Khurshid Kurbanov
Purpose. This article provides a detailed overview of the data obtained from implementing a methodology for the gradual application of a training program. The program aims to enhance the sports performance of middle-distance runners in their third year of sports mastery improvement. Methods. The following methods were employed as pedagogical tests and control exercises: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, research organization, pedagogical experimentation, mathematical and statistical methods, and analysis of the obtained results. Results. A general analysis of the main statistical characteristics of physical fitness indicators for middle-distance runners in the third year of sports mastery improvement was carried out based on the results recorded at the beginning and at the end of the study. The tests included: 100-meter run (seconds), 200-meter run (seconds), 400-meter run (seconds), 600-meter run (seconds), 800-meter run (seconds), 1000-meter run (seconds), 1500-meter run (seconds), standing long jump (cm), and triple jump (cm). According to these tests, the absolute growth was 33.05% in the experimental group and 18.75% in the control group. The relative growth was 13.90% in the experimental group and 8.46% in the control group. These results demonstrate a significant difference and confirm the high effectiveness of the developed methodology. Conclusion. The results of the current research and pedagogical observations showed that, at the initial stage of the study, there was no significant difference in physical fitness indicators between the experimental and control groups of middle-distance runners. However, the analysis of the baseline data revealed that the sports form of the athletes in both groups was not sufficiently developed.