SELECTION, ORIENTATION AND SPECIALIZATION IN THE PREPARATION OF KAYAKERS IN THE NATIONAL TEAM OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
The article presents data on the energy supply of muscular activity of the main and alternating members of the national kayaking team (men) of the Republic of Belarus. Subjects performed either the 3x500m test or the 3x1000m test on the Dansprint ergometer at increasing speeds from moderate to maximum. On the next day, they also performed the 500 m and 1000 m tests at maximum speed. Based on the obtained results, the predisposition of athletes to certain distances has been assessed. It is shown that the study of energy factors can be used to guide athletes regarding the choice of distance, to detect technical defects.