Using active output to analyze the training process

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Dr. Hab., Professor M.P. Shestakov1
PhD A.S. Kryuchkov1
Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor I.G. Shevtsova2,3
A.A. Navolotsky2
Dr. Hab., Associate Professor T.G. Fomichenko1
1Federal Science Center of Physical Culture and Sports, Moscow
2Moscow State University, Moscow
3Hangzhou Electrotechnical University, China

Objective of the study was to scientifically substantiate the use of active inference for the analysis of the training process.
Methods and structure of the study. Alpine skiers (men n=10, women n=10) who competed at the World Cup took part in the experiment. During testing, a biomechanical complex with biofeedback "Stabilan-01" was used.
Results and conclusions. During the preparatory period of the macrocycle of highly skilled skiers, significant changes occur in the control system of servo-type movements under the influence of physical exercises of various directions. According to the theory of active inference, these changes are associated with a change in the forecast of the somatosensory system for the expected results of movement, depending on the state of the somatomotor system.

Keywords: alpine skiers, tracking movements, active inference, motor control.

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