MODERN PEDAGOGICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL APPROACHES TO OPTIMIZING THE TRAINING PROCESS IN ATHLETICS AT THE STAGE OF ATHLETIC MASTERY

Abstract

The contemporary development of athletics is characterized by the growing integration of pedagogical theory and biomechanical science into the training process, particularly at the stage of athletic mastery. This stage represents a critical period in an athlete’s long-term development, where marginal gains in technique, efficiency, and adaptation can significantly influence competitive outcomes. The present study examines modern pedagogical and biomechanical approaches aimed at optimizing the training process of elite athletes specializing in athletics. Emphasis is placed on the role of learner-centered coaching models, individualized training trajectories, and reflective pedagogical practices that enhance athletes’ autonomy, motivation, and cognitive engagement in training. In parallel, biomechanical analysis is considered as a fundamental tool for improving movement efficiency, reducing injury risk, and refining technical execution through objective assessment of kinematic and kinetic parameters. The study synthesizes contemporary research findings that demonstrate how the integration of pedagogical strategies with biomechanical feedback systems contributes to more precise training load regulation and performance optimization. The relevance of interdisciplinary collaboration between coaches, sports educators, and biomechanical specialists is highlighted as a key condition for achieving sustainable high-level performance. The findings underline that the combined application of modern pedagogical principles and biomechanical methodologies enables a more holistic and scientifically grounded approach to athlete preparation at the stage of athletic mastery, ensuring both performance enhancement and long-term athlete development.