<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Introduction. The increased level in competition and growing interest in sports for the disabled means that the training process of these people is the subject of studies and analysis. The main objective of this study was to identify the structure of the training loads in athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m runs, in relation to sports performance<bold>. </bold>Material and methods. Seven annual trainings cycles of two groups (A, n=8, B, n=5) of athletes with visual impairments (medalists and participants of the Paralympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and multiple Polish masters), engaged in the 800 and 1500 m races, from the years 1998-2000 and 2003-2008 were evaluated. To analyze and evaluate the training loads, based on training logs two methods were used: Method I - based on an analysis of training documentation developed in the Department of Theory of Sport at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Method II - based on an assessment of the energy cost incurred for the implementation of training. Results. The analysis showed significant differences in the training process of the athletes of the two groups. The training of athletes from group A, was carried out mainly with the directed training method (61% of total load - TL) with low intensity - range 1 on a 5 point scale (74% TL), while group B - with special training method (76% TL) in second (2) range of intensity (71% TL). Conclusions. Training carried out by athletes from group B better reflects the specifications of middle distance runs, in comparison with group A, which could lead to a higher level of performance presented by the athletes of group B.</p></abstract>

Introduction. The increased level in competition and growing interest in sports for the disabled means that the training process of these people is the subject of studies and analysis. The main objective of this study was to identify the structure of the training loads in athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m runs, in relation to sports performance. Material and methods. Seven annual trainings cycles of two groups (A, n=8, B, n=5) of athletes with visual impairments (medalists and participants of the Paralympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and multiple Polish masters), engaged in the 800 and 1500 m races, from the years 1998-2000 and 2003-2008 were evaluated. To analyze and evaluate the training loads, based on training logs two methods were used: Method I - based on an analysis of training documentation developed in the Department of Theory of Sport at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Method II - based on an assessment of the energy cost incurred for the implementation of training. Results. The analysis showed significant differences in the training process of the athletes of the two groups. The training of athletes from group A, was carried out mainly with the directed training method (61% of total load - TL) with low intensity - range 1 on a 5 point scale (74% TL), while group B - with special training method (76% TL) in second (2) range of intensity (71% TL). Conclusions. Training carried out by athletes from group B better reflects the specifications of middle distance runs, in comparison with group A, which could lead to a higher level of performance presented by the athletes of group B.

The influence of training loads on the sports results of athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m races

The Josef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Chair of Theory and Methodology 1 of Teaching Movement, Department of Adapted Physical Activity

Department of Sport for Persons with Disabilities

Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Education for Persons with Disabilities

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

Introduction. The increased level in competition and growing interest in sports for the disabled means that the training process of these people is the subject...

The influence of training loads on the sports results of athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m races

Published Online: Mar 25, 2014

Page range: 259 - 263

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2013-0024

Keywords
training loads, middle distance runs, visual impairment

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The influence of training loads on the sports results of athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m races

Published Online: Mar 25, 2014

Page range: 259 - 263

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2013-0024

Keywordstraining loads, middle distance runs, visual impairment

This content is open access.

Keywords
training loads, middle distance runs, visual impairment