Scientific and methodological support system for training in swimming: analytical review of modern foreign studies

The aim of the study was to identify the actual problems, collect and analyze factual information on research in the field of physiology, biomechanics, theory and methodology of competitive swimming (in the foreign press). Analysis was applied to 20 english-language articles from scientific journals, reported in leading citation databases. Analysis of scientific works of foreign laboratories showed that the experts are working intensively on improving the scientific and methodological support of training in swimming. Relevant research areas include: analysis of the biomechanical characteristics swimming technique, the use of various improving performance means, the prevention of deviations in the swimmers health. There is an active work on creation of information technology products, systems, data collection and analysis based on modern technology and visualization tools. However, foreign scientists paid little attention to planning training loads and development of special physical qualities of swimmers. Virtually no information on how to test a special performance, especially in the field conditions.

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