THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL ENDURANCE ON THE TECHNICAL MASTERY OF FEMALE ATHLETES IN GROUP EXERCISES IN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Abstract. Objective. The study aims to determine the relationship between the level of specific endurance and technical errors in group exercises, as well as to assess the influence of physical and cognitive fatigue on the quality of element execution. Methods. The study involved video analysis of performances by 30 teams participating in the Ukrainian Championship. Statistical analysis was conducted on the number of performed elements, synchronization errors, and apparatus losses in different parts of the routine. Spearman’s correlation analysis and one-way ANOVA were applied to assess the relationships between endurance and technical inaccuracies. Results. The article examines the impact of specific endurance on technical mastery in group exercises of rhythmic gymnastics, particularly focusing on the frequency of errors and synchronization violations during competitive routines. A statistically significant correlation was found between the number of performed elements and the final team ranking (ρ = -0.87, p < 0.001). An increasing trend in synchronization violations and apparatus losses was observed in the third and fourth parts of the routine, indicating the impact of physical and cognitive fatigue on execution quality. The ANOVA results revealed statistically significant differences in the number of technical errors across different sections of the routine (F = 3.84, p = 0.007). Conclusions. The findings confirm that specific endurance is a crucial factor for the successful execution of group exercises in rhythmic gymnastics. To minimize the effects of fatigue, it is recommended to incorporate exercises aimed at maintaining movement accuracy and coordination under fatigue conditions, as well as to use monitoring methods to adjust training loads according to the athletes' functional state.