TECHNOLOGY OF USING TRAMPOLINE JUMPS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING COORDINATION ABILITIES OF GYMNASTS AGED 6–8 YEARS

Abstract

The article examines the problem of developing coordination abilities in beginner-level athletes engaged in artistic gymnastics. The relevance of the study is caused by the increasing demands for the technical preparedness of young athletes, as well as the need to improve the educational and training process at the initial stage of preparation. It has been established that coordination abilities are one of the key prerequisites for successful mastery of complex gymnastic exercises; however, a significant number of children who join sports sections do not possess a sufficient level of their development. The aim of the study was to develop a set of trampoline exercises for improving coordination abilities in gymnasts aged 6–8 and to experimentally verify its effectiveness. The developed set included basic and specialized trampoline exercises: tempo jumps, rotational jumps, balance exercises, spatial orientation tasks, and exercises aimed at improving aerial rotation skills. In designing the program, biomechanical principles of movement, kinematic characteristics of jumps, and the level of children’s preparedness were taken into account. During the training process, various methodological approaches were applied, including variation of exercise conditions, limitation of visual control, use of reference points, and integration with choreography and general physical training exercises. The results of the pedagogical experiment demonstrated positive dynamics in the indicators of coordination abilities in the experimental group across all tests compared to the control group. The obtained data confirm the effectiveness of the implemented set of trampoline exercises. The expediency of its use in the training process of young gymnasts at the initial stage of preparation to improve coordination readiness has been substantiated.