THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL ENDURANCE IN ORIENTEERS AGED 14–15 YEARS

Keywords: orienteers, endurance, training methods, sports school of tourism

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.

Author Biographies

V. Andreev , N.F. Katanov Khakassia State University, Abakan, Russia

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education, Sports and Life Safety, N.F. Katanov Khakassia State University, Abakan, Russia.

I. Konovalov , Volga Region University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Theory and Methodology of Volleyball and Basketball, Volga Region University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Kazan, Russia.

A. Morozov , Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University, Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University, Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia.

Published
2025-07-09
How to Cite
Andreev, V., Konovalov, I., & Morozov, A. (2025). THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL ENDURANCE IN ORIENTEERS AGED 14–15 YEARS. Human. Sport. Medicine, 25(2), 112-117. https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm250213
Section
Sports training