Метою дослідження було визначення інформативності методу іридодіагностики в оцінці функціональних
можливостей юних футболістів 12–15 років (n=13). Комплексна діагностика включала понад 30 критеріїв визначення
фізичного стану з додатковим використанням іридодіагностики. Показано, що юні світлоокі футболісти відмічаються
більш адекватними адаптивними процесами до дозованих навантажень, що відбивається у виконанні фізичної роботи за
меншого напруження забезпечувальних і регулювальних систем.
Complex research of functional capabilities and physical capacity to work of the general education school pupils
aged 12-15 years old (n = 13), who in addition to compulsory physical education classes were engaged in the selected sport football,
was carried out. The purpose of the research was to determine the informational value of the method of iridodiagnostics in
assessment of functional capabilities of young football players. Comprehensive diagnostics included assessment of physical
development, physical performance, physical capacity to work, the condition of supporting (cardiovascular, respiratory) and
regulatory (central nervous, neuromuscular) systems with additional use of iridodiagnostics. Functional capabilities were determined
under 30 indicators, in particular physical capacity to work, as an integral criterion, according to cycloergometric test with change in
power in a closed circle. Iridodiagnostics was carried out using two main methods: iridography and iridoscopy according to which
division of the age group into two separate subgroups under color of the iris of the eye (light and dark eyes) was performed.
The results of the research on the functional capabilities of young football players of 12-15 years old indicate that young
athletes show more adequate adaptive processes to dosed loads that is reflected in the more saving performance of physical work
with less stress to supporting and regulation systems.
The age-old normative values of functional capabilities indicators were established based on the studied parameters, which
may be used as a guide upon admission to football children and youth sports schools and upon training process planning.