EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IN COMPETITIVE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS THROUGH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Planning training in rhythmic gymnastics is a complex process aimed at achieving optimal sports performance. Information technology gives the coach an efficient means of controlling activity, in terms of training programming and evaluation, by facilitating the processing of a significant amount of data, the quick and objective analysis of recorded parameters and graphical visualisation. To optimise training in the group event, we used computer programs to develop a training analysis method that highlights at any moment the individual technical level of gymnasts, with reference to each element of the group exercise, the work performed during a technical training lesson and the number of errors for each difficulty element during the full exercise. An observer entered the information into the computer as the subjects were performing their actions. This option allowed easy database manipulation and flexibility in combining, subdividing, rearranging and transforming the collected data. Measurement included the recording of quantitative indicators, calculation of specific quantitative indicators and analysis of qualitative data. The result analysis reveals that gymnasts achieve the best performance after 10-11 full repetitions of the competition routine; there is a lack of constancy in the average scores for execution over a week; individual efficiency recorded over a week shows oscillations, better values being recorded at the end of the week, when competitions are also scheduled. This method provides the opportunity to have a clear and objective vision of training, monitor each gymnast, compare her results with those of the group, save much time and intervene whenever needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]