Anthropometric parameters as selection criteria for gymnasts with rank 1 into the teams of group exercises in the rhythmic gymnastics
The article presents the rationale for accounting the anthropometric parameters of gymnasts with rank 1 in the selection into the team of group exercises in rhythmic gymnastics. The results of the survey of experts have been presented confirming the primary consideration of the criteria in the process of recruitment of teams. The results of the measurements in terms of weight and height of gymnasts in three teams of different levels of preparedness have been presented. The reliably significant differences between the growth rates of three teams and lack thereof between measures of weight have been revealed, which gives grounds to prefer higher gymnasts. The smallest coefficient of variation of the studied indicators in the leading team demonstrates the unity of the gymnasts in appearance that initially gives the team an advantage over rivals.