Trends of changes in competition rules in modern Olympic combat sport

Authors

  • Olha Zadorozhna Lviv State University of Physical Culture
  • Maryan Pityn Lviv State University of Physical Culture
  • Valentina Todorova SOUTH UKRAINIAN NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY named after K. D. USHYNSKY
  • Tetyana Pasichna National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31652/2071-5285-2020-9(28)-184-188

Keywords:

large motor functions, rating scale, muscle tone, passive movements, active movements

Abstract

The relevance of the research is that frequent changes in the rules of competition in different types of martial arts affect the structure and content of competitive activities of athletes, therefore, they should be taken into account in the training process. However, the other consequences of the transformation of the rules of competition in Olympic combat sports are considered fragmentary by the authors. The aim of the study was to identify trends of changes in competition rules in modern Olympic combat sports. Research methods included theoretical analysis method, documentary method, generalization of literature data and the Internet. The results of the work consist in the analysis of changes in the competition rules over the last ten to fifteen years, approved by the following international sports federations: International Fencing Federation, International Boxing Association, the United World Wrestling (International Federation of Greco-Roman Wrestling, Free Wrestling and Women's Wrestling), World Karate Federation, International Judo Federation, World Taekwondo Federation. There were identified the following trends of changes in the competition rules in modern Olympic combat sports: the increase in entertainment and accessibility for spectators; consolidation of the duel and increasing the speed of performing technical and tactical actions; objectification of the judiciary; increasing the importance of each match at all stages of the competition; increased penalties for violations of the "disciplinary code of competition" and "passive" conduct of the fight; injury prevention. The necessity of improving the tactical knowledge of athletes and the search for new tactical schemes based on a detailed study of the actual rules of competition, which will ensure success not only in individual episodes of a match with certain opponents, but also at different stages of competitions in Olympic martial arts.

Published

2020-08-17

Issue

Section

IІ. НАУКОВИЙ НАПРЯМ