Pedagogical tests for assessing the physical preparedness of the students practicing Muay Thai

Abstract

Purpose : detection of significant pedagogical tests for assessing the physical preparedness of the students practicing Muay Thai. Material : it was performed the pedagogical testing of students athletes (n=32) of the lightweight categories specializing in Muay Thai (n=8 - weight category to 51 kg; n=14 - weight category to 54 kg; n=10 - weight category to 57 kg). Testing was directed to receiving indicators of the general and special physical preparedness of Muay Thai boxers. Results : Connections between indicators of the general and special physical preparedness of athletes were defined. It was revealed 16 significant tests for assessment of the general physical preparedness of students. Tests consist of five groups: running, jumping, with weight, on coordination, on flexibility. The combined 3-minute test is developed for determining the level of special physical preparedness of athletes. The test consists of 9 exercises. It includes elements of punching technique of Muay Thai. Reliability and informational content of the test were proved mathematically (correlation coefficients of results of two measurements was in the range from r=0,79 to r=0,86 with significance p < 0,05). Conclusions : Management of training process of Muay Thai boxer students is based on a basis of objective information on their physical preparedness. The main requirement of obtaining this information is the availability of means of carrying out a research without considerable expenses of time and the diagnostic equipment.