THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL ENDURANCE IN ORIENTEERS AGED 14–15 YEARS
Abstract
Aim.This study aimed to develop and validate an optimized methodology for enhancing endurance in orienteers aged 14–15 years through targeted pedagogical interventions. Materials and methods. The research was conducted at the “Sports School of Tourism” and involved orienteers (n = 24, 14–15 years, both sexes) classified into experimental (n = 12, 7 male and 5 female athletes) and control (n = 12, 6 male and 6 female athletes) groups. Participants held 2nd or 3rd sports categories. Given the demands of competitive orienteering, particularly on complex terrains, the study emphasized endurance development. Training sessions incorporated interval, uniform, variable, circuit, and competitive training protocols. Results. Post-intervention data revealed significant improvements in endurance performance in the experimental group compared to controls (p < 0.05), confirming the efficacy of the proposed training strategy. Conclusion. The post-intervention findings demonstrate that application of sport-specific training methods, combined with controlled intensity, effectively enhances endurance in adolescent orienteers.
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