Students of the Institute of Physical Culture and Judo of ASU won the first place in the International competition of scientific papers on physical culture

The Commission of the International Competition of Scientific Papers in the Field of Physical Culture awarded first place to the work of Irina and Marina Drovalev, students of the Institute of Physical Culture and Judo at Adyghe State University.

This competition took place within the framework of the III International Scientific and Practical Conference on Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism, entitled "Student Sports: History, Modernity, and Development Trends," hosted by Siberian Federal University in Krasnoyarsk.

Under the guidance of Igor Gunazhokov, the head of the Department of Sports Disciplines at the Institute of Physical Culture and Judo of ASU, the girls chose the topic of their research: "Implementation of the Principle of Unity of General and Special Physical Training in the Educational and Training Process of Young Athletes."

Its relevance lies in the fact that, according to many experts, the training process for track and field athletes in Russia lacks sufficient scientific support. Many children begin practicing this sport at a very early age, yet few of them achieve outstanding athletic results. Moreover, most struggle to overcome the challenges associated with early sports specialization. Insufficient foundational physical fitness, coupled with early specialization, makes it difficult for children to manage the physical and psychological demands placed upon them, ultimately leading to the primary reason for their withdrawal from the world of sports. 

Thus, one of the fundamental principles of sports training is being compromised—the principle of the unity of general and special training. Consequently, the issue of maintaining a child's motivation during the initial preparation phase for a chosen sport continues to pose a significant challenge in training future sports reserves.

The researchers examined the educational and training processes of young athletes aged 13 to 14, assessing the dynamics of their general and special physical fitness at the initial specialization stage. They also evaluated the effectiveness of implementing the principle of the unity of general and special physical training. The next objective will be to develop recommendations for coaches.

The jury acknowledged the presence of clear, well-substantiated conclusions in the work, which contribute to addressing the problem and delineate the prospects for its further development.