FUNCTIONAL STATE IN PARA-EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES

Vinokurova K.; Zakharova A.; Sergeeva E.; Galdobina A.; Sharkova E.

doi:10.14529/hsm260210

K. Vinokurova Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2967-2655 kamilia_m@mail.ru
A. Zakharova Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8170-2316 sport_tsp@mail.ru
E. Sergeeva Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8138-2957 katerina.litko@yandex.ru
A. Galdobina Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia http://orcid.org/0009-0004-4549-1285 lady.taranchuk@mail.ru
E. Sharkova Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia http://orcid.org/0009-0005-7021-8122 sharkkat8@yandex.ru

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm260210

Keywords: disabilities, disabled athletes, exercise performance, cardio-pulmonary system, complex control, para-equestrian sport

Abstract

Aim. This paper aims to investigate the effect of Paralympic equestrian sport on the physical performance of individuals with disabilities. Materials and methods. This study involved athletes with musculoskeletal and intellectual disabilities (n = 41) aged 5–24 years, with 1 to 15 years of para-equestrian experience. Study groups were formed based on training experience. Comprehensive assessment involved physical development, respiratory function, resting 12-lead ECG, hemodynamic monitoring, exercise testing, coordination tests, and a rider’s sport-technical motor index. Results. The study demonstrates that, in both groups, the majority of cardiovascular parameters varied widely irrespective of training experience yet remained within reference values for healthy individuals. Respiratory function showed no significant intergroup changes but was significantly lower than individual predicted values. Coordination abilities depended on training experience and differed significantly between groups. Conclusion. Paralympic equestrian sport primarily promotes the development of coordination abilities but requires the simultaneous development of vital body systems.

Author Biographies

K. Vinokurova , Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Service and Health Technologies, Head of the Laboratory of Functional Testing and Comprehensive Control in Sports, Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

A. Zakharova , Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Senior Researcher of the Laboratory of Functional Testing and Comprehensive Control in Sports, Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

E. Sergeeva , Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Student, Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

A. Galdobina , Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Master's Student in Physical Education, Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy, Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

E. Sharkova , Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Master's student in Physical Education, Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy, Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia.

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