Ozhiganova A.S.
Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health, St. Petersburg

Keywords: rhythmic gymnastics, coordination abilities, universal basic skills, working with clubs.

Introduction. In the process of forming universal basic skills of working with clubs in rhythmic gymnastics, there is a contradiction between the need to universalize the training process and taking into account the coordination profile of specific exercises [1]. Universalization requires generalization, while taking into account the coordination profile implies individualization and specialization.
The purpose of the study is to develop and experimentally substantiate a methodology for improving universal basic skills with maces at the training stage based on the analysis of the coordination profile of elements.
Methodology and organization of the study. In order to test the effectiveness of the developed methodology, a pedagogical experiment was conducted from September 1, 2023, to May 29, 2024, involving two groups of young gymnasts (aged 9-10), with eight participants in each group.
The gymnasts in the experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups trained at the same frequency – four training sessions per week lasting 3 hours (180 minutes). In the EG, the time for exercises with clubs was 45–60 minutes at each training session, while in the CG, it was 40 minutes.
Research results and their discussion. In the study, a coordination profile was understood as a complex characteristic of motor activity features expressed in informative indicators [3]. The experimental methodology was based on four coordination profiles (CP) that we developed and which have a unified structure: I – CP of rotations, figure eights, and mills with maces; II – CP of mace rolls; III – CP of small throwing actions with two maces simultaneously; IV – CP of throwing actions with maces. At the same time, each profile has its own unique tasks, specific exercises, and emphases on the development of coordination abilities, which are determined by the specific features of the element being performed. A set of exercises was also developed to form universal skills in working with maces, taking into account the coordination profile of the exercises [2], which included exercises that covered all five levels of special technical training (according to Yu. K. Gaverdovsky).
As a result of the conducted experiment, after applying the developed methodology, its effectiveness was confirmed – in the gymnasts of the EG: the average score (M) = 18.19, the standard deviation (δ) = 1.05, the coefficient of variation (V) = 5.79%. KG: the average score (M) = 16.07, the standard deviation (δ) = 0.60, the coefficient of variation (V) = 3.74%. Statistical analysis: p≤0.05. At the end of the experiment, there were statistically significant differences between the groups (p≤0.05). The average score in the EG was significantly higher than in the CG, indicating a more pronounced improvement in the experimental group.
Conclusion. As the study showed, in the developed methodology, each profile has its own unique tasks, specific exercises, and emphases on the development of coordination abilities, which are determined by the specific features of the element being performed.

Reference

1. Suprun, A. A., Terekhina, R. N., Lunina, I. A., & Ozhiganova, A. S. (2025). Usloviya formirovaniya navykov vladeniya bulavami v khudozhestvennoy gimnastike v sootvetstvii s koordinatsionnym profilem uprazhneniy [Conditions for developing skills in handling clubs in rhythmic gymnastics in accordance with the coordination profile of exercises]. Teoriya i praktika fizicheskoy kultury, 5, 99-101.