Comprehensive assessment of prognostic criteria in cyclic sports

Aim. The paper aims to summarize the knowledge about sports selection in cyclic sports and to classify the most informative indicators for short-distance and long-distance runners. Materials and methods. The paper uses the results of Russian and foreign research about genetical, morphological, functional, and psychophysiological aspects of sports selection. The following methods were used for the purpose of the study: comparative analysis, generalization, classification. Results. Prognostic criteria for successful sports selection in cyclic sports were proposed, as well as the algorithm, which allowed to assess the priority of these indicators based on the stability, informative value, and applicability of assessment methods. Conclusion. The classification of primary and secondary criteria was proposed, which can be used for sports selection to improve the quality and effectiveness of training in cyclic sports.