JUSTIFICATION OF THE DESIGN OF CONTROL EXERCISES FOR ASSESSING MOTOR RHYTHM WHEN PERFORMING COLLABORATIONS WITH APPARATUS IN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
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Author(s): | Borisova V. V., Kuznetsov N. A., Suprun A. A., |
| Number of journal: | 1(74) | Date: | March 2026 |
| Annotation: | This research addresses the pressing issue of objectively assessing motor rhythm in gymnasts performing group exercises. The necessity for such tools is dictated by modern competition rules, which are becoming increasingly complex with each Olympic cycle, particularly evident in the emphasis on consistent execution of identical actions with equal intervals in collaborations without high or long throws, introduced for the 2025-2028 period. The study’s goal is to develop and modify tests that effectively monitor the level of motor rhythm development, serving as pedagogical tools for stage-by-stage control, directly influencing technical mastery and the quality of executing these elements. During the research, competitive programs of the world’s top gymnasts (2024 Olympic Games, 2025-2026 World and Russian Championships, 2025 Strongest Cup) were analyzed to identify common types of collaborations, characteristic rhythmic structures, and errors. Based on this analysis and adaptation of existing methodologies, a set of five standardized tests was developed, including: measuring sense of tempo with apparatus; reproducing a given rhythm; assessing the ability for force differentiation and accuracy of apparatus transfer; evaluating precision in spatial manipulation; and measuring reaction speed accuracy. Statistical validation (correlation analysis, reliability testing) confirmed the authenticity and reliability of the developed tests, showing a strong correlation with the accuracy of interval reproduction and overall rhythm in collaborations. The results of testing 67 gymnasts (aged 16-18, Masters of Sport) allowed for the establishment of normative ranges to determine their training level, providing a valuable pedagogical tool for planning the training process and enhancing performance quality. | ||
| Keywords: | rhythmic gymnastics, group exercises, motor rhythm, testing, collaboration, sense of tempo, sense of rhythm, synchronicity, movement accuracy, pedagogical tools, stageby- stage control |
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| For citation: | Borisova V. V., Kuznetsov N. A., Suprun A. A. Justification of the design of control exercises for assessing motor rhythm when performing collaborations with apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics. Biznes. Obrazovanie. Pravo = Business. Education. Law. 2026;1(74):424—430. DOI: 10.25683/VOLBI.2026.74.1543. |
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