A COMPREHENSIVE MONITORING METHODOLOGY FOR THE TRAINING SYSTEM OF ELITE PARA-TAEKWONDO ATHLETES

Abstract

This article presents a five-stage comprehensive monitoring methodology specifically designed for the training system of elite para-taekwondo athletes competing at national and international levels. The study was conducted between 2022 and 2024 and involved 18 elite para-taekwondo athletes (8 female, 10 male; aged 18–32 years) classified under World Taekwondo Para regulations across the K40, K44, and K46 impairment categories. During the study, an integrated set of indicators was developed to enable the simultaneous assessment of physical, technical, tactical, and psychological preparedness within a unified evaluative framework. Physical fitness was assessed through standardized sport-pedagogical testing protocols, while technical readiness was evaluated using high-speed video analysis at up to 240 frames per second, enabling precise biomechanical measurement of movement accuracy and coordination. Tactical preparedness was examined through simulation-based chronometric testing, with a threshold standard of 1.5 seconds established for competitive decision-making response time — an indicator found to correlate significantly with match outcomes (r = 0.71, p < 0.01). Psychological readiness was evaluated using validated psychodiagnostic instruments, including the SAQ questionnaire and the Spielberger–Hanin anxiety scales, administered at each monitoring stage.

Keywords

para-taekwondo; comprehensive monitoring methodology; training system; physical preparedness; technical-tactical indicators; psychological readiness; competition period; Paralympic sport; athlete classification; performance assessment.