SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF SPORTS INJURIES AND STRATEGIES FOR THEIR PREVENTION

Abstract

Aim. To examine the problems, identify the underlying causes, and propose methods for reducing injuries in rhythmic gymnastics. Materials and methods. The research methods included theoretical (a systematic analysis of scientific and methodological literature concerning the physiological characteristics of the body and a review of pedagogical experience) and empirical (questionnaire, testing, observation comparison, and self-assessment) approaches. Results. The research was conducted in sports clubs and schools in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, focusing on rhythmic gymnastics. The sample included 30 indi­viduals, with participants ranging in age from 12 to 15 years old. It was discovered that 52 % of injuries were of an organizational and methodological nature, while 48% were linked to the individual characte­ristics of the participants’ musculoskeletal system. The research identified unfavorable organizational conditions that contributed to athlete injuries. It was confirmed that enhancing the quality of professional training, improving the coach-teacher’s medical and biological knowledge, refining curricula in sports schools, and addressing unfavorable sanitary and hygienic conditions are the main ways to prevent injuries in the training process for rhythmic gymnastics. The study also demonstrated that most coaches and teachers made methodological mistakes, which can lead to injuries to the athletes’ organs and tissues. Conclusion. Injury prevention necessitates a thorough examination of the causes of injury in athletes. To prevent the recurrence of injuries, coaches, teachers, athletes, and medical professionals must be aware of the circumstances that lead to athlete injuries.