FACTORS AFFECTING THE PHYSICAL PREPARATION OF ATHLETES IN THE SPORT OF FENCING

Аннотация

The physical preparation of an athlete is a decisive factor in achieving high results in the sport of fencing. In this sport, accuracy, speed, endurance, balance, reaction and strength work together. The main factors affecting the level of preparation of athletes include their age, physical condition, training plan, nutrition, psychological preparation and coaching methods. The equipment used by the athlete, gym conditions and recovery (rehabilitation) processes also directly affect the result. Since precision and agility of movements are important in fencing, preparation with special exercises, the development of coordination and reflexes is of particular importance. By studying this topic, it is possible to develop effective approaches to training athletes in fencing. Due to the complexity of this sport, physical training approaches differ for each discipline (foil, epee, sabre).