Features of using simulator for training athlete’s swimming stroke

Statement of the problem. The theoretical analysis of the data presented in the previously carried out studies in the field of the current topic allowed us to state the need for a more detailed treatment of the topic. According to most experts, this topic is relevant from the point of view of sports achievements in competitive swimmers’ activities, i.e., the use of special technical devices (simulators) for scientifically based methodological support of a training process in the framework of sports training. The insufficiency in scientific developments and performance indicators for the use of simulators allowed us to formulate the problem, topic and purpose of the study. The purpose of the article is to consider one of the special devices (simulator) for stroke training and to identify its advantages in the training process of a swimmer. Research methodology. The research methodology is based on a set of methods adequate to it: theoretical analysis and generalization of literature, analysis of Internet resources, pedagogical observation. The experimental part of the study was carried out using a special training device (simulator). Research results. As a result of the research activity carried out, a brief description of the simulator for training swimming stroke, including blocks of nodes and instrumental methods of motion control for adjustable resistance, should be considered. In addition, the article presents an electromyographic analysis of shoulder muscles and arm muscles during training on land and under water when performing crawl swimming movements. Conclusion. The material presented in the article, obtained personally by the author, can be used in organizing sports training of swimmers as part of a training process throughout the entire annual cycle.