Science for Education Today, 2021, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 161–176
© Balberova O. V., Sidorkina E. G., Koshkina K. S., Plachy J. K., Bykov E. V., 2021
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Model characteristics of competition performance in terms of athletes’ functional fitness

Balberova O. V. 1 (Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation), Sidorkina E. G. 1 (Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation), Koshkina K. S. 1 (Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation), Plachy J. K. 2 (Hungary, Republic of Hungary), Bykov E. V. 1 (Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation)
1 Ural State University of Physical Culture
2 University of Miskolc, Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
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Abstract: 

Introduction. Nowadays, the theory of sports does not contain clear criteria for assessing sports fitness, which would reflect the model characteristics of competition performance. The article presents the research results on the functional state of athletes with different training process specifics as model characteristics of competition performance. The aim of the research is to identify and describe the model characteristics of competition performance as the main criterion for evaluating sports training in the theory of sports.

Materials and Methods. Energy component of athletes’ functional fitness was studied in 80 qualified athletes (Candidates for Master of Sports, Masters of Sports, International Masters of Sports), specializing in running short, medium and long distances during the period of training for competitions. The study of the energy component was conducted using the inventory developed by B. F. Vashlyaev et al. (‘A method for evaluating physical performance based on minute volume of breathing dynamics ratio to increasing load power’). This method allows to identify which source of energy is used by the athlete while taking a cycle ergometer testing.

Results. The authors identified the model characteristics of functional fitness in athletes with different training specifics, based on the energy component. The study provides physiological grounding from the point of view of appropriate interaction of energy supply systems. The key regulatory mechanisms associated with the metabolic reactions activation of adenosine triphosphate molecules production are described.

Conclusions. Model characteristics of athletes' competition performance, obtained in this research, can be used by coaches in order to manage sports training effectively. Moreover, the identified model characteristics can be used as the main criteria for evaluating sports training in sports theory.

Keywords: 

Model characteristics; Competition performance; Functional fitness; Theory of sports; Aerobic capacity; Aerobic power; Anaerobic capacity; Anaerobic power.

URL WoS/RSCI: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/rsci/full-record/RSCI:46233040

For citation:
Balberova O. V., Sidorkina E. G., Koshkina K. S., Plachy J. K., Bykov E. V. Model characteristics of competition performance in terms of athletes’ functional fitness. Science for Education Today, 2021, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 161–176. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15293/2658-6762.2103.09
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Date of the publication 30.06.2021