Individual asymmetry profile of acrobatists of various qualifications specializing in women’s group exercises

Relevance. The study of functional asymmetry in acrobats of various qualifications specializing in women’s group exercises is necessary to optimize the training process, as well as to improve the efficiency of complex coordination exercises, since successful performance of complex acrobatic programs requires high coordination of movements and balance of various muscle groups. The purpose of the work: to analyze the specifics of the individual asymmetry profile (IAP) in acrobats of various qualifications specializing in women’s group exercises. Research methods. Using 43 tests to determine the IAP (“arm-leg-eye-ear”), 30 acrobats (candidates for master of sports (CMS), master of sports (MS)) were examined, asymmetry coefficients were calculated, statistical data were processed (STATISTICA 10). Results of the study. The analysis of the sensorimotor asymmetry profile of female acrobats specializing in women’s group exercises showed its specificity for this sport. The subjects with both the CMS or MS titles showed a predominance of the right asymmetry profile. Masters of Sports in acrobatics had a more pronounced “right-handedness” in most indicators and a significantly higher asymmetry coefficient in hand motor skills, compared to athletes with the CMS category. MS performing in the same trio showed a greater similarity in the preference for lateral functions, especially in motor characteristics, compared to CMS. Conclusion. The study of functional asymmetry in female acrobats allows developing individual training programs, promoting the growth of professional skills and reducing injuries in training and competition processes. Of the variety of IPA for high-performance sports in group acrobatics, the “absolutely right” (“rrrr”) type of IPA is preferable. When forming acrobatic groups, it is advisable to focus on the athlete’s IPA and, first of all, on the motor asymmetry profile (leading arm and leg).