The influence of individual characteristics of swimmers on the choice of specialization during the training stage
Rubrics: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORTS
Authors:
1.
Irkutskiy gosudarstvennyy universitet
(Department of Physical Education, Sports and Medical-Biological Disciplines, docent)
employee
Irkutsk, Irkutsk region, Russian Federation
employee
Irkutsk, Irkutsk region, Russian Federation
2.
Irkutsk State University
Irkutck, Irkutsk region, Russian Federation
Irkutck, Irkutsk region, Russian Federation
3.
Pushkin Leningrad State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 215
to 220
Status:
Published
Received:
18.09.2025
Accepted:
10.11.2025
Published:
18.12.2025
Subject area:
VAK Russia 5.8.5
UDC 797.21
CSCSTI 14.27
UDC 797.21
CSCSTI 14.27
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
competitive swimming, athletic training, sports specialization, individual characteristics, educational and training phase
Abstract (English):
The purpose of the study is to methodologically substantiate and experimentally test the effectiveness of the selection and orientation of swimmers at the training stage (advanced specialization), taking into account individual characteristics. Research methods and organization. Methods of analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical experimentation, and statistical methods were used. The developed set of training sessions was implemented during the period from November 2024 to April 2025 as part of the additional educational program for sports training in swimming at Secondary School No. 19 in Irkutsk. Research results and conclusions. The effectiveness of the developed set of training sessions has been demonstrated, confirming the validity of the influence of individual characteristics of swimmers in choosing a specialization. The results obtained allow to conclude that such activities provide an opportunity to determine a swimmer's specialization: distance swimmer, sprinter, or all-rounder.
The purpose of the study is to methodologically substantiate and experimentally test the effectiveness of the selection and orientation of swimmers at the training stage (advanced specialization), taking into account individual characteristics. Research methods and organization. Methods of analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical experimentation, and statistical methods were used. The developed set of training sessions was implemented during the period from November 2024 to April 2025 as part of the additional educational program for sports training in swimming at Secondary School No. 19 in Irkutsk. Research results and conclusions. The effectiveness of the developed set of training sessions has been demonstrated, confirming the validity of the influence of individual characteristics of swimmers in choosing a specialization. The results obtained allow to conclude that such activities provide an opportunity to determine a swimmer's specialization: distance swimmer, sprinter, or all-rounder.
Keywords:
competitive swimming, athletic training, sports specialization, individual characteristics, educational and training phase
competitive swimming, athletic training, sports specialization, individual characteristics, educational and training phase
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