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) algorithm and combining it with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for feature dimensionality reduction. A novel algorithmic model for postures recognition is proposed. The experimental results showed that the improved algorithm performed well in postures recognition rate and accuracy. Especially, when the k value was 5, the recognition rate reached up to 89%, and the accuracy reached 87%. Compared with the existing algorithm, the improved KNN-DTW algorithm has significant improvement in accuracy and computational efficiency. In summary, the new algorithm shows significant advantages in terms of accuracy and stability, providing a powerful tool for the analysis of athletic postures in the field of sports. Meanwhile, this research result has important application prospects in fields such as sports training, sports medicine, and virtual reality.

Особливості психологічної підготовки спортсменів у передзмагальний період

The training process is a constantly developing system that needs constant improvement. The effectiveness of the training process depends on many factors, such as: the athlete's psychological preparation, the trainer's qualifications, the athlete's motivation, training conditions, and material and technical support. Psychological preparation of athletes for competitions is a component of general training. It is aimed at the formation and development of psychological qualities necessary for achieving high results in sports activities. Training of professional sportsmen is carried out on the basis of a system of principles: focus on achieving the maximum result; in-depth specialization and taking into account the individual characteristics of the athlete; unity of general and special training; continuity of the training process; the unity of the gradual and maximal increase of training loads; undulation of load dynamics; cyclical training process; unity of physical, technical, tactical, psychological and theoretical training; scientific and methodological support of the training process; control and correction of the training process. The components of the training process are proposed: physical training, technical training, tactical training, psychological training, theoretical training. The study of individual psychological characteristics of the training process, which allow to understand the psychological characteristics of athletes, is of great importance; make it possible to develop effective methods of psychological training of athletes; contribute to improving the performance of athletes. Failure to take into account individual psychological features during the training process of athletes can lead to a decrease in motivation, loss of self-confidence, increased anxiety, loss of concentration and reduced stress resistance. The psychological features of a football player’s/football player’s training activities include: the formation of the player’s confidence in his own abilities, which is formed under the influence of successful and unsuccessful match results, the direct actions of the player or the player in the match, perception and understanding of the situation (game pattern) during the match, logical thinking under the time of a football match, sudden decision-making on a situation that arose during the game, correct understanding of the task set before the player, and the ways and considerations of the solution, the attitude of the coach to the football player, the level of development of cognitive abilities (introspection, planning, goal setting). The psychological features of the training activity of the male and female players depends on the correctness and accuracy of the tasks during training (in the pre-competition period) and their implementation (application, skillful use/application of the coach's instructions/instructions) directly during the football match. The emotional state of a football player can be positively influenced by external factors - the advice of an experienced coach or sports psychologist. In the professional activity of a sports psychologist, there are methods of multi-stage training correction of the athlete's pre-start emotional states, methods of instructions that take into account the trends of modern sports, correction of emotional states by the method of sports coaching, etc. Peculiarities of psychological training of professional soccer players include: mental training, stress management, motivation to achieve sports results, communication interaction. Psychological preparation helps professional football players to optimize their level of preparation for competitions and achieve better results.

CAUSE (GROUND) OF OBLIGATION OF THE CONTRACT ON REPRESENTATION IN SPORT

In the law of the Republic of Serbia, the cause of contractual obligation has the significance of a general assumption of the validity of the contract. It represents an essential condition for the creation and survival of every contract. Accordingly, “every contractual obligation must have a permissible cause. The cause is impermissible if it is contrary to cogent rules, public policy, or good morals” (Article 51(1-3) of Law on Obligations). It is assumed that the contractual obligation has a cause, even though it is not expressed. The legal consequence of the non-existence or impermissibility of the cause is the nullity of the contract. The subject of interest in this paper is the consideration of peculiarities regarding the cause of obligation of the contract on representation in sports, which distinguish it from other types of contracts. For that purpose, special attention is devoted to the analysis a few characteristic cases of concluding contracts on representation in sport in contractual practice. It has been observed that existence of false (unreal) cause in the practice of formation of these contracts are not rare. Additionally, the unreal ground is, as a rule, the result of the will of the contractors themselves. The existence of a putative cause in contracts on representation in sports is difficult to imagine due to the mandatory written form prescribed by law. Therefore, the false cause in these contracts can be manifested in the form of a fictitious or simulated contract. The falseness of the ground is most often expressed in the form of a reduction or increasing of the obligations stated in the written contracts, compared to those that were actually contracted. It would be difficult to say that such payments, outside of legal payment flows, are an unusual phenomenon in modern sports. Considering the above, it is necessary to take a position regarding the solution of the exposed legal problem from the point of view of national legislation. On the ground of the rules contained in the legislation of the Republic of Serbia, the author concludes that the existence of an false cause results in the nullity of all contracts that were used in the simulation operation. Therefore, the sanction would consist in the absolute nullity of the fictitious, simulated and dissimulated contract due to the circumvention of legal regulations, the mutual confiscation of the object of performance due to violation of cogent regulations and public policy, as well as compensation for damage caused due to the violation of legally protected interests of bona fide third parties.

The Carceral Logic of Female Eligibility Policies: Gender as a Civilizing Narrative, the Science of Sex Testing, and Anti-Trans Legislation1

Female eligibility policies punish people for gender nonconformity and normalize patriarchal rule. These policies were used first to exclude women deemed “too masculine” from competing against women who more closely conform to gender stereotypes. In recent years, this form of discipline has dovetailed with efforts to determine the circumstances, if any, under which transgender women may compete against cisgender women. Modern sport, as a set of institutions, does not stand apart from capitalism, colonialism, white supremacy, and heteropatriarchy. In this article, I use a prison abolitionist lens to connect anti-trans campaigns and female eligibility policies that police sporting identity to the carceral logics of racial capitalism to make the argument that sex surveillance is related to race, social control, and capital accumulation.

Managing Injuries and Utilizing Protein: A Literature Review on Strategies for Enhancing Athletic Performance in Modern Sports Health

This study aims to assess the impact of protein utilization and injury management on enhancing athletic performance and recovery in modern sports. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive research model, the study involves a comprehensive review of literature from reputable scientific databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Keywords such as "Injury Management," "Protein Utilization," and "Athletic Performance" guided the search for relevant studies. The analysis reveals that adequate protein intake and balanced nutrition are vital for muscle repair, reducing muscle damage, and accelerating recovery following injury or intense exercise. The findings emphasize that effective nutritional strategies not only support recovery but also contribute to injury prevention and overall performance improvement. Personalized nutrition plans tailored to individual needs and specific conditions, including those of athletes with spinal cord injuries or from various sports disciplines, are crucial for optimizing outcomes. The study highlights that integrating protein and nutritional strategies into training and recovery programs can significantly enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injuries. Effective injury management, coupled with appropriate protein utilization, plays a pivotal role in achieving better recovery rates and improving overall health. By adopting these evidence-based strategies, athletes can better meet their performance goals and enhance their overall well-being. This research underscores the importance of a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition and injury management in sports health, offering valuable insights for optimizing athletic training and recovery practices

Baseboll för anarkister

The aim of this article is to examine the emergence and establishment of the ball game ‘brännboll’ (lit. burnball) in Sweden. In doing so, it contributes to the knowledge of how sports have spread historically and how they have changed when established in new places. First of all, the existence of the concept of brännboll throughout history is examined. Although it can be traced back to the 17th century, the game we now commonly call brännboll is a modified form of the English game of rounders that was introduced to Sweden at the end of the 19th century. Unlike the closely related game of baseball, brännboll never developed into a modern sport with standardised rules, organisations and bureaucracy. This is seen in the study as a consequence of the fact that brännboll gained a foothold in the ‘play movement’ rather than in the modern sports movement, and that physical education was considered more important in brännboll than performance and results. As a result of this process of pedagogisation, the game developed into a simplified, stripped-down and more static game compared to its English predecessor.

The role of innovations in the development of modern sports games and its impact on physical activity and sports achievements

Scientific and technical progress is rapidly accelerating, therefore innovative technologies penetrate into all aspects of human life, in particular, into the sports sphere. They open new horizons, allow you to achieve positive results and offer high-tech equipment and equipment. The purpose of the article was to analyze the impact of innovations on physical activity in modern society and sports achievements. In the course of the study, it was found that innovations are innovative methods, technologies and approaches that are implemented to achieve new results, improve processes or solve problems in a certain field. Technological innovations such as virtual reality, innovative materials for sports equipment, artificial intelligence, digital technologies have affected all sports. The main examples of these technologies and their advantages of implementation in the sports industry were analyzed. So, for example, it is determined that the use of synthetic materials in poles for athletics increases their catapulting properties and sports achievements of athletes. Virtual reality technologies contribute to the effective training of cyclists, providing the opportunity to reproduce different weather conditions and types of routes, to test different strategies of speed and intensity of riding without any risks. Modern technologies, which allow to objectively evaluate the biomechanical parameters of the athlete's movements and to correct and improve them, contribute to a significant increase in the effectiveness of the athlete training system. The main groups of modern biomechanical technologies implemented in sports are analyzed. Significant technological updates in the field of sports are caused by the active implementation of digital technologies. Digital technologies help improve the national health care system by facilitating the collection, analysis and dissemination of data on health and physical activity. A key innovation in sports is also the use of fitness trackers and mobile applications that provide personalized training programs and nutritional recommendations.

Increase of movement opportunities and education of willpower qualities of 16-17 year old school students through martial arts

The article reveals the relationship between the motor and volitional indicators of high school students, defines the methodological features of the use of martial arts in order to improve the motor capabilities and volitional manifestations of high school students in the process of physical education. It is shown that an important task of the school education system in modern realities is to maintain the optimal level of physical, mental and emotional state in crisis, dangerous and non-standard situations. A prerequisite for this is a sufficient level of motor and volitional potential of schoolchildren, which can be ensured with the help of physical exercises. among schoolchildren of all age groups, high school students have the greatest functional and psychological capabilities to act in dangerous and crisis situations. One of their ways of increasing the effect of physical exercises in school conditions is the introduction of modern and affordable sports that arouse interest and have a high applied value. It was determined that martial arts classes arouse lively interest among schoolchildren and students, especially males, and it is recommended to introduce them in the process of physical education. Despite the high traumatic nature of martial arts as contact sports, the importance of martial arts can be justified by the possibilities of a combined effect on the motor capabilities and volitional sphere of those who practice. The psychological and biological prerequisites for the formation of the content of physical education of 16-17-year-old boys with the use of rational parameters of motor loads are presented. The importance of using martial arts in physical exercise classes in high school is substantiated.

Utilization of medicinal herbs among soccer athletes in the West Bank of Palestine

IntroductionHerbal supplements are popular among athletes, yet research on their types, purposes, and information sources is limited, particularly for Palestinian soccer players. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the types of herbal supplements used by young soccer athletes in the West Bank, their purposes, and the sources of information influencing their use. Understanding these aspects is crucial for safely and effectively integrating traditional remedies into modern sports nutrition. MethodsIn 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional study with young soccer athletes in the West Bank. We utilized a validated survey to collect data on the types of herbal supplements, their preparation methods, and information sources. We analyzed the data for frequencies and use values (UV). ResultsOut of 165 invited athletes, 155 participated, with 144 confirming their current use of herbal supplements. The participants, aged 18–25 (mean age 20.34), employed a variety of preparation and consumption methods. Information sources comprised traditional knowledge, advice from herbalists ("Attar" in Arabic), and online trends. Herbs that enhance physical endurance and stamina had the highest UV of 3.93, highlighting their critical importance. Herbs for joint and muscle pain and central nervous system stimulation had UV of 2.28 and 2.10, respectively, reflecting their significant roles. Antistress and anabolic herbs had UVs of 1.28 and 1.21, respectively. The total UV of 10.81 indicates a substantial use of herbal supplements. We recorded 1,675 recommendations, with the primary uses being: enhancing physical endurance and strength (36.36 %), reducing joint and muscle pain (21.13 %), acting as a CNS stimulant (19.46 %), alleviating stress (11.82 %), and providing testosterone-like effects (11.22 %). The top 10 herbs were ginseng (7.46 %), small nettle (6.99 %), olive (6.63 %), date (5.85 %), chili pepper (5.43 %), green tea (5.19 %), fenugreek (4.84 %), soy (4.24 %), coffee (4.24 %), and mate (4.12 %), collectively accounting for about 55 % of all recommendations. ConclusionThis study identifies the top 10 herbs used by soccer athletes, as well as their role in modern sports nutrition. Future research should evaluate their effectiveness and safety, focusing on herbs like date and small nettle. Educating athletes on the proper use and risks of herbal supplements is essential.

Rehabilitation management of sports athletes’ muscle injury based on OpenSim technology

Due to the rapid development of sports and people’s love for sports, athletes often perform resistance training beyond the body to achieve better results, resulting in frequent muscle injuries. After the injury, the athlete cannot return to the state before the injury in time, which destroys the previous training results and hinders the athlete from improving to the professional level. Therefore, the research of athletes’ post-injury rehabilitation is the central subject of modern sports science research. This paper used OpenSim technology to study the rehabilitation management of sports athletes’ muscle injury. In this paper, the OpenSim skeletal muscle model was first established, followed by muscle modeling and characteristic analysis, and then a muscle rehabilitation system was constructed. The experimental part used the limb rehabilitation device model of this paper to carry out muscle rehabilitation training for patients with muscle injury, and compared it with conventional rehabilitation training. The experimental results showed that the limb rehabilitation device in this paper had a better rehabilitation effect. Compared with the traditional rehabilitation training, the excellent rate of the total active range of motion of the joints and the satisfaction of rehabilitation nursing were both increased by 10%.

Modernizing sports an intelligent strategy for entertainment through internet of things in sports

A significant transformation towards a more engaging and entertaining viewer experience is provided by the incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) innovation into the ever-changing world of current sports. With an emphasis on real-time tracking and assessment of athletic achievement, this study presents an extensive IoT-based strategy designed for the modern sports industry. Athlete tales, halftime displays and the general spectacle of big athletic events contribute to the entertainment value of the game. To provide a thorough assessment of athlete achievement in a timely manner, this research proposes a unique decision-making approach built on Adaptive Coral Reefs Optimized Xgboost (ACRO-XB). In particular, sport-specific characteristics are obtained through the use of electronic devices and an energy-effective procedure. To provide monitoring experts and competitors with efficient decision-making solutions, the ACRO-XB framework was developed. To validate the ACRO-XB approach, the simulation was run on a difficult dataset of 22,500 instances which is cricketers. Many modern analytical methods were used to undertake a comparison study. The simulation outcomes demonstrated that the ACRO-XB approach performed superior in conditions of recall, accuracy, f1-score and specificity by leveraging IoT data effectively for precise and timely athlete performance assessments, surpassing traditional methods in sports analytics. Furthermore, the suggested ACRO-XB approach was found to result in increased cell efficiency and stability.

Modern trends in the formation of sports and recreational complexes

Today, in the context of the demographic and environmental crisis in Ukraine caused by military actions, it is extremely important to consider the trend of formation of sports infrastructure facilities as those subjects of the urban recreational network that will take the main position in the post-war period in the task of rehabilitation of the population. The nature of the urban structure makes us look at the modern sports complex as an integrated entity of the general recreational network. As a result, the problem of interconnection of the sports function with other functions in the structure of a single multifunctional complex is becoming more relevant. The article highlights the problems of formation of sports and recreational complexes in modern conditions. The factors that influence the modification of the form of SRC and the vectors of further development of the typology of this type of buildings and structures are identified. The design of sports infrastructure facilities should include a generalisation of modern experience and the application of the method of prospective analysis to determine trends in the development of the form of the SRC. This involves analysing current needs and forecasting future requirements for sports and recreational facilities, taking into account changes in public attitudes, demographic trends and the impact of technological innovations. The study is based on a systematic approach where sports and recreational complexes are considered as an element of the socio-cultural space. The use of a holistic architectural approach involved the application of methods for generalising modern experience in the design of facilities of this type and the method of prospective analysis, which will help to identify trends in the development of the form of sports and recreation complexes. The results of the study can be used to develop and adjust the existing architectural research base and the strategy for the reconstruction of Ukraine. They will contribute to the creation of an effective, modern and sustainable sports infrastructure in modern Ukrainian cities.

INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR DATA PROCESSING IN SPORTS USING THE RANDOM FOREST METHOD

A huge amount of data is collected and generated in modern sports. This data can be used to improve athletes' performance, make more informed coaching and strategic decisions, and increase fan engagement. However, processing, analyzing, and interpreting this data can be challenging. This article is devoted to the development of an information system for data processing in the sports sector using the random forest method. The system aims to ensure efficient collection, processing, and analysis of large amounts of data generated during sports competitions, training, and interaction with fans and other stakeholders. Research methods. This article proposes an information system (IS) for data processing in the sports industry using the Random Forest (RF) method. As one of the machine learning methods, it is well suited for working with large amounts of data and complex classification and prediction tasks. The proposed IS consists of three main components. The data collection module accumulates data from various sources such as sensors, GPS trackers, websites, and social networks. The data processing module cleans, normalizes, and transforms the data to prepare it for analysis. The data analysis module uses the RF method to analyze data, predict outcomes, identify patterns, and make decisions. The conducted research has shown that the proposed IS can be an effective tool for predicting the results of sports competitions with high accuracy, identifying patterns in the data that can be useful for coaches and athletes to improve their training and strategy, personalizing training programs and recommendations for athletes, increasing the level of fan engagement by providing them with personalized content and forecasts. The proposed IS based on the random forest method is a powerful tool for processing and analyzing data in the sports industry. Its use can lead to improved athletes' performance, more informed coaching and strategic decisions, and increased fan engagement. One of the most powerful and accurate machine learning methods, the random forest method, allows for reliable analysis and forecasting based on various types of data, including player statistics, match results, physiological indicators, and fan behavior data. The article describes the stages of creating an information system: from data collection to data processing, storage, and analysis.

Советский спор(т): попытки гальванизации эйдосов в нововременных кинокартинах о выдающихся советских спортсменах

The author believes that the so-called cinematic speaking on the Soviet, that is, an array of texts, formulated within the contours of fi lm, television, and other screen arts, is one of the representative sources shaping the domestic discourse of the reception of the Soviet. Within the framework of this work, research attention is focused on the consideration of modern Russian films about the legends of Soviet sports, which, in the area of the abovementioned cinematic speaking, appeal to a number of phrase themes, such as sports, personality, heroism, asceticism, service, and moral values. According to the author, the repetitive nature of references to Soviet sports mythology is associated with the dire need of having some kind of incredible task fulfilled; but, unlike, for example, S. Toymentsev, the author considers this task to be cultural, educational and didactic rather than politically predetermined. The author sees Soviet sports biopics as a good opportunity for a large-scale conversation at the level of everyday consciousness, designed to ensure the galvanization of eidos, re-launch of values and remastering of meanings. However, despite the self-evidently noble nature of such intentions, modern sports dramas are unable to fully realize their mission for a number of reasons. The first reason why biographical films about Soviet athletes do not turn into a guide to action, and their protagonists do not become sought-after role models, is the dramatic discrepancy between the glorified personal qualities of the heroes and the main plots of current popular psychology, which consistently inculcates the cult of hedonism and the so-called ‘positive mindset’. The second reason that determines the emergence of the viewer’s “cognitive lag” is associated with the unanimous silencing in such films of the ideological component of Soviet social relations as a factor that necessarily shapes personality (or the reduction of this factor to requisite and decorative markers): a complex of behavioral patterns, choices and motives thus turn out to be impenetrable to the viewer in the absence of interpretative model. As the third reason, the author names the formal, ‘dotted’ manner of depicting Soviet temporality in “champion fi lm sagas” and comes to the conclusion that unpacking and appropriating the didactic, instructive potential of legendary sports stories is impossible without a thoughtful depiction of Soviet social time.

Peculiarities of modern sports activities of education seekers

Peculiarities of modern sports activities of education seekers