Competitiveness
Competitiveness (also competitiveness) refers to the suitability of people of different ages and levels of ability to participate in sporting competitions.
On the other hand, the term suitability for competitions also means the suitability of sports fields, sports halls, swimming pools, shooting sports facilities, winter sports facilities ( cross-country trails , downhill slopes, ski jumps) and corresponding sports equipment for carrying out sporting competitions.
Competitiveness of sports enthusiasts
For participation in sporting competitions, a medical examination of the physical fitness of the person doing sport is generally required with a certificate or certification in the sports card or start pass.
The sports associations indicate in their competition rules depending on the corresponding claim sport certain requirements for the medical examination. Such examinations are generally to be carried out once a year. More frequent examinations may be required for particularly demanding sports (martial arts, fast-paced sports, motor sports, aviation, etc.) or high competition density. Pre-start controls are also carried out here immediately before the competition .
In the case of health issues, special sports medicine and specialist medical knowledge and experience in the certification of the ability to compete are required.
The granting of fitness for competition can generally be regarded as safe if the following criteria are met:
- at least three months of targeted training
- no complaints when practicing the sport in question
- no significant deviations from the normal values
In the case of mass sports competitions, the organizer can also be required to submit a written declaration of participation regarding the state of health and appropriate preparation for training.
The main risks of competitive activity must be taken into account:
- certain health restrictions
- insufficient training condition or lack of preparation
- inappropriate goal setting
- difficult conditions (terrain, weather, climate, altitude)
Competitiveness of sports facilities and equipment
The requirements for sports facilities and sports equipment for carrying out sports competitions are specified in detail in the regulations of the sports associations.
Fixed DIN standards such as DIN 1832 for sports halls, DIN 18035 for sports fields and DIN 1836 for ice sports facilities apply to the construction of sports facilities . Suitability, maintenance and hygienic condition, especially before major competitions, must be subjected to regular checks.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Arndt, K.-H. (Ed.): Sports medicine in medical practice. Barth, Heidelberg-Leipzig 1998, ISBN 3-335-00542-2
- ↑ Pelliccia A., Fagard, R., Bjornstad, HH et al: Recommendations for competitive sports participation in athletes with cardiovascular disease. Eur. Heart. J. 26 (2005) 1422-1445
- ^ Arndt, K.-H .: Sports medical care at sporting events. 2nd Edition. Verlag JA Barth Leipzig-Berlin-Heidelberg 1992. pp. 38 ff and 141 ff. ISBN 3-335-00330-6
- ^ Golden Plan East . Edited by Deutscher Sportbund (DSB) 1992. Sb 67 Verlags-GmbH Cologne 1992. P. 19 ff.