THE ROLE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE IN ATHLETES' HEALTH

Abstract

İn the article the role of personal hygiene rules in the health, physical fitness, and training efficiency of athletes practicing judo was searched. The study shows that, personal hygiene -which includes the regular cleaning of the body, skin, hair, nails and oral cavity - positively affects an athlete’s functional state, physical endurance and resistance to illnesses. Proper sleep regulation plays a decisive role in the recovery of the athlete’s body and adaptation to physical loads; when sleep quality is disturbed, the body’s resilience decreases, reducing the effectiveness of the training process. İn the study systematic and phased use of sun, air and water procedures as means of body strengthening is of great importance. These methods increase athletes’ resistance to colds and other diseases and improve overall health indicators. İn the research scientific-theoretical analysis, comparative analysis, generalizatio and pedagogical analysis methods were used, in addition the selection of sportswear and shoes according to hygienic requirements and keeping them clean and in good condition was evaluated in terms of athlete health and ethical behavior. The results show that, the characteristics of judo, particularly the practice and competitions conducted barefoot, strict attention to personal hygiene and body strengthening procedures make them necessary. Obeying to systematic hygiene rules makes a significant contribution to enhancing an athlete’s physical fitness, reducing disease risks, and ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of the training process.