Formation of rational rhythmic structure of running in competitive disciplines of fire and rescue sports

Aim. The paper aims to develop a methodology for a rational rhythmic structure of running in the competitive disciplines of fire and rescue sports. Materials and methods. The study involved athletes (Candidates for Master of Sport, Masters of Sport). Twenty-four people participated in the pedagogical experiment. The dynamics of the results of about 100 athletes of both sexes was analyzed. In total, over 300 races in the competitive disciplines of fire and rescue sports were included in the study. The following methods were used: video recording, electrical timekeeping; psychophysical testing (tapping test; Flamingo test, Fukuda walking test, Yarotsky test); pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. The method of formation of rational rhythmic structure of running in competitive disciplines of fire and rescue sports was developed. This method leads to minimizing errors, improving motor reliability and achieving high quantity and quality competitive results. Conclusions. The method of formation of rational rhythmic structure of running improves competitive results, provides performance enhancement in competitive disciplines of fire and rescue sports, promotes improvement of physical fitness and is suitable for both fire rescue workers and female athletes.