The Management of the Institution in the Sports Detraining Process in Havana

Abstract

Introduction: Detraining once the active sports life ends brings benefits for the physical and mental health of the high-performance athlete, hence it is a primary task for sports institutions. Objective: to propose actions that help improve the process of sports detraining in high-performance athletes in the province of Havana. Methods: The research is developed through the theoretical analysis of the information related to the theme of sports detraining, particularly in Cuba; documentary analysis, to assess compliance with the systems established by the institution; and the use of empirical methods, with 47 surveys and 3 interviews with managers and specialists in the field. Results: A diagnosis showed that there is knowledge on the part of the specialists with the process of sports detraining and they consider the implementation of a plan with this objective important, however, it is not applied with the rigor and the importance that this has within the process of training of high performance athletes. This limitation favors the appearance of high-risk diseases and risk factors in former athletes who are not subjected to detraining activities. Conclusions: From the implementation of the proposed actions, it will be possible to achieve, with greater efficiency, the quality of life of former athletes, by enforcing the established norms, guaranteeing the full enjoyment of reintegration into daily social life.