ANALYSIS OF EXERCISE PERFORMANCE IN CYBATHLETICS

Abstract

Aim. This paper aims to develop and test new forms of competition for people with health conditions and to identify the most difficult motor exercises performed by participants. Materials and methods. Pedagogical observations were made at the Russian Cybathletics Championship in Moscow (December 6–7, 2021). An analysis and comparison of exercise performance by cybathletes were carried out based on the protocols of the preliminary, semi-final, and final stages of the competition. Participants are people with health conditions who use technical means of rehabilitation and have passed preliminary selection at regional competitions. The study included 72 cybathletes ranging in age from 18 to 60 years. Results. The analysis of pedagogical observations shows that, despite competition rules getting more complex, participants have an increased interest in this project. Comparison and analysis of the relative values of exercise performance in various disciplines showed the most difficult activities that required increased attention during training. Conclusion. The use of new forms of competition in cybathletics creates conditions and prerequisites for the further development of this branch of adaptive physical education and increases interest in cybathletics among people with health conditions.