Functions of theoretical training in cyclic sports

Abstract

The need for further improvement developed by Maryan Pityn [9, 10, 14] of the theoretical training in sport caused the need for specification of the functions of theoretical training in cyclic sports. We proceed from the assumption that theoretical training in cyclic sports should correspond to the peculiarities of the structure and content of competing activities and the methodology of training athletes [11]. Therefore, we assume that theoretical training in cyclic sports has its own functions, which determines the relevance of this work.The purpose of the study is to characterize the functions of theoretical training in cyclic sports.The following research methods were usedin the work: theoretical analysis and generalization of literary sources, induction and deduction, abstraction, comparison, classification and systematization. The functions of theoretical training determine the role of theoretical training in the system of training of athletes, which is realized through the activities of the participants in the training processand their interaction [9, 10].Conclusions. An analysis of literary sources has shown that the existing functions of theoretical training in sports [9, 10] are global in nature and definitely require specification and differentiation.It is established that the functions of theoretical training in cyclic sports mostly coincide with the functions of theoretical training in sport. At the same time, theoretical training in the cycling sports presupposes the presence of its own functions: specifying, standardizing, interconnecting, organizational, formation and self-improvement of the athlete, preparatory.Prospects for further searches in this directioninclude the development of the implementation provisions of theoretical training in cyclic sports, taking into account the established functions.