STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES AT THE INITIAL STAGE OF ATHLETE PREPARATION IN PANKRATION

Abstract

This research is dedicated to the problem of improving the structure and content of athlete preparation at the initial specialization stage in pankration, considering the specifics of their training activities. Theoretical features of conducting the training process in pankration at the initial specialization stage have been highlighted. Specifically, the regulation, structure, and content of the training process in pankration as a mixed martial art have been defined, scientific and methodological support for preparing novice athletes in pankration has been outlined, and the structure and content of training activities in the long-term development of athletes in pankration have been distinguished.In scientific literature, the issue of the training process in pankration has been studied only fragmentarily. However, researchers emphasize the importance of a scientifically grounded approach to the structuring of the training process. In their view, the effective design of the educational and training process should encompass the improvement of specific physical qualities, technical skills (both professional and applied aspects), the development of the ability to master wrestling techniques and striking skills with hands and feet, as well as the enhancement of moral and volitional qualities. Moreover, recent changes in the competition rules further reinforce the need for scientific justification of the structure and content of the training system at various stages of long-term athletic development in pankration. A generalization of scientific research results shows that the primary aspect of the system for preparing young wrestlers is the development of physical qualities, taking into account age-specific characteristics. It has been found that to achieve high results at the initial training stage, attention must be paid to the fundamentals of technical preparation, especially mastering the technical skills and techniques necessary in wrestling. The tasks facing the athlete and coach are determined not only by improving existing techniques but also by mastering new means necessary for solving specific technical and tactical problems. These conclusions emphasize the importance of a systematic approach to preparing young wrestlers, considering their age and individual characteristics, and ensuring the harmonious development of physical, technical, and tactical skills.