graduate student from 01.01.2022 to 01.01.2025
Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation
employee from 01.01.2017 to 01.01.2025
Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation
UDC 796.92
CSCSTI 77.29
The purpose of the study is to identify the factors influencing the effectiveness of competitive performance among highly qualified ski orienteers. Research methods and organization. The identification of factors was carried out in several stages: analysis of scientific and methodological literature and the federal standard of sports training in orienteering; analysis of factors affecting the effectiveness of competitive activities in ski orienteering through questionnaires administered to coaches and athletes; and ranking of the identified factors by coaches and athletes. Research results and conclusions. The main factors have been identified as map reading and comprehension, the choice of the route along the course, and the athlete's personal characteristics, determined by their psychotypical traits and volitional qualities, as well as their physical and functional preparedness.
ski orienteering, competitive activity, highly qualified athletes
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