Initial General Physical Preparation Indicators of Skilled Cyclists
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v6i7.3771Keywords:
Cycling, Endurance Sport, Coordination Training, Adaptive Physical Education, Sports Psychology, Athlete Development, Inclusive SportAbstract
Cycling is an endurance sport requiring integrated physical, psychological, and social preparedness for optimal performance and athlete development. While general training strategies are well-established, there remains a lack of empirical data on the specific physical preparation indicators of skilled cyclists within Uzbekistan's Olympic and Paralympic training contexts. Limited studies assess the initial general physical fitness parameters of qualified cyclists using standardized metrics for targeted training interventions. This study aimed to assess speed, strength, flexibility, and speed-strength indicators among 24 skilled cyclists at the Nukus Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. Findings revealed significant variation among athletes: some showed unsatisfactory results in the 60 m sprint, standing long jump, and flexibility tests, while a few demonstrated normative or high hand strength and jumping abilities. The data highlight uneven development in speed, strength, and coordination qualities critical for cycling performance. The research provides the first dataset profiling baseline general physical fitness indicators for cyclists in this regional training center, combining sports science evaluation with practical athlete diagnostics. The results suggest the need for individualized training plans emphasizing speed-strength and flexibility development to enhance competitive readiness. Future studies should expand to include physiological and psychological correlates to design comprehensive athlete preparation programs in Uzbekistan’s cycling disciplines.
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